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A Steelers/Vikings Party Crash, Miami’s Vice, the Blackjack Browns, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Defensive Incompletion Is a Red Flag

The performance of a defense can be alarmingly revealed through the number of incompletions they force from opposing quarterbacks. A recent statistic shows that Dallas’ defense forced only eight incompletions over the last two weeks, indicating significant issues, especially when teams can both run effectively and complete passes consistently. Looking ahead, the upcoming games against the Giants and Pittsburgh could particularly challenge Dallas, as Pittsburgh's strategy may exploit their one-dimensional offensive capabilities. Additionally, the inability of teams to close out games, as seen with Lamar Jackson's impressive but ultimately shaky performance, poses concerns despite an overall strong record against NFC teams, highlighting vulnerabilities in game management.

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