The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Divisional Round Preview: The best weekend of the NFL season
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Jan 16, 2026 The excitement of Divisional Weekend takes center stage as teams sharpen their playoff strategies. The Bills face a tense matchup against the formidable Broncos defense, while the 49ers aim to score without their star tight end, George Kittle. As the Texans ready themselves to battle the Patriots, offensive and defensive strategies take the limelight. The Rams and Bears promise an emotional showdown, with Chicago's run game potentially tipping the scales. Tune in for game-breaking insights that capture the essence of this thrilling NFL weekend!
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Scheme Explosives To Tight Ends
- Target tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox for explosive plays rather than relying on depleted wideouts.
- Scheme two or three chunk plays to tight ends to create meaningful drives against Denver.
YAC Versus Short Passing: A Key Clash
- Broncos lean on short throws and YAC, while the Bills are elite at limiting YAC this season.
- The matchup outcome depends heavily on whether Broncos can run effectively and limit Josh Allen possessions.
Create Conflict By Frequently Moving McCaffrey
- Move Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Juszczyk frequently in motion to create conflict and manufacture explosives.
- Use motion and creative alignments to create seams against Seattle's compact defensive scheme.