The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Week 7 preview: Buccaneers-Lions, a Game of the Week faceoff, a deep dive on the Falcons defense, and more
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Oct 17, 2025 Buccaneers-Lions is heating up, showcasing a burgeoning rivalry as both teams fight for position. The hosts compare team-building strategies, discussing how the Bucs' defense might disrupt Goff's rhythm. A debate ensues over the most compelling matchups: Rams-Jaguars or Colts-Chargers, while also dissecting Eagles-Vikings and Commanders-Cowboys. The chaotic Browns-Dolphins clash gets a Sicko Street mention, and an insightful look at the surprising Falcons defense reveals their strengths and weaknesses. Mike Vrabel's return to Tennessee adds another layer of intrigue.
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Bucs And Lions Share A Successful Blueprint
- The Buccaneers and Lions share organizational parallels in drafting, depth-building, and extracting more from mid-tier QBs.
- Both teams turned reclaimed quarterbacks into anchors while emphasizing offensive-line ecosystems and roster resilience.
Disguise Pressure To Flummox Goff
- Tampa's ability to disrupt Jared Goff comes from pressure and simulated blitzes rather than constant heavy blitzing.
- Creating illusionary pressure and attacking interior gaps has historically frustrated the Lions' timing and red-zone efficiency.
Rams-Jaguars Wins On Story And Scheme
- Rams-Jaguars offers creative play-calling and storyline intrigue despite London timing quirks.
- Sean McVay versus Liam Coen and the Jags' defensive flashes create a more compelling watch than a sterile AFC matchup.