The MMQB NFL Podcast
by SI NFL
The MMQB NFL Podcast brings you unique, informed and immediate analysis from around the NFL. Whether you’re looking to catch up on Sunday’s football action, take a deep dive into the film or answer some burning NFL questions, The MMQB staff has you covered and you’ll finish each episode knowing more about football than you ever thought you could.
Episodes
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What Will the Giants, Chiefs & Jaguars Do at the Deadline? (Along With Everyone Else)
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what the first-place Giants might do at the trade deadline following the news that John Harbaugh attempted to contact the Titans himself to inquire about Jeffery Simmons’ availability. We also get into what teams like Kansas City, Jacksonville, Pittsburgh…
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Lamar Jackson's Uncertain Ravens Future & the Lions Look Legit
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what might be next for Lamar Jackson after the two-time MVP left the game with a potentially season-ending thumb injury, and whether a mutual breakup between him and the Ravens could be in the cards. We also get into the Lions rallying for a win after Jack...
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Previewing the Week 8 Standouts & Jeffery Simmons TRADED
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down why Cleveland should trade for a better backup quarterback, who might get moved ahead of the trade deadline, the Chiefs’ questionable signing of Justin Tucker, some of the marquee matchups in Week 8, and the breaking news that sent All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons...
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The Vikings Are Undefeated With No Offense & a John Harbaugh Masterclass
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Week 7 NFL action and how the Minnesota Vikings are starting to resemble the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, with their strong defense and lackluster offense. We also get into how John Harbaugh fixed the Giants’ run game issues in their upset win over the Texans,...
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How the Jalen Hurts Injury Situation Got Out of Hand & Our Week 7 Preview
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the controversy over how Jalen Hurts’ blood clots were handled by medical staff during the Eagles’ game in London and why the NFLPA is pushing for an investigation. We also get into the Giants giving J.J. McCarthy the start against the Texans and whether it...
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Major Changes Coming for the Chargers, Eagles, & Colts
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Week 6 in the NFL, including how the Chargers, Eagles, and Colts face big questions as their playoff hopes fade early in the season, Caleb Williams’s stellar return from injury, how the Texans are rebounding after an 0–4 start, the Dallas Cowboys’ dismal...
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NFL Week 6 Preview: Jags & Texans Battle in London & Bryce Young's Ascension
Conor Orr and Albert Breer preview the Week 6 slate of games and discuss whether Liam Coen and the Jags can continue their hot streak against the Texans in London, whether Dallas can get things together against a tough Packers team, which Steelers offense we’ll see against the Bucs, whether Bryce...
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The Under Center Offensive Trend & Our Week 2 NFL Preview
Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss why more teams went under center in Week 1, collectively reaching the highest rate since 2017, before breaking down the highly anticipated defense-versus-offense matchup between the Vikings and Lions and the rest of the Week 2 slate. Sponsored by:
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Game Management Blunders & Last-Second Wins Highlight Week 5
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the game management errors that led to the Commanders tying the Giants and the Eagles leaving London with a loss to the Jaguars. We also discuss why the Falcons look like a good football team despite their loss to the Ravens, the Packers demolishing the Bears...
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The Eagles Begin Their Sneaky Rebuild & Our Week 5 NFL Preview
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what Eagles GM Howie Roseman's plan is for the future after losing two veteran offensive linemen in a week and facing a long list of contract decisions. We also break down why the Jaguars are the best team in the NFL, the genuine animosity between the Packers...
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The Refs Are Out of Control & the Eagles' Weaknesses Are Exposed
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down multiple incidents over the past two weeks in which referees influenced games in very egregious ways and what the league should do about it. We also get into the improvements shown by the Chiefs and Raiders in their back-and-forth matchup, what the Cowboys…
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McCarthy TRADED, Porter Jr. TRADED, & The Texans Are Still WINLESS
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what led to J.J. McCarthy being traded to the Giants and whether he’s heading into an even more complex situation should he ever see the field. We also get into the breaking news of Joey Porter Jr. being traded to the Cowboys and whether the Texans can…
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Drake Maye Loses His Confidence & The Texans’ Real Issues
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what Drake Maye’s issues are as the losses and turnovers continue to pile up, whether the nail-biting endings in the Ravens-Cowboys and Broncos-Rams games show the NFL does not want games to go to overtime, what the issues are with the Chargers as their...
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QB Injuries Spice Up 2027 Draft Class & Our Week 3 NFL Preview
Conor Orr and Albert Breer share their thoughts on the recent press controversies surrounding Mike Macdonald, Sean Payton, and Arch Manning before breaking down how the recent injuries to young, promising QBs could complicate the already QB-loaded 2027 draft. We also get into some of the marquee...
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Bears & Commanders Lose Their QBs & Some Surprising 0-2 Teams
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down how the Bears and Commanders will respond after losing Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels to major injuries before getting into the Browns’ huge upset win over the Buccaneers, who join the Chargers and Texans as winless contending teams.
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Breaking Down a Very Deceptive Slate of Week 1 Games
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Week 1 slate of NFL games and get into why the Bills should be more concerned than the Texans after escaping with a win in Houston, how Lamar Jackson thrived under the Ravens’ new coaching staff, how the Giants offense was able to finish the game strong…
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Sam Darnold’s Injury & Our Biggest Week 1 Predictions
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Seahawks’ win over the Patriots, what Sam Darnold’s injury could mean for his future in Seattle, and whether there should be any concern about Drake Maye. They also preview the most intriguing games of Week 1 before making predictions for every matchup....
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Christian Gonzalez Gets Paid, Pats-Seahawks, 49ers-Rams, Annual QB Poll
Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss the Patriots making Christian Gonzalez the highest paid CB in the NFL, preview Patriots at Seahawks and 49ers vs. Rams in Australia. Plus. the guys look at Albert Breer's annual Quarterback poll. BUTCHERBOX.COM/MMQB To Get $20 Off 1st Box
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Predicting Every 2026 NFL Division Winner
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down who they think will win every division in 2026, including where they agree and disagree, which teams may take a step back, and which rosters are the toughest to get a read on.
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Aaron Donald UN-RETIRES & More Camp Cutdown Notes
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down everything that went into Aaron Donald deciding to come out of retirement at age 35 to join a stacked Rams roster that is the leading favorite to win the Super Bowl. We also get into why four teams have decided to go into the season with four quarterbacks on...
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LIVE From Giants Training Camp w/ Jaxson Dart, John Harbaugh, & Joe Schoen
Conor Orr and Albert Breer are coming to you from the New York Giants training camp in New Jersey, where they break down some of the latest news from around the NFL before talking to Jaxson Dart, John Harbaugh, and GM Joe Schoen about their plan to play under center more often, finding leaders in...
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Bucs Handle Contract Disputes (For Now) & International Expansion Odds
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what Vita Vea's new contract means for Baker Mayfield's future with the Buccaneers, whether Terrion Arnold will be back sooner than we think, what the Texans will do after Jayden Higgins tore his ACL, and more from Albert's training camp tour. Sponsored by:...
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QB Competitions in Cleveland & Atlanta // Fernando Mendoza's Stellar Debut
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down who will win the starting QB job for the Browns and Falcons before discussing the impressive preseason debuts of Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love. They also get into what the Rams’ plans are for Ty Simpson this season and the injury status of Jaxson Dart....
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Kyler Murray Named QB1 In Minnesota & Changes to Challenge Flags??
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down how many wins the Vikings will have this year after naming Kyler Murray their starting quarterback and why Minnesota still has plans to develop J.J. McCarthy. We also get into why Quinnen Williams' contract extension was a smart move by the Cowboys, whether...
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Last Place Punishments, Fantasy Strategies, & Sleeper Picks w/ Michael Fabiano
Conor is joined by SI’s fantasy analyst Michael Fabiano to discuss the rise of last-place fantasy league punishments, his strategy for picking different positions in your draft, the players he can’t stop drafting, the guys he’s staying away from, and who he’s looking to target in the later rounds...
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Peter King on the NFL's 40-Year Rise & a Possible 18-Game Season
Conor Orr is joined by Albert Breer as they catch up following Breer's stop at Detroit Lions training camp before Conor is joined by MMQB founder Peter King to discuss his new book, The Game, his unique experiences covering the NFL for more than 40 years, and the possibility of an 18-game season....
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Ricky Pearsall's Concerning Injury & the Cowboys Offensive Boasting
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Breer's West Coast training camp stops and discuss why the Steelers aren't tackling in camp under Mike McCarthy, how Ricky Pearsall's ongoing knee injury could seriously affect the 49ers' offense, what the Cardinals' plan is for Jeremiyah Love, and the…
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Buccaneers' Contract Disputes & Breer's Reports From Seahawks Training Camp
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Vita Vea demanding a trade from the Bucs amid Baker Mayfield being unhappy with his contract before discussing whether Kyle Shanahan's injuries sustained in a car accident will affect the Niners' preparation for Week 1 in Australia, how the Chiefs are…
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The Bengals' Iffy Super Bowl Odds & the Big Four of Young QBs
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down why they're not sure about the Bengals' Super Bowl chances despite the team being all in, who the fourth member of the "Big Four" quarterbacks from the 2024 draft is, whether the Dallas Cowboys can really challenge for a Super Bowl this season, and how the...
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Tom Brady's Sad Post-Playing Career & Mahomes' Health Questions
Conor Orr and Albert Breer share their thoughts on Tom Brady's post-playing career after an embarrassing weekend at Fanatics Fest, whether Patrick Mahomes will be healthy enough to avoid the early-season hits he's used to taking, whether Jordan Love can continue his stellar play for the…
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Aaron Donald's Return is Complicated & The Niners Aging Roster
Conor Orr and Albert Breer give out the first three of the biggest offseason storylines, including why Aaron Donald's possible return to the Rams may come later than people think, whether the 49ers can still compete for a Super Bowl with their aging roster, and the true status of Malik Nabers'...
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Could Soccer Overtake the NFL? // Seahawks' New Owner // Terrion Arnold's Future
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down whether the next generation of American athletes will be more inclined to play soccer and why the U.S. hasn't been able to produce a megastar in the sport. They also discuss what the new owner of the Seahawks might bring to a team coming off a Super Bowl win,...
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Smart Analytics Lead to Winning Big in NFL!!
Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr is joined by Super Bowl winning NFL Analyst Ryan Paganetti to discuss the evolving world of NFL analytics.
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Top 4 Things You Need to Watch for in Training Camp
Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr is joined by NFL Insider James Palmer to discuss the Vikings QB Battle, Cardinals outlook, pressure to win for Broncos & Chargers in AFC West, and the new regime with the New York Giants.
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The Next McVay & Shanahan // Brandon Aiyuk Update
Conor Orr and Albert Breer offer some parting shots on the NFL before training camp and get into why coaches need to innovate to be successful in this league, which teams are going all in this season, an update on what might happen with Brandon Aiyuk, and which new head coaches will still be with...
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Brendan Sorbsy's Path to the NFL & Terrion Arnold's Arrest
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what Brendan Sorsby's path to the NFL might be after losing his eligibility and the league not holding a supplemental draft. We also get into how the prevalence of gambling led to this situation and the details of Terrion Arnold's arrest
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2026 Offensive Breakout Candidates
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down which offensive players are poised to break out next season and which could be sneaky fantasy hits.
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Is There an NFL Version of the Knicks?
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down which long-suffering team could be the NFL's version of the Knicks and whether the Dolphins, Bears, Jets, or another franchise could be next in line to end a long Super Bowl drought.
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Early 2026 NFL Award Predictions
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Conor's experience getting in and out of the World Cup before getting into who they think will be the frontrunners for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year.
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Breaking Down the HUGE Myles Garrett & A.J. Brown Trades
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down why the Rams' trade for Myles Garrett instantly makes them the Super Bowl favorite, how the team's excellent late-round drafting allowed them to make this move, and what the Defensive Player of the Year can bring to Los Angeles. They also discuss what the…
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Drama In the Giants Locker Room & the Changing Running Back Market
Conor Orr & Albert Breer break down the rift in the Giants locker room after Jaxson Dart introduced Donald Trump at a rally and wonder whether any lingering bad feelings will carry into the season. We also discuss whether the Giants should have extended GM Joe Schoen, why the Eagles have yet to...
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Who Will Be the Surprise Contenders, Losers, & Under the Radar Teams in 2026
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down which team will be this year’s Patriots, the surprise team that makes a deep playoff run, which team will finish toward the bottom of the standings like the Chiefs did last year, and which solid teams are flying under the radar as genuine contenders, like the...
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Aaron Rodgers Is Back For One More Year & A Nashville Super Bowl?
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Aaron Rodgers officially signing with the Steelers for one more year, what has changed since the last time he was coached by Mike McCarthy, and how this will be felt in the locker room. They also discuss the NFL wanting to expand even more internationally and...
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Does Strength of Schedule Really Matter?
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down why the Cowboys and Giants play in prime time so often before getting into whether the NFL’s strength of schedule really matters and if the Lions and Browns will benefit from it next season.
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QB Class Breakdown w/ Brady Quinn: 2026 vs 2027
Albert Breer is joined by former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn to break down who is ready to start from this year’s QB draft class, a surprising name who could be taken in the supplemental draft, and which quarterbacks he likes from the stacked 2027 draft.
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2026 NFL Draft Superlatives
Conor Orr and Albert Breer give out superlatives for the 2026 NFL draft, including why the Commanders and Giants are the most improved, the Steelers’ class-clown-level offseason so far, and how the Broncos and Rams had the best-looking drafts.
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The Winners & Losers of the 2026 NFL Draft
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the winners and losers of the NFL draft, including how both New York teams made the most of a less-than-stellar draft class, the odd fallout from the Rams picking Ty Simpson so high, the puzzling choices made by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Lions’ solid...
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What We’re Hearing 72 Hours Before the Draft
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the biggest scenarios shaping the top 10 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Breaking Down the 2026 QB Draft Class (w/ Scott Turner)
Conor Orr and Albert Breer are joined by NFL coach Scott Turner to break down the strengths and weaknesses of this year’s QB draft class, including Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier, Carson Beck, and Drew Allar.
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2026 NFL Mock Draft Picks 21-32
Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down who they think will go in the 21–32 range of this year’s draft, discuss where some top edge rushers may end up, and discuss whether a second Notre Dame running back could go in the first round.
About this show
The MMQB NFL Podcast brings you unique, informed and immediate analysis from around the NFL. Whether you’re looking to catch up on Sunday’s football action, take a deep dive into the film or answer some burning NFL questions, The MMQB staff has you covered and you’ll finish each episode knowing more about football than you ever thought you could.
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