Oct 29, 202640 min
Andrew Erickson and Alfredo Brown are back to discuss the latest NFL Week 8 news and the fantasy football implications of a potential Indianapolis Colts fire sale. Where could Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs end up, and...
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The Tailgate
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About this Podcast:
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. Don't just watch the game. Understand it. Join the Tailgate.
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What is The Tailgate about?
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.
What has The Tailgate covered recently?
Recent episodes include "5 BIG NFL Week 8 Storylines That Could Shake Up Your Fantasy Football Team (Ep. 71)" (29 October 2026, 40 minutes), "NFL Trade RUMORS, JJ McCarthy Returns & Vikings Stay Perfect: Week 7 Reactions (Ep. 70)" (28 October 2026, 72 minutes), and "NFL Week 7 Preview: Major QB Changes, Running Back Returns & Games That Could Change Everything (Ep. 69)" (23 October 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does The Tailgate publish?
The Tailgate publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 70 episodes.
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Booking probability for The Tailgate is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Tailgate requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Tailgate's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 28, 20261h 12m
Run back football Sunday to energize your work week by joining Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown for their NFL Week 7 reactions! What NFL Trade rumors have legs to them? Are the Indianapolis Colts actually...
- Oct 23, 202647 min
A revenge game in Seattle, a potential shootout in Detroit, and an NFC East showdown between two struggling rivals. Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Alfredo Brown have plenty to debate ahead of NFL Week 7. Can Kenneth...
Episode #68
NFL Week 7 Headlines: Josh Jacobs Returns, Giants Make a Change & Cowboys in Trouble (Ep. 68)
Oct 22, 202640 minNFL Week 7 is bringing major changes across the league! Andrew Erickson and Alfredo Brown discuss J.J. McCarthy taking over as the New York Giants' starting quarterback and what his arrival means for Malik Nabers and...
Episode #67
Eagles’ Season OVER, Rams PANIC & J.J. McCarthy’s Giants Debut: NFL Week 6 Reactions (Ep. 67)
Oct 20, 20261h 7mTake a full look at where the league stands following more heart-pounding games and breaking news by joining Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown for their NFL Week 6 reactions! Why did the Indianapolis Colts...
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- Oct 16, 202650 min
NFL Week 6 is loaded with intriguing matchups, potential upsets, and plenty of questions. Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson, and Pat Fitzmaurice break down the biggest games and make their bold predictions. Can the Cleveland...
- Oct 15, 202635 min
The Patriots are rolling with Drake Maye, and now A.J. Brown is on the verge of returning. Andrew Erickson and Alfredo Brown break down what his comeback could mean for New England's offense and whether fantasy managers...
- Oct 7, 20261h 16m
Catch up on everything you may have missed from around the league by joining Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown for their NFL Week 4 reactions! Are the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans both in trouble...
Episode #60
Week 4 NFL Storylines: Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas, Drake Maye’s Rebound & Bold Calls (Ep. 60)
Oct 2, 202658 minChris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice and Andrew Erickson tackle a loaded NFL Week 4, from the Cowboys landing Joey Porter Jr. to the questions surrounding Drake Maye, the Bears’ quarterback situation and Brock...
Episode #59
Week 4 Fantasy Football News: Puka Nacua, Braelon Allen, J.J. McCarthy & Start/Sit Advice (Ep. 59)
Oct 1, 202635 minAndrew Erickson goes solo on The Tailgate to tackle the biggest fantasy football storylines heading into NFL Week 4, starting with Puka Nacua’s expected return to the Rams lineup and the latest concern surrounding...
- Sep 29, 20261h 9m
Make sense of the latest games and shakeups from around the league by joining Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown for their NFL Week 3 reactions! Can the New York Giants develop QB J.J. McCarthy after trading...
Episode #57
NFL Week 3 Preview: Who Needs a Win Most? Predictions, Injuries & Matchups to Watch (Ep. 57)
Sep 25, 202659 minChris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice are back on the Tailgate to sort through a chaotic start to NFL Week 3, from quarterback questions in New York to major injuries affecting the Broncos, Rams and Vikings...
Episode #56
Week 3 Fantasy Football News: Major Injuries, Waiver Stashes & Start/Sit Decisions (Ep. 56)
Sep 25, 202643 minChris Welsh and Andrew Erickson sort through an ugly wave of NFL injuries heading into Week 3, beginning with Aaron Jones’ knee issue and what Minnesota’s backfield could look like if he can’t go. The...
Episode #55
Cowboys Roll, Ravens Implode, Chargers PANIC | NFL Week 2 REACTIONS & QB Injury Updates (Ep. 55)
Sep 22, 20261h 9mWrap up a low-scoring and injury-filled slate by joining Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their NFL Week 2 reactions! Are the Chicago Bears burnt without QB Caleb Williams? Should the New Orleans Saints...
- Sep 18, 202659 min
Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest NFL Week 2 storylines, starting with Nico Collins’ hamstring injury, Jordan Mason landing on IR, Aaron Jones’ expanded opportunity...
- Sep 17, 202638 min
Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest NFL Week 2 storylines and what they mean for fantasy football managers, starting with the latest on Ladd McConkey and Zay Flowers. Jordan Mason’s injury puts...
Episode #52
NFL Week 1 REACTIONS: Jaguars, Bears & Ravens Go Off, Chargers Dud & Big Injury Updates (Ep. 52)
Sep 15, 20261h 13mPut a pin in the opening weekend of professional football by joining Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their NFL Week 1 reactions! Is Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence now in NFL MVP consideration...
- Sep 10, 202649 min
Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson are breaking down the matchups, players and storylines that could define the opening weekend. The guys make their predictions for Bengals vs. Buccaneers, Saints vs. Lions...
Episode #50
Brock Bowers Had SURGERY?! Biggest NFL Week 1 Storylines, Predictions & Breaking News (Ep. 50)
Sep 10, 202632 minNFL Week 1 is here, and Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest storylines before kickoff, starting with the bombshell Brock Bowers injury news. What does Bowers' absence mean for the Las Vegas Raiders...
- Sep 8, 202659 min
Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest primetime matchups, starting with Drake Maye and the New England Patriots visiting the defending champion Seattle Seahawks before previewing the...
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