The Ringer NFL Show NFC Madness: What We Learned About Contenders in Week 3, With Ted Nguyen
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Sep 22, 2025 Ted Nguyen, a staff writer at The Athletic and NFL aficionado, joins to dissect NFC dynamics from Week 3. The discussion reveals Sean McVay's overly cautious strategies and critiques Philadelphia's conservative offense. Nguyen expresses concern over the Packers' attack amid pressure issues while weighing the strengths of the undefeated 49ers versus the injury-stricken Bucs. They admire the Bears' evolution under Ben Johnson, showcasing play-calling brilliance and Caleb Williams' standout performance.
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Conservative Game Management Hurt Rams
- Sean McVay's game management risks results despite strong scheming and play calling.
- Conservative fourth-down and timeout decisions turned a likely Rams win into a loss against the Eagles.
Rams Return To Under‑Center Run Attack
- The Rams re-embraced under-center football and a heavier run game to control the line of scrimmage.
- That approach produced a dominant first half but exposed secondary weaknesses in the second half.
Rams Secondary Is A True Weakness
- Los Angeles' secondary remains a clear vulnerability, especially against bigger receivers.
- If the pass rush can't pressure, opponents can exploit the Rams' smaller cornerbacks downfield.