Best Football Podcasts

Sports Illustrated

The MMQB NFL podcast is like a premium channel with multiple original programs. Hosts include SI writers Peter King, Albert Breer, and Gary Gramling. The MMQB podcast produces a ton of quality content. This podcast consistently features superior guests, including NFL head coaches, players, and owners. This is the perfect podcast for NFL fans who crave quality content with influential guests.

The Ringer

Hosted by The Ringer NFL writer Robert Mays. This podcast provides terrific, league -wide analysis and team coverage. Often joined by fellow Ringer writers, Mays and team provide exceptional player and game analysis. This podcast is great for advanced NFL football fans looking for in-depth knowledge beyond the local team.

ESPN, NFL, Adam Schefter

Long time NFL insider Adam Schefter finally has his own podcast. Launched in December 2016, Schefter delivers a weekly podcast featuring high profile guests like Troy Aikman, Dont’a Hightower, John Legend, and Jerry Jones. Schefter’s insider access and direct communication style make for an entertaining listen. Let’s just hope he doesn’t have to take an urgent call in the middle of the podcast and leave his guests in limbo.

Ross Tucker

Ross Tucker is a former NFL player and provides exceptional insight on this NFL podcast. Tucker provides a unique perspective on everything including strategy and player decision making. His unique view of NFL is a must listen for NFL fans interested in an unbiased view of the league.

Football Outsiders

Brought to you by the analytically focused FootballOutsiders.com, this is a smart and immensely insightful NFL podcast. This show is definitely analytics heavy, but hosts Scott Spratt and Aaron Schatz make this podcast easy to understand. Perfect for fans who crave content with data-heavy analysis.

NFL

Dave Dameshek's mixed background (ESPN, "The Man Show," Jimmy Kimmel) shows up in this humorous NFL podcast. Dameshek is genuinely funny while also providing legitimate NFL analysis. The podcast features great topics, funny segments, and original ideas. 

NFL

The NFL Network's flagship podcast, this show goes into detail reviewing and previewing all NFL games. The room is packed with 5 hosts, which can sometimes be distracting, but the atmosphere is laid back and the coverage/analysis is solid. This podcast covers a wide range of topics and the hosts don't take themselves too seriously.

NFL

Both former NFL scouts, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks dive into the minutia of the NFL landscape with this NFL podcast. Sometimes covering college football (mostly from a draft perspective), this podcast provides thoughtful analysis from the insider's perspective. This show is great for mega fans who crave a deeper knowledge of the game.

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen needs no introduction. This television veteran blends his unique and humorous personality with great football insight. The show often features interviews with high-profile guests like LeVeon Bell and Matt Ryan. This is a must listen podcast for fans who want to be entertained and hear from the game's biggest stars.

Sky Sports

This podcast is produced by a media company from the UK. But don't let distance across the Atlantic fool you. This show provides interesting insight on a wide range of topics. For people looking for solid NFL coverage from a host with a British accent, this is probably your only option. But beyond the accent, this is a solid show.

CBS Sports

The premier NFL podcast from CBS, this show provides detailed coverage and analysis on a wide range of topics. The hosts are writers and their knowledge of the game is obvious. Entertaining and insightful, this podcast is good for fans who need as much national content as possible.

PodcastOne

You will be hard pressed to find a podcast host with as much NFL and entertainment experience than Mark Schlereth. A 3 time Super Bowl champion and longtime ESPN employee, Schlereth's podcast provides a veteran's perspective of the game. Candid and occasionally controversial, Schlereth doesn't hold anything back on this entertaining podcast.

Fox Sports

This is a classic, high-quality NFL podcast. Peter Schrager blends news, analysis, and great interviews to make this podcast a must listen for any NFL fan. The only downside to this podcast is that it typically launches on a weekly basis. Good information, great for fans who want to stay up to date on weekly happenings.  You may recognize Schrager from his time on the NFL Network. 

ESPN, NFL, NFL Draft, Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Chris Sprow

ESPN draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay provide analysis of the NFL Draft throughout the year on this NFL podcast. Mel Kiper practically invented modern NFL Draft coverage serves as both protege and nemesis. This podcast is great for draft geeks who crave draft coverage year-round.