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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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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The NFL QB Tier List: How Good is Each Team's Quarterback Situation? (Ep. 31)
Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they rank and tier each quarterback in the NFL ahead of the 2026 football season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Recent News: Jets possible move and rebrand announcement. - 0:00:54 Signed Bijan Robinson Jersey Giveaway P…
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Early Bold Predictions for 2026 NFL Season (Ep. 30)
The Tailgate crew is back with some of their spiciest NFL predictions yet, and absolutely nothing is off-limits! Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown as they go way out on a limb with bold takes that could completely reshape the 2026 NFL season. Could the Buffalo Bills finally end de…
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NFC West 2026: Every Team's Ceiling, Floor & Breakout Player (Ep. 29)
Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they break down the entire NFC West ahead of the 2026 NFL season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Bijan Robinson Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:00:33 NY Knicks News - 0:01:00 Headlines - QBs Getting Paid (Baker Mayfield, Patr…
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NFC East 2026: Every Team's Ceiling, Floor & Breakout Player (Ep. 28)
Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they break down the entire NFC East ahead of the 2026 NFL season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 DBro Quick Saints Predictions - 0:01:00 Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:02:43 Headlines - 0:03:49 Jonathon Brooks - 0:06:10…
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NFC South 2026: Every Team's Ceiling, Floor & Breakout Player (Ep. 27)
Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Scott Bogman as they break down the entire NFC South ahead of the 2026 NFL season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Brandon Aiyuk Speeding Tickets - 0:00:28 Pristine Auction - 0:02:40 Russell Wilson Retires - 0:03:15 Christian Watson C…
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AFC East 2026: Every Team's Ceiling, Floor & Breakout Player (Ep. 26)
The AFC East just got turned upside down. Myles Garrett is a Ram, A.J. Brown is a Patriot, and Jared Verse is a Brown — and the 2026 NFL season hasn't even started yet. Joe Pisapia, Scott Bogman, and Andrew Erickson go team-by-team through every AFC East squad's CEILING, FLOOR, and breakout player…
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Myles Garrett & AJ Brown TRADED | Instant Reactions, Winners/Losers & NFL Implications! (Ep. 25)
Join Joe Pisapia and Andrew Erickson as they give their instant reactions to the Myles Garrett and AJ Brown trades that shook up the NFL on Monday! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Myles Garrett Trade Reactions - 0:01:19 Signed Ja’Marr Chase Jersey Giveaway - 0:06:52 AJ Bro…
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