The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny Talk Purdy to Me: A Divisional Round Preview
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Jan 15, 2026 Bill Barnwell, a renowned football analyst, joins to break down the Divisional Round matchups. They delve into the intriguing Bills-Broncos clash, spotlighting quarterback dynamics and defensive strategies. The duo analyzes how injuries impact the 49ers-Seahawks rematch and discusses Seattle's effective defensive game plan. In the Texans-Patriots matchup, they identify key offensive challenges and the importance of red-zone efficiency. Finally, they evaluate the Rams-Bears game, highlighting potential upset scenarios and quarterback pressures.
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Contrasting Defensive Matchups Shape Gameplans
- The Bills and Broncos present contrasting defensive challenges that shape how each offense must attack the other.
- Bill Barnwell notes both defenses uniquely fit to exploit the opposing quarterbacks' tendencies and inconsistencies.
Lean On Run, Quick Game, And Scrambles
- Run the ball early, use quick passing, and let Josh Allen scramble against Denver's man-heavy looks.
- Mina Kimes advises patience with the run and using quick-game concepts rather than hunting large, early explosives.
Outside Zone Versus Bills' Weak Tackling
- The Broncos excel versus outside-zone rushing while Buffalo struggles to tackle those outside runs.
- Mina highlights a clear run-matching mismatch the Broncos can exploit with outside zone plays.