NFL: The Insiders
Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo, Judy Battista and other Insiders break NFL news about each team as it happens on The Insiders. Stay connected in real time with the most impactful stories in football from the game’s most trusted sources.
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The Insiders: Tyreek Hill Out For Season, 49ers Injury Woes Continue, and Contender or Pretender with NFL’s .500 Teams
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo, joined by Cam Wolfe, discuss Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill suffering a dislocated knee that will cause him to miss the rest of the 2025 season. Plus, provide injury status updates on star QB’s Brock Purdy, Jayden Daniels, and Lamar Jackson. Jeffri Chadiha plays contender/pretender with the nine 2-2 teams. Before, Michael F. Florio shares his Week 5 fantasy waiver wire targets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast, Part I: Malik Nabers Injury Update and Cowboys and Packers TIE!?
Monday, September 29, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo, and Ian Rapoport delivered the latest news starting with Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers out for the season with a torn ACL. Jane Slater joins the show to discuss the Packers–Cowboys tie on Sunday Night Football. The Insiders also react to the news that Giants owner John Mara has been diagnosed with cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast, Part II: Ravens Injuries Stack Up, Dart Brings Life To Giants, and Dublin Reaction
Monday, September 29, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo, and Ian Rapoport report on Lamar Jackson dealing with a hamstring injury, Marlon Humphrey expecting to miss a couple of weeks with a calf injury, and Nnamdi Madubuike missing the rest of the season with a neck injury. The crew also broke down the top storylines from Week 4 including the Giants earning their first win under Jaxson Dart, the Ravens falling to 1-3, and the Steelers securing their first-ever victory in Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders: Brock Purdy Returns to Lineup, Seahawks Win Nail Biter, and Cowboys Prep for Micah Parsons
Saturday, September 27, 2025
The Insiders Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo give us the good news for the 49ers and the bad news for the Commanders ahead of their Week 4 matchup. The Steelers and Vikings are kicking off the first NFL Game in Dublin on Sunday morning. Judy Battista provides a report live from the scene, before going 1 on 1 with Steelers receiver, Calvin Austin III. Omar Ruiz joins us to discuss the Seahawks swarming defense and down to the wire win against the Cardinals on TNF. Then Jane Slater breaks down how the Cowboys are preparing to face the Packers, as well as their former teammate, Micah Parsons. Finally, our Fantasy expert Adam Rank tells us who to "Start or Sit" ahead of this weekend’s slate of games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders: Viking-Steelers Face Off in Dublin, Daniel Jones’s Hot Start, and Week 4 Fantasy Starts & Sits
Friday, September 26, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafalo and Ian Rapoport with up to the minute injury news including Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Malik Nabers and Brandon Aiyuk. Judy Battista reports on Vikings-Steelers ahead of their Week 4 matchup in Dublin. Brian Baldinger breaks down both defenses, as well as how Daniel Jones has led Colts to 3-0 start. Marc Ross provides his Week 4 ‘’Marc Key’’ Matchups. Bridget Condon reports live from State Farm Stadium ahead of TNF Matchup between Seahawks & Cardinals and Michael F. Florio brings his Week 4 Fantasy Starts & Sits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders: Jaxson Dart Time in NY, Takeaways from Lions vs. Rams, and Christian Benford Joins the Show!
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo along with Marc Ross & Brian Baldinger provide all details on the Giants decision to bench Russell Wilson for Rookie QB Jaxson Dart in Week 4. Bills CB Christian Benford joins the show, Jeff Chadiha buys or sells 3-0 teams, and Michael F. Florio reveals his Week 4 fantasy waiver wire targets. Cam Wolfe debut’s his “Wolfe of Ball Street” segment, plus Insiders run through other news of the day storylines including CeeDee Lamb, Mike Evans and Terry McLaurin. Brian Baldinger and Marc Ross analyze the Lions win over the Ravens on MNF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast, Part I: Nick Bosa Injury, Browns Upset Packers, and What's Next For the Cowboys and Giants?
Monday, September 22, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport give you an update on 49ers DE Nick Bosa's injury and discuss how the 49ers can navigate the rest of the season with an already banged up roster. Tom and Ian also give updates on Chargers RB Najee Harris, Buccaneers WR Mike Evans, and Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb and discuss whether or not the Giants should move on from Russell Wilson at QB. Stacey Dales and Adam Rank join the show to recap impressive wins by the Browns over the Packers and the Bears over the Cowboys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast, Part II: Eagles Stun Rams, Week 3 Surprises, and Lions-Ravens MNF Preview
Monday, September 22, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport run through a wild Week 3 across the NFL including a dominant win by the Vikings over the Bengals and the Panthers shutting out the Falcons. Plus, the Eagles beat the Rams and the Buccaneers beat the Jets with some special special teams play along the way. Tom and Ian wrap things up with their thoughts on the Lions and Ravens facing off on Monday Night Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast: Is Mike McDaniel on the Hot Seat? Joe Burrow Has Surgery, and Diagnosing the Chiefs Struggling Offense
Saturday, September 20, 2025
It’s Week 3 of the NFL and we have multiple quarterback injury updates. The INSIDERS Tom Pellisaro, Ian Rapoport and Judy Bautista update us on some Top QB news. None bigger than the Commanders Jayden Daniels and Jets Justin Fields. Meanwhile, the Niners Brock Purdy is a game time decision. Joe Burrow’s surgery was a success so when will he return? How will Jake Browning do in his absence on Sunday against the Vikings? Vikings QB JJ McCarthy is also ruled out for Sunday’s game, so Carson Wentz gets the start in his place. We get a report from Sara Walsh on Tampa Bay’s QB Baker Mayfield and how tough he really is. Our Fantasy football expert Adam Rank stops by and tells us who is your best bet at receiver and who you should leave on your bench. What’s wrong with the Chiefs offense? Brian Baldinger will break it down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast: Updates on QB Injuries, Dolphins-Bills TNF Preview, and Week 3 Starts & Sits
Friday, September 19, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo, Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista hit the big news stories of the day including latest QB news on Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy and a host of Buccaneers injuries. Cam Wolfe reports live from Orchard Park, NY ahead of the TNF matchup between the Dolphins & Bills. Brian Baldinger & Marc Ross preview this week’s “Marc Key’’ Matchups including Rams-Eagles, Cardinals-49ers, Chiefs-Giants and Ravens-Lions. Jeffri Chadiha determines Panic or Patience for several 0-2 teams including Browns, Giants, Panthers, and Texans. Finally, Michael F. Florio reveals his Week 3 Fantasy Starts & Sits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast: QB Injury Updates, Week 3 Fantasy Picks + Calais Campbell Joins the Show!
Thursday, September 18, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, Judy Battista and Mike Garafolo report on all of the biggest injuries around the league and provide status updates on starting quarterbacks such as Jayden Daniels, Justin Fields, Brock Purdy and more. Then, Bucky Brooks joins to preview the Thursday night match up between AFC East rivals - the Bills and Dolphins. Cardinals DT Calais Campbell joins the Insiders to discuss their impressive 2-0 start and how he's impacting the younger players on Arizona's defense. Brian Baldinger and Stacey Dales check in to preview Packers-Browns and Marcas Grant shares his favorite fantasy sleepers for Week 3! Plus, Brian details why the Chiefs have struggled out of the gate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast: Is Tom Brady Playing By the Rules?, MNF Recaps, and Teams On the Panic or Patience List
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Judy Battista and Mike Garafolo discuss the top of stories around the NFL, including QB Joe Burrow to IR, along with Jayden Daniels & JJ McCarthy’s injury statuses. Brian Baldinger and Marc Ross break down the Monday Night Football doubleheader between the Bucs and Texans plus the Chargers and Raiders. The Insiders discuss Tom Brady’s presence in the coach’s booth during the Raiders-Chargers game. Jeffri Chadiha decides to panic or show patience for several teams heading into Week 3. Plus, Michael F. Florio provides the Week 3 fantasy waiver wire targets. And Cam Wolfe previews the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Dolphins and Bills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast, Part I: Burrow, McCarthy, Daniels Injury Updates and Cowboys-Giants Drama
Monday, September 15, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Mike Garafolo get you up to date on the status of Joe Burrow, J.J. McCarthy, and Jayden Daniels as we head toward Week 3. Jane Slater joins the show to recap a wild Week 2 game between the Giants and Cowboys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast, Part II: Eagles win Super Bowl LIX Rematch, Week 2 Takeaways and MNF Preview
Monday, September 15, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Mike Garafolo recap the Week 2 action from around the NFL including the Eagles beating the Chiefs in a Super Bowl LIX rematch, the Bills dominating the Jets, and Mac Jones winning with the 49ers. Plus, a look ahead to Week 2's Monday Night Football doubleheader featuring the Buccaneers at the Texans and the Chargers at the Raiders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast: Bucs receiver Emeka Egbuka, and the Rams’ Braden Fiske join the show
Saturday, September 13, 2025
It’s Week 2 of the NFL, and 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy headlines the long list of prominent injuries around the league. One of the NFL’s rookie sensations Tampa Bay’s wide receiver Emeka Egbuka join us and talks about how much fun his first game was in the NFL. Not to be out done, the Rams defensive tackle Braden Fiske stops by and breaks down the Rams big win over the Texans. And Packer fan’s thank Jerry Jones for trading Micah Parsons to Green Bay! The Insiders podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast: How Long Will Brock Purdy Be Out?, Super Bowl LIX rematch, Week 2 Starts & Sits
Friday, September 12, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo, Ian Rapoport & Judy Battista discuss impact of 49ers QB Brock Purdy who is expected to miss 2-5 weeks with shoulder and toe injuries. Steve Wyche delivers live reports from Lambeau Field ahead the Thursday Night Football matchup between Commanders and Packers. Cameron Wolfe previews Seahawks-Steelers, Marc Ross provides his Week 2 "Marc Key Matchups", Brian Baldinger breaks down Eagles-Chiefs rematch and Michael F. Florio brings his Week 2 Fantasy Starts & Sits. The Insiders is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast: Major Injury Updates and Chargers LB Daiyan Henley Joins the Show!
Thursday, September 11, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista report all of the latest injury news and notes from a busy day in the NFL. Brian Baldinger and Bucky Brooks preview the Super Bowl rematch between the Chiefs and Eagles while Stacey Dales reports on Ben Johnson's return to Detroit this weekend. Chargers LB Daiyan Henley joins the Insiders to discuss Jim Harbaugh's impact on their locker room, the respect he has for star quarterback Justin Herbert and what their Week 1 win over the Chiefs means for the team moving forward. Plus, Cam Wolfe reports on the Dolphins' struggles and Marcas Grant stops by with players you must start in Week 2! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast: Jalen Carter's Punishment, 49ers Injuries and Steelers LB Alex Highsmith Joins!
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Judy Battista, and Mike Garafolo report on the NFL handing down punishment for Eagles DT Jalen Carter and the 49ers dealing with serious injuries only one week into the season. Brian Baldinger and Marc Ross break down the Vikings' victory over the Bears on Monday night while Jeffri Chadiha shares his biggest surprise from Week 1. Steelers LB Alex Highsmith joins the show to discuss their Week 1 win over the New York Jets. Plus, Michael F. Florio shares Week 2 waiver wire targets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast, Part II: Giants QB Update, Head Coaching Debuts, and Vikings-Bears MNF Preview
Monday, September 8, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Judy Battista update you on who will be the starting quarterback for the Giants in Week 2 and give you their thoughts on what's next for the Dolphins after their Week 1 loss to the Colts. Plus, a look back at the debuts for Pete Carroll with the Raiders, Liam Coen for the Jaguars, and Cam Ward with the Titans, along with a preview of the Week 1 Monday Night Football matchup between the Vikings and Bears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Insiders Podcast, Part I: Bills Win SNF Thriller, Rodgers' Return, and Big Division Wins
Monday, September 8, 2025
NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Judy Battista recap an instant classic between the Bills and Ravens on Sunday Night Football and give their thoughts on the Steelers beating the Jets in Aaron Rodgers' return to Metlife, the Packers' statement win over the Lions, and other big wins within the division for the 49ers over the Seahawks, the Buccaneers over the Falcons and the Bengals over the Browns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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