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: Championship Sunday recap, The Latest on The Coaching Carousel, and The Factors That Will Decide Super Bowl LX Tuesday, January 27, 2026

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo recap Championship Sunday, joined by Cam Wolfe, Steve Wyche, and Marc Ross to break down the games and look ahead to Super Bowl LX. Jeff Chadiha joins the show with the five factors that will determine the winner of SB LX. Insiders also discuss the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy as their new head coach, along with where things stand in the Browns, Bills, Cardinals, and Raiders coaching searches. Plus, what is next for Matthew Stafford after completing his 17th season in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Head Coach Philip Rivers? Championship Sunday Game Picks, and an Interview with New Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan Saturday, January 24, 2026

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Mike Garafolo set the table for Championship Sunday with team reports and player interviews from Steve Wyche and Stacey Dales. Then the Insiders discuss the Bills interviewing Philip Rivers for their head coaching vacancy and explain the reasoning behind the Eagles delay in hiring an offensive coordinator.Later, Adam Rank joins the show to share his game picks and sends a message of hope for teams in search of a new head coach. Plus, Cam Wolfe sits down for a 1 on 1 interview with Dolphins new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Ravens Hire Head Coach, Dissecting Rams-Seahawks Matchup, and K’Lavon Chaisson Joins the Show! Friday, January 23, 2026

NFL Network Insiders Judy Battista and Ian Rapoport discuss the Ravens hiring Jesse Minter as their new head coach. Then Cam Wolfe shares insights from the Dolphins Introductory Presser for new head coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan. Later Omar Ruiz and Marc Ross breakdown the Rams-Seahawks matchup, before Michael F. Florio delivers his Championship Sunday gamechangers.Plus, Patriots DE K’Lavon Chaisson joins the show ahead of matchup against Broncos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Bills President Terry Pegula’s Stunning Presser and Keys to the Championship Games Thursday, January 22, 2026

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Judy Battista, and Ian Rapoport discuss Bills Owner Terry Pegula and President of Football Operations Brandon Beane’s comments regarding the firing of HC Sean McDermott and drafting of WR Keon Coleman. Then Omar Ruiz reports on the Rams-Seahawks and Cam Wolfe reports on Patriots-Broncos, before Brian Baldinger and Bucky Brooks provide keys to the game for each of the championship teams. Plus, we hear from the remaining four teams playing on Championship Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: John Harbaugh, Robert Saleh, & the Road to SB LX Wednesday, January 21, 2026

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo & Judy Battista discuss John Harbaugh’s introduction as the Giants’ new head coach. Plus, an exclusive interview with John Harbaugh, reporting and reaction to the Titans hiring Robert Saleh as their new head coach. Bridget Condon & Brian Baldinger break down the Patriots–Broncos matchup. Jeff Chadiha details why each remaining team can win SB LX. Rams safety Kam Curl joins the show following his late-game interception vs. the Bears, and Adam Rank delivers his “Week That Was.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Sean McDermott Canned, Dolphins Hire New Coach, and Previewing Championship Games Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley as their new head coach on the same day the Bills fired their head coach Sean McDermott. NFL Network Insiders Tom Peliserro, Ian Rapaport, and Judy Bautista break down why, and assess the remaining head coaching vacancies. Later the Insiders look back at this past weekend’s Divisional games, before looking ahead to the upcoming Championship Sunday games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Harbaugh Giants Deal Unfinished, Final Divisional Round Reports, and AJ Brown’s Future with the Eagles Saturday, January 17, 2026

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo discuss John Harbaugh and the Giants working on finalizing a deal to become the franchises’ next head coach.Then Stacey Dales and Jane slater report on the Ram- Bears and Texans-Patriots divisional round matchup, before Adam Rank delivers his game picks.Plus, the Insiders discuss what’s next for AJ Browns and the EaglesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: John Harbaugh Joining Giants, Divisional Round Injury Updates, and Coaching Vacancy Check-Ins Friday, January 16, 2026

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport are joined by Judy Battista and Marc Ross to break down all angles of the Giants hiring John Harbaugh as their next head coach. Then Omar Ruiz reports on Rams-Bears and Texans-Patriots divisional round matchups, before Cam Wolfe shares his findings ahead of Bills-Broncos.Plus, the Insiders share the latest injury updates and movement on the coaching search frontSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: John Harbaugh Meets with Giants, Previewing Divisional Games, and Doug Pederson Joins the Show! Thursday, January 15, 2026

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Judy Battista share the latest coaching interview updates including John Harbaugh meeting with the Giants. Then they preview the divisional round games with help from Brian Baldinger, Bucky Brooks, and Stacey Dales.Later Michael F. Florio delivers his players to watch during the divisional round, before former Jaguars and Eagles HC Doug Pederson joins the show to provide a coach’s perspective on the plethora of head coaching vacancies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Steps Down, Playoff Questions Loom Across the NFL Wednesday, January 14, 2026

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo & Judy Battista are joined by Brian Baldinger & Marc Ross to break down Steelers HC Mike Tomlin stepping down after 19 seasons. Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch joins the show to weigh in on Tomlin and where the Steelers go from here. Jeff Chadiha answers one burning question for each team in the Divisional Round. Cam Wolfe joins the show previewing Bills vs. Broncos, while Adam Rank delivers his unique “Week That Was.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders, Part 2: Wild Card Weekend Takeaways Tuesday, January 13, 2026

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Judy Battista share their takeaways from Bills-Jaguars and Chargers-Patriots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders, Part 1: What’s Next for Eagles? Kittle Tears Achilles, and Divisional Round Matchups Tuesday, January 13, 2026

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Judy Battista tell you everything you need to know ahead of a fully loaded Divisional Round.Plus, they try to make sense of where the Eagles go from here, after their Wild Card loss to the Rams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Coaching Carousel Keeps Turning, Wild Card Game Picks, and Calvin Austin III Joins the Show! Saturday, January 10, 2026

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Head Coach Interview Requests, Wild Card Weekend Playmakers, and Martellus Bennett Joins the Show! Thursday, January 8, 2026

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 important playmakers of Wild Card weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Harbaugh Done in Baltimore, Previewing AFC Wild Card Matchups, and Derrick Brown Joins the Show! Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders, Part 2: What’s Next for Teams on the Playoff Cusp? Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders, Part 1: Black Monday and Previewing Wild Card Weekend Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Regular Season Finale Injury Updates, Clinching Scenarios, and Kyren Williams Joins the Show! Saturday, January 3, 2026

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Is Lamar Jackson Happy in Baltimore? Seahawks- 49ers, and Kendrick Bourne Joins the Show! Friday, January 2, 2026

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Insiders: Week 18 Injury Updates, Aaron Rodgers Future, and the 2026 HOF Finalists Thursday, January 1, 2026

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 Finalists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.