The Tailgate
The Tailgate
Real Football. No Fillers. This is your destination for authentic NFL coverage. We cut through the noise to bring you the best conversations in football and share our passion about the game we love. We're talking about the grit, the rivalries, the biggest matchups, the rising stars, the strategy, and the upcoming prospects that are changing the game and make the NFL the greatest league on Earth. …Social links:
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New England Patriots 2026 Camp Preview: Drake Maye & AJ Brown Chemistry, Pop Douglas & Rookie Buzz w/ Evan Lazar (Ep. 42)
Join Andrew Erickson on The Tailgate as he welcomes special guest Evan Lazar (Senior Reporter at Patriots.com and host of Patriots Catch-22) for an in-depth, boots-on-the-ground preview of the New England Patriots! The guys break down the biggest storylines coming out of training camp and joint …
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Real Football Is Finally Here! | Kyler Murray Named QB1, Emeka Egbuka Injury & What to Watch For in NFL Preseason Week 1 (Ep. 41)
Embrace the exhibition games! Join Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice as they outline what to watch for in Week 1 of the NFL Preseason! The guys dive into the biggest camp news of the week, including Emeka Egbuka’s injury scare in Tampa Bay, the latest report surrounding Puka Nacua a…
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Stefon Diggs to Washington, Zay Flowers Expectations & 49ers Injury Panic + NFL Training Camp Hype & Overreactions (Ep. 40)
Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown break down the biggest NFL training camp overreactions, news, injuries, ADP risers, and fantasy football takeaways on The Tailgate. The crew reacts to Stefon Diggs signing with Washington and what it means for Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Chig Okon…
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Which NFL Dark Horses Will SHOCK the League in 2026? Surprise Playoff & Super Bowl Longshots (Ep. 39)
The 2026 NFL season is almost here, and it's time to look beyond the obvious Super Bowl favorites. Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown break down five legitimate dark horse Super Bowl contenders for 2026, including the Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys and …
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The NFL’s Most Fragile Super Bowl Contenders + Our Most Controversial Takes (Ep. 38)
Find out which teams' shot at a Lombardi Trophy could be shattered by injuries and unforeseen circumstances. Join Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their Mt. Rushmore of the NFL's most fragile Super Bowl contenders and most controversial takes! Could the San Francisco 49ers' season …
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16 Players Who Could Define the 2026 NFL Season | Cam Skattebo, Omarion Hampton, and More! (Ep. 36)
Who will define the 2026 fantasy football season? Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson each reveal their Mount Rushmore, the four players they believe will have the biggest impact on the NFL and fantasy football this year. From league-winning running backs to MVP candidates and breakout s…
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NFL Narratives That Will DEFINE the 2026 Season | Buying or Selling the Biggest Storylines (Ep. 35)
Which NFL narratives are worth believing—and which ones are complete offseason overreactions? Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh, and Seth Woolcock break down the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 NFL season, including whether the Rams deserve to be NFC favorites, if the Bengals are legitimate Super …
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10 NFL Players & Teams With the MOST to Prove in 2026 (Ep. 34)
Which NFL players and teams have the most to prove heading into the 2026 season? Joe Pisapia is joined by Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice to break down the biggest pressure situations across the league The crew discusses whether CJ Stroud can bounce back after a disappointing finish to last s…
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Who Are the Most Overrated NFL Players in 2026? (Ep. 33)
Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson don't hold anything back as they debate the league's biggest overrated stars. Is Jordan Love being overvalued after signing one of the NFL's richest quarterback contracts? Has Saquon Barkley become more hype than production? Is DK Metcalf really a true …
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Dark Horse NFL MVP Candidates for 2026 + Which NFL Legends Deserved a Super Bowl Ring? (Ep. 32)
Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson as they break down the quarterbacks and longshot bets they believe could crash the MVP race this year — including Trevor Lawrence, Dak Prescott, and more. The crew also runs through a training camp buzz lightning round, reacting to early offseason…
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