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Welcome Back! This is our 2nd stats-focused episode, bringing you more of what you love to listen to from The Game.
What do broken tackles, 20 mph sprints, and a wobbly contender have in common? They all tell the truth about where this NFL season is headed. We kick off with James Cook’s breakout and why his yards after contact and top-end speed are more than highlights; they are signals of an offense built on timing, angles, and a line that can move in space. From there, we widen the lens to the defenses deciding games, spotlighting the Broncos’ sack machine and the Patriots’ quiet climb despite not topping major categories. The NFC stays spicy with the Eagles and Rams leading an open field where trench play and red-zone execution will decide seeds.
We also step into the gray zone where storylines meet stakes. Benchings that nuke a parlay spark betting conspiracy talk, but we separate noise from what coaches actually manage on game day. To ground the drama, we map out the fines ecosystem: what actions cost, how penalties escalate, and where the money goes, including player support and community impact. It is a reminder that the league’s accountability engine funds real outcomes beyond the box score.
Finally, we sketch the current playoff picture and the stats that travel in December: explosive play differential, pressure rate, and rushing success when weather turns. Plus a pulse check on Shadur Sanders, media heat, and what growth under the spotlight really looks like. If you care about how data and context shape real wins, this is your playbook for the week.
Enjoyed the show? Follow, rate, and share with a friend who loves ball and good stats. Drop your playoff predictions in our Substack chat or DM us on Instagram and TikTok at the game the podcast. Your take might make next week’s rundown.
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Welcome Back! This is our 2nd stats-focused episode, bringing you more of what you love to listen to from The Game.
What do broken tackles, 20 mph sprints, and a wobbly contender have in common? They all tell the truth about where this NFL season is headed. We kick off with James Cook’s breakout and why his yards after contact and top-end speed are more than highlights; they are signals of an offense built on timing, angles, and a line that can move in space. From there, we widen the lens to the defenses deciding games, spotlighting the Broncos’ sack machine and the Patriots’ quiet climb despite not topping major categories. The NFC stays spicy with the Eagles and Rams leading an open field where trench play and red-zone execution will decide seeds.
We also step into the gray zone where storylines meet stakes. Benchings that nuke a parlay spark betting conspiracy talk, but we separate noise from what coaches actually manage on game day. To ground the drama, we map out the fines ecosystem: what actions cost, how penalties escalate, and where the money goes, including player support and community impact. It is a reminder that the league’s accountability engine funds real outcomes beyond the box score.
Finally, we sketch the current playoff picture and the stats that travel in December: explosive play differential, pressure rate, and rushing success when weather turns. Plus a pulse check on Shadur Sanders, media heat, and what growth under the spotlight really looks like. If you care about how data and context shape real wins, this is your playbook for the week.
Enjoyed the show? Follow, rate, and share with a friend who loves ball and good stats. Drop your playoff predictions in our Substack chat or DM us on Instagram and TikTok at the game the podcast. Your take might make next week’s rundown.
Support the show
Thanks for listening to The Game!
We're happy you're here. If you enjoyed the episode, please send it to a friend, share it on social, or leave us a cute 5-star review.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY of women in our Substack Community for gameday chats, exclusive articles, and more NFL by the girls, for everyone: Thegamethepodcast.substack.com
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The Game's On Every Thursday!
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