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NFL Spotlight w/ Ari Meirov
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate on X) brings you the latest news from around the NFL, plus exclusive spotlight interviews with coaches, players and execs from around the league.
Episodes
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: TNF Analytics Expert Sam Schwartzstein + How Do Lions Overcome Injuries?
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) is joined by his spotlight guest from Thursday Night Football’s alternate broadcast, Analytics Expert Sam Schwartzstein…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovMahomes Hurts Ankle + More Week 15 Takeaways
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) dives into the importance of the severity of Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury, breaks down the results from the Lions/Bills…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWhat to Watch: Week 15 + De'Vondre Campbell Quits on 49ers
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) breaks down the Thursday Night football matchup that saw the Rams squeak out the win against the 49ers and the bizarre…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovBill Belichick Heads to UNC, Higgins Fires Agent, TNF Preview (LAR at SF)
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) is shocked by the news of Bill Belichick heading to North Carolina, but explains that in order for Bill to get everything…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovJa’Marr Chase’s Stock Rising, Derek Carr Hurt, Belichick Really Going to UNC?
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) explains and predicts what will happen to Ja’Marr Chase and his future extension with the Bengals, what comes next for the…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: Vikings DB Coach Daronte Jones + Sam Darnold's Future
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) welcomes in Minnesota Vikings DB Coach Daronte Jones to discuss his journey to the NFL, how he got into coaching, working…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWeek 14 Takeaways + Kirk Cousins in Trouble?
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) gives his biggest takeaways from a sensational Week 14 Sunday slate, including the Bills/Rams game that saw 86 points on…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovBill Belichick to UNC?, Lions' big TNF win over Packers, What to Watch For Week 14
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) gives his biggest takeaways from the Lions big win over the Packers on TNF, why Bill Belichick may be using UNC to…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovTrevor Lawrence Placed on IR, Micah Hyde Back With Bills, TNF Preview (GB at DET)
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) goes through the Jaguars decision to place Trevor Lawrence on IR, Diontae Johnson suspended by the Ravens, Micah Hyde…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovNFL Draft Order Far From Decided, 49ers Troubles Grow, Al-Shaair Suspended
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) explains the lack of consistency in player suspensions in light of Azeez Al-Shaair’s 3-game suspension for his hit on…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: RedZone Producer Brian Nettles + What’s Next For Bears?
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) is joined by RedZone producer Brian Nettles to discuss his journey to NFL Network, how the crew handles the chaos of an…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWeek 13 Takeaways: Benching Tucker?!, McCaffrey Out + More
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) breaks down the biggest storylines from a busy Week 13 including Christian McCaffrey’s knee injury, Azeez Al-Shaair’s…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWhat To Watch For Week 13
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) gives his list of what he will be keeping a close on the rest of Week 13 plus his biggest takeaways from the Thanksgiving…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWhat to Watch on Thanksgiving + Daniel Jones Update
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) gives the latest update on free agent QB Daniel Jones, why Jerry Jones had to say he would consider extending Mike…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guests: Trey Smith (KC) & Ashley Smith (League Office) + Latest on Jets
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) brings on two NFL stars in Trey Smith of the Kansas City Chiefs and his sister Ashely Smith from the league office to…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWeek 12 Takeaways: Daniel Jones Free Agent File, Saquon Barkley Flying High + More
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) highlights what is coming next for Daniel Jones in free agency + the biggest takeaways from a busy Week 12 including…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovDaniel Jones Thanks New York + What to Watch in Week 12
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) recaps the Daniel Jones benching and now “goodbye” to New York and the Giants fans. Plus, Ari gives what he will be…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovDeion/Shedeur Sanders NFL Combo Realistic? NFL Hot Seat Review & TNF Preview
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) dives into the chances we could see Deion Sanders join his son Shedeur Sanders in the NFL as a HC/QB combo and why it is…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovNew York Jets Are A Mess + Why Jaguars Have Delayed Shaking Up Coaching Staff
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) dives into the New York Jets firing of GM Joe Douglass, the future of their roster and what to expect with Aaron Rodgers…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: Broadcaster Kevin Harlan + Why Daniel Jones Was Benched
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) welcomes in legendary broadcaster Kevin Harlan to the show to discuss his journey to broadcasting NFL games for 40 years…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWeek 11 Takeaways: Bills Defeat Chiefs, Bengals Fall to 4-7 & More
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) goes through all the news from a busy Week 11 slate that saw the Bills hand the Chiefs their first loss of the season, the…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWeek 11 Injury Report & What To Watch
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) reacts to Thursday Night Football giving his biggest takeaways, goes through the most notable Week 11 injuries and the…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovRichardson Returns, Rodgers Eyes 2025, TNF Preview (Commanders/Eagles)
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) discusses the Colts plan to start Anthony Richardson for the rest of the season after saying Monday Joe Flacco would be…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovDaniel Jones Benching Coming? Bears Fire OC Shane Waldron, 49ers Future
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) dissects the Chicago Bears firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, Deommodore Lenoir’s massive extension with the San…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: Chiefs Exec Chris Shea + Changes Coming For Bears?
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) welcomes in Chiefs Senior Vice President of Football Operations and Strategy Chris Shea to talk his journey to helping…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWeek 10 Takeaways + Dallas Disaster
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) goes through the disaster that has been the 2024 season for the Dallas Cowboys following their embarassing loss to the…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWeek 10 Injury Report + Ja’Marr Chase Will Eventually Become Highest-Paid WR
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) discusses the Thursday Night Football game that saw Ja’Marr Chase make the case why he will become the highest-paid WR in NFL…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovDeshaun Watson Done For Browns? + TNF Preview (Bengals/Ravens)
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) breaks down Browns GM Andrew Berry’s comments on Deshaun Watson and his future with the team, discusses Bryce Young starting again…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovNFL Trade Deadline Recap
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) goes through every trade that happened in the 24 hours before the NFL trade deadline that passed on Tuesday including the…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: Cardinals LB Kyzir White + Saints Fire Dennis Allen
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) welcomes in Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White to the show to discuss going from Lackawanna College to being a captain of…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovTrade Deadline: Buy or Sell? + NFC East Takeaways
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) predicts the buyers and sellers ahead of the Tuesday trade deadline, recaps Week 9’s biggest storylines and digs into the Dallas…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovJets Bounce Back, Lamar Out Again, What to Watch Week 9
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) recaps the biggest takeaways from the Jets win over the Texans on Thursday Night Football, why Lamar Jackson missing a 2nd…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovQB News Roundup + TNF Preview (Texans at Jets)
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) goes through all the major QB news items including Anthony Richardson, Lamar Jackson and Jordan Love. Plus, a Thursday…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovTrade Deadline Preview + Diontae Johnson Traded, Anthony Richardson Benched
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) gives his trade deadline preview going through every major positional group and discusses which players could be on the…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: Fox Sports Rules Analyst Dean Blandino + Examining Belichick’s Media Strategy
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) welcomes in special spotlight guest Dean Blandino to talk his rise from intern to VP of NFL Officiating, some crazy…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWeek 8 Takeaways, Head Coach Hot Seat, MNF Preview
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) goes through his biggest Week 8 takeaways, gives a few coaches who could be on the hot seat, and a Monday Night Football preview…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovTua Tagovailoa’s return + Week 8 Injury Report w/ special guest Dr. Flynn
Producer & co-host Ben Allen is joined by Dr. Jess Flynn to discuss a variety of Week 8 injuries including an in-depth conversation about Tua Tagovailoa making…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovDeAndre Hopkins Traded to Chiefs, Bryce Young is Back, TNF Preview
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) discusses a busy day of news with DeAndre Hopkins traded, Bryce Young back to starting, Aaron Rodgers & Jayden Daniels…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWill Cooper Kupp Be Traded? + Who will replace Godwin & Evans? + Alvin Kamara’s extension
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) thinks we need to pump on the brakes on the Rams trading Cooper Kupp in the immediate future, discusses what the…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: NFL's Dawn Aponte + Tua Tagovailoa Returning to Practice
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) welcomes in the NFL’s Chief Football Administrative Officer, Dawn Aponte, to discuss her rise from Jets intern to one of…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWeek 7 Takeaways, Deshaun Watson’s Achilles, Jets In Trouble
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) breaks down the consequences from Deshaun Watson’s Achilles injury, the Jets losing big on Sunday Night Football, plus, Week 7…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovWeek 7 Injury Report w/ Special Guest Steve Palazzolo
Producer & co-host Ben Allen fills in for Ari Meirov with “Check the Mic” host Steve Palazzolo breaking down the latest news including going through the…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovRaiders Not Trading Maxx Crosby, Browns Trade Candidates, Broncos-Saints TNF Preview
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) discusses Raiders owner Mark Davis announcing that the team will not be trading star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, Tom Brady’s…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovAdams & Rodgers Reunited, Cooper Heads to Buffalo, Russ Starting Week 7?
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) goes through Tuesday’s crazy trade day including the Davante Adams and Amari Cooper moves. Plus, he discusses Russell…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: Vikings FB CJ Ham + MNF Officiating Will Lead to Phone Calls
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) welcomes in Vikings Pro Bowl fullback CJ Ham to discuss his journey to the NFL, overcoming obstacles, and why Kevin…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovReplacing Aidan Hutchinson, Cowboys Changes? + Week 6 Takeaways
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) dives into how the Lions can overcome the loss of Aidan Hutchinson after his tragic leg injury, what the Cowboys will (or…
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Browns Must Turn Amari Cooper Into Draft Picks, Jets Demote Hackett, What to Watch in Week 6
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) discusses what the Browns must get in return for Amari Cooper if they choose to trade him, why a move from Nathaniel…
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Antonio Pierce Feeling The Heat? Saleh Fallout, What to Watch on TNF
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) discusses the new ripples from the Robert Saleh firing, the Raiders swapping Aidan O’Connell in for Gardner Minshew and…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovRobert Saleh Fired: A Deep Dive, Drake Maye Time, Derek Carr Done in New Orleans?
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) does a deep dive into the Robert Saleh firing that shocked the NFL world on Tuesday. He discusses the Patriots decision to…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: Commanders LB Frankie Luvu + Davante Adams Destined to Be a Jet?
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) welcomes in Commanders LB Frankie Luvu as the Spotlight guest of the week. The two discuss Frankie’s rise to success…
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NFL Week 5 Takeaways + Why the Browns Will Never “Bench” Deshaun Watson
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) gives his biggest takeaways from a busy Week 5 slate and focuses in on why the Browns will never “bench” Deshaun Watson…
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Sam Monson on Davante Adams’ Best Fits, Amari Cooper to Chiefs?, What to Watch NFL Week 5
Producer Ben Allen welcomes in “Check The Mic” host Sam Monson (@SamMonsonNFL) to discuss the best scheme fits for Davante Adams, why Amari Cooper could make…
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Saints May Not Be Able to Afford Davante Adams + What to Watch on TNF
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) explains that Davante Adams may have interest in playing for the New Orleans Saints, but they may not be able to afford…
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Potential Davante Adams Trade Partners + Von Miller Suspended
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) dives into Davante Adams’ trade request and the teams that could pursue a trade of the star WR including the New York…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: Rondé Barber + Latest on Christian McCaffrey
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) welcomes in Buccaneers legend and Hall of Famer Rondé Barber to the show to discuss his underrated career, Buccaneers 2024 outlook…
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NFL Week 4 Takeaways: Rashee Rice Injury, Jaguars 0-4, Jayden Daniels is the Real Deal
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) goes through a busy Sunday slate of games from Week 4 and gives his biggest takeaways including how the Chiefs overcome the loss…
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Justin Fields Names Teams That Wanted Him, Eagles' Banged-Up WR Room, What to Watch for Week 4
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) discusses Justin Fields’ comments on the teams that pursued a trade for him in the offseason, what the Eagles can do to fix their…
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Jerry Jones accountable for Cowboys' slow start, Where is Travis Kelce?, NFL Week 4 Injury Report
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) discusses Jerry Jones admitting that is it “very fair” for the fans to say he is responsible for the Cowboys’ slow start. Ari…
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Bills Are Legit, Jaguars Struggling, Reacting To 33rd Team Power Rankings
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) examines the 3-0 Buffalo Bills and their offense that is ticking under OC Joe Brady. He also discusses the struggling Jacksonville…
NFL Spotlight w/ Ari MeirovSpotlight Guest: Bengals DC Lou Anarumo + Raiders Drama
Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) welcomes in Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo to discuss his path to becoming an NFL DC and what it is like…