Rodgers' Fear Stifles Steelers; Maye Sparks Patriots' Potential

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu - Mentioned as a strategy that could be applied metaphorically to football game planning and execution.

Videos & Documentaries

• "Cars 3" - Used as a visual metaphor to describe Lad McConkey's speed and the impressive chase-down tackle by Jalen Ramsey.

Research & Studies

• Next Gen Stats - Referenced for providing data on player performance, such as Devon Achane forcing missed tackles and gaining yards after contact.

Tools & Software

• PFF (Pro Football Focus) - Mentioned for providing player statistics, specifically regarding run stops.

Articles & Papers

• The Athletic - Jordan Rodrigue's reporting on the Rams' use of 13 personnel was cited.

People Mentioned

• Aaron Rodgers - Referenced as the Steelers' quarterback, with discussion around his performance and perceived fear of getting hit.
• Big Ben - Mentioned in comparison to Aaron Rodgers' late-career struggles with avoiding hits.
• Tom Brady - His interception streak record was mentioned in comparison to Matt Stafford's streak.
• Derrick Henry - His rushing yards against the Buccaneers defense were noted as being higher than Travion Henderson's in this decade.
• Josh Allen - Mentioned as a quarterback who makes similar types of plays to Drake May.
• Josh McDaniels - His play-calling for the Patriots was discussed.
• Mike Vrabel - Identified as the best coach in the AFC East division.
• Josh Allen - His performance and the Bills' offensive struggles were discussed.
• Bradley Chubb - Noted for his pressure rate in the Dolphins-Bills game.
• Dalton Kincaid - Mentioned as the Bills' best separator in terms of verticality, and his injury was discussed.
• Khalil Shakir - Identified as a receiver the Bills might consider playing.
• Joe Brady - His play-calling for the Bills was analyzed.
• Devon Achane - Highlighted for his performance and running style for the Dolphins.
• A.J. Terrell - Mentioned in relation to Jonathan Taylor's long touchdown run.
• James Pierce - His trade to the Falcons and its implications were discussed.
• Nick Caley - His game plan for the Texans was praised.
• Daniel Jones - Mentioned as the Giants' quarterback, with discussion about his hit rate and concussion.
• Tua Tagovailoa - Mentioned in the context of building the Dolphins' offense around him.
• Eli Apple - Discussed in the context of the Panthers' pass rush struggles.
• Tua Tagovailoa - Mentioned in the context of building the Dolphins' offense around him.
• Jaylen Waddle - His performance and a reported trade offer for him were discussed.
• Nico Collins - Mentioned as an "ace" player for the Texans.
• De'Anil Hunter - Mentioned as an "ace" player for the Texans.
• Will Anderson Jr. - Mentioned as an "ace" player for the Texans.
• Derek Stingley Jr. - Mentioned as an "ace" player for the Texans, highlighting his interception.
• T.J. Hockenson - His performance and encouragement were discussed in the context of the Panthers' struggles.
• J.C. Horn - Mentioned in relation to a controversial offensive pass interference call.
• Chris Olave - Mentioned in relation to a controversial offensive pass interference call.
• Jalen Hurts - Compared to Justin Fields in terms of running style and the need for protection.
• Kirk Cousins - Mentioned as a quarterback who consistently plays through games.
• Russell Wilson - Mentioned as a quarterback who consistently plays through games.
• Daron Payne - Mentioned as a veteran player for the Commanders whose "rope" is running out.
• Montez Sweat - Mentioned as a veteran player for the Commanders whose "rope" is running out.
• Jonathan Allen - Mentioned as a veteran player for the Commanders whose "rope" is running out.
• Trey Amis - Mentioned as the Commanders' major acquisition in the draft who got injured.
• Ryan Poles - His contract extension for the Bears was discussed.
• Theo Benedette - Mentioned as the Bears' left tackle who struggles in pass protection.
• Dj Moore - His injury and potential replacement by Luther Burden were discussed.
• Luther Burden - Highlighted as a more exciting and dynamic talent than Dj Moore.
• Rome Odunze - Mentioned as an exciting young player for the Bears.
• Awesome Booker - Mentioned for high pressures in the Bears game.
• Bryce Young - His poor statistical performance as a starting quarterback was highlighted.
• Daniel Jones - Mentioned as the Giants' quarterback, with discussion about his hit rate and concussion.
• T.J. Hockenson - His performance and encouragement were discussed in the context of the Panthers' struggles.
• J.C. Horn - Mentioned in relation to a controversial offensive pass interference call.
• Chris Olave - Mentioned in relation to a controversial offensive pass interference call.
• Ed Orgeron - Shared a brief anecdote about meeting him at the Senior Bowl.
• Jared Goff - Compared to Caleb Williams in terms of passing style.
• Joe Burrow - His potential fit with Clint Kubiak and his current offense were discussed.
• Joe Brady - His play-calling for the Bills was analyzed.
• Mac Jones - Mentioned in the context of the Patriots' quarterback situation.
• Justin Fields - His hit rate and concussion were discussed as reasons for Brian Daboll's potential firing.

Organizations & Institutions

• CBS Sports - Mentioned as the network for the podcast and for fantasy football content.
• FanDuel Sportsbook - The sponsor of the podcast.
• NFL - The league whose games are being recapped.
• Michigan - Mentioned as the college JJ McCarthy attended.
• North Carolina - Mentioned as the college Drake May attended.
• LSU - Mentioned in the context of recreating the team with coaches.
• Dallas Cowboys - Mentioned in the context of the Commanders' past losses.
• Green Bay Packers - Mentioned in the context of the Panthers' wins.
• Minnesota Vikings - Mentioned as the opponent of the Ravens.
• Chicago Bears - Mentioned as a team that had a similar lead to the Seahawks in previous seasons.
• New England Patriots - Mentioned as a team that had a similar lead to the Seahawks in previous seasons.
• Kansas City Chiefs - Mentioned in relation to the Jaguars' playoff hopes.
• Tennessee Titans - Mentioned as a team with an open head coaching position.
• Cincinnati Bengals - Mentioned as a potential fit for Clint Kubiak.
• Buffalo Bills - Mentioned as a team that could potentially miss the playoffs.
• Philadelphia Eagles - Mentioned as a potential opponent for the Lions.
• Lions - Mentioned in the context of their offense and Dan Campbell taking back play-calling duties.
• Commanders - Mentioned as a team with a struggling defense and an aging veteran core.

Courses & Educational Resources

• Shrine Bowl - Mentioned as a scouting event where a discussion about tight end recruitment took place.

Websites & Online Resources

• PFF (Pro Football Focus) - Mentioned for providing player statistics, specifically regarding run stops.

Other Resources

• 13 Personnel - Discussed as a formation being effectively used by the Rams and other teams.
• 11 Personnel - Discussed as a formation that the Rams used to be stringent about.
• 12 Personnel - Discussed in the context of the Steelers' offensive personnel.
• MVP Candidate - Discussed in relation to Matt Stafford.
• AFC Title Game - Mentioned as a goal for the Bills franchise.
• Super Bowl - Mentioned as a goal for the Bills franchise.
• AFC North - Discussed in relation to the Ravens' position.
• Starting Left Guard - Mentioned as a missing player for the Jaguars' offense.
• Top Two Wide Receivers - Mentioned as missing players for the Jaguars' offense.
• Number One Defense in the NFL - Mentioned in relation to the Texans' defense.
• National Title - Mentioned in relation to JJ McCarthy's time at Michigan.
• AFC Championship Game - Mentioned as a potential goal for the Bills.
• Wild Card Team - Mentioned in relation to the Bills' potential playoff seeding.
• Number One Pick - Discussed in relation to the Browns and Jets' draft positioning.
• Fantasy Football - Mentioned in relation to picking the Browns defense.
• DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) - Mentioned in relation to a fantasy football show.
• Apple Podcast - Mentioned as a platform to download and follow podcasts.
• Spotify - Mentioned as a platform to download and follow podcasts.
• Tubi - Mentioned as a streaming platform where a game might have been broadcast.
• Fubo - Mentioned as a streaming platform where a game might have been broadcast.
• Packs - Mentioned in relation to the Falcons' quarterback situation.
• NFC West - Discussed in relation to the Rams and Seahawks matchup.
• Passing Era - Mentioned in relation to NFL rule changes and quarterback statistics.
• 16 Game Season - Mentioned in relation to NFL game length.
• 17 Game Season - Mentioned in relation to NFL game length.
• Offensive Pass Interference - Discussed in relation to a play in the Saints-Panthers game.
• Run Stops - Mentioned as a statistic for James Pierce.
• 100 Snaps - Mentioned as a threshold for run defense statistics.
• Run Defense - Discussed in relation to James Pierce.
• Positive Step - Mentioned regarding T.J. Hockenson's performance.
• Four Wins in the Last Two Minutes - Mentioned in relation to the Bears' record.
• Negative Point Differential - Discussed in relation to the Bears' record.
• Chiefs - Mentioned in relation to the Jaguars' playoff spot.
• Colts - Mentioned in relation to the Jaguars' playoff spot.
• Broncos - Mentioned as a future opponent for the Jaguars.
• Chargers - Mentioned as a future opponent for the Jaguars.
• Caleb Williams - Mentioned as the Bears' quarterback.
• Ben Johnson - Praised for his offensive mind and play-calling.
• Jared Goff - Compared to Caleb Williams.
• The Athletic - Jordan Rodrigue's reporting on the Rams' use of 13 personnel was cited.
• 13 Personnel - Discussed as a formation being effectively used by the Rams and other teams.
• 11 Personnel - Discussed as a formation that the Rams used to be stringent about.
• 12 Personnel - Discussed in the context of the Steelers' offensive personnel.
• MVP Candidate - Discussed in relation to Matt Stafford.
• AFC Title Game - Mentioned as a goal for the Bills franchise.
• Super Bowl - Mentioned as a goal for the Bills franchise.
• AFC North - Discussed in relation to the Ravens' position.
• Starting Left Guard - Mentioned as a missing player for the Jaguars' offense.
• Top Two Wide Receivers - Mentioned as missing players for the Jaguars' offense.
• Number One Defense in the NFL - Mentioned in relation to the Texans' defense.
• National Title - Mentioned in relation to JJ McCarthy's time at Michigan.
• AFC Championship Game - Mentioned as a potential goal for the Bills.
• Wild Card Team - Mentioned in relation to the Bills' potential playoff seeding.
• Number One Pick - Discussed in relation to the Browns and Jets' draft positioning.
• Fantasy Football - Mentioned in relation to picking the Browns defense.
• DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) - Mentioned in relation to a fantasy football show.
• Apple Podcast - Mentioned as a platform to download and follow podcasts.
• Spotify - Mentioned as a platform to download and follow podcasts.
• Tubi - Mentioned as a streaming platform where a game might have been broadcast.
• Fubo - Mentioned as a streaming platform where a game might have been broadcast.
• Packs - Mentioned in relation to the Falcons' quarterback situation.
• NFC West - Discussed in relation to the Rams and Seahawks matchup.
• Passing Era - Mentioned in relation to NFL rule changes and quarterback statistics.
• 16 Game Season - Mentioned in relation to NFL game length.
• 17 Game Season - Mentioned in relation to NFL game length.
• Offensive Pass Interference - Discussed in relation to a play in the Saints-Panthers game.
• Run Stops - Mentioned as a statistic for James Pierce.
• 100 Snaps - Mentioned as a threshold for run defense statistics.
• Run Defense - Discussed in relation to James Pierce.
• Positive Step - Mentioned regarding T.J. Hockenson's performance.
• Four Wins in the Last Two Minutes - Mentioned in relation to the Bears' record.
• Negative Point Differential - Discussed in relation to the Bears' record.
• Chiefs - Mentioned in relation to the Jaguars' playoff spot.
• Colts - Mentioned in relation to the Jaguars' playoff spot.
• Broncos - Mentioned as a future opponent for the Jaguars.
• Chargers - Mentioned as a future opponent for the Jaguars.
• Caleb Williams - Mentioned as the Bears' quarterback.
• Ben Johnson - Praised for his offensive mind and play-calling.
• Jared Goff - Compared to Caleb Williams.
• The Athletic - Jordan Rodrigue's reporting on the Rams' use of 13 personnel was cited.
• 13 Personnel - Discussed as a formation being effectively used by the Rams and other teams.
• 11 Personnel - Discussed as a formation that the Rams used to be stringent about.
• 12 Personnel - Discussed in the context of the Steelers' offensive personnel.
• MVP Candidate - Discussed in relation to Matt Stafford.
• AFC Title Game - Mentioned as a goal for the Bills franchise.
• Super Bowl - Mentioned as a goal for the Bills franchise.
• AFC North - Discussed in relation to the Ravens' position.
• Starting Left Guard - Mentioned as a missing player for the Jaguars' offense.
• Top Two Wide Receivers - Mentioned as missing players for the Jaguars' offense.
• Number One Defense in the NFL - Mentioned in relation to the Texans' defense.
• National Title - Mentioned in relation to JJ McCarthy's time at Michigan.
• AFC Championship Game - Mentioned as a potential goal for the Bills.
• Wild Card Team - Mentioned in relation to the Bills' potential playoff seeding.
• Number One Pick - Discussed in relation to the Browns and Jets' draft positioning.
• Fantasy Football - Mentioned in relation to picking the Browns defense.
• DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) - Mentioned in relation to a fantasy football show.
• Apple Podcast - Mentioned as a platform to download and follow podcasts.
• Spotify - Mentioned as a platform to download and follow podcasts.
• Tubi - Mentioned as a streaming platform where a game might have been broadcast.
• Fubo - Mentioned as a streaming platform where a game might have been broadcast.
• Packs - Mentioned in relation to the Falcons' quarterback situation.
• NFC West - Discussed in relation to the Rams and Seahawks matchup.
• Passing Era - Mentioned in relation to NFL rule changes and quarterback statistics.
• 16 Game Season - Mentioned in relation to NFL game length.
• 17 Game Season - Mentioned in relation to NFL game length.
• Offensive Pass Interference - Discussed in relation to a play in the Saints-Panthers game.
• Run Stops - Mentioned as a statistic for James Pierce.
• 100 Snaps - Mentioned as a threshold for run defense statistics.
• Run Defense - Discussed in relation to James Pierce.
• Positive Step - Mentioned regarding T.J. Hockenson's performance.
• Four Wins in the Last Two Minutes - Mentioned in relation to the Bears' record.
• Negative Point Differential - Discussed in relation to the Bears' record.
• Chiefs - Mentioned in relation to the Jaguars' playoff spot.
• Colts - Mentioned in relation to the Jaguars' playoff spot.
• Broncos - Mentioned as a future opponent for the Jaguars.
• Chargers - Mentioned as a future opponent for the Jaguars.
• Caleb Williams - Mentioned as the Bears' quarterback.
• Ben Johnson - Praised for his offensive mind and play-calling.
• Jared Goff - Compared to Caleb Williams.
• The Athletic - Jordan Rodrigue's reporting on the Rams' use of 13 personnel was cited.
• 13 Personnel - Discussed as a formation being effectively used by the Rams and other teams.
• 11 Personnel - Discussed as a formation that the Rams used to be stringent about.
• 12 Personnel - Discussed in the context of the Steelers' offensive personnel.
• MVP Candidate - Discussed in relation to Matt Stafford.
• AFC Title Game - Mentioned as a goal for the Bills franchise.
• Super Bowl - Mentioned as a goal for the Bills franchise.
• AFC North - Discussed in relation to the Ravens' position.
• Starting Left Guard - Mentioned as a missing player for the Jaguars' offense.
• Top Two Wide Receivers - Mentioned as missing players for the Jaguars' offense.
• Number One Defense in the NFL - Mentioned in relation to the Texans' defense.
• National Title - Mentioned in relation to JJ McCarthy's time at Michigan.
• AFC Championship Game - Mentioned as a potential goal for the Bills.
• Wild Card Team - Mentioned in relation to the Bills' potential playoff seeding.
• Number One Pick - Discussed in relation to the Browns and Jets' draft positioning.
• Fantasy Football - Mentioned in relation to picking the Browns defense.
• DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) - Mentioned in relation to a fantasy football show.
• Apple Podcast - Mentioned as a platform to download and follow podcasts.
• Spotify - Mentioned as a platform to download and follow podcasts.
• Tubi - Mentioned as a streaming platform where a game might have been broadcast.
• Fubo - Mentioned as a streaming platform where a game might have been broadcast.
• Packs - Mentioned in relation to the Falcons' quarterback situation.
• NFC West - Discussed in relation to the Rams and Seahawks matchup.
• Passing Era - Mentioned in relation to NFL rule changes and quarterback statistics.
• 16 Game Season - Mentioned in relation to NFL game length.
• 17 Game Season - Mentioned in relation to NFL game length.
• Offensive Pass Interference - Discussed in relation to a play in the Saints-Panthers game.
• Run Stops - Mentioned as a statistic for James Pierce.
• 100 Snaps - Mentioned as a threshold for run defense statistics.
• Run Defense - Discussed in relation to James Pierce.
• Positive Step - Mentioned regarding T.J. Hockenson's performance.
• Four Wins in the Last Two Minutes - Mentioned in relation to the Bears' record.
• Negative Point Differential - Discussed in relation to the Bears' record.
• Chiefs - Mentioned in relation to the Jaguars' playoff spot.
• Colts - Mentioned in relation to the Jaguars' playoff spot.
• Broncos - Mentioned as a future opponent for the Jaguars.
• Chargers - Mentioned as a future opponent for the Jaguars.
• Caleb Williams - Mentioned as the Bears' quarterback.
• Ben Johnson - Praised for his offensive mind and play-calling.
• Jared Goff - Compared to Caleb Williams.
• The Athletic - Jordan Rodrigue's reporting on the Rams' use of 13 personnel was cited.