Dave Helman
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co-host, The Athletic Football Show. Chicago transplant, LSU grad. tell me about your favorite sandwich spot.
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On today's Athletic Football Show, @davehelman.bsky.social and I tried to tier every team through 6 weeks.
Super Bowl or Bust
Playoff Teams
Wild Card Caliber
Bad(ish) Teams, Good(ish Vibes
We Were Supposed to Be Better Than This
Mock Draft Enthusiasts
Full show: youtu.be/7qRMkBCfqvQ
Super Bowl or Bust
Playoff Teams
Wild Card Caliber
Bad(ish) Teams, Good(ish Vibes
We Were Supposed to Be Better Than This
Mock Draft Enthusiasts
Full show: youtu.be/7qRMkBCfqvQ
From "Super Bowl or Bust" to "MOCK DRAFT Enthusiast," Which TIER Does Each Team Belong In?
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October 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
On today's Athletic Football Show, @davehelman.bsky.social and I tried to tier every team through 6 weeks.
Super Bowl or Bust
Playoff Teams
Wild Card Caliber
Bad(ish) Teams, Good(ish Vibes
We Were Supposed to Be Better Than This
Mock Draft Enthusiasts
Full show: youtu.be/7qRMkBCfqvQ
Super Bowl or Bust
Playoff Teams
Wild Card Caliber
Bad(ish) Teams, Good(ish Vibes
We Were Supposed to Be Better Than This
Mock Draft Enthusiasts
Full show: youtu.be/7qRMkBCfqvQ
This week on Building the Beast, we attempted to identify the exciting prospects that have spurred some of this season's surprise contenders.
That, plus a conversation about what happens next for a Penn State roster that still has plenty of NFL prospects.
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That, plus a conversation about what happens next for a Penn State roster that still has plenty of NFL prospects.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Building the Beast: The NFL Draft prospects to know from Indiana, Texas A&M, and this season's CFB surprise teams
Podcast Episode · The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · 10/15/2025 · 1h 3m
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October 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This week on Building the Beast, we attempted to identify the exciting prospects that have spurred some of this season's surprise contenders.
That, plus a conversation about what happens next for a Penn State roster that still has plenty of NFL prospects.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
That, plus a conversation about what happens next for a Penn State roster that still has plenty of NFL prospects.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Building the Beast was a fun one today. Almost halfway through the season, I asked Dane to rank his Top 3 at every position in cfb, and we compared that to what we thought in August.
great look at what we’ve learned so far as this draft class takes shape.
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great look at what we’ve learned so far as this draft class takes shape.
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Building the Beast: Dane Brugler's midseason top-three at every position
Podcast Episode · The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · 10/08/2025 · 1h 5m
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October 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Building the Beast was a fun one today. Almost halfway through the season, I asked Dane to rank his Top 3 at every position in cfb, and we compared that to what we thought in August.
great look at what we’ve learned so far as this draft class takes shape.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
great look at what we’ve learned so far as this draft class takes shape.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
this is killing me.
end zone cam of the final play. Jalen manages to stay in frame the whole way down.
end zone cam of the final play. Jalen manages to stay in frame the whole way down.
October 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
this is killing me.
end zone cam of the final play. Jalen manages to stay in frame the whole way down.
end zone cam of the final play. Jalen manages to stay in frame the whole way down.
the Week 5 preview show asks the real questions:
- how ‘bout these Seahawks?
- can the Chargers OL survive?
- will either QB come back from London intact?
- is Drake Maye ready for primetime?
- what sorts of takery is Eagles/Broncos gonna produce?
and more:
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- how ‘bout these Seahawks?
- can the Chargers OL survive?
- will either QB come back from London intact?
- is Drake Maye ready for primetime?
- what sorts of takery is Eagles/Broncos gonna produce?
and more:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Week 5 preview: Two surprisingly fun matchups take center stage
Podcast Episode · The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · 10/03/2025 · 1h 27m
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October 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
the Week 5 preview show asks the real questions:
- how ‘bout these Seahawks?
- can the Chargers OL survive?
- will either QB come back from London intact?
- is Drake Maye ready for primetime?
- what sorts of takery is Eagles/Broncos gonna produce?
and more:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
- how ‘bout these Seahawks?
- can the Chargers OL survive?
- will either QB come back from London intact?
- is Drake Maye ready for primetime?
- what sorts of takery is Eagles/Broncos gonna produce?
and more:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
It’s completely legal - encouraged, even - for you to listen to the Week 4 preview of The Athletic Football Show.
in which we talk all of the biggest matchups of the NFL weekend, plus half a dozen subplots we can’t wait to watch unfold.
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in which we talk all of the biggest matchups of the NFL weekend, plus half a dozen subplots we can’t wait to watch unfold.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Week 4 preview: Eagles-Buccaneers, Colts-Rams, and a Game of the Week that wasn't
Podcast Episode · The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · 09/26/2025 · 1h 21m
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September 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It’s completely legal - encouraged, even - for you to listen to the Week 4 preview of The Athletic Football Show.
in which we talk all of the biggest matchups of the NFL weekend, plus half a dozen subplots we can’t wait to watch unfold.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
in which we talk all of the biggest matchups of the NFL weekend, plus half a dozen subplots we can’t wait to watch unfold.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
This is what it’s all about, man.
Maybe you’ve heard. This weekend of college football is about as good as it gets. So naturally Dane Brugler & I had to lay out what to watch for from a draft perspective in this week’s Building the Beast.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Maybe you’ve heard. This weekend of college football is about as good as it gets. So naturally Dane Brugler & I had to lay out what to watch for from a draft perspective in this week’s Building the Beast.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Building the Beast: Loaded Week 5 slate—hello, Oregon-Penn State and Alabama-Georgia—will move draft boards
Podcast Episode · The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · 09/24/2025 · 1h 20m
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September 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This is what it’s all about, man.
Maybe you’ve heard. This weekend of college football is about as good as it gets. So naturally Dane Brugler & I had to lay out what to watch for from a draft perspective in this week’s Building the Beast.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Maybe you’ve heard. This weekend of college football is about as good as it gets. So naturally Dane Brugler & I had to lay out what to watch for from a draft perspective in this week’s Building the Beast.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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The Colts are 3-0! So are the Chargers and 49ers. The Eagles rallied to beat the Rams. The Packers lost to the Browns. The Falcons got blanked by the Panthers. @robertmays.bsky.social, @qbklass.bsky.social and @davehelman.bsky.social recapped it all on last night on TAFS.
youtube.com/live/Nnzli72...
youtube.com/live/Nnzli72...
Week 3 recap: Eagles upend Rams; Colts, Chargers, 49ers move to 3-0; Packers lose to the Browns?!
YouTube video by The Athletic Football Show
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September 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Colts are 3-0! So are the Chargers and 49ers. The Eagles rallied to beat the Rams. The Packers lost to the Browns. The Falcons got blanked by the Panthers. @robertmays.bsky.social, @qbklass.bsky.social and @davehelman.bsky.social recapped it all on last night on TAFS.
youtube.com/live/Nnzli72...
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icymi: Week 3 preview was a blast
went very deep on Eagles/Rams & Lions/Ravens
some good back & forth on
- AZ @ SF
- DEN @ LAC
- HOU @ JAX
hit on Spencer Rattler, Dak & Caleb & Haason Reddick. plus, plenty of hand wringing on the Pittsburgh defense. fun show!
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went very deep on Eagles/Rams & Lions/Ravens
some good back & forth on
- AZ @ SF
- DEN @ LAC
- HOU @ JAX
hit on Spencer Rattler, Dak & Caleb & Haason Reddick. plus, plenty of hand wringing on the Pittsburgh defense. fun show!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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September 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
icymi: Week 3 preview was a blast
went very deep on Eagles/Rams & Lions/Ravens
some good back & forth on
- AZ @ SF
- DEN @ LAC
- HOU @ JAX
hit on Spencer Rattler, Dak & Caleb & Haason Reddick. plus, plenty of hand wringing on the Pittsburgh defense. fun show!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
went very deep on Eagles/Rams & Lions/Ravens
some good back & forth on
- AZ @ SF
- DEN @ LAC
- HOU @ JAX
hit on Spencer Rattler, Dak & Caleb & Haason Reddick. plus, plenty of hand wringing on the Pittsburgh defense. fun show!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Week 2 hangover pod!
@davehelman.bsky.social and I took a closer look at the Vikings-Falcons Sunday nighter, a sneaky good Rams-Titans game, and everything that comes with the Bengals win / Joe Burrow injury combination.
Full show: podfollow.com/the-athletic...
@davehelman.bsky.social and I took a closer look at the Vikings-Falcons Sunday nighter, a sneaky good Rams-Titans game, and everything that comes with the Bengals win / Joe Burrow injury combination.
Full show: podfollow.com/the-athletic...
September 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Week 2 hangover pod!
@davehelman.bsky.social and I took a closer look at the Vikings-Falcons Sunday nighter, a sneaky good Rams-Titans game, and everything that comes with the Bengals win / Joe Burrow injury combination.
Full show: podfollow.com/the-athletic...
@davehelman.bsky.social and I took a closer look at the Vikings-Falcons Sunday nighter, a sneaky good Rams-Titans game, and everything that comes with the Bengals win / Joe Burrow injury combination.
Full show: podfollow.com/the-athletic...
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Week 2 Hangover with @qbklass.bsky.social and @davehelman.bsky.social on The Athletic Football Show.
🐅 Joe Burrow's injury
😲 The Falcons have a...pass rush?!?
🐏 The Rams do their thing
And more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrGQ...
🐅 Joe Burrow's injury
😲 The Falcons have a...pass rush?!?
🐏 The Rams do their thing
And more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrGQ...
September 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Week 2 Hangover with @qbklass.bsky.social and @davehelman.bsky.social on The Athletic Football Show.
🐅 Joe Burrow's injury
😲 The Falcons have a...pass rush?!?
🐏 The Rams do their thing
And more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrGQ...
🐅 Joe Burrow's injury
😲 The Falcons have a...pass rush?!?
🐏 The Rams do their thing
And more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrGQ...
Week 2 preview is the type of stuff that made me love this show.
Chiefs/Eagles preview, obviously. But we also checked in on the Colts, Niners, Jets, Bills, Jags & Titans. Plus talked plenty of Caleb, the Bucs & a lot more.
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Chiefs/Eagles preview, obviously. But we also checked in on the Colts, Niners, Jets, Bills, Jags & Titans. Plus talked plenty of Caleb, the Bucs & a lot more.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Week 2 preview: Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch tops the slate
Podcast Episode · The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · 09/12/2025 · 1h 27m
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September 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Week 2 preview is the type of stuff that made me love this show.
Chiefs/Eagles preview, obviously. But we also checked in on the Colts, Niners, Jets, Bills, Jags & Titans. Plus talked plenty of Caleb, the Bucs & a lot more.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Chiefs/Eagles preview, obviously. But we also checked in on the Colts, Niners, Jets, Bills, Jags & Titans. Plus talked plenty of Caleb, the Bucs & a lot more.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spent an hour re-watching Caleb & there’s a lot of stuff that kinda made me feel better … but that kinda made me feel worse, if that makes sense?
September 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Spent an hour re-watching Caleb & there’s a lot of stuff that kinda made me feel better … but that kinda made me feel worse, if that makes sense?
Hey y'all!
@QBKlass & I will be going live at ~10:45pm CT to try to wrap our brains around ... whatever it was that just happened at Soldier Field. Come join!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8cj...
@QBKlass & I will be going live at ~10:45pm CT to try to wrap our brains around ... whatever it was that just happened at Soldier Field. Come join!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8cj...
LIVE Vikings-Bears Week 1 MNF recap
YouTube video by The Athletic Football Show
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September 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Hey y'all!
@QBKlass & I will be going live at ~10:45pm CT to try to wrap our brains around ... whatever it was that just happened at Soldier Field. Come join!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8cj...
@QBKlass & I will be going live at ~10:45pm CT to try to wrap our brains around ... whatever it was that just happened at Soldier Field. Come join!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8cj...
Week 1 delivered better than I’d even guessed possible. Recapping:
- the frantic finish in Buffalo
- the dominant Packers
- the Jets & Steelers were fun!?
- the Dolphins were not!
- someone please help Cam Ward
and a ton more
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- the frantic finish in Buffalo
- the dominant Packers
- the Jets & Steelers were fun!?
- the Dolphins were not!
- someone please help Cam Ward
and a ton more
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Week 1 recap: Bills and Packers start the season off right
Podcast Episode · The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · 09/08/2025 · 1h 31m
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September 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Week 1 delivered better than I’d even guessed possible. Recapping:
- the frantic finish in Buffalo
- the dominant Packers
- the Jets & Steelers were fun!?
- the Dolphins were not!
- someone please help Cam Ward
and a ton more
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
- the frantic finish in Buffalo
- the dominant Packers
- the Jets & Steelers were fun!?
- the Dolphins were not!
- someone please help Cam Ward
and a ton more
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Greg Olsen continuing to do the Lord's work, calling head coaches wimps as nicely and diplomatically as humanly possible.
September 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Greg Olsen continuing to do the Lord's work, calling head coaches wimps as nicely and diplomatically as humanly possible.
So beautiful to see the Seahawks' first TD of the season was them caving in the left side of the line behind Grey Zabel. We love a tone setting moment.
September 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
So beautiful to see the Seahawks' first TD of the season was them caving in the left side of the line behind Grey Zabel. We love a tone setting moment.
“I can’t believe we’re getting one of the best QB matchups of the season right away, at noon of Week 1.”
“Huh? Josh & Lamar don’t play at noon.”
“I never said they did.”
“Huh? Josh & Lamar don’t play at noon.”
“I never said they did.”
September 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
“I can’t believe we’re getting one of the best QB matchups of the season right away, at noon of Week 1.”
“Huh? Josh & Lamar don’t play at noon.”
“I never said they did.”
“Huh? Josh & Lamar don’t play at noon.”
“I never said they did.”
the uniquely college football experience of loathing every single moment of a game you were never in danger of losing
September 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
the uniquely college football experience of loathing every single moment of a game you were never in danger of losing
Just a comedy of errors by UF in the last 3 minutes, holy shit
September 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Just a comedy of errors by UF in the last 3 minutes, holy shit
Shame on anyone for even suggesting there's such a thing as a boring college football weekend.
September 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Shame on anyone for even suggesting there's such a thing as a boring college football weekend.
I don't think D.J. Lagway is at all consistent enough to be genuinely excited about yet. But every other quarter or so he does something that makes you sit up in your seat.
September 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I don't think D.J. Lagway is at all consistent enough to be genuinely excited about yet. But every other quarter or so he does something that makes you sit up in your seat.
Dabo's revenge on Brian Kelly is stripping a win @ Clemson of all meaning just one week later.
September 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Dabo's revenge on Brian Kelly is stripping a win @ Clemson of all meaning just one week later.
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It's season 6 of The Athletic Football Show, and this year is going to look and feel different than ever before.
@davehelman.bsky.social is officially joining @qbklass.bsky.social and I for our weekly recap and preview shows, along with hosting Building The Beast w/ Dane Brugler every Wednesday.
@davehelman.bsky.social is officially joining @qbklass.bsky.social and I for our weekly recap and preview shows, along with hosting Building The Beast w/ Dane Brugler every Wednesday.
September 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
It's season 6 of The Athletic Football Show, and this year is going to look and feel different than ever before.
@davehelman.bsky.social is officially joining @qbklass.bsky.social and I for our weekly recap and preview shows, along with hosting Building The Beast w/ Dane Brugler every Wednesday.
@davehelman.bsky.social is officially joining @qbklass.bsky.social and I for our weekly recap and preview shows, along with hosting Building The Beast w/ Dane Brugler every Wednesday.