NFL: The Grind Episode Rating Graph

DeAndre Hopkins and Davante Adams. Two receivers in two cities open up about the life changing kinds of grind they were navigating in week three.

“Broadway” Joe Namath checks in on the New York Jets and Le’Veon Bell, plus Brett Favre visits Drew Brees in New Orleans to share advice about playing past forty.

Jerome Bettis heads to his old Steel City stomping grounds and Charles Woodson to Miami. In spending time with Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger, our correspondents learn firsthand about the power of perspective against the uncertainty of the season.

Chad Johnson and Ed Reed gather to look back on their journeys to the last weekend of the 2020 regular season, before reporting from playoff hopeful Cleveland and the winter wonderland of Buffalo.

NFL The Grind counts down to 2021, with help from DeMarcus Ware reporting on Eagles/Cowboys and the story of Hall of Famer Kurt Warner’s crazy Christmas week tripleheader.

Hall of Famer Cris Carter leads a wide receiver masters class, while Chad Johnson’s “Grind Across America” stops for guitar lessons at the Grand Ole Opry.

Hall of Famers Jerome Bettis, Ed Reed, and Rich’s new assistant pitch in to show teamwork at work for the NFL’s best.

The singular journey of the Raiders takes a new turn.

Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis reports on fellow big back Dalvin Cook, while Michael Vick races to the desert for the battle of young quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Jalen Hurts.

Hall of Famer Ed Reed watches Week 14 with his Miami Hurricane teammate Reggie Wayne, while Charles Woodson reports on star defensive backs young and old.

It’s Baltimore at Pittsburgh this week. All-pro & SB Champion Seahawk safety Earl Thomas now as a Baltimore Raven; HOF Ed Reed as an analyst at NFL Films; HOF Terrell Owens as a fan; and long-time assistant Ray Sherman as the Steelers WR coach.

On the ground and in the air, tight ends are involved in it all. HOF QB Brett Favre heads to San Francisco where George Kittle and Jimmy Garoppolo are sitting atop the NFC; and future HOF Tight End Antonio Gates spends time with Colts’ TE Eric Ebron.

The stars are out, ruling the stage and filling the stands. Two time World Cup Champion Carli Lloyd heads to the Eagles/Patriots game, hanging with Zach Ertz while Michael Vick is in LA as the Rams and Jalen Ramsey turn the Bears’ SNF lights out.

The holidays arrive with football, food, and gratitude.

In Week 7, future HOF and former Raiders DB Charles Woodson and former Broncos OLB DeMarcus Ware visit their former teams currently in reboot mode. Plus, Jon Gruden, Von Miller, John Elway, Peyton Manning and more open up about the grind and version 2.0.

Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed and future HOF’er Charles Woodson head to Cleveland, Ohio for double coverage on the Bills at Browns, providing us with an intense look at life on the defensive side of ball and life after the NFL.

Come for the ugly sweaters, stay for the football.

Hall of Famer Ed Reed and super Steeler Brett Keisel head to some old haunts, while Rich explores one of the best sports comebacks in ages.

DeMarcus Ware and Mark Sanchez report on the critical quarterback/pass rusher battle that decides a clash between the Broncos and Dolphins, while Rich reflects on the history made by Jerome Boger and his crew on Monday Night.

Traveling halfway around the world to London, halfway through the season, Rich Eisen explores the perspective of NFL team owners as he hangs with Shahid Khan’s Jaguars. Plus, Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran visits Buffalo Bills owner Kim Pegula.