The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Week 3 preview: Texans-Vikings, Lions-Cardinals, Ravens-Cowboys Desperation Bowl, breaking down the Colts offense, and more

Sep 20, 2024

In this engaging discussion, NFL analyst Robert Mays and football writer Derrik Klassen dive deep into the unexpected excitement surrounding the Texans-Vikings and Lions-Cardinals matchups. They analyze the desperation of the Ravens and Cowboys facing off, pondering which 2-0 team, the Steelers or Chargers, is for real. The pair shed light on the struggling Colts offense and debate how quarterback mobility and accuracy can reshape team prospects this season. Tune in for a fresh take on the intriguing dynamics of Week 3!

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Robert Mays

Derrik Klassen

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Quick takeaways

The unexpected competitiveness of the Texans and Vikings illustrates the unpredictable nature of the NFL early in the season.

The Lions-Cardinals matchup excites fans due to both teams' dynamic offenses, promising an entertaining contest in Week 3.

The Ravens-Cowboys game raises questions about desperation, as both teams seek a crucial win to avoid falling behind.

Concerns over the Colts' struggling offense emphasize the need for improvements, particularly in their passing game strategy.

Deep dives

Thursday Night Football Preview

This week's Thursday Night Football features a matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants. Coverage starts at 7 p.m. Eastern, available exclusively on Prime Video. Fans can sign up for a 30-day free trial to stream the game if they are not already Prime members. This game highlights the rivalry and anticipation surrounding these two teams as they clash on the field.

Intro

4min

Quarterback Rising: Mobility and Accuracy Showdown

13min

Jets Revival and Texans-Vikings Showdown Preview

3min

Defensive Mastery: The Vikings' Strategic Edge

11min

Quarterback Dynamics and Offensive Evolution

16min

Lions vs. Cardinals: A Critical Showdown

11min

Quarterback Frustrations and Desperation Showdowns

4min

Ravens' Rocky Start and Cowboys' Challenges

4min

Exploring Offensive Structures in the NFL

17min

10.

Analyzing Quarterback Throwing Mechanics: The Importance of Touch and Precision

3min

11.

Navigating Young Player Challenges and Listener Grievances

4min

12.

The Passion of Football Analysis

7min

13.

NFL Performance and Key Matchups

5min

As recently as two weeks ago, we might not have thought that Texans-Vikings and Lions-Cardinals would be the games we'd most be looking forward to in Week 3. Therein lies much of the beauty of the NFL. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig deep into those matchups on the Week 3 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss who's more desperate for a win in the Ravens-Cowboys game, which of the 2-0 Steelers and 2-0 Chargers is more for real, the relative struggles of the Colts offense through two weeks, and a whole lot more.

Rundown

Patriots-Jets recap
Texans-Vikings
Lions-Cardinals
What's on My Fourth Screen?
Desperation Bowl: Ravens-Cowboys
Chargers-Steelers...Which 2-0 team is more for real?
Under the Hood: Colts offense
Airing of Grievances
What Do You Wanna Know?

Host: Robert Mays

Co-Host: Derrik Klassen

Executive Producer: Michael Beller

Producer: Michael Beller

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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Week 3 preview: Texans-Vikings, Lions-Cardinals, Ravens-Cowboys Desperation Bowl, breaking down the Colts offense, and more

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