The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1431 - TNF Preview, Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule, Mike McCarthy, Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti, Andrew Whitworth, & AJ Hawk
Oct 16, 2025
This discussion features Mike McCarthy, a Super Bowl-winning head coach, who shares insights on leadership, emotional intelligence in coaching, and the importance of roster depth. Matt Rhule, head coach of Nebraska, dives into the resilience of his team, Nebraska's football culture, and the unique challenges of coaching on Fridays. Curt Cignetti, Indiana's head coach, talks about player development, the impact of the transfer portal, and his team's exciting growth in the Big Ten.
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YAC Mismatch Explains Steelers Favoritism
- The Steelers' offense leads the league in YAC while the Bengals' defense is worst at preventing YAC.
- That matchup mismatch explains why bookmakers and commentators see Pittsburgh as a substantial favorite.
Situational Trends Move Lines
- Situational trends matter: Mike Tomlin is notably poor on Thursday divisional road games.
- Public betting leaned Bengals tonight despite stats favoring Pittsburgh, showing market nuance.
Invest Deep In Roster Depth
- Develop young players and keep larger rosters ready because injuries are rampant in today's NFL.
- Expect to need 10 offensive linemen available and prepare depth accordingly.
