On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff opens up the mailbag to tackle some of the biggest conversations around the NFL.

John discusses the ongoing issues with early NFL kickoffs and why players, teams, and fans continue to debate the impact of scheduling on performance and viewership. He also dives into the Bears’ new stadium discussion and what the future could look like for one of the league’s iconic franchises.

Plus, a closer look at international travel in the NFL and how overseas games affect teams, preparation, and player recovery throughout the season.

John also breaks down the reality of tanking in the NFL—why it’s harder to pull off in football compared to other sports and whether teams actually benefit from trying to lose.

And with home-field advantage still playing a major role across the league, John explains why certain environments continue to matter more than others. He also discusses the importance of developing backup quarterbacks and why organizations that consistently build depth at the position give themselves a major edge.

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Former NFL stars Jarvis Landry and Leonard Fournette have a raw, unfiltered conversation breaking down Deion Sanders' comments defending his son Shedeur, arguing why he was UNFAIRLY TREATED by the NFL and Cleveland Browns during his rookie season. Fournette and Landry also discuss Rashee Rice's SHOCKING arrest and whether he will EVER play for the Kansas City Chiefs again. Fournette also gets BRUTALLY honest about why Jay Gruden SUCKS as a coach during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and EXPOSES how coaches often let players they didn't draft go to PROVE A POINT. Landry and Fournette also dive into Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown's wedding with Jalen Hurts and get real about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's relationship drama where things get complicated with his ex-fiancée's best friend.

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The NFL released the full 2026 regular season schedule last week, with new holiday slates, incredibly consequential prime time matchups and loads of international games. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter dive into all the implications in a special two-part episode with data guru Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis.

In this episode, the trio discusses the legacy of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, the impact of international games on the league's popularity, and the widening delta in team rest disparities. They dive into the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles, and marvel at a full season of intentionally impactful prime time matchups. #Volume

0:03:00 - START

0:06:08 - WARREN SHARP JOINS

0:08:32 - PRIME TIME MATCHUPS

0:16:20 - REST DISPARITY

0:20:13 - CHICAGO BEARS SCHEDULE

0:30:45 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SCHEDULE

0:35:41 - ROGER GOODELL LEGACY

0:38:13 - INFLUENCE OF INTERNATIONAL GAMES

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