NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal 2025 NFL Week 9 Early Games Preview
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Oct 29, 2025 The hosts dive into the emerging strength of the Lions' defense and Aidan Hutchinson's key role. They also tackle the Vikings' QB challenges and their matchup woes against Detroit. The Colts' dynamic offense faces off against an aging Steelers defense, while pressure plays a crucial role in the Broncos-Texans game. Joe Flacco's status looms over the Bengals-Bears matchup, and the Falcons' erratic play faces the steady Patriots. The 49ers enjoy a run game advantage, and the Chargers show promise with Justin Herbert's resurgence.
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Lions Defense Emerges As True Strength
- The Detroit Lions defense is the biggest surprise of the season and looks Super Bowl worthy due to fundamentals like tackling and low penalties.
- Aidan Hutchinson's return and contract signal the team's commitment to a core that elevates overall defensive play.
Early In-Season Extensions Becoming Normal
- Detroit's contract strategy shows a league trend: teams will sign core players early during the season to lock up talent.
- Aiden Hutchinson's deal may encourage more in-season extensions across the NFL.
Colts' Versatility Versus Steelers' Rigidity
- The Colts offense is uniquely flexible and can create mismatches against Mike Tomlin's inflexible Steelers defense.
- Leaning on the Colts' O-line and run game is the clearest path to exploit Pittsburgh's defensive limitations.