This is Football with Kevin Clark

Ben Solak joins Kevin Clark for a wide-ranging conversation about the NFL's biggest storylines. With the AFC more wide open than it's been in years, are the Jaguars legitimate Super Bowl contenders after trading for Jessie Bates? Ben breaks down Jacksonville's defensive transformation under Anthony Campanile and explains why the Jaguars are greater than the sum of their parts. (Note: Recorded before Jordan Davis trade)

Plus, the guys debate the MVP race between Joe Burrow and Jordan Love, the importance of narrative in award voting, and why a quarterback from the NFC North could ultimately win it.

They also get into Justin Herbert's struggles with the Chargers, whether Mike McDaniel should be fired, the Jets' coaching problems, and why Ben believes the Dolphins could be much more competitive down the stretch than their record suggests.

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Kevin Clark breaks down the biggest winners and losers from Week 9 in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers are emerging as legitimate Super Bowl contenders, with Jordan Love playing some of the best football of his career and a defense capable of creating game-changing pressure and turnovers.

Plus, Joe Burrow and the Bengals are heating up, Shedeur Sanders makes a strong case to be Cleveland's starting quarterback, and the Giants continue to show signs of life behind their young defensive stars.

Kevin also discusses Drake Maye's struggles against Green Bay, the Raiders' disastrous mistakes against San Francisco, and what Week 9 revealed about the NFL's biggest contenders.
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Kevin Clark is joined by former All-Pro offensive tackle and Super Bowl champion Mitchell Schwartz for a conversation about the biggest storylines around the NFL.

Schwartz breaks down the Chiefs' offensive line struggles, what went wrong against Denver, and why the Broncos deserve credit for taking down Patrick Mahomes. He also explains why the 49ers continue to impress despite an overwhelming number of injuries, how teams can attack Minnesota's aggressive defensive scheme, and what makes the Packers a dangerous team.

Plus, a look ahead at Bills-Vikings, a discussion about the NFL's best teams, and a special tribute to former Chiefs teammate Allen Bailey, whose impact on and off the field made him the ultimate bada**.

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Kevin Clark breaks down a wild week in the NFL. The Broncos are turning things around behind a dominant defense and Sean Payton's return to play-calling, while the Cowboys continue to waste a roster capable of competing for a Super Bowl.

Kevin also examines the impact of Lamar Jackson's injury on the Ravens, Cam Ward's recent progress in Tennessee, and why the Bengals could be dangerous with Dexter Lawrence on their defense.

Plus, what's gone wrong with the Chargers, why the AFC remains wide open, and which teams are positioning themselves for a run.

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Kevin Clark is joined by NFL insider Albert Breer to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class and preview some of the biggest matchups of Week 8.

With several top quarterback prospects struggling or dealing with injuries, could teams be forced to reach for a QB early in the draft? Could Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith become the first overall pick?

Plus, Kevin and Albert break down Ravens-Bills, Chargers-Rams, Chiefs-Broncos and Bears-Seahawks, examining key injuries, offensive struggles, coaching decisions and which teams have the potential to make a deep playoff run.

On this episode of This Is Football:

Why the 2027 NFL Draft QB class is becoming harder to predict

Jeremiah Smith's potential as an elite NFL prospect

Lamar Jackson's injury and the Bills' Super Bowl outlook

What's going wrong with the Chargers' offense

Whether the Broncos are ready to compete with the Chiefs

What makes the Bears-Seahawks matchup intriguing

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