Week 1 Preview
The 2026 NFL season is just getting underway. We've got plenty of time for in-depth breakdowns and thoughtful analysis on the most intriguing matchups a Sunday has to offer. For Week 1, it's all vibes. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman officially kick off the season by discussing what they're most excited to…
We score an episode from what we can actually measure — its reach and engagement, what listeners say about it, and what it covers. We don't have those signals for this one yet, so it doesn't get a number.
Buzzmeter says it's buzzing across platforms — the Hive Vote says whether the people who actually listened liked it.
Rate this episode
Add your vote to the Hive — listeners rate every episode after they finish.
- No reviews yet — be the first.
More from The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
See all episodes →
Recap: Seahawks beat Patriots in season opener
Predictions and award picks for the 2026 NFL season
Building the Beast: Darian Mensah and Trinidad Chambliss put down NFL Draft markers in Week 1
Similar episodes from other shows
More like The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL →
NFL Week 1 Preview: What REALLY Matters
Brock Bowers OUT(!), Plus One Stat for Every Game in Week 1
Analyze This: Talking Through the More Confusing NFL (and Fantasy) Storylines
Starts of the Week + Week 1 Breakdown, Injury Panic - Fantasy Football Podcast for 9/10
One great episode in your inbox, daily — free.
One email a day, unsubscribe anytime. No spam, ever.