Welcome back to NFL Total Access The Podcast, I am your host NFL Senior Writer, Andrew Lavey, and today, I'm joined by a familiar face, the host of NFL Total Access the Broadcast, Mike Yam. Get ready for an insightful episode where we delve into pressing topics and thought-provoking discussions shaping the NFL landscape.

First up, we tackle the age-old question of risk versus reward when it comes to playing NFL stars in the final preseason game. Mike Yam and I will explore the potential consequences and benefits of putting key players on the field before the regular season kicks off.

Shifting gears, we delve into how Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are challenging conventional wisdom and making NFL Head Coaches rethink their assumptions. Discover the strategic moves that are forcing teams to adapt and evolve their approach to the game.

In anticipation of the Jets-Giants Week 3 matchup, we preview what's to come and discuss the potential appearance of Aaron Rodgers in the game. Hard Knocks takeaways are always intriguing, join us as we weigh the pros and cons of Rodgers' involvement and its impact on the teams. Sticking with the Jets-Giants Week 3 preview we dissect how a single preseason drive signals concern for opponents of Daniel Jones and the Giants. Mike Yam shares the insights and implications of this glimpse into the team's performance.

The spotlight then shifts to news out of the 49ers camp, which might signal the end of Trey Lance's career in Red & Gold. Join us as we discuss the challenges and decisions facing the 49ers and whether the failure of the Trey Lance experiment puts GM John Lynch on the hot seat.

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