The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Thanksgiving and Black Friday Preview: A Football Feast!
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Nov 26, 2025 This week features a thrilling Thanksgiving slate with standout matchups like Packers vs. Lions and Chiefs vs. Cowboys. The return of Joe Burrow adds excitement for Bengals fans as they face the Ravens. There's a deep dive into the Eagles' struggling run game and the Bears' defensive woes. The hosts explore how Dallas's new five-man front can disrupt the Chiefs, and the importance of Baltimore's defense against Cincinnati's vulnerabilities. Expect plenty of game strategy, betting insights, and festive football discussions!
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Holiday Slate Is Must-See Football
- The Thanksgiving slate this year is unusually strong with Packers-Lions, Chiefs-Cowboys, Bengals-Ravens, and Bears-Eagles.
- The hosts treat it as a must-discuss week because each game has high stakes and interesting matchups.
Packers Passing Versus Man Coverage
- Green Bay's passing work versus man coverage is a key test because they can't run consistently.
- Getting Christian Watson and Jaden Reed back should let Jordan Love attack vertical and underneath matchups.
Use Vertical Stems To Stress Lions
- Run more vertical stems and one-on-one routes to stress the Lions secondary.
- Use outbreakers and simple verticals for Jordan Love to pin and challenge defenders.