NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal 2025 NFL Week 9 Recap: Allen vs. Mahomes, NFC North Drama, Seahawks the Best in the NFC?
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Nov 3, 2025 
Joined by Jourdan Rodrigue, an insightful NFL reporter, Patrick Claybon, a keen football analyst, and Nick Shook, a knowledgeable sports journalist, they delve into the thrilling Week 9 matchups. The team breaks down Mahomes’ struggles against Buffalo’s defense and the Steelers' successful pressure schemes. They highlight Carolina's stunning upset over Green Bay and the Rams' dominating game plan. Also discussed are Seattle's explosive performance and injury concerns surrounding Jaden Daniels. A recap of trade deadline expectations caps off their analysis.
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Bills' Plan Exploited Chiefs' Injuries
- Sean McDermott exploited Chiefs weaknesses by scheming Maxwell Hairston and varied looks to confuse Patrick Mahomes.
- Bills matched Kansas City up front and won by controlling pass rush and the running game.
Lean On The Run To Beat Elite QBs
- Attack weaknesses: the Bills ran early and often, leaning on James Cook to control tempo and reduce Mahomes' magic.
- Use a dominant run plan to shorten games and protect a lead versus elite passers.
Scheme Shift Fueled Steelers' Win
- The Steelers beat the Colts by mixing zone and pressure, creating unfamiliar looks that confused Daniel Jones.
- Simplifying and choosing situations to send pressure amplified Pittsburgh's top defenders' impact.