New Year's resolutions for NFL teams: Lions, 49ers, Vikings, Patriots & more | Football 301
12/31/24 • 73 min
In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon are ringing in the New Year with their resolutions for NFL teams as the playoff race heats up. Matt's resolutions focus on teams in the playoffs, while Nate takes aim at franchises that are in need of some serious soul-searching.
First, the guys tackle the red-hot Minnesota Vikings, who are gearing up for a crucial Sunday night game. Matt admits to regretting his past doubts about Sam Darnold, while Nate discusses how Darnold’s recent performances are reshaping the team’s future. From there, they turn their attention to the New England Patriots, discussing the lack of supporting talent around rookie QB Drake Maye and the need for a drastic roster overhaul. They also dive into the Detroit Lions’ identity, where Coach Dan Campbell's aggressive philosophy is clearly paying off.
Next, they touch on the Chicago Bears, who have a lot of work to do, particularly in finding a long-term solution at center to help their young QB Caleb Williams. The conversation shifts to teams in need of renovation or a redefined sense of direction. The Los Angeles Rams need a refresh on offense with more speed and explosiveness, while the Indianapolis Colts seem stuck in the muck, lacking defensive leadership. On the flip side, Matt and Nate give props to the Houston Texans for their surprising playoff berth but caution that they may have overestimated their readiness for a deep run. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers might need to trim the fat in their offense, and the Las Vegas Raiders must decide whether to commit to a long-term plan or continue with their half-measure approach. The episode wraps up with a look at the San Francisco 49ers, who need to eat their vegetables.
(2:15) - Minnesota Vikings
(11:05) - New England Patriots
(19:40) - Detroit Lions
(24:40) - Chicago Bears
(30:40) - Los Angeles Rams
(38:05) - Indianapolis Colts
(45:05) - Houston Texans
(54:50) - Green Bay Packers
(1:02:50) - Las Vegas Raiders
(1:07:10) - San Francisco 49ers
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In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon are ringing in the New Year with their resolutions for NFL teams as the playoff race heats up. Matt's resolutions focus on teams in the playoffs, while Nate takes aim at franchises that are in need of some serious soul-searching.
First, the guys tackle the red-hot Minnesota Vikings, who are gearing up for a crucial Sunday night game. Matt admits to regretting his past doubts about Sam Darnold, while Nate discusses how Darnold’s recent performances are reshaping the team’s future. From there, they turn their attention to the New England Patriots, discussing the lack of supporting talent around rookie QB Drake Maye and the need for a drastic roster overhaul. They also dive into the Detroit Lions’ identity, where Coach Dan Campbell's aggressive philosophy is clearly paying off.
Next, they touch on the Chicago Bears, who have a lot of work to do, particularly in finding a long-term solution at center to help their young QB Caleb Williams. The conversation shifts to teams in need of renovation or a redefined sense of direction. The Los Angeles Rams need a refresh on offense with more speed and explosiveness, while the Indianapolis Colts seem stuck in the muck, lacking defensive leadership. On the flip side, Matt and Nate give props to the Houston Texans for their surprising playoff berth but caution that they may have overestimated their readiness for a deep run. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers might need to trim the fat in their offense, and the Las Vegas Raiders must decide whether to commit to a long-term plan or continue with their half-measure approach. The episode wraps up with a look at the San Francisco 49ers, who need to eat their vegetables.
(2:15) - Minnesota Vikings
(11:05) - New England Patriots
(19:40) - Detroit Lions
(24:40) - Chicago Bears
(30:40) - Los Angeles Rams
(38:05) - Indianapolis Colts
(45:05) - Houston Texans
(54:50) - Green Bay Packers
(1:02:50) - Las Vegas Raiders
(1:07:10) - San Francisco 49ers
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Week 17 instant reactions: Vikings should be feared, Patriots steal first pick | Inside Coverage
In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab dive into the fallout from every game of Week 17 NFL action, from a looming monster matchup to a coaching decision that could change the landscape of the 2024 season. Fitz and Frank agree: next week’s showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions is one of the most high-stakes regular season games of all time, and Campbell has a huge decision to make about whether or not to sit players on Monday night.
As the duo breaks down the week’s key matchups, they touch on Sam Darnold’s explosive performance for the Vikings, why the Green Bay Packers still haven't proven they can beat top teams and how the Los Angeles Chargers are shaping up for a playoff run. The Denver Broncos suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Cincinnati Bengals with playoff hopes on the line, while the New York Jets’ disastrous performance against the Buffalo Bills raised even more questions about their future. Fitz and Schwab also dig into Brock Bowers breaking records and the Indianapolis Colts’ playoff chances crumbling with a disastrous performance.
Fitz and Schwab also weigh in on the fate of Mike McCarthy after the Dallas Cowboys’ embarrassing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and the rest of the Sunday slate before giving their uncertain predictions for an awkward Monday night matchup between the Detroit Lions & San Francisco 49ers.
(1:50) - Week 18 battle for home field advantage
(11:00) - Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings
(22:00) - Atlanta Falcons @ Washington Commanders
(31:00) - Los Angeles Chargers @ New England Patriots
(35:00) - Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
(39:00) - Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams
(40:50) - New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills
(44:30) - Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles
(47:50) - Las Vegas Raiders @ New Orleans Saints
(52:00) - Indianapolis Colts @ New York Giants
(57:20) - Tennessee Titans @ Jacksonville Jaguars
(58:20) - Miami Dolphins @ Cleveland Browns
(59:40) - Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(1:02:50) - MNF preview
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NFL Week 18 preview: Vikings-Lions DEEP dive, Bengals-Steelers & Falcons-Panthers | Football 301
In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive deep into the high-stakes drama of Week 18, breaking down the biggest matchups across the NFL, including the highly anticipated showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions. With the 1 seed on the line, Nate and Charles preview what should be a hoss fight for the ages. Will the Lions' defense, dealing with significant injuries, hold up against the explosive Vikings offense led by Justin Jefferson? And can Minnesota's aggressive defense stop the Lions' grinding run game? The guys explore these matchups and more as they analyze what makes this game a must-watch.
Beyond the NFC North, the hosts touch on the Cincinnati Bengals' looming clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers, with playoff seeding and potential departures (including Tee Higgins’ future) looming large. Nate and Charles also give their take on the Kansas City Chiefs battling the Denver Broncos, with some lighthearted banter about backup quarterbacks and a fun tangent about Carson Wentz's unorthodox presence on the field. The duo also give their thoughts and predictions on the Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints matchups.
As always, the crew wraps up with a mailbag question, where Charles gives his recommendations for books to read if you want to learn more about schemes and football terminology.
(3:50) - Vikings @ Lions
(41:15) - Bengals @ Steelers
(46:10) - Falcons @ Panthers
(53:20) - Chiefs @ Broncos
(58:40) - Saints @ Buccaneers
(1:05:00) - Mailbag question of the week
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