cover of episode Week 8 lookahead: one thing to watch in EVERY game, Bills & Bears deep dive

Week 8 lookahead: one thing to watch in EVERY game, Bills & Bears deep dive

2024/10/24
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Key Insights

Why are the Bills expected to perform well against the Seahawks?

Seahawks defense is weak, allowing high success rates and explosive plays.

Why is Geno Smith expected to struggle against the Bills defense?

Bills have strong individual matchups on the defensive line and lack of explosive plays downfield due to DK Metcalf's absence.

Why is Caleb Williams expected to perform well against the Commanders?

Commanders defense is not very good and Williams has shown tangible improvements.

Why might the Commanders struggle against the Bears defense?

Bears defense is very good and can squeeze the Commanders offense, making it hard to get explosive plays.

Why is Lamar Jackson's performance noteworthy this season?

He's on pace for a 4K, 1K season, potentially the first in NFL history.

Why are the Eagles expected to perform well against the Bengals?

Bengals run defense is very bad, allowing high success rates, which benefits the Eagles' run game.

Why is the Titans defense considered good despite their record?

They have a high success rate and are a good unit, but the offense has been poor.

Why are the Dolphins expected to struggle against the Cardinals?

Cardinals have a burly offense that can exploit the Dolphins' defense, which is vulnerable to big plays.

Why are the Buccaneers' current uniforms considered better than the creamsicles?

Current uniforms are associated with Super Bowl wins and are more modern.

Why is Drake Maye's performance noteworthy in the Jets-Patriots game?

He's a potential leader for the Jets and could take control of the offense.

Why are the Saints defense expected to struggle against the Chargers?

Saints defense is not tackling well and the Chargers have a run-heavy offense.

Why are the Packers expected to perform well against the Jaguars?

Jaguars defense is not very good and the Packers have the personnel to exploit their weaknesses.

Why is Bryce Young expected to struggle against the Broncos?

Broncos have the best defense in football and Young is facing a tough challenge.

Why are the Texans expected to struggle against the Colts?

Texans have a bad offensive line and the Colts have a strong run game.

Why are the Chiefs' offensive stats not as impressive as expected?

They have turnovers and red zone issues, but are efficient in getting five yards per play.

Why are the Cowboys expected to struggle against the 49ers?

Cowboys' rush defense is one of the worst in the league and the 49ers have a strong run game.

What makes a good NFL role player?

Knowing your role and being hyper-specific to your team's needs.

Chapters

The discussion focuses on the potential of the Buffalo Bills' run game to dominate against the struggling Seattle Seahawks defense, highlighting the strengths of Josh Allen and the Bills' offensive strategy.
  • Seattle Seahawks defense is ranked 30th in several key metrics.
  • Josh Allen is playing at an MVP level and has not thrown an interception this season.
  • The Bills' offense is first in turnovers per drive and explosive play rate.

Shownotes Transcript

Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to preview the Week 8 slate of NFL games, highlighting the two biggest matchups and giving out one thing to watch for the rest of the particularly sloppy Sunday slate. Nate and Charles start with the Buffalo Bills heading to Seattle, as they break down how the Bills run game can take off in this game and the one interesting thing that the Seattle Seahawks offense and the Bills defense have in common.

Next up is the Chicago Bears taking on the Washington Commanders (who may be without Jayden Daniels), and the duo discuss what's lead to Caleb Williams figuring it out so fast and whether or not the Commanders run game can keep rolling against a nasty Bears defense.

The hosts move on to the rest of the Sunday slate and give one thing to watch in each game, leading to conversations on Jim Harbaugh's run game, Tua Tagovailoa, why the Tennessee Titans defense is actually really good, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers creamsicle uniforms and much more before finishing off the show with a mailbag question on the best role players in the NFL.

(2:20) Buffalo Bills @ Seattle Seahawks

(13:40) Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders

(25:50) One thing to watch in every game

(57:45) What makes a great NFL role player?

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