S10E06: Leaving on a Jets Plane (Week 5 Review + Week 6 Preview)

·1 hr 26 min·5 clips

The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start, a move the hosts argue Aaron Rodgers pushed for to get his way.

["The episode opens with the hosts, Conor, Ronan, and Sean, recovering from a trip to London but diving into Week 5 NFL news.", "The first major topic is the New York Jets firing head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start, with the hosts arguing the decision was driven by Aaron Rodgers winning a power struggle.", "They discuss the Jets replacing Saleh with defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and question the sporting merits of the move, suggesting Rodgers' influence is paramount.", "The show covers off-field news, including suspensions for Von Miller (Bills) and Jabeel Peppers (Patriors) related to domestic incidents, and a team suspension for Packers WR Romeo Dobbs.", "Key injuries are noted, including season-enders for Dolphins DE Jalen Phillips and a hamstring issue for Texans WR Nico Collins.", "Game reviews begin with the Ravens' 41-38 overtime win over the Bengals, praising the offenses but lambasting Cincinnati's 'atrocious' and 'bottom five' defense as a fatal flaw.", "The Cardinals' 24-23 win over the 49ers is analyzed as a product of Kyler Murray's chaotic, high-variance play style and San Francisco's inability to close without kicker Jake Moody.", "The Falcons' overtime win over the Buccaneers is highlighted by Kirk Cousins' 509-yard, 5-touchdown performance, though the hosts note Tampa Bay's lack of a 'killing blow' mentality.", "The Texans' 23-20 win over the Bills centers on a historically bad game from Josh Allen, with the hosts calling it a major regression and questioning Buffalo's consistency.", "The Jaguars' first win over the Colts is discussed, noting Trevor Lawrence's good day but concerns about a defense that gave up 34 points to Joe Flacco.", "A detailed review of the London game between the Jets and Vikings is provided, with a host who attended live criticizing Aaron Rodgers' timing with receivers and labeling him 'past his best.'", "The Vikings' win is seen as sloppy, with Sam Darnold failing to capitalize on Justin Jefferson's dominance against Sauce Gardner and DJ Reed.", "The 'dump off' section quickly covers other Week 5 results, including Cowboys-Steelers, Giants-Seahawks, and Chiefs-Saints.", "Week 6 previews start with Thursday Night Football (49ers at Seahawks), which the hosts unanimously pick San Francisco to win as they need to find their footing.", "The second London game (Jaguars vs. Bears) is previewed, with the hosts picking Chicago across the board, noting Caleb Williams' promise but the Jaguars' experience in London.", "The episode format is a conversational review and preview between the three hosts, blending analysis, criticism, and occasional humor.", "Recurring themes include quarterback performance analysis, defensive failures, coaching decisions, and the impact of injuries on team trajectories.", "The tone is critical and analytical, especially regarding team flaws like the Bengals' defense or Josh Allen's decision-making.", "The hosts frequently tie game outcomes to broader season narratives, such as playoff hopes or franchise direction.", "The episode concludes by looking ahead to Week 6 matchups, maintaining a focus on key storylines and team evaluations."]

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A London-worn NFL reset links Robert Sala's firing to Buffalo's rough Houston loss and the uncertainty around the Jets.

All Four Quarters turns a London hangover into a brisk NFL reset, starting with the unexpected Washington-Baltimore resemblance before shifting to Robert Sala's firing by the Jets.

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You get Jets upheaval, Buffalo questions, and a London-recovery mood in one brisk NFL catch-up.

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