The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Week 9 Hangover: The Seahawks make another big statement
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Nov 4, 2025 The Seahawks have made a loud statement as Super Bowl contenders after their decisive win over the Commanders. The hosts dissect Seattle's offensive prowess and Washington's defensive failures. They also evaluate the Eagles' trade for Jalen Phillips and its impact on their roster. The Jaguars’ thrilling overtime victory against the Raiders highlights both quarterbacks’ performances, while the Raiders find a spark with Brock Bowers. Tensions rise as fans express concerns about their teams during listener voicemails.
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Buy Impact Without Overpaying At Deadline
- When trading at the deadline, target affordable players with upside and manageable contracts.
- The Eagles' Jalen Phillips trade shows buy-low moves can add edge length without overpaying draft capital.
Seahawks Scheme Creates Easy Passing Lanes
- The Seahawks' offense consistently converts short third downs and manipulates defenses with motion and formation shifts.
- Seattle's scheme creates easy, repeatable looks that relieve pressure on Sam Darnold and the passing attack.
Complementary Defense Amplifies Offense
- Seattle's defense resists being manipulated and lets the offense control the game script.
- That complementary pairing of an aggressive offense and steady defense amplifies Seattle's dominance.