NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal 2025 Mega Divisional Round Preview with Seth Payne and Ollie Connolly
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Jan 14, 2026 Ollie Connolly, a football analyst from Manchester, joins to break down the NFC matchups, discussing the Rams vs. Bears and the 49ers vs. Seahawks. He highlights the Rams' secondary vulnerabilities and Caleb Williams' impressive development under pressure. Seth Payne, a former NFL defensive lineman, dives into the Texans' defensive swagger and how New England's safety rotation might be exploited. He also sheds light on CJ Stroud's growth and the Texans' offensive challenges. The conversation is packed with tactical insights and predictions that build excitement for the games!
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Rams Corner Depth Is Their Achilles’ Heel
- The Rams' main weakness is perimeter coverage depth despite strong safeties and pass rush potential.
- Caleb Williams' mobility and ability to create explosive plays stress thin Rams corner depth and schematics.
Attack Caleb Early With Pressure
- Send consistent pressure early to disrupt Caleb Williams and force third-and-longs.
- Prioritize washing out eligible receivers by blitzing to quicken his decisions and limit the Bears' run game.
Rams’ Mid-Drive Identity Switch Is A Weapon
- The Rams can pivot personnel mid-game between spread 11 and heavy 13 formations to exploit mismatches.
- That unique versatility forces defenses to prepare for multiple identities and can dictate victory in close matchups.
