Bet The Process Kevin Clark Returns To Chat Early Season NFL | Sponsored by Novig
Sep 18, 2025
Kevin Clark, an ESPN football analyst and host of This Is Football, joins to dive into the highlights of the early NFL season. He breaks down the surprising struggles of the Chiefs and discusses the potential implications of new kickoff rules. Clark also emphasizes the importance of coaching culture and roster building, advocating for stronger offensive and defensive lines. His insights on under-the-radar teams like the Packers and Texans add to the lively debate on coaching strategies. Tune in for an engaging discussion packed with NFL insights!
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Chiefs' Deep Ball Identity Is Waning
- Kevin Clark warns the Chiefs' decline centers on losing their deep-ball identity and downgraded receiving/snap consistency.
- Sustaining long-term dominance without their signature vertical passing threatens Kansas City's ceiling.
Chiefs' Recent Wins Relied On Spooky Breaks
- Kevin Clark says the Chiefs won many recent sloppy, low-scoring games by getting spikes of lucky plays and special-teams edges.
- Losing those high-leverage break events could expose them when they lack their old offensive explosiveness.
Tush Push Creates A TV And Rule Problem
- The Eagles' 'tush push' forces a rules-and-TV conflict because it's effective yet reduces drama and may be hard to officiate.
- The NFL can curb it by enforcing false starts or flagging coordinated pre-snap movement rather than outlawing the concept outright.
