The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Week 10 Preview: The top of the NFC takes center stage
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Nov 7, 2025 The second half of the NFL season kicks off with thrilling matchups, spotlighting Eagles-Packers and Rams-49ers as key games. The hosts dissect the Packers' offensive struggles and the Eagles’ evolving defense. They praise the Rams as the top NFC team, analyzing their impactful shifts in personnel. San Francisco's revitalized running game is also explored, alongside the implications of Kyler Murray's potential benching in Arizona. Expect insights into Patriots-Buccaneers and the increasing expectations for Ravens and Vikings.
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High Expectations Inflate Fan Frustration
- The Eagles and Packers entered Week 10 as preseason Super Bowl favorites but both faced fan frustration due to uneven stretches.
- High expectations explain amplified angst even when records (Eagles 6-2, Packers 5-2-1) remain strong.
Run Game Failure Undermines Packers Offense
- Green Bay's run game collapse has unmoored their offense and limited play-action effectiveness.
- Losing Tucker Kraft amplifies the need to find a new reliable target or adjust scheme balance.
Exploit Under‑Center Play‑Action For Hurts
- Use under-center jumbo formations and play-action to manufacture intermediate throws over the middle for Jalen Hurts.
- Reintroducing Landon Dickerson and more tight-end heavy looks simplifies defensive matchups and boosts efficiency.