The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny Skol With It! JJ McCarthy’s Debut and Winners and Losers
8 snips
Sep 9, 2025 Dominique Foxworth, a former NFL player and Harvard Business School graduate, joins to dissect JJ McCarthy’s remarkable debut, highlighting his comeback win. They explore which teams are emerging as early season favorites, including a shout-out to the Green Bay Packers and a look at the Ravens' struggles. The conversation takes a humorous turn when they uncover Jayden Daniels’ surprising Japanese heritage, adding a delightful cultural twist to the football analysis!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Run Game Revives Vikings Offense
- The Vikings' fourth-quarter surge came from suddenly effective running plays and play-action rhythm.
- JJ McCarthy's confidence and man-coverage matchups amplified that late offensive spike.
Exploit Man Coverage With Simple Reads
- Use man-coverage matchups to simplify reads for mobile quarterbacks.
- Attack favorable man alignments with quick throws or designed scrambles to exploit coverage.
Vikings' Front Seven Set The Tone
- The Vikings' defensive investments up the middle and pressure schemes disrupted the Bears' run game.
- That defensive strength forced Chicago into passing and hobbled their offensive plan.