The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Divisional Round Preview: The best weekend of the NFL season
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Jan 16, 2026 The excitement of Divisional Weekend takes center stage as teams sharpen their playoff strategies. The Bills face a tense matchup against the formidable Broncos defense, while the 49ers aim to score without their star tight end, George Kittle. As the Texans ready themselves to battle the Patriots, offensive and defensive strategies take the limelight. The Rams and Bears promise an emotional showdown, with Chicago's run game potentially tipping the scales. Tune in for game-breaking insights that capture the essence of this thrilling NFL weekend!
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Divisional Weekend: Peak NFL Drama
- Divisional weekend is the best, most concentrated NFL viewing stretch with four high-stakes games.
- Robert Mays says it reliably produces drama and meaningful matchups worth deep film study.
Force Buffalo To Win One-On-One
- Play man coverage and rush five or six to limit Buffalo's weakened WR room and force contested throws.
- Challenge Josh Allen to beat single coverage on the outside and trust Broncos' CBs and rush plan.
Scheme Explosives To Tight Ends
- Target tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox for explosive plays rather than relying on depleted wideouts.
- Scheme two or three chunk plays to tight ends to create meaningful drives against Denver.