Football 301

The Buffalo Bills dropped over 40 points for the second time in two weeks...only this time they won! 48 points was certainly enough to do it in another explosive performance from MVP frontrunner Josh Allen and this Bills squad, this time surviving a ping-pong game against the Detroit Lions where Jared Goff's nearly 500 yards of passing just was too little too late.Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down Bills/Lions as well as the four other best games of the week, including another win for the Philadelphia Eagles, this time over the cross-state sometimes-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, bringing Jalen Hurts' birds squad to 12-2. The guys also discuss a Denver Broncos win that was all about momentum after a costly Jonathan Taylor goal-line fumble, the Washington Commanders fighting off a late rally from the New Orleans Saints and a Cincinnati Bengals win over the Tennessee Titans that was about as messy of a game as you'll see all year.Closing the show, the guys give out their Week 15 Game Balls to a pair of defenders who changed the course of their games.(0:35) - Bills take down Lions in 90-pt offensive wonder(9:45) - Eagles prove Steelers offense isn't enough(17:05) - Colts melt down against Broncos(23:05) - Commanders hold off late Saints rally(28:45) - Bengals/Titans was ludicrously sloppy(33:10) - Week 15 Game Balls🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts

In this action-packed episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive deep into the most intriguing matchups of NFL Week 15. They kick things off by discussing the surprising news of Bill Belichick heading to UNC—Charles is skeptical about the challenge ahead for Belichick at a program with a poor recruiting class. Can coaching scheme make up for a lack of talent? Then, it’s on to the Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills, where Charles and Nate break down the matchup between Josh Allen and the Lions defense. With Allen’s prowess against man coverage and the Bills’ strength in the run game, can the Lions hold their ground?After the break, it’s time for a hoss fight as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to LA to face off against the Los Angeles Chargers. Both teams have been defined by their physicality, and this matchup promises to deliver some fierce battles in the trenches. Nate and Charles also dive into Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, breaking down what’s become an unlikely "slop watch" game. Can Jalen Hurts and the Eagles overpower a Steelers team led by Mike Tomlin, or will Pittsburgh’s scrappy defense find a way to keep it close?The guys continue with predictions for Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos, a game that could have major playoff implications for both teams. Can Anthony Richardson take on a top-tier defense like Denver’s? Next, Charles and Nate break down Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks, with both teams fighting to assert themselves as true playoff contenders in the NFC. Who will come out on top—Jordan Love and the Packers’ high-flying offense or Geno Smith and the explosive Seahawks’ defense? Finally, the duo end with the mailbag question of the week on the pros and cons of spot drop and man-match coverage.(2:20) - Thoughts on UNC hiring Bill Belichick(7:45) - Buffalo Bills @ Detroit Lions(22:40) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Los Angeles Chargers(31:10) - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles(42:15) - Indianapolis Colts @ Denver Broncos(48:35) - Green Bay Packers @ Seattle Seahawks(1:00:10) - Mailbag of the week: spot drop vs. man-match coverageSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD 📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon take a deep dive into the 2024 NFL rookie class, breaking down the highs, lows, and everything in between. From quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, whose start with the Chicago Bears has been filled with ups and downs, to offensive lineman like Joe Alt, the guys evaluate how these rookies are performing and what we can expect moving forward.Nate and Matt analyze Caleb Williams’ struggles with pressure and sacks in Chicago, acknowledging that the Bears’ disastrous season makes it hard to fully evaluate him. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels has been a revelation for the Washington Commanders, impressing with his football IQ and his blossoming connection with Terry McLaurin. Nate and Matt also dive into the impressive start from Drake Maye, despite a lack of talent around him, and Bo Nix, who’s been aggressive with the deep ball but still has room to improve his pocket presence.The guys also look at the receiver class, noting that while Ladd McConkey has been the most consistent performer, it’s still early for many of the top draft picks. Despite some growing pains, they remain cautiously optimistic about the potential of late-round guys like Xavier Worthy and some slot receivers who haven’t quite hit their stride yet.Additionally, the guys highlight standout rookies at tight end, including Brock Bowers, who’s already making waves in the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense, and the impressive rookie offensive linemen, including JC Latham and Zach Frazier, who are living up to their first-round billing. The duo finish up with some rapid fire shoutouts on the defensive side of the ball.(3:50) - Caleb Williams(15:40) - Jayden Daniels(26:20) - Drake Maye(36:15) - Bo Nix(48:45) - Wide receivers(1:03:35) - Tight ends(1:08:20) - Running backs(1:13:00) - Offensive line(1:22:50) - DefenseSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald fire up the Football 301 fifth quarter with a look at four excellent games from Week 14's Sunday slate and one game that will have Chicago Bears fans wearing a bag over their heads.The guys kick things off with the epic 44-42 carnival show in Los Angeles where the Buffalo Bills fell narrowly to the L.A. Rams in the inter-conference tilt. Both Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen looked excellent, and while only one team got the win, the guys explain that the Bills don't have too much to worry about, aside from seeding in the AFC playoffs.Nate and Charles also discuss the Seattle Seahawks extending their NFC West lead with a win over the Arizona Cardinals, Sam Darnold throwing for 5 touchdowns in a 42-21 Minnesota Vikings win over the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers staying frisky in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.Closing out the show, the duo share a mind-bogglingly terrible stat from the Chicago Bears loss and give out their game balls for Week 14.(2:25) - Rams knock down Bills in 44-42 thriller(12:20) - Seahawks extend NFC West lead over Cardinals(20:45) - Falcons fall to Vikings in huge Darnold game(29:30) - Eagles survive frisky Panthers team(39:00) - Bad Bears stat & Week 14 game balls🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts