NFL First Read
Hosted by Joe Marino and Brett Whitefield and BG Whitefield and Thomas and El Nostra Thomas · NFL, NFL Film Breakdown, Fantasy Points, Brett Whitefield, Joe Marino
4.8from 165 ratings
- 212
- Episodes
- 46
- Transcribed
- 165
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
- 2M
- YouTube views
About NFL First Read
NFL First Read is the definitive film and analytics podcast for real NFL fans who crave substance over surface takes. Hosted by Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino of Locked-On Bills, the show goes far beyond box scores and fantasy angles, diving deep into All-22 film, coaching tendencies, personnel usage, roster construction, and front office philosophy. Each episode breaks down the league through a true football lens, blending advanced data from the Fantasy Points Data Suite with detailed tape study and honest evaluation. Whether it is dissecting quarterback mechanics, offensive line play, coverage rotations, or draft class projections, NFL First Read is built for listeners who want to understand how and why the game is won. If you love scheme, strategy, scouting, and the finer details that shape Sundays, this is your film room.
- Publisher
- NFL, NFL Film Breakdown, Fantasy Points, Brett Whitefield, Joe Marino
- Category
- sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 21 May 2024
- Latest episode
- 23 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
46 of 212 episodes have a transcript.
23 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Is It Over for Ashton Jeanty? 2026 NFL All-Rookie Team So Far
16 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Drake Maye Snapped Out Of It, Sean McVay Cost The Rams A Game
9 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Stephen A. Whiffed On Lane Johnson, Brock Purdy Is The MVP
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Is It Over for Ashton Jeanty? 2026 NFL All-Rookie Team So Far
Published 23 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Normally we would have done these, you know, after the first quarter, but yeah, well, and also this rookie class has not given us a whole lot to brother. That's probably the bigger issue, bro. You're not like, there's some positions. I'm like, cool. That, that, that guy does actually deserve it. There's some, I'm like having to make stuff up. Yeah. Well, and we'll be sure to let you know. So as we get started with quarterback and Jalen Daniels is our de facto answer. He's the only guy that's played. The only one that's played. And he's an undrafted rookie. He's had some moments, though. I will say that. […]
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- YouTube views
- 2,099,333
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 55 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.8 / 5
- 110 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100
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- Quality
- 88
- Social presence
- 94
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 51
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Joe Marino and Brett Whitefield and BG Whitefield and Thomas and El Nostra Thomas host the show. Published by NFL, NFL Film Breakdown, Fantasy Points, Brett Whitefield, Joe Marino.
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