The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to last night’s Chicago Bears victory over the Seattle Seahawks, highlighted by a dominant debut from Jeffery Simmons following his trade to Chicago. The lads also feel the beat as the action heats up across the sports world, with hockey, basketball, and football all swinging a hot bat. Joining the progrum, Senior NBA Insider for ESPN Shams Charania stops by to discuss the latest injury news around the league, including several All-Stars expected to miss extended time. Shams also highlights some of the hottest starts to the NBA season, with Luka Dončić, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg among the players putting up impressive scoring numbers and making an early impact for their teams. Shifting from the hardwood to the ice, ESPN NHL Analyst and Insider Kevin Weekes joins the boys to discuss some of the biggest developing storylines around the NHL. Weekesy provides insight into Dylan Larkin’s reported trade request out of Detroit, along with reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov’s frustrations with the Tampa Bay Lightning following contract negotiations that haven't gone as expected. He also shares his thoughts on Connor McDavid’s unbelievable talent and continued dominance, going as far as calling him “the best athlete on the planet.” Turning our attention to college football, ESPN College Football Reporter and Insider Heather Dinich stops by to preview tonight’s highly anticipated release of the first College Football Playoff rankings. Heather breaks down where some of the top teams could land, what factors the selection committee will be weighing, and how many SEC teams she expects to make the final playoff field. Continuing the CFP conversation, College GameDay Host Rece Davis joins the progrum to take a deeper look at the selection committee’s process and what to expect from tonight’s rankings. Rece also dives into his latest edition of Rece’s Pieces, starting with the question, “Is there anybody great?” as he identifies Miami, Notre Dame, and Georgia as teams with the potential to separate themselves from the rest of the field. He then shifts to “Teams We Thought Were Cooked,” highlighting USC, Oregon, and LSU as progrums that have managed to turn things around. Rece wraps up by revealing his latest AP Top 25 ballot and reacting to Tone’s Above Average Poll, with both rankings featuring Miami in the top spot. Rounding out the show, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN Ian Rapoport joins the lads with the latest news and rumors as the NFL trade deadline approaches, highlighting several names and potential moves to keep an eye on. Raps also takes part in a brand-new segment, Rapid Fire with Rapsheet, answering questions about the Colts’ quarterback situation, the Packers and Rams getting key players back, the current state of the Minnesota Vikings, and notable free agents still waiting to find a new home. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EST), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EST), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything happening around the football world following another action-packed weekend in the NFL along with reacting to your overreactions via X. The lads go present their Top 5 Storylines, before looking ahead to tonight’s Monday Night Football showdown as the Chicago Bears travel to Seattle for an NFC matchup against the Seahawks. Joining the progrum, Senior NFL Insider for ESPN, Adam Schefter, stops by to discuss the latest trade rumors and potential moves around the league as the November 10th NFL trade deadline approaches. Schefty breaks down some of the biggest names to watch, including Jonathan Taylor and several other Colts players, Khalil Mack, Breece Hall, and Brian Thomas Jr. He also dives into the Ravens’ quarterback situation and what moves Baltimore could make to address the position, along with Minnesota’s struggles under center and the possibility of the Vikings making a trade. Schefty then weighs in on whether the Cowboys could become sellers at the deadline and if a coaching change could be on the horizon should their struggles continue. He also discusses Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers, including the potential changes that could be coming as the team searches for answers following a disappointing start to the season. Continuing the conversation around the NFL, ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky, joins the boys to break down some of the biggest storylines and performances from the weekend, starting with an AFC West thriller that saw Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos take down the Kansas City Chiefs to claim the top spot in the division. Dan also shares his thoughts on Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore, the current state of the Indianapolis Colts, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ impressive play, Kyler Murray’s struggles with the Minnesota Vikings, and several other notable developments from across the league. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EST), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EST), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys celebrate Halloween in their annual tradition, as a wild cast of characters takes over the progrum to react to last night’s Packers-Panthers showdown and everything happening around the football world, including making their picks for the Week 8 NFL slate. Joining the progrum, 7-time National Champion and the GOAT, Nick Saban, stops by to preview this weekend’s Big Ten matchup as Minnesota travels to Bloomington to take on Indiana. Coach Saban breaks down what to expect from both teams while also sharing his thoughts on some of the biggest storylines and intriguing matchups from around college football. Sticking with the highly anticipated Big 10 showdown, National Champion and Indiana Head Coach, Curt Cignetti, joins the boys to discuss his team's preparations for P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Coach Cig also dives into Indiana’s impressive defensive play thus far, provides an update on quarterback Josh Hoover, and shares his expectations as the Hoosiers look to keep their momentum rolling. Shifting gears to the NFL, Atlanta Falcons 3-time All-Pro Safety, Jessie Bates III, joins the lads following a historic performance in which he recorded an interception and a forced fumble. Bates reflects on his role as a cornerstone of Atlanta’s defense, the growing popularity of the Peanut Punch among defenders, and why he believes Michael Penix Jr. is the right man to lead the Falcons at quarterback. He also gives the boys a look inside the locker room and shares what it’s been like playing under Head Coach Kevin Stefanski. Make sure to subscribe to https://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you Monday. Cheers.
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On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, Coach Chuck Pagano, and the boys break down everything happening around the football world, including another edition of What The Chuck, then Coach and the lads preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football showdown between the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers, break down the Tale of the Tape, and make their picks for the matchup. Joining the progrum, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN, Ian Rapoport, stops by to discuss the blockbuster trade sending Jeffrey Simmons to the Chicago Bears and what his addition means for their defense. Raps also dives into the Colts’ decision to unload some of their biggest stars, comparing the compensation involved in each deal and what these moves could mean for the teams involved. Sticking with football, Thursday Night Football Analyst, Kirk Herbstreit, joins the boys to share his thoughts on tonight’s primetime matchup, the DraftKings boost, and the future of the Colts organization following their recent roster shakeup. Herby also weighs in on the Milwaukee Brewers making history as a small-market franchise with their first World Series championship before diving into some of the biggest storylines from around college football. Keeping the celebration rolling, Milwaukee Brewers Closer, Trevor Megill and World Series MVP William Contreras join the progrum live from the Brewers’ bus after recording the final strikeout to secure the franchise’s first World Series title. Megill reflects on the emotions of winning it all, what the championship means to the team and the city of Milwaukee, and just how special this historic season has been. Rounding out the show, ESPN Hockey Analyst and Stanley Cup Champion, Erik Johnson, swings by to preview this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup, discussing the horses he’s buying and selling and what it takes to compete in such a stacked field. The conversation then shifts to the ice as Johnson weighs in on Connor McDavid’s unbelievable play, the latest trade rumors, and several other developing storylines from around the NHL. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today’s show, Pat, DBut, AJ Hawk, and the boys break down everything happening around the NFL with another edition of Everything DB, before heading In The Trenches with AQ Shipley. Joining the progrum, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN, Ian Rapoport, stops by to discuss the apparent fire sale taking place in Indianapolis as the Colts continue to move on from some of their biggest names. Raps breaks down the trades sending Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DeForest Buckner back to San Francisco, along with the latest developments surrounding Josh Downs and his request to be traded. Next, CBS commentator and future Hall of Famer, JJ Watt, joins the boys to discuss his Milwaukee Brewers coming up short in their attempt to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the World Series. Shifting back to football, JJ reflects on calling this past weekend’s Bengals-Ravens matchup before diving into the Chiefs’ uncharacteristic offensive struggles against a Seattle Seahawks defense that has caused problems for opposing teams all season. He also weighs in on DeForest Buckner’s addition to the 49ers defense, what it means to be playing the best football of his career, and the growing frustration surrounding penalties against defensive players for hits on quarterbacks. Keeping the football conversation rolling, Detroit Lions superstar Running Back, Jahmyr Gibbs, joins the progrum to discuss his mindset entering the season as the team’s primary back following David Montgomery’s departure. Gibbs also gives the boys a look inside Detroit’s locker room, his relationship with Jared Goff, the viral celebration following the Packers jumping offsides, and how the team plans to celebrate Halloween together. Turning our attention to the hardwood, Senior NBA Insider for ESPN, Shams Charania, stops by with the latest injury news from around the league. Shams starts with Tyrese Haliburton potentially missing extended time due to a hamstring injury, along with several other injury concerns facing the Indiana Pacers, before providing updates on Anthony Edwards, Jalen Williams, Kawhi Leonard, Paolo Banchero, and Jaren Jackson Jr. He also discusses Kyrie Irving’s return to the court, the opportunity to play alongside Cooper Flagg for the first time, and several other developing storylines across the NBA. Rounding out the show, MLB Network Analyst and 12-year MLB veteran, “The Mayor” Sean Casey, swings by to preview tonight’s Game 5 of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. With the series shifting to a pivotal matchup in Tampa Bay, Casey breaks down what to expect as both teams look to gain the upper hand. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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