John reacts to the action from NFL Week 5, including Lamar Jackson and the Ravens getting a huge SNF divisional win against the Bengals. He also explains why the Bills are stiill the highest ceiling team in the league, Chargers HC Brandon Staley’s latest head scratching move, and things unexpectedly looking up for the Jets and Giants. 

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John reacts to the action from NFL Week 5, including Lamar Jackson and the Ravens getting a huge SNF divisional win against the Bengals. He also explains why the Bills are stiill the highest ceiling team in the league, Chargers HC Brandon Staley’s latest head scratching move, and things unexpectedly looking up for the Jets and Giants. 
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3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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3 and Out - Bengals/Ravens SNF and Week 5 reaction

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John answers all of your questions from the latest with the Lane Kiffin saga, what will happen in Minnesota after this disaster season, despite the Browns not being able to win games, do they actually have a decent roster, all that and more. 

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Massive Mailbag, Lane Kiffin fallout, Do the Brown have a good roster

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 13 Monday Night Football matchup between Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants vs. Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. John kicks off by reacting to Drake Maye's performance in a blowout win vs. the Giants on MNF. John then explains why he believes Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin would be a perfect fit for the Giants in 2026. John then dives into the Lane Kiffin saga as he was announced officially as the head coach of LSU. John then reacts to Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator getting his house egged, and how it is a reflection of how Eagles fans feel about the offense. John wraps up by providing updates on injuries to Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert, and Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy.

03:23 - Giants-Patriots

13:41 - Giants are perfect for Mike Tomlin

24:57 - Lane Kiffin

33:50 - Eagles OC house egged

36:38 - Colts CB Sauce Gardner

37:40 - Chargers QB Justin Herbert

38:45 - Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 13 Monday Night Football matchup between Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants vs. Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. John kicks off by reacting to Drake Maye's performance in a blowout win vs. the Giants on MNF. John then explains why he believes Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin would be a perfect fit for the Giants in 2026. John then dives into the Lane Kiffin saga as he was announced officially as the head coach of LSU. John then reacts to Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator getting his house egged, and how it is a reflection of how Eagles fans feel about the offense. John wraps up by providing updates on injuries to Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert, and Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy.
03:23 - Giants-Patriots
13:41 - Giants are perfect for Mike Tomlin
24:57 - Lane Kiffin
33:50 - Eagles OC house egged
36:38 - Colts CB Sauce Gardner
37:40 - Chargers QB Justin Herbert
38:45 - Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy
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Drake Maye & Patriots CRUSHED Jaxson Dart & Giants on MNF

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 13 Sunday Night Football matchup between Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos vs. Marcus Mariota and the Washington Commanders. John kicks off by reacting to Bo Nix's performance in an OT win against the Commanders on SNF. Next, John reacts to the San Francisco 49ers win in Week 13 vs. Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns and explains why he believes the Browns are a joke. John then discusses why the NFC West is getting weird after the Los Angeles Rams' loss to the Carolina Panthers. Next, John defends Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and states that the team is poorly built and not built for success. John then reacts to Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin leaving for LSU and what implications that may have for Ole Miss and college football landscape moving forward. John also reacts to former Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell accepting a position at the University of Florida to become their college general manager. John wraps up with his Hard Rock Bet Monday Night Football pick: New York Giants (+7) at New England Patriots

04:40 - Broncos-Commanders

17:37 - 49ers-Browns

23:18 - GameTime

24:20 - Bills-Steelers

33:34 - Lane Kiffin to LSU

43:08 - Florida GM

47:20 - HRB MNF Picks

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 13 Sunday Night Football matchup between Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos vs. Marcus Mariota and the Washington Commanders. John kicks off by reacting to Bo Nix's performance in an OT win against the Commanders on SNF. Next, John reacts to the San Francisco 49ers win in Week 13 vs. Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns and explains why he believes the Browns are a joke. John then discusses why the NFC West is getting weird after the Los Angeles Rams' loss to the Carolina Panthers. Next, John defends Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and states that the team is poorly built and not built for success. John then reacts to Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin leaving for LSU and what implications that may have for Ole Miss and college football landscape moving forward. John also reacts to former Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell accepting a position at the University of Florida to become their college general manager. John wraps up with his Hard Rock Bet Monday Night Football pick: New York Giants (+7) at New England Patriots
04:40 - Broncos-Commanders
17:37 - 49ers-Browns
23:18 - GameTime
24:20 - Bills-Steelers
33:34 - Lane Kiffin to LSU
43:08 - Florida GM
47:20 - HRB MNF Picks
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Reaction to Bo Nix & Broncos OT win vs. Commanders on SNF + NFL Week 13

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