The Maverick Football Podcast

NFL Conference championship game previews and analysis / Three things each team need to do to win their games / Is the NFC championship the real Super Bowl?

Russell takes us through the AFC and NFC championship games
Previews, analysis, and three things each team needs to do to win their games and get to the Super Bowl
Can Drake 'Drake Maye' Maye lead the Patriots to the Super Bowl?
Can the Broncos and their vicious defense overcome losing Bo Nix?
Can the resilient Los Angeles Rams beat the Seahawks in Seattle
Can Sam Darnold prove the critics wrong and get to the big game
Russell also discusses the opinion that the NFC championship game is the real Super Bowl

Most intriguing narratives and matchups to look out for in week 12 of the NFL

Russell discusses if the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty is coming to an end - and if so, will it fall this Sunday?
Russell also takes us through the intense NFC East matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys, and why it means so much to both teams
Lastly, Russell talks us through the Carolina Panthers visiting the San Francisco 49ers, and why this game is so important to both teams playoff hopes

Most intriguing narratives and matchups for week 11 of the NFL with an emphasis on which players will impact each game and what they need to do to help their team win

Russell takes us through the latest international series game, as the Miami Dolphins take on the Washington Commanders at the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid
Huge NFC West class as Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks travel to Los Angeles to face Matt Stafford and the Rams
NFC South battle as the Carolina Panthers face the Falcons as they both look to chase down division leaders the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to icy Buffalo to play the Bills as they both look to bounce back from losses in week 10
NFC North clash as Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears travel to Minnesota to play JJ McCarthy and the Vikings
Lastly the possible future playoff clash as the Philadelphia Eagles travel to Detroit to play the Lions

Most intriguing storylines and matchups to look out for in week 10 / Analysis of the biggest trade from the deadline / Preview of the International series game in Berlin

Russell talks us through the huge trade between the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Jets, and what it means for each team and their future
The latest international series game comes to Berlin, Germany as the struggling Atlanta Falcons play the upgraded Indianapolis Colts
Drake Maye and the surging New England Patriots fight to keep their win streak going as they travel to Tampa to play Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers
Two elite offensive minded coaches face off as the on fire Los Angeles Rams head up to San Francisco to play the resilient 49ers
The fresh off a bye Philadelphia Eagles travel to Green Bay to play the unsure Packers in what could be a snow game

Which teams are in a 'now or never' moment in week 9 of the NFL as playoff windows start to close / Early window preview of Falcons at Patriots / Late night window preview of Chiefs at Bills

Russell takes us through which teams are in a ‘now or never’ moment in week 9 as playoff windows start to close. Which teams will fight to stay in with a chance to make the playoffs and what are their matchups looking like this week.
Russell also takes us through a game from each window as the fighting Atlanta Falcons travel to New England to play the surging Patriots, and the on fire Kansas City Chiefs head to Buffalo to play the Bills.

Prove it week in the NFL - Most intriguing storylines and matchups to look out for in week 8

Russell talks us through how week 8 is all about teams looking to prove something and how they plan to do it, as well as discussing the most intriguing storylines and matchups to look out for this weekend
The Cowboys travel to Denver to prove their offense is for REAL against a tough Broncos defense, while Denver are looking to prove their defense is for real after giving up 32 points to the Giants at home.
The Cleveland Browns take their impressive run game and defense to New England to play the fiery Drake Maye, and the versatile Patriots
We’ve got a revenge game in Philly, as the Eagles welcome the Giants to town after an embarrassing loss to them in week 6
Will the Bills continue their fall from grace as they travel to Carolina to play the red hot Panthers
Joe Flacco and the Bengals have a great opportunity to build momentum as they welcome the New York Jets

Most intriguing storylines and match ups to look out for in week 7 of the NFL

Russell talks us through the most intriguing storylines and match ups to look out for this weekend.
Huge international game as the 4 and 2 Rams travel late to play the 4 and 2 Jags in London.
Mike Vrabel and the Patriots return to Nashville to play the Titans for the first time since they they fired him.
Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins travel to Cleveland to play in a wild weather game.
Big NFC east matchup as Jayden Daniels and the Commanders travel to Dallas to face Dak and the Cowboys.
Can the Eagles get back on track against the Vikings?
The tough and efficient Denver Broncos welcome the red hot New York Giants to Mile High Stadium.

Catch up on week 6 of the NFL season / TNF preview

Russell catches us up on all of the main storylines from week 6
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are back to their winning ways, are they Super Bowl bound?
What is wrong with the Eagles? All is not well in Philadelphia
Hope in the Meadowlands as the New York Giants have found their franchise Quarterback
The New England Patriots are atop of the AFC East once again, will they stay there?
Miami Dolphins head coach situation - Will the Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel midseason?
A preview of tonights Thursday night football game as the Steelers travel to Cincinnati to face the optimistic Bengals

Most intriguing storylines and narratives to look out for in week 6 of the NFL

Russell talks us through the most intriguing storylines this weekend.
Why Dak and the Dallas Cowboys shouldn’t be underestimated as they play the unpredictable Carolina Panthers
Can Drake Maye and the New England Patriots keep momentum with a tough test against a quietly good New Orleans Saints team
Why all hope isn’t lost for the New York Jets as they head to England to play the second London game against the powerhouse Denver Broncos
Two ascending teams face off as Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks make the long trip to Jacksonville to play Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars.
The Lamar Jacksonless Ravens could feel the wrath of a recently beaten Rams team as Sean McVay and Matt Stafford travel to Baltimore
Can Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears keep their momentum up as they come out of their bye to face the ascending Washington Commanders
Two Super Bowl contenders go head to head as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs welcome Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions
Joe Flacco starts his first game for the Bengals as they look to continue their season without Joe Burrow

Most intriguing storylines to look out for in week 5 of the NFL

Russell talks us through the most intriguing storylines this weekend.
Huge AFC east rivalry as Drake Maye and the Patriots head to Buffalo to play the unbeaten Bills in what could end up being a future AFC championship matchup. Can Maye and the Patriots keep their momentum going with a win in Buffalo?
Out first London game of the year as the Minnesota Vikings play the Cleveland Browns with the Browns starting their rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Will Gabriel thrive under the pressure of both a rookie debut and playing an international game?
After an impressive performance on Monday Night Football, Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos head to Philly to play the unbeaten Eagles. Can Bo Nix take on the impressive Vic Fangio defense? And can the Denver Broncos stop the Tush Push?
The Lamar Jackson-less Ravens welcome the Houston Texans to Baltimore, can Cooper Rush fill in for Lamar and get the Ravens back on track?
Rookies Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo and the Giants head to New Orleans to take on the Saints. After an impressive debut from the rookie, can the Giants get another win and build on their momentum?