On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the NFL officially releasing the full schedule and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 slate. Which teams got favorable draws, who got buried with tough stretches, and what stood out most from the schedule release?

John also dives into the Week 1 lineup, highlighting the best matchups around the league and the games fans should already have circled on the calendar.

Plus, a look at the changing NFL media landscape as Amazon continues to reshape Thursday Night Football and Netflix expands its NFL strategy with more special event games. What do these streaming moves mean for the future of how fans consume football?

And could Wednesday NFL games become a real thing? John discusses the possibility and whether the league is pushing the limits of the weekly football calendar.

All that and much more on this episode of 3 & Out.

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff opens up the mailbag to answer your biggest football questions and dive into some of the hottest debates around the NFL and college football.

Why are NFL teams willing to give up home games for international matchups, and what does the league really gain from expanding globally? John breaks down the business side of the NFL’s international push and why owners continue to buy in.

He also discusses whether Andy Reid and Sean Payton have lost some of their offensive edge, examining how the league has evolved and whether even the best play-callers eventually get caught by changing trends.

Plus, would an NFL Draft Lottery actually work? John looks at the pros, cons, and whether the league could ever seriously consider changing the current draft format.

And in the college football world, can Auburn realistically become a powerhouse program again? John talks about what it would take for the Tigers to return to national relevance in today’s NIL and transfer portal era.

All that and much more on this episode of 3 & Out.

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John Middlekauff previews the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink and dives into his favorite bets heading into major championship weekend. John breaks down why Cameron Young is his pick to win the PGA Championship, and what a potential Scottie vs Rory Sunday showdown could mean for golf. John also discusses the pressure surrounding Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm after disappointing Masters performances and the ongoing LIV Golf uncertainty hanging over both stars heading into the second major of the year. John reacts to the PGA Championship pairings, gives his favorite best bets for the weekend, and answers mailbag questions about the best PGA Tour courses to watch on TV, driver struggles for amateur golfers, Jon Rahm’s future, and the PGA Tour leaving Hawaii.

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