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  • NFL Cover Zero: Blocked Kicks, Throwback Uniforms, and Thriving backup QBs!
    Sep 22 2025

    Matt Jones and Drew Franklin open NFL Week 3 with Matt continuing his stay in South Africa trying to explain 'American' football. Matt was amazed at the Eagles comeback win over the Rams and explains why he thinks Greg Olsen is his favorite announcer. How did the Browns get past the Packers? HC Ben Johnson gets his first win as the Bears down the Cowboys. Drew was impressed with the Chargers staying undefeated. The Patriots missed out on a huge opportunity against the Steelers.

    Baker Mayfield has the Buccaneers undefeated with 3 straight game winning drives. Is there another QB you're more confident in? Matt has a end of season prediction about the 49ers. Are the Colts for real and are Titans fans already eyeing possible #1 picks for next season? Daniel Jones could be eyeing a bigger award than Comeback Player of the Year. Isaiah Rodgers led the Vikings defense, but how about Carson Wentz?!? Matt thinks the Texans passed the torch to the Jaguars today. The Panthers blanked the Falcons and Matt says Atlanta fans should be concerned. What is there to root about as a Saints fan?

    We wrap up with Matt's next adventures in South Africa and living without a cell phone.

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    1 h et 5 min
  • NFL Cover Zero: 0-2 Chiefs, Burrow and Allen Injuries, and Power Rankings!
    Sep 15 2025

    Matt Jones and Drew Franklin kick off another 'International Edition' of NFL Cover Zero with Matt in South Africa. Matt wonders if kids should be allowed to fly in first or business class. What does the Chiefs loss to the Eagles mean for KC moving forward? Cowboys OT win was the wildest game of the day. Do the Giants stick with Russell Wilson? Matt is concerned with Joe Burrow's injury and thinks the Dolphins have to have questions about Tua Tagovailoa.

    Matt tells some stories of his trip through South Africa. Was this week's Steelers team closer to what they really are? The 49ers have to be happy with the performance of Mac Jones. Drew wants to apologize for the Colts after Daniel Jones has carried them to a 2-0 record. Is this Lions team more what we're like to see this season? Josh Allen breaks his nose, but seems like he's going to be fine. How surprising is it to the Cardinals 2-0? Matt and Drew adjust their Power Rankings after 2 weeks including asking what do you do with the Chiefs?

    Matt wraps up with plans for his next few days in South Africa and has to comment on the Zach Bryan fence climbing situation!

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    1 h et 4 min
  • NFL Cover Zero: Top 5 teams, Tailgate Weddings and Week 2 Previews!
    Sep 11 2025

    Matt Jones and Drew Franklin start with the excitement coming into Week 2 of the NFL! Matt shows his disappointment in the Bears' collapse. There's not a lot of optimism around the Dolphins, but could things get worse? Top 5 looks at the best teams out of the gate. Drew has a surprise team at #2 despite a loss in Week 1. Will Taylor Swift be the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Matt addresses the Bills fan that was banned from all NFL games after touching Lamar Jackson. Will Travis Hunter play more on defense in Week 2 for the Jaguars? Matt was surprised to see two players cut after mistakes during games.

    Brown Spider and 1st Lady join the show to discuss their tailgate wedding in Cincinnati. The couple talks about their meeting and how it resulted in vowels at the stadium.

    Week 2 Previews start with Thursday night's matchup between the Commanders and Packers. Is the Chiefs game against the Eagles already a 'must win'? Bears/Lions will leave a team 0-2, so both teams need a win! Can the Jets rebound against the Bills? Matt wonders which teams will be surprising at 2-0 after Week 2. We wrap updating the Survivor picks/standings and the Touchdown game!

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    1 h et 13 min
  • NFL Cover Zero: Week 1 Surprises and Reactions to every game!
    Sep 8 2025

    Matt Jones and Drew Franklin dive into the Bills amazing win over the Ravens, who looked like the better team for most of the game! Aaron Rodgers proved he still has some magic left. Has kicking 60 yard field goals become too normal? Matt will wear something each week to represent his 'team of the week'. Micah Parsons didn't play much but still had an impact for the Packers. Daniel Jones' Colts debut was amazing, but the Dolphins were very disappointing. Which team didn't play well at all, but still walked away with a win? The Browns couldn't pull out a win, but Matt was impressed with the tailgate wedding in Cleveland.

    Looking back to the Eagles win, is spitting worse than punching someone? Matt thinks the Chargers win could represent a turnaround for Justin Herbert. Matt called the Raiders win, but were there more concerns about the Patriots? Will the Giants stick with Russell Wilson after a loss to the Commanders? The Jaguars could end up being the surprise team of the season. Cam Ward made his debut but Drew thinks it could be a long season for the Titans. We wrap updating the Survivor standings and the Touchdown game!

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    1 h et 7 min
  • NFL Cover Zero: NFL Week 1 and Playoff Picks!
    Sep 4 2025

    Matt Jones and Drew Franklin get prepared for NFL Week 1 and have watched more preseason games then they usually have in the past! Matt explains why he won't be playing fantasy football this season. Is there any chance we see an opening night upset from the Cowboys over the Eagles? The Friday game overseas is always a bit of a wildcard, so you never know what will happen! Could Taylor Swift be the halftime show at the Super Bowl?

    Ravens/Bills on Sunday Night Football could be the best game of the week! Matt ranks the remaining games in Week 1 in order that he'd like to watch them. Matt and Billy explain how they'll be watching all of the games. Matt explains why he's all in on the Jets. Is the NFL headed to an 18 game schedule to even up the home and away schedules?

    Matt talks about revamping a sports bar he's part of and how meals get voided. Back to the Week 1 schedule with the remaining games. Don't you want your QB to be handsome? Matt believes in the Bears season, but how does he feel about the home opener on Monday Night Football?

    Matt and Drew give their OFFICIAL Playoff picks! We wrap up with 'Survivor Picks' and they're 'Anytime TD Scorers'!

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    1 h et 12 min
  • NFL Cover Zero: The most watchable teams in the NFL
    Sep 3 2025

    Matt Jones and Drew Franklin open the podcast with what they're planning to deliver each week! Who are the most watchable teams in the NFL? Matt and Drew rank their teams while giving a fun fact about each franchise. Drew makes a surprise early round choice and has to defend his pick. Where are the defending Super Bowl champions on this list? Aaron Rodgers could make the Steelers very watchable or very difficult to watch. Interest in the Browns could grow throughout the season should Shedeur Sanders end up on the field. Matt and Drew explain why they have the same ranking for the Giants. Drew reveals his Peleton name and why he gets mistaken for an NFL coach. We wrap up with the best historical rivalries in the NFL!

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    1 h et 53 min
  • Introducing: NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones
    Aug 26 2025

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    2 min