The Play Sheet
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The Texans Got It Right With C.J. Stroud
The Ringer’s Ben Solak breaks down how the Houston Texans may have found their franchise quarterback in rookie C.J. Stroud
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Why Puka Nacua Is Setting NFL Records
Plus, what will happen when pass catcher Cooper Kupp returns?
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Tua and the Dolphins: The NFL’s Most Dangerous Offense?
Solak breaks down how Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel, and the Miami Dolphins somehow look like they have a more dangerous offense than they did last year
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Anthony Richardson Is More Ready for the NFL Than You Think
Solak explains why Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is less of a project than the current narrative makes him out to be
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Is C.J. Stroud the Most Talented Passer in the 2023 NFL Draft?
Solak explains how Stroud has already developed the tools to be a great passer in the NFL but lacks some traits seen in other young standout QBs in today’s league
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An In-Depth Bryce Young Breakdown: How His Size Defines His Play
Solak shares an in-depth film breakdown of how Young’s size defines his play, for both good and bad, and how he might fare in the NFL
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Why the 2023 NFL Draft Is One of the Most Unique Ever
Solak also explains why this draft class could be a sign of a changing league to come
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How Three Tight Ends Can Win the Chiefs Super Bowl LVII
Ben Solak breaks down how Kansas City could overcome Philadelphia’s pass rush
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The 49ers Are in QB Purgatory
The Ringer’s Ben Solak breaks down what options the San Francisco 49ers have at quarterback heading into next season after another conference championship loss, with Trey Lance and Brock Purdy both returning from injury and Jimmy G imminently parting ways with the team
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How the Bengals Defense Can Beat Patrick Mahomes … Again
Ben Solak breaks down how the Bengals and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo have beaten QBs like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson in the past, and how they can do it again this weekend
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The Jaguars Will Be Playoff Regulars
Ben Solak explains why we’ll continue to see Jacksonville in the postseason for seasons to come
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How Roquan Smith Helped Change the Ravens Defense
Ben Solak breaks down the evolution of Baltimore’s defense and discusses the team’s chances against the Bengals
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How the Detroit Lions Mastered Short-Yardage Situations (and Keep Winning Games)
Ben Solak breaks down offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s success this season
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The 49ers Can Still Make a Playoff Run With Brock Purdy
Ben also dissects Tom Brady signing a football for Dre Greenway—one that Greenway intercepted from Brady
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The Chargers Offense Is Failing Justin Herbert
Ben also takes a look at the latest in the Chiefs-Bengals rivalry
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Why Tua Is Playing Amazing, and Why It Won’t Last
Tua is playing at an MVP level this year, but the recent history of Shanahan-style offenses suggest it won’t last
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The Bears Have Started Using Justin Fields the Right Way
Solak also shares his thoughts on the Colts and owner Jim Irsay’s press conference announcing Jeff Saturday as interim head coach
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The NFL Trade Deadline Is Exciting Now
Ben also hits the film room to explain how A.J. Brown scored his three touchdowns against the Steelers and shares why he thinks Jets head coach Robert Saleh is making the wrong decision about Zach Wilson
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Joe Burrow and the Bengals Offense Are BACK … for Now
Ben also shares some thoughts on Aaron Rodgers’s latest appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’
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The Life Cycle of Backup Quarterbacks
After the recent success of Cowboys backup quarterback Cooper Rush and Patriots backup Bailey Zappe, Ben Solak breaks down the cycle of NFL backup QBs
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The Hard Truth About NFL Analytics
Ben Solak breaks down why the entire NFL, from coaches to the fans watching at home, should embrace a larger presence of analytical decisions
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Geno Smith Is Better for the Seahawks Than Russ
Plus, Ben explains how the Colts franchise is in a bad spot and why that has caused a disappointing start to their season
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The Jaguars Are Finally Good and You Should Not Be Surprised
Solak also takes a look at Brandon Staley’s questionable decision to play Justin Herbert late into a blowout, and John Shipley from Jaguar Report joins the show to discuss the differences between Urban Meyer and Doug Pederson
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Here’s What’s Wrong With the Broncos
Ben Solak breaks down head coach Nathaniel Hackett’s blunders so far this season and talks with The Ringer’s Lindsay Jones about why the hire was made
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Don’t Give Up on Trey Lance
In his first episode, Ben discusses the sophomore QBs starting games in Week 1 of the NFL season and preaches patience when evaluating the play of Trey Lance