NFL: The Insiders

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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January 9, 2026 41 mins

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, and Mike Garafolo, cover the latest GM and Coaching news from around the NFL. Adam Rank delivers his Wild Card Game Picks and introduces the Top Rank-ed Bears fans of all time. Then Stacey Dales and Jane Slater provide game reports ahead of this weekend’s Wild Card action, before Steelers WR Calvin Austin III joins the show to talk MNF matchup with the Texans.

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Judy Battista sort through which head coaching candidates are scheduled to interview for vacancies over the next few weeks.Then Brian Baldinger, Steve Wyche & Bucky Brooks provide the first order of business for each available head coaching gig. Finally, Super Bowl Champion TE Martellus Bennett joins the show, before Michael F. Florio delivers the most...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, Judy Battista analyzes the John Harbaugh firing along with Marc Ross & Brian Baldinger. Then the Insiders look ahead to the AFC Wild Card matchups, before Jeffri Chadiha ranks the playoff teams that are most likely to win SB LX.

Plus, Panthers DT Derrick Brown joins the show ahead of their Wild Card matchup against the Rams.

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, Judy Battista, and Mike Garafolo predict what’s next for several teams that are on the outside looking in these playoffs including the Ravens, Chiefs, and Buccaneers.

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, Judy Battista, and Mike Garafolo sort through the aftermath of a busy Black Monday in the NFL. Plus, they preview Wild Card Weekend with the help of a few of your favorite NFL Network Reporters.

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport deliver the latest injury news heading into Week 18 including updates on Josh Allen, Jordan Love, and TJ Watt. Then Rams RB and Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Kyren Williams and Broncos DE Zach Allen join the show. Finally, Adam Rank shares his Week 18 game picks. 

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista react to Lamar Jackson’s comments on his commitment to the Ravens, before Omar Ruiz previews the AFC North deciding Ravens-Steelers matchup. Then Brian Baldinger and Marc Ross breakdown the Seahawk-49ers matchup. Later, Cam Wolfe delivers his final “Wolfe of Ball Street” segment of the regular season.

Plus, 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne joins the show!

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista set the table for Week 18 with injury updates on Lamar Jackson, TJ Watt and Jordan Love. Then they break down all the clinching scenarios with reports from Stacey Dales, Bridget Condon and Steve Wyche.

Later, Bucky Brooks and Brian Baldinger preview the Ravens-Steelers matchup and discuss the keys to the Jaguars playoff push. Plus, a look at the 2026 HOF Class Final...

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NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Judy Battista set the table for Week 18 with clinching scenarios, injury updates, and what’s at stake in the final week of the season. Brian Baldinger and Marc Ross break down the Rams’ pivotal loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football. Adam Rank delivers his “The Week That Was” segment. Plus, Jaguars punter and Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Logan Cooke and h...

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NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo, Judy Battista, and Ian Rapoport share their thoughts on the Eagles after an unconvincing win over the Bills. Then they recap the Patriots quick dismissal of the Jets, as well as the Giants getting a win in the present that could hurt their future.

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NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo, Judy Battista, and Ian Rapoport react to the 49ers outdueling the Bears on SNF, before looking at the still very much in flux NFC and AFC playoff pictures heading into Week 18.

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo deliver the latest Week 17 injury updates involving several star quarterbacks, break down the Raiders’ decision to sit DE Maxx Crosby against the 2–13 Giants and report on how the Lions plan to respond after missing the playoffs. Plus, Chiefs TE Travis Kelce faces a major offseason decision and the Insiders examine the chances he returns for the 2026 sea...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista bring you the latest on key injuries, including Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and Steelers DE TJ Watt. Brian Baldinger and Bucky Brooks join the conversation to analyze the Jaguars' rising offense, plus dive into crucial matchups such as Texans vs. Chargers and Bears vs. 49ers, that have major playoff implications. Seahawks safety Julian Love talks with Tom and Ian about ...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapaport, Judy Battista, and Stacey Dales react to the Bears beating the Packers to take control of the NFC North while the Lions failed to finish off a come-from-behind win against the Steelers and fall further out of the NFC playoff picture. 

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapaport and Judy Battista, give you an update on the status of Lamar Jackson heading into this weekend's game, react to the Jaguars dominating the Broncos, the Chargers handling the Cowboys and take a look at the AFC playoff picture as a whole. 

 

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NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport, along with Omar Ruiz, break down the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Seahawks and Rams. Stacey Dales reports on the Packers Bears matchup, Sara Walsh reports on the Buccaneers Panthers, and Omar Ruiz reports on the 49ers Colts. Lions defensive tackle D.J. Reader joins the show ahead of their Week 16 matchup against the Steelers and discusses his Walter Payton Man of t...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Judy Battista welcome Broncos OT and Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee Garett Bolles to the show. Cam Wolfe joins Insiders to break down what’s next for Tua Tagovailoa and Dolphins after his benching for remainder of season. Then Brian Baldinger breaks down Chargers Safety Derwin James Jr., before Bucky Brooks analyzes the race for AFC South division.

Finally, Marcas G...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo & Judy Battista are joined by Brian Baldinger and Marc Ross to analyze the Steelers’ win over the Dolphins on MNF. Insiders discuss what’s next for Tua Tagovailoa and his future in Miami. Jeff Chadiha provides his Week 15 winners and losers, while Judy Battista reveals the biggest surprises shaping the playoff picture. Plus, a look at all the Week 16 clinching scenar...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapaport, and Judy Battista question whether the Eagles offense can maintain the good form it showed against the Raiders, before discussing the race to the bottom for the league’s worst teams.

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapaport, and Judy Battista discuss what the devastating losses of Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons to ACL tears mean for their respective teams.

Then they look at how the Bills second half comeback in New England and the Bengals listless effort against Baltimore impacted the AFC playoff picture.

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