From college upsets to pro comebacks, the crew discusses Lamar Jackson's struggles, the Eagles' gritty win, and why you should always have 11 players on the field.
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In this episode:
* Break down the Oregon vs. Penn State game, highlighting the theme of “Penn State going Penn State” and analyzing the game-ending interception against Oregon’s four-down, three-high defensive front.
* Discuss Lamar Jackson’s struggles in big games, noting two delay-of-game penalties after an interception, and how the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense looked “back” with the return of Xavier Worthy.
* Dive into the Eagles’ win over the Buccaneers, a game they won despite not completing a single pass in the second half, by playing “bully ball” with their physically dominant offensive line.
* Highlight the most glaring coaching error of the week is examined, focusing on the Indianapolis Colts having only 10 players on the field during the Rams’ game-winning touchdown.
* Examine the surprising 3-1 Jacksonville Jaguars, who are praised for their improved defense and potent running game, which has put them in control of the AFC South.
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Timestamps:
00:06 Intro: Oregon Upsets Penn State
01:48 X’s & O’s: Breaking Down the Game-Winning Interception
03:24 College Football Roundup: Bama Beats Georgia, A&M Tops Auburn
05:23 Are Vandy & Georgia Tech For Real?
07:27 TNF Recap: Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Rollercoaster Game
10:25 Steelers Grind Out a Win Over the Rams in Ireland
13:58 Eagles Play “Bully Ball,” Win Without a 2nd Half Pass Completion
17:01 How Vic Fangio’s Defense Shut Down the Bucs’ Passing Attack
20:55 The Colts’ Glaring Error: Losing With Only 10 Men on the Field
24:33 Chiefs vs. Ravens: Lamar’s Big Game Struggles Continue
28:28 The Chiefs’ Offense is BACK With Xavier Worthy
31:22 NFL Roundup: Caleb Williams Comes Back to Earth
34:22 Why the Jacksonville Jaguars are Quietly Taking Over the AFC South
37:12 NFC South Chaos & Final Thoughts
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