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Buying or selling Week 7 storylines: Russell Wilson, Drake Maye, Anthony Richardson

2024/10/22
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Key Insights

Does Russell Wilson unlock the Steelers offense?

Russell Wilson improves the Steelers offense, particularly on play-action concepts, but the offense still needs an explosive element.

What's wrong with Anthony Richardson?

Anthony Richardson needs more game reps to improve his decision-making and timing, and the Colts offense needs to simplify its play calls for him.

Can Drake Maye keep up his hot start?

Drake Maye is showing good decision-making and accuracy, and his mental side is strong, but the Patriots offense needs more explosive threats to maintain high efficiency.

Is the Bears offense about to take off?

The Bears offense is improving with Caleb Williams at quarterback, using tempo effectively and trimming unnecessary plays, showing steady growth.

Can the Commanders keep their offensive success going?

The Commanders offense is better than expected, with a strong run game and creative use of tempo, but they need more threats in the passing game to maintain peak efficiency.

Is it time to panic over Marvin Harrison Jr?

Marvin Harrison Jr. has left some plays on the field and the Cardinals' offense has not utilized him optimally, leading to concerns, but not panic.

Are the Packers' defensive improvements sustainable?

The Packers defense has shown improvement, particularly in pass coverage, but they are still prone to giving up explosive runs and may not be a top-tier unit.

Can the Broncos sneak into the playoffs?

The Broncos have a strong defense and a developing run game, which could make them competitive in a weak AFC, potentially allowing them to sneak into the playoffs.

Chapters

The discussion focuses on whether Russell Wilson can elevate the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense, with a particular emphasis on his play-action capabilities and the team's need for explosive plays.
  • Russell Wilson completed 8 of 9 play-action passes for 150 yards, the most by any Steelers QB since 2016.
  • Wilson's ability to throw deep routes suits George Pickens well, but the offense still lacks an explosive play element.
  • The Steelers' offense felt more cohesive with Wilson, but the team still needs to address its lack of explosiveness.

Shownotes Transcript

Nate Tice is joined by the great Matt Harmon as the duo decide whether or not they're buying the biggest storylines and narratives to emerge from Week 7 of NFL action. After establishing Matt's new nickname as "Dr. Receiver," Nate and Matt dive into the first buy-sell of the day: does Russell Wilson unlock the Pittsburgh Steelers offense? The hosts also discuss what's wrong with Anthony Richardson and whether or not he'd benefit from sitting and Drake Maye's solid start to his career.

Later, Nate and Matt continue with buying or selling storylines by discussing the Chicago Bears offense, the Washington Commanders, whether it's time to panic over Marvin Harrison Jr, the Green Bay Packers improvements on defense and the Denver Broncos and whether or not they can sneak into the playoffs.

(2:55) - Does Russell Wilson unlock the Steelers offense?

(8:55) - What's going on with Anthony Richardson?

(19:20) - Can Drake Maye keep up the hot start?

(29:50) - Is the Bears offense about to take off?

(38:25) - Can the Commanders keep it up?

(47:35) - Is it time to panic over Marvin Harrison Jr?

(58:10) - Packers defensive improvements

(1:05:55) - Can the Broncos sneak into the playoffs?

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