Episodes

  • Josh Allen gets his FIRST OT WIN thanks to Rams special teams blunder!

    Josh Allen gets his FIRST OT WIN thanks to Rams special teams blunder!
    Oct 13 2026
    In a dramatic overtime finish for the second night in a row, the NFL does not disappoint. The Bills snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in Los Angeles, as the Rams could not capitalize on an overtime turnover. Are the Rams in trouble because of their special teams? Charles McDonald, Max Browne and special guest Kofie Yeboah break it all down!Don't forget to catch our full watch-alongs every Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football on YouTube!Subscribe today! ►( / @theathleticlive )#nfl #live #theathleticJoin The Athletic LIVE Discord ►( / discord )Follow TAL on Instagram ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on TikTok ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on X ►(https://x.com/TheAthleticLIVE)Follow TAL on Bluesky ►(https://bsky.app/profile/theathleticl...)Follow TAL on Threads ►(https://www.threads.com/@theathleticl...)Follow Charles McDonald (https://bsky.app/profile/fourverts.bs...)Follow Max Browne (https://www.instagram.com/maxbrowne/?...)Follow Daniel Popper (https://x.com/danielrpopper?lang=en)Follow Kofie Yeboah (https://x.com/Kofie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    14 mins
  • Ravens win an OT THRILLER over Falcons, much to Charles' chagrin!

    Ravens win an OT THRILLER over Falcons, much to Charles' chagrin!
    Oct 12 2026
    No Lamar Jackson? Trailing at halftime? No problem for Baltimore, as Snoop Huntley and Derrick Henry lead the Ravens to an overtime victory on the road in Atlanta. Charles mourns his beloved Falcons while being trolled by the chat, as he and Daniel Popper break down the game and the Falcons' playoff chances going forward!Don't forget to catch our full watch-alongs every Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football on YouTube!Subscribe today! ►( / @theathleticlive )#nfl #live #theathleticJoin The Athletic LIVE Discord ►( / discord )Follow TAL on Instagram ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on TikTok ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on X ►(https://x.com/TheAthleticLIVE)Follow TAL on Bluesky ►(https://bsky.app/profile/theathleticl...)Follow TAL on Threads ►(https://www.threads.com/@theathleticl...)Follow Charles McDonald (https://bsky.app/profile/fourverts.bs...)Follow Max Browne (https://www.instagram.com/maxbrowne/?...)Follow Daniel Popper (https://x.com/danielrpopper?lang=en)Follow Jonathan Jones (https://x.com/jjones9) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    14 mins
  • END of an ERA: Can Eagles Win Without Lane Johnson?

    END of an ERA: Can Eagles Win Without Lane Johnson?
    Oct 8 2026
    Lane Johnson has been one of the best tackles in the NFL for over a decade. His retirement has left the Eagles with another hole to fill on their offensive line, another barrier to fixing the issues with their offense, and another question about the future. Today, Charles McDonald and Max Browne attempt to answer some of those questions, with help from Robert Mays and Brooks Kubena. Plus, Week 4 Fantasy advice from Jake Ciely.Subscribe today! ►( / @theathleticlive )#nfl #live #theathleticJoin The Athletic LIVE Discord ►( / discord )Follow TAL on Instagram ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on TikTok ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on X ►(https://x.com/TheAthleticLIVE)Follow TAL on Bluesky ►(https://bsky.app/profile/theathleticl...)Follow TAL on Threads ►(https://www.threads.com/@theathleticl...)Follow Charles McDonald (https://bsky.app/profile/fourverts.bs...)Follow Max Browne (https://www.instagram.com/maxbrowne/?...)Follow Daniel Popper (https://x.com/danielrpopper?lang=en) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Falcons' ground game helps Atlanta SOAR over the Saints on Monday Night!

    The Falcons' ground game helps Atlanta SOAR over the Saints on Monday Night!
    Oct 6 2026
    They're saying RISE UP in Atlanta after Charles McDonald's beloved Falcons are flying home from New Orleans after a convincing 45-24 victory over the rival Saints. After Charles' victory lap, The Athletic LIVE crew breaks down the game with help from Max Browne and Jonathan Jones. Don't forget to catch our full watch-alongs every Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football on YouTube!Subscribe today! ►( / @theathleticlive )#nfl #live #theathleticJoin The Athletic LIVE Discord ►( / discord )Follow TAL on Instagram ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on TikTok ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on X ►(https://x.com/TheAthleticLIVE)Follow TAL on Bluesky ►(https://bsky.app/profile/theathleticl...)Follow TAL on Threads ►(https://www.threads.com/@theathleticl...)Follow Charles McDonald (https://bsky.app/profile/fourverts.bs...)Follow Max Browne (https://www.instagram.com/maxbrowne/?...)Follow Daniel Popper (https://x.com/danielrpopper?lang=en)Follow Jonathan Jones (https://x.com/jjones9) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    17 mins
  • Panthers Dynamic Duo AIRS IT OUT in SNF victory over Detroit!

    Panthers Dynamic Duo AIRS IT OUT in SNF victory over Detroit!
    Oct 5 2026
    In a matchup that promised very little defense, Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offense ran (and threw!) over Detroit in their 32-26 victory against the Lions on Sunday night. Charles McDonald, Daniel Popper and special guest Jonathan Jones of The Athletic break down a tremendous night from Tetairoa McMillan and other impactful results around the league, while getting hyped for Monday Night Football!Don't forget to catch our full watch-alongs every Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football on YouTube!Subscribe today! ►( / @theathleticlive )#nfl #live #theathleticJoin The Athletic LIVE Discord ►( / discord )Follow TAL on Instagram ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on TikTok ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on X ►(https://x.com/TheAthleticLIVE)Follow TAL on Bluesky ►(https://bsky.app/profile/theathleticl...)Follow TAL on Threads ►(https://www.threads.com/@theathleticl...)Follow Charles McDonald (https://bsky.app/profile/fourverts.bs...)Follow Max Browne (https://www.instagram.com/maxbrowne/?...)Follow Daniel Popper (https://x.com/danielrpopper?lang=en)Follow Jonathan Jones (https://x.com/jjones9) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    15 mins
  • These NFL teams are LYING to you!

    These NFL teams are LYING to you!
    Oct 1 2026
    Can you really trust your favorite NFL team? We are three weeks into the NFL season, but not everything is as it seems. There are teams with 2-1 records that might actually STINK! And there are teams that are bad on paper that could end up making deep playoff runs! Lucky for you, The Athletic's NFL Analysts Charles McDonald and Max Browne are here to help you sort fact from fiction. Subscribe today! ►( / @theathleticlive )#nfl #live #theathleticJoin The Athletic LIVE Discord ►( / discord )Follow TAL on Instagram ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on TikTok ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on X ►(https://x.com/TheAthleticLIVE)Follow TAL on Bluesky ►(https://bsky.app/profile/theathleticl...)Follow TAL on Threads ►(https://www.threads.com/@theathleticl...)Follow Charles McDonald (https://bsky.app/profile/fourverts.bs...)Follow Max Browne (https://www.instagram.com/maxbrowne/?...)Follow Daniel Popper (https://x.com/danielrpopper?lang=en)Follow Meghan Payton Anderson (https://x.com/meghanpanderson) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • What did we learn from Keenum-led Bears stifling Eagles 27-7?

    What did we learn from Keenum-led Bears stifling Eagles 27-7?
    Sep 29 2026
    Case Keenum and a now stingy defense led the Chicago Bears to a 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Max Browne and Charles McDonald answer viewer questions and break down what they learned, like what does Chicago do now at QB2 when Tyson Bagent returns? And where are the Eagles heading after this ugly showing? Subscribe today! ►( / @theathleticlive )#nfl #live #theathleticJoin The Athletic LIVE Discord ►( / discord )Follow TAL on Instagram ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on TikTok ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on X ►(https://x.com/TheAthleticLIVE)Follow TAL on Bluesky ►(https://bsky.app/profile/theathleticl...)Follow TAL on Threads ►(https://www.threads.com/@theathleticl...)Follow Charles McDonald (https://bsky.app/profile/fourverts.bs...)Follow Max Browne (https://www.instagram.com/maxbrowne/?...)Follow Daniel Popper (https://x.com/danielrpopper?lang=en)Follow Meghan Payton Anderson (https://x.com/meghanpanderson) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    13 mins
  • Broncos come back from 16-point deficit to stun Rams

    Broncos come back from 16-point deficit to stun Rams
    Sep 28 2026
    After getting shut out in the first half, the Denver Broncos came back to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26. The Athletic's Charles McDonald and Daniel Popper recap what they saw from both teams, what they learned from the comeback, and how disappointed they both were in the officiating. Don't forget to catch our full watch-alongs every Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football on YouTube! Subscribe today! ►( / @theathleticlive )#nfl #live #theathleticJoin The Athletic LIVE Discord ►( / discord )Follow TAL on Instagram ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on TikTok ►( / theathleticlive )Follow TAL on X ►(https://x.com/TheAthleticLIVE)Follow TAL on Bluesky ►(https://bsky.app/profile/theathleticl...)Follow TAL on Threads ►(https://www.threads.com/@theathleticl...)Follow Charles McDonald (https://bsky.app/profile/fourverts.bs...)Follow Max Browne (https://www.instagram.com/maxbrowne/?...)Follow Daniel Popper (https://x.com/danielrpopper?lang=en)Follow Meghan Payton Anderson (https://x.com/meghanpanderson) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    14 mins