<description>&lt;p&gt;A full NFL Week 10 recap! Are the Patriots the AFC's best? &lt;strong&gt;Plus&lt;/strong&gt;: McVay's new offense, college's "singular toe" catch, and a Jets-Pats preview.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;In this episode:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Break down college football’s wildest moments, including Indiana’s “singular toe” game-winning catch and USC’s “cheeky” fake punt number switch that the Big Ten later admitted was illegal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Analyze the muddled AFC picture, noting the Dolphins “flipped the script” on the Bills and the Broncos’ offense looks “pitiful” despite their 8-2 record.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Dive into the NFC West, highlighting Sean McVay’s successful pivot to 12 and 13 personnel with the Rams and Mike Macdonald’s “genius” Seahawks defense, which ranks as a top-five pressure team despite being bottom-ten in blitzing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Make the case for the New England Patriots being the true dominant team in the AFC, crediting the coaching of Mike Vrabel and the MVP-caliber play of rookie quarterback Drake May.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Jets and Patriots, predicting a “grimy game” and taking the under, but framing it as a game the Patriots must win to prove they are the AFC’s top team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:15 - Texas Tech’s “East Coast 3-4” Defense &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:43 - Penn State vs. Indiana &amp; “The Singular Toe” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:57 - Breaking Down the “Catch of the Century” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:20 - Should the NFL Adopt the One-Foot Rule? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:18 - USC’s “Cheeky” Fake Punt &amp; Illegal Number Switch &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:53 - “If You Ain’t Cheating, You Ain’t Trying” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:23 - Memphis Upset &amp; the G5 NIL Gap &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:56 - The American Conference as the “P6” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:19 - TNF Recap: Broncos’ “Pitiful” Offense &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:05 - Is Bo Nix Holding the Broncos Back? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:38 - Is it a Sean Payton Problem or a Bo Nix Problem? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:43 - Colts vs. Falcons: Jonathan Taylor is the Engine &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:40 - Michael Penix’s Struggles with Protection Calls &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:47 - Dolphins “Flip the Script” and Dominate the Bills &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:13 - Is There a Dominant Team in the AFC? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:12 - Rams Dominate 49ers with a New Offensive Pivot &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:46 - Sean McVay’s Shift to 12 &amp; 13 Personnel &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:08 - Are the Rams the NFC’s Most Dangerous Team? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:49 - Mike Macdonald’s “Genius” Seahawks Defense &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:46 - DeMarcus Lawrence’s “Rebirth” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:53 - Seahawks D: Top 5 Pressure, Bottom 10 Blitz Rate &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:02 - Browns vs. Jets... “Somebody Had to Win” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:02 - Texans Beat Jaguars; Davis Mills’ Weird Stat &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:18 - Making the Case: The Patriots are the AFC’s Best &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:09 - Drake May: “A Baby Josh Allen” &amp; MVP Candidate &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;39:34 - Why Mike Vrabel is a “Coach’s Coach” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:23 - Caleb Williams’ 4th Quarter Heroics vs. Giants &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:38 - Jackson Dart’s 4th Concussion &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:07 - NFL Week 10 Quick Hits: Lions, Saints, &amp; Panthers &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;47:23 - SNF: Chargers Beat Steelers &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;48:28 - The Vikings: A “Week-to-Week” NFL &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:12 - Thursday Night Preview: Jets vs. Patriots &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;50:21 - Final Predictions: A “Grimy Game”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;MatchQuarters &lt;/em&gt;is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;© 2025 &lt;em&gt;MatchQuarters&lt;/em&gt; | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href="https://www.matchquarters.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2"&gt;www.matchquarters.com/subscribe&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Let's Talk Ball!

Cody Alexander & Felix Johnson

Week 10 Reactions: Are the Patriots the AFC's Most Dominant Team? and More!

NOV 12, 202555 MIN
Let's Talk Ball!

Week 10 Reactions: Are the Patriots the AFC's Most Dominant Team? and More!

NOV 12, 202555 MIN

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<p>A full NFL Week 10 recap! Are the Patriots the AFC's best? <strong>Plus</strong>: McVay's new offense, college's "singular toe" catch, and a Jets-Pats preview.</p><p>—</p><p><strong><em>In this episode:</em></strong></p><p>* Break down college football’s wildest moments, including Indiana’s “singular toe” game-winning catch and USC’s “cheeky” fake punt number switch that the Big Ten later admitted was illegal.</p><p>* Analyze the muddled AFC picture, noting the Dolphins “flipped the script” on the Bills and the Broncos’ offense looks “pitiful” despite their 8-2 record.</p><p>* Dive into the NFC West, highlighting Sean McVay’s successful pivot to 12 and 13 personnel with the Rams and Mike Macdonald’s “genius” Seahawks defense, which ranks as a top-five pressure team despite being bottom-ten in blitzing.</p><p>* Make the case for the New England Patriots being the true dominant team in the AFC, crediting the coaching of Mike Vrabel and the MVP-caliber play of rookie quarterback Drake May.</p><p>* Preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Jets and Patriots, predicting a “grimy game” and taking the under, but framing it as a game the Patriots must win to prove they are the AFC’s top team.</p><p>—</p><p><strong><em>Timestamps:</em></strong></p><p>00:15 - Texas Tech’s “East Coast 3-4” Defense </p><p>01:43 - Penn State vs. Indiana & “The Singular Toe” </p><p>01:57 - Breaking Down the “Catch of the Century” </p><p>02:20 - Should the NFL Adopt the One-Foot Rule? </p><p>04:18 - USC’s “Cheeky” Fake Punt & Illegal Number Switch </p><p>05:53 - “If You Ain’t Cheating, You Ain’t Trying” </p><p>06:23 - Memphis Upset & the G5 NIL Gap </p><p>09:56 - The American Conference as the “P6” </p><p>12:19 - TNF Recap: Broncos’ “Pitiful” Offense </p><p>14:05 - Is Bo Nix Holding the Broncos Back? </p><p>14:38 - Is it a Sean Payton Problem or a Bo Nix Problem? </p><p>16:43 - Colts vs. Falcons: Jonathan Taylor is the Engine </p><p>17:40 - Michael Penix’s Struggles with Protection Calls </p><p>19:47 - Dolphins “Flip the Script” and Dominate the Bills </p><p>21:13 - Is There a Dominant Team in the AFC? </p><p>23:12 - Rams Dominate 49ers with a New Offensive Pivot </p><p>23:46 - Sean McVay’s Shift to 12 & 13 Personnel </p><p>25:08 - Are the Rams the NFC’s Most Dangerous Team? </p><p>25:49 - Mike Macdonald’s “Genius” Seahawks Defense </p><p>29:46 - DeMarcus Lawrence’s “Rebirth” </p><p>30:53 - Seahawks D: Top 5 Pressure, Bottom 10 Blitz Rate </p><p>32:02 - Browns vs. Jets... “Somebody Had to Win” </p><p>34:02 - Texans Beat Jaguars; Davis Mills’ Weird Stat </p><p>36:18 - Making the Case: The Patriots are the AFC’s Best </p><p>37:09 - Drake May: “A Baby Josh Allen” & MVP Candidate </p><p>39:34 - Why Mike Vrabel is a “Coach’s Coach” </p><p>43:23 - Caleb Williams’ 4th Quarter Heroics vs. Giants </p><p>43:38 - Jackson Dart’s 4th Concussion </p><p>46:07 - NFL Week 10 Quick Hits: Lions, Saints, & Panthers </p><p>47:23 - SNF: Chargers Beat Steelers </p><p>48:28 - The Vikings: A “Week-to-Week” NFL </p><p>49:12 - Thursday Night Preview: Jets vs. Patriots </p><p>50:21 - Final Predictions: A “Grimy Game”</p><p>—</p><p><em>» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!</em></p><p><em>MatchQuarters </em>is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.</p><p>—</p><p>© 2025 <em>MatchQuarters</em> | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.matchquarters.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.matchquarters.com/subscribe</a>