The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Week 11 Preview: Seahawks-Rams headlines a loaded slate
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Nov 14, 2025 Week 11 is packed with NFL excitement, featuring a crucial Seahawks-Rams showdown that could shape the NFC standings. The hosts break down the offensive strategies and matchups, examining Seattle's defensive counters and the Rams' personnel shifts. The Chiefs-Broncos game is also pivotal for the AFC West, with discussions on Kansas City's midseason struggles. Additionally, they dive into the intriguing battle between the Lions and Eagles, plus the rollercoaster performances of young quarterbacks and the unpredictability of the Panthers-Falcons matchup.
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Clash Of Football Philosophies
- Seahawks-Rams is the league's most intriguing matchup because both teams represent extreme, evolved implementations of offense and defense.
- Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen, and Dave Helman call it potentially the game of the year due to schematic innovation and coaching chess.
Rams' 13 Personnel Is Exceptionally Valuable
- The Rams have significantly increased 13-personnel usage and generate huge passing efficiency from those sets this season.
- They average about 0.7 EPA per dropback and roughly eight yards per attempt out of 13 personnel.
Scheme Trumps Single-Player Limits
- Nick Emanwari structurally unlocks the Seahawks defense by letting them play nickel regularly, even if the player's current quality trails the scheme's value.
- Seattle's scheme depth matters more than any single player's flaws in that role.