The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL 2025 NFC West preview
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Aug 28, 2025 The NFC West division is set for an unpredictable showdown, with all teams eyeing a season win total above 8.5. The Rams face quarterback injuries but have exciting new talent. The Seahawks aim for a championship with strategic play changes, including a focus on play-action offense. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray's performance is under scrutiny for the Cardinals, as they seek to strengthen their offense. The 49ers, despite injury concerns, look to leverage their youth for improvement. This division is full of potential drama!
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Make The Offensive Identity Bet Pay Off
- Commit to the Seahawks' new offensive identity and invest in interior line play to enable more play-action and rushing cohesion.
- Use Gray Zabel and scheme tweaks to reduce pass-protection strain and create explosive plays.
JSN Is More Explosive Than Labeled
- JSN offers more downfield juice than his slot label implies and can produce big-play speed bursts.
- The Seahawks still need additional true vertical threats to consistently unlock explosive offense.
Validate The Lawrence Investment Early
- Invest pass-rush dollars wisely and monitor DeMarcus Lawrence's fit; he must still provide reliable production.
- If Lawrence regresses, the Seahawks' one major free-agent splash won't justify the opportunity cost elsewhere.