Justin Herbert rescue vs. late-game Chargers drama

Dave and Robert recap Herbert's clutch throw to Ladd McConkey and discuss concerns about the Chargers' defense despite the comeback.

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Remember that wild time three weeks ago when there were some simmering concerns about the Chiefs? Safe to say those have been put to bed after their convincing win over the Lions on Sunday night. That's where Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman begin the Week 6 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss Buccaneers and Seahawks grabbing our attention, the disgusting Broncos-Jets game in London, Rico Dowdle's revenge on the Cowboys, the Colts and Cardinals giving us one of the day's most entertaining games, Drake Maye's latest heroics, and more.

Rundown (timestamps are approximate)

3:40 The Chiefs feel like they're back after convincing win over Lions

13:45 Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers have our attention

30:08 Seahawks defense an absolute force in win over Jaguars

40:18 Cardinals-Colts was the fun game of the day

52:28 Broncos-Jets...WTF?!?

1:04:00 The Packers and Rams are on notice

1:07:43 Rico Dowdle's revenge game

1:13:11 Drake Maye takes another step

1:15:42 Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey save the Chargers

1:18:51 What Did We Learn in Week 6?

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