PFT Live with Mike Florio Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen preview + did Lions OC fail Jameson Williams? (10/31 Hour 2)
Oct 31, 2025
The showdown between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen feels like a playoff matchup, raising stakes for both teams. In a fun twist, NFL teams are humorously compared to Halloween candy, with the Eagles and Chiefs getting their sweet descriptors. A discussion on whether Lions OC failed Jameson Williams offers insights into player usage and expectations. Plus, Robert Saleh's praise for Jackson Dart highlights a promising QB's rise, while playoff pressures loom over Buffalo's coaching decisions.
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Regular-Season Rivalry Feels Like Playoffs
- Chiefs vs. Bills games often feel like playoff football even in the regular season due to their rivalry and stakes.
- That elevates the Chiefs' focus and makes regular-season Buffalo wins feel incomplete.
Single-Elimination Football Changes Everything
- Postseason football is a different psychological environment where single-elimination pressure magnifies mistakes.
- Florio says Chiefs thrive in that setting while Bills and Ravens often tighten up under that finality.
Use Psychology To Prepare For Playoffs
- Hire sports psychologists and run organizational self-assessments to prepare players for playoff pressure.
- Change offseason work to shift mindset from regular-season comfort to postseason urgency.