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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff gives his one-of-a-kind perspective on the latest stories in college and pro football.

3 and Out with John Middlekauff

Caleb Williams had his toughest game yet, raising big questions about his future with the Chicago Bears. John Middlekauff breaks down why Williams’ development depends on Ben Johnson and what could happen if the QB doesn’t show progress. Could Williams be labeled a bust sooner than expected? John also explains the importance of the coach/quarterback relationship across the NFL and why it’s the difference between success and failure. 
 
Plus, reaction to the San Francisco 49ers cutting their kicker and what it means for their future chances.
 
Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.
 
5:51 - Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's future
 
13:43 - QB and Coach relationship
 
29:24 - 49ers cut Moody
 
46:29 - Mailbag
 
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Is Caleb Williams a BUST, QB and Coach relationship, 49ers CUT Moody

John is back breaking down the Monday Night Football matchup between NFC North divisional rivals the Chicago Bears & Minnesota Vikings. John reacts to Caleb Williams' performance in head coach Ben Johnson's new offense, JJ McCarthy's official NFL debut with the Vikings, his massive 4th quarter, and much more!
 
Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.
 
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MNF REACTION: Chicago Bears lose it down the stretch against the Minnesota Vikings

NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down all games from a wild week 1 Sunday of the NFL 2025 season. John reacts to the big time Week 1 matchup between Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills and Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football, the biggest plays of the day and much more!
 
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REACTION to the Ravens-Buffalo Bills THRILLER + Recapping NFL Week 1

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down the NFL Brazil game of the 2025 season in which the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paulo. John reacts to Justin Herbert dominating the Chiefs' defense, Patrick Mahomes' brilliance, Travis Kelce's ineffectiveness to get open, the biggest plays of the night, and much more!
 
3:12 - Chiefs-Chargers
 
27:15 - Youtube NFL Broadcast
 
33:43 - NFL RedZone 
 
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REACTION: Justin Herbert & LA Chargers UPSET Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down the NFL Kickoff game of the 2025 season in which Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated Dak Prescott’s Dallas Cowboys 24-20 on Thursday Night Football. John reacts to Jalen Carter being ejected for spitting on Dak Prescott and how that became the main storyline throughout the majority of the game. Next, John reacts to San Francisco 49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey's reported calf injury. John wraps up reacting to the viral news that Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick has banned the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos from UNC practices.
 
Plus, John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend.
 
Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume

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INSTANT REACTION: Philadelphia Eagles DEFEAT Dallas Cowboys on TNF

On this episode John breaks down why the Eagles still have their foot on the pedal and what that means for the NFC race. He dives into the big question in Dallas, how will the season play out for the Cowboys, and whether they can finally get over the hump. 
 
Plus, a deeper look at whether organizations truly help quarterbacks succeed or if it’s all on the player. And with NFL Sunday Ticket moving, John shares his thoughts on the changes to Red Zone since joining ESPN.
 
Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 
 
43:57 - Eagles still have their foot on the pedal
 
14:50 - Cowboys season ahead
 
23:57 - Who fails who regarding QB's
 
31:28 - Patriots reaction to Belichick
 
35:30 - Changes to Red Zone
 
47:32 - Mailbag
 
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Eagles PREPARED to win again, How will the Cowboys fare, Patriots REACTION to Belichick and UNC

John opens the podcast continuing the conversation about Micah Parsons and if there should be any concerns about his back and how he feels the Packers are going to handle that situation. Next, he talks about some of the teams that he thinks has a shot to win the Super Bowl and what team might be a dark horse. Later, John dives into how Bill Belichick has been handling the NFL scouts that are trying to attend UNC practices and how he might need to change his way. John also talks about the Giants naming Jaxson Dart as the back-up and what it means for Russell Wilson's future in NY.
 
Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 
 
4:52 - Concern for Micah's back
 
6:40 - Super Bowl favorites
 
19:22 - Belichick and the scouting community
 
28:33 - Jaxson Dart named the back-up
 
36:27 - Mailbag
 
Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume

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CONCERN for Micah's back, Super Bowl FAVORITES, Jaxson Dart named BACK-UP

John Middlekauff REACTS to UNC Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick's debut blowout loss to the TCU Horned Frogs to cap off Week 1 of the college football season. John determines that UNC is not talented enough to seriously compete in the ACC and debates if Belichick will have the patience to build this roster where it needs to be through recruiting and the transfer portal. John wraps up by talking about the disadvantages Belichick has in recruiting over the likes of Miami's Mario Cristobal & Clemson's Dabo Swinney in the coming years, and that the talent discrepancy in college football is a much wider gap than it is in the NFL.
 
Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 4:52 - Belichick lays an egg
 
21:12 - Mailbag
 
23:04 - Was Dallas forced to trade Micah
 
28:00 - Best way to build a defense
 
37:45 - What's wrong with Bama
 
Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume

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Bill Belichick's UNC Debut ends in BLOWOUT by TCU, Did the NFL FORCE Dallas to trade Parsons, What's WRONG with Bama

John Middlekauff reacts to the Miami Hurricanes defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their Week 1 matchup. John applauds Miami head coach Mario Cristobal for sustaining the lead when Notre Dame was rallying in the 4th quarter, and believes this early test against the Fighting Irish will bode well for Miami this season in the ACC. Next, John welcomes Jackson Groff to discuss Notre Dame’s outlook for the rest of the season. John then reacts to Alabama’s loss to Florida State and what that means for head coach Kalen DeBoer. John also applauds Florida State head coach Mike Norvell for getting a big time win after a forgettable season for the Seminoles last year. John wraps up debating whether some college football coaches should be on the “hot seat” after Week 1 due to their large buyout contracts.
 
02:16 - Miami-Notre Dame
 
09:48 - Chubbies
 
11:03 - John & Jackson talk Notre Dame
 
28:13 - Alabama Crimson Tide
 
34:12 - Florida State Seminoles
 
39:37 - Couch Scout: LSU-Clemson
 
43:35 - Hot Seat Watch?
 
Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume
 
 

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INSTANT REACTION: Carson Beck & Miami OUTDUEL CJ Carr & Notre Dame

The hype was real, but Arch Manning just got handed his first big test, and Ohio State wasn’t messing around. John reacts to Texas-OSU as he breaks down every angle of the Longhorns’ loss, what this means for Arch moving forward, and how Texas stacks up after getting punched in the mouth by the Buckeyes. Credit where it’s due, Ohio State looked pretty solid, and that defense showed up.
 
We also take a look around the college football world, including Deion Sanders’ rough debut at Colorado, and why the Buffaloes looked completely unprepared.
 
Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume
 
 

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Instant REACTION to Arch Manning's debut and OSU taking down Texas

John recaps the Chicago Bears 40-20 win over the Commanders, even though Washington is a bad team, will that head coaching job be intriguing for big name coaches, he remembers Dick Butkus and what he meant to the NFL, and a weekend preview of the top games.
 
Stuckey from the Action Network joins John to talk about some of the best bets of the weekend.
 
Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd

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3 and Out - TNF Recap, the Bears finally win, do these teams suck

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