Seahawks defense is weak, allowing high success rates and explosive plays.
Bills have strong individual matchups on the defensive line and lack of explosive plays downfield due to DK Metcalf's absence.
Commanders defense is not very good and Williams has shown tangible improvements.
Bears defense is very good and can squeeze the Commanders offense, making it hard to get explosive plays.
He's on pace for a 4K, 1K season, potentially the first in NFL history.
Bengals run defense is very bad, allowing high success rates, which benefits the Eagles' run game.
They have a high success rate and are a good unit, but the offense has been poor.
Cardinals have a burly offense that can exploit the Dolphins' defense, which is vulnerable to big plays.
Current uniforms are associated with Super Bowl wins and are more modern.
He's a potential leader for the Jets and could take control of the offense.
Saints defense is not tackling well and the Chargers have a run-heavy offense.
Jaguars defense is not very good and the Packers have the personnel to exploit their weaknesses.
Broncos have the best defense in football and Young is facing a tough challenge.
Texans have a bad offensive line and the Colts have a strong run game.
They have turnovers and red zone issues, but are efficient in getting five yards per play.
Cowboys' rush defense is one of the worst in the league and the 49ers have a strong run game.
Knowing your role and being hyper-specific to your team's needs.
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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