<description>&lt;p&gt;Breakdowns of the CFB coaching carousel, why Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson struggle vs. the blitz, and the Packers' defensive evolution.&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;&lt;strong&gt;Lane Kiffin to LSU:&lt;/strong&gt; We break down the major coaching moves, including Kiffin taking the LSU job and John Sumrall heading to Florida.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cowboys Upset the Chiefs:&lt;/strong&gt; An analysis of how the Cowboys’ defense stifled Patrick Mahomes and why the Chiefs continue to struggle in the “middle eight”.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Lions’ Collapse:&lt;/strong&gt; A look at Dan Campbell’s questionable playcalling, the Packers completing the sweep, and why Detroit is in danger of missing the playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QBs vs. The Blitz:&lt;/strong&gt; We discuss why mobile quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson are seeing the highest blitz rates in the league and struggling to counter them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Texas &amp; The SEC:&lt;/strong&gt; A recap of the Texas defense stepping up against A&amp;M and the reality check facing the Longhorns in their new conference.&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;00:00 Intro: NFL Coaches &amp; Playbooks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:16 Texas Defense shuts down A&amp;M&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:51 Coaching Carousel: Lane Kiffin to LSU &amp; John Sumrall to Florida&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:54 Pete Golding &amp; The Future of Ole Miss Defense&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:05 Chiefs vs. Cowboys Recap: Why KC lost the “Middle 8”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:49 How Eberflus Fixed the Cowboys Defense&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:37 Packers Sweep the Lions &amp; Dan Campbell’s Playcalling Issues&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:06 Bears Upset Eagles &amp; Caleb Williams’ Game Management&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:22 Why Jalen Hurts &amp; Lamar Jackson Struggle vs. The Blitz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:32 Bengals Defense Forces 5 Turnovers vs. Ravens&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:03 The AFC South Race: Texans, Colts &amp; Jags&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:07 Quick Hit: Falcons vs. Jets 46:59 Rams vs. Panthers &amp; Bryce Young&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:47 Browns vs. 49ers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;52:14 Cardinals vs. Bucs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;54:31 Seahawks Dominate Vikings &amp; Kevin O’Connell’s Struggles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;55:50 Bills vs. Steelers &amp; Josh Allen&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;57:52 Broncos Win Again vs. Commanders&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:03:00 TNF Preview: Cowboys vs. Lions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:06:37 Outro&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 13 Reactions: Is the Lions' Window Closing? Plus, Texas Playoff Hopes & The Chiefs' Offensive Problems

DEC 3, 202567 MIN
Let's Talk Ball!

Week 13 Reactions: Is the Lions' Window Closing? Plus, Texas Playoff Hopes & The Chiefs' Offensive Problems

DEC 3, 202567 MIN

Description

<p>Breakdowns of the CFB coaching carousel, why Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson struggle vs. the blitz, and the Packers' defensive evolution.</p><p>—</p><p><strong><em>In this episode:</em></strong></p><p><strong>Lane Kiffin to LSU:</strong> We break down the major coaching moves, including Kiffin taking the LSU job and John Sumrall heading to Florida.</p><p><strong>Cowboys Upset the Chiefs:</strong> An analysis of how the Cowboys’ defense stifled Patrick Mahomes and why the Chiefs continue to struggle in the “middle eight”.</p><p><strong>The Lions’ Collapse:</strong> A look at Dan Campbell’s questionable playcalling, the Packers completing the sweep, and why Detroit is in danger of missing the playoffs.</p><p><strong>QBs vs. The Blitz:</strong> We discuss why mobile quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson are seeing the highest blitz rates in the league and struggling to counter them.</p><p><strong>Texas & The SEC:</strong> A recap of the Texas defense stepping up against A&M and the reality check facing the Longhorns in their new conference.</p><p>—</p><p><strong><em>Timestamps:</em></strong></p><p>00:00 Intro: NFL Coaches & Playbooks</p><p>04:16 Texas Defense shuts down A&M</p><p>07:51 Coaching Carousel: Lane Kiffin to LSU & John Sumrall to Florida</p><p>12:54 Pete Golding & The Future of Ole Miss Defense</p><p>16:05 Chiefs vs. Cowboys Recap: Why KC lost the “Middle 8”</p><p>18:49 How Eberflus Fixed the Cowboys Defense</p><p>27:37 Packers Sweep the Lions & Dan Campbell’s Playcalling Issues</p><p>32:06 Bears Upset Eagles & Caleb Williams’ Game Management</p><p>34:22 Why Jalen Hurts & Lamar Jackson Struggle vs. The Blitz</p><p>40:32 Bengals Defense Forces 5 Turnovers vs. Ravens</p><p>42:03 The AFC South Race: Texans, Colts & Jags</p><p>46:07 Quick Hit: Falcons vs. Jets 46:59 Rams vs. Panthers & Bryce Young</p><p>49:47 Browns vs. 49ers</p><p>52:14 Cardinals vs. Bucs</p><p>54:31 Seahawks Dominate Vikings & Kevin O’Connell’s Struggles</p><p>55:50 Bills vs. Steelers & Josh Allen</p><p>57:52 Broncos Win Again vs. Commanders</p><p>01:03:00 TNF Preview: Cowboys vs. Lions</p><p>01:06:37 Outro</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>