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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A deep dive into why Dallas's defense is struggling, how Caleb Williams compares more to Aaron Rodgers than Patrick Mahomes, and which college sleeper teams like Texas Tech could be dangerous.

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In this episode:

* Break down the strategic implications of the Eagles' "Tush Push," which effectively gives their offense an extra down and changes how defenses must game plan.

* Analyze the major shifts in college football, focusing on Clemson's struggles as a program and the rise of Oklahoma, whose defense now looks elite.

* Discuss the Bears' dominant win over the Cowboys and make the case that quarterback Caleb Williams is more comparable to Aaron Rodgers than Patrick Mahomes.

* Highlight the importance of special teams, pointing to the increase in blocked kicks and game-changing plays across the league.

* Examine teams in trouble, such as the Houston Texans, who have started the season 0-3 and face a difficult remaining schedule.

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Timestamps:

00:08 - Eagles vs Rams: Jordan Davis's 61-Yard Fumble Return TD

02:06 - College Football Recap Begins

02:13 - Clemson's Struggles and "Dumpster Fire" Season

03:51 - Oklahoma's Defense Looks Elite Under Venables

05:11 - Sleeper Teams: Why Miami is Built for the NIL Era

06:43 - Texas Tech Might Finally Have a Defense

08:54 - Analyzing the Eagles' Unstoppable "Tush Push"

13:42 - The Rise of Blocked Kicks & The Importance of Special Teams

17:42 - How the Indianapolis Colts Offense is Thriving

20:49 - NFC South: Carolina's Defense Shuts Down the Falcons

23:08 - Bears Dominate Cowboys: Caleb Williams-Aaron Rodgers Comparison

25:40 - A Deep Dive into the Dallas Cowboys' Defensive Issues

28:14 - Teams in Trouble: Arizona Cardinals

31:06 - Houston Texans' Offensive Line is a Major Problem

33:27 - Week 3 Wrap Up & Outro

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In this episode:

* Why Clemson and Head Coach Dabo Swinney need a "complete reset" due to a "vanilla" offense and a refusal to properly utilize the transfer portal.

* Analyze the Green Bay Packers' dominant 2-0 start, debating if they are currently the best team in the NFL thanks to their formidable defense.

* Break down the Kansas City Chiefs' surprising 0-2 start, with a discussion on whether opponents have figured out their offense and controversy over the Eagles' "tush push" play.

* Explain significant concerns about the Dallas Cowboys' defense, which is playing over 95% zone coverage, which could be an indictment of their personnel.

* Dissect the bounce-back wins for the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills, while identifying the Indianapolis Colts as a "legitimate team" on the rise.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 0:09 -Clemson Tigers: Why Dabo Swinney Needs a "Complete Reset"

1:50 - Dabo's Resistance to the Transfer Portal & NIL

3:26 - Clemson's Defense is Still Good, But the Offense is "Vanilla"

5:28 - Is Clemson's Program Stagnating?

7:22 - Quick Hit: Problems at Notre Dame

8:42 - Green Bay Packers: Are They the Best Team in the NFL?

9:34 - The Story is the Packers' Defense

11:58 - Detroit Lions: Bouncing Back Against the Bears

15:10 - Caleb Williams & the Bears' Offensive Struggles

16:31 - Dallas Cowboys: Brandon Aubrey's Dominance & Defensive Collapse

17:40 - Why is the Cowboys' Defense So Bad?

21:04 - Buffalo Bills: A Strong Defensive Bounce-Back vs. the Steelers

23:14 - Pittsburgh Steelers: An Aging, Injury-Riddled Defense is a Problem

26:05 - Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow's Recurring Injury Issues are a "Real Problem"

27:50 - Early Game Window Rapid Recap

30:53 - Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking Down the Shocking 0-2 Start

33:15 - Has the League Figured Out the Chiefs' Offense?

37:16 - Controversy: The Eagles' "Tush Push" Penalties

39:30 - Indianapolis Colts: A Legitimate Team on the Rise

45:41 - Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson is Elite & the Defense is Showing Up

51:36 - Week 2 State of the League: Final Thoughts & Predictions

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