Ross Tucker Football Podcast: Daily NFL Podcast Greg Cosell: 2025 NFL Week 5 Preview Part One
Oct 2, 2025
Greg Cosell, a veteran NFL Films analyst known for his deep dives into football strategy, joins the discussion to preview key matchups in Week 5. He breaks down the struggles of the 49ers' run game and Brock Purdy's impact, while also highlighting how Sean McVay creatively uses Puka Nacua to exploit defenses. Greg evaluates rookie quarterback Dylan Gabriel's debut and discusses Baltimore's identity crisis without Lamar Jackson, along with key insights into the Colts' balanced offense and the challenges facing the Giants' rookie QB.
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49ers Run Game Is The Real Issue
- The 49ers' primary problem this year is their inability to run the ball effectively.
- Greg Cosell links this to the run game's foundational role and McCaffrey's low yards-before-contact.
Nacua's Usage Is Scheme-Driven
- Puka Nacua thrives because Sean McVay never isolates him as the single boundary X receiver.
- McVay uses motion, reduced splits, and bunch/multi-receiver alignments to maximize Nacua's traits.
Prepare For Flores' Deceptive Pressure
- Expect Brian Flores' defense to disguise pressure with heavy on-the-ball personnel and varied drops.
- Prepare quarterbacks for uncertain droppers and complex pre-snap looks against Flores concepts.