This is Football with Kevin Clark

NFL insider Ian Rapoport joins This Is Football to discuss the biggest stories shaping the league, including the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to the Houston Texans, the 49ers' rise into Super Bowl contention and the teams flying under the radar. Rapoport explains what Houston is getting in Harrison Jr., examines Arizona's quarterback questions, and shares his perspective on Cam Ward, Justin Herbert and the future of Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.

He also looks back on his time covering Nick Saban, sharing the coaching legend's lessons on preparation, humility and taking pride in your work. Plus, Rapoport tells the story of breaking the news of Pat McAfee's retirement and explains what makes McAfee such a uniquely enthusiastic sports personality.

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Kevin Clark recaps Week 5 of the NFL season, breaking down the teams and players changing his outlook on the year. Kevin admits he underestimated the San Francisco 49ers, explaining how Brock Purdy, Mike Evans and the running game have helped San Francisco emerge as a legitimate Super Bowl contender despite significant injuries. He also makes the case for the Minnesota Vikings as a championship-caliber team.

Plus, Kevin examines Dan Quinn's disastrous game management in the Washington Commanders' overtime loss, the Packers' much-needed victory behind Jordan Love, and the mounting concerns surrounding Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers.

He also discusses the Cardinals' use of Jeremiyah Love, why game management is becoming increasingly important in the NFL, and what teams can learn from the league's narrow margins.

To close the show, Kevin shares a personal story about Mike Ditka and reflects on the legacy of one of football's most memorable figures.

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Devin McCourty joins Kevin Clark for a Week 5 preview of the NFL season, discussing the biggest matchups, storylines and questions heading into the weekend.

McCourty breaks down the Chargers' struggles, Justin Herbert and Mike McDaniel's offense, the Eagles' matchup with Jacksonville, and the Seahawks-49ers battle in the NFC West. He also explains what makes Kyle Shanahan's offense so difficult to defend and why Brock Purdy has taken such a big step forward.

Plus, McCourty shares an incredible Tom Brady preparation story and gives his prediction on whether the Rams or Bills will ultimately be the better team this season.
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Peter King joins Kevin Clark for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career covering the NFL and the stories featured in his new book, The Game.

King takes listeners behind the scenes of some of the most memorable moments and personalities he has encountered throughout his career. He explains when he first realized Tom Brady had the mentality and work ethic to become an all-time great, shares an incredible story about Brady staying late at the Patriots facility to work on his game, and explains why he sees Patrick Mahomes as the heir to Brady.

King also breaks down the story behind Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ legendary “Wasp” play in Super Bowl LIV, including his conversations with Andy Reid about how the play was developed. He discusses what makes Reid such a fascinating coach and why asking smart, genuine questions can open doors with even the most guarded football figures.

The conversation also covers King’s early days as a reporter, how he built a relationship with Bill Parcells, the importance of getting reps as a young journalist, and the advice he would give to anyone trying to make it in sports media today. He also shares some of the wildest stories from his career, including encounters with Michael Irvin and James Harrison.

Finally, King weighs in on the NFL’s defensive pass interference rule, the possibility of an 18-game season, player safety and what he would change about the league.

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Kevin Clark recaps Week 4 of the NFL season and breaks down the biggest concerns facing some of the league's most disappointing teams. The Buccaneers, Texans and Chargers are all 0-4 despite entering the season with legitimate playoff or Super Bowl expectations, and Kevin examines how each team got here and whether any of them can turn things around.

Kevin also dives into Justin Herbert's struggles, the Chargers' offensive identity crisis, the Texans' defensive regression, and why he believes Tampa Bay may need a new coaching staff. Plus, he explains why he's still high on the Raiders despite their loss to Kansas City, why the 49ers have to be considered in the Super Bowl conversation, and what went wrong for the Eagles against the Rams.
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