Reaction to JJ McCarthy & Vikings LOSING to Falcons on SNF, Eagles DEFEAT Chiefs
3 and Out with John Middlekauff
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🗓️ 15 September 2025
⏱️ 64 minutes
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Summary
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, kicking off with Sunday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. John reacts to Vikings QB JJ McCarthy abysmal performance, and is unsure if he has what it takes to be a long term starter in the NFL.
Next, John reacts to Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears struggling vs. the Detroit Lions in head coach Ben Johnson's return to Detroit, as well as the amount of responsibility that general manager Ryan Poles holds for building this Bears team.
John then reacts to the thrilling NFC East matchup between Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys & Russell Wilson & the New York Giants. John then reacts to news of Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow suffering a turf toe injury, which could potentially jeopardize his season.
Next, John reacts to the Super Bowl rematch in which Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley & the Philadelphia Eagles defeated Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, & the Kansas City Chiefs.John wraps up by debating whether preseason rankings in college football still hold substance with the new College Football Playoff format with the 12 teams.
04:52 - Falcons-Vikings
18:55 - Bears-Lions
29:43 - Giants-Cowboys
36:22 - Bengals QB Joe Burrow turf toe injury
40:23 - Eagles-Chiefs
47:12 - College Football preseason rankings are overrated
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