Penn State's Collapse, The Eagles' No-Pass Win, & The Return of the Chiefs' Offense

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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