The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny Let James Cook? Previewing Every Week 9 Game
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Oct 30, 2025 Ben Solak, an ESPN NFL writer and analyst, joins the conversation to dissect the Week 9 NFL matchups. They dive into key themes like Lamar Jackson's impact on the Ravens as they face the Dolphins and how the Falcons' struggles could be tested against the Patriots. The duo also examines the Bears-Bengals clash and Caleb Williams' development, while analyzing the explosive offenses in the Chargers-Titans and Chiefs-Bills games. Solak shares insights on various strategies, roster changes, and pivotal storylines to watch this week.
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Lamar's Return Revives Ravens Offense
- Lamar Jackson's return revives Baltimore's offense and run game potential.
- Improving availability (Ronnie Stanley, Patrick Ricard) reduces sacks and restores play-action effectiveness.
Ricard's Return Fixes Down-and-Distance
- The Ravens' running game depends heavily on Patrick Ricard's presence to improve down-and-distance.
- When the run game works, Lamar's play-action and big-play opportunities increase dramatically.
Exploit Atlanta's Weak Front
- Attack the Falcons' weak run defense to force them out of their scheme.
- Use Kyle Pitts and middle-of-field passing to exploit Atlanta's inflexible offense.