Show Notes
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show recap a wild Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, including dominant wins by the Chiefs, Bills, and Bears, the underwhelming openers, a game ball for an unsuspecting source, and the best conversation of the week.
Plus, Schefty reads his texts with an NFL player and tells you the fantasy football pick he already regrets.
0:00 Welcome
2:47 Mahomes and the Chiefs looked like they were back on MNF
7:49 Josh Allen and the Bills took it to Houston's defense
13:11 Ben Johnson and the Bears want all the smoke
17:09 Underwhelming openers
21:53 Schefty's Week 1 Game Ball
26:55 The most interesting conversation Schefty had all week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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