cover of episode Anthony Richardson benched, Diontae Johnson to the Ravens; 8 favorite things we saw in Week 8

Anthony Richardson benched, Diontae Johnson to the Ravens; 8 favorite things we saw in Week 8

2024/10/29
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Key Insights

Why was Anthony Richardson benched by the Colts?

Richardson's benching was partly due to his completion percentage and issues with excitability, leading to mistakes like fumbles and botched snaps.

Why is Stefon Diggs out for the remainder of the season?

Stefon Diggs is out due to a torn ACL.

Why did the Ravens trade for Diontae Johnson?

The Ravens acquired Johnson to add a reliable route runner who can separate against press man coverage on the outside.

Why are the Eagles improving on offense?

The Eagles are improving with more under center plays and a streamlined attack, especially with A.J. Brown on the field.

Why is Justin Herbert to Ladd McConkie connection successful?

Their connection works due to McConkie's reliable route running, separation against man coverage, and Herbert's trust in him.

Why is the Buffalo Bills offense performing well?

The Bills offense is thriving with a spread bully attack, efficient run game, and versatile personnel groupings.

Why is Marvin Harrison Jr.'s role changing in the Cardinals offense?

Harrison Jr.'s role is changing to more crossing and in-breaking routes, better suited to his route-running skills.

Why is the Rams offense performing well?

The Rams offense is performing well with Matthew Stafford, Kyron Williams, Cooper Cup, and Puka Nakua on the field together, utilizing multiple personnel groupings effectively.

Why is the Browns passing game improving?

The Browns passing game is improving with Jameis Winston at quarterback, activating talented receivers like Cedric Tillman and Elijah Moore.

Why is the Broncos defense performing so well?

The Broncos defense is performing well with a low explosive play rate, good combined success rate and explosive play rate, and strong yards per play allowed.

Chapters

The hosts discuss the decision to bench Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson and its potential impact on his development.
  • Richardson was benched for Joe Flacco due to non-injury reasons.
  • The hosts debate whether this is a short-term move to protect the team or a longer-term decision that could hinder Richardson's growth.
  • They analyze Richardson's performance, including completion percentage and pressure rates, and discuss the context of his benching.

Shownotes Transcript

Nate Tice and Matt Harmon join forces to react to the latest breaking NFL news and give their eight favorite things they saw from Week 8. Nate and Matt start with the news that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is being benched, as both hosts wonder if this is a short-term move to protect the team or a longer-term one that could set the Richardson's development back. In other news, Stefon Diggs will be out for the remainder of the season, prompting questions over their offense, and Diontae Johnson was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, which gives Baltimore an additional capable receiving option.

Nate and Matt spend the rest of the show trading favorite things they saw from Week 8. The duo cover the emergence of Marvin Harrison Jr, Matt's boarding of the Pittsburgh Steelers hype train, the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles offenses taking steps forward, the Herbert to McConkey connection and much more.

(1:30) Is benching Anthony Richardson the right move?

(15:50) Stefon Diggs out for the season

(19:55) Diontae Johnson traded to the Baltimore Ravens

(24:30) Favorite things we saw in Week 8

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