That Football Show 9/30: Why the Gap Between the Chiefs, Bills, & the AFC Is Only Growing
Sep 30, 2026 · 1h 6m
Summary
Hosts Tucker Franklin and Matt Verneram analyze the NFL's early season separation, identifying the Chiefs and Bills as the AFC's clear top teams. They debate which team ranks third, ultimately favoring the Bengals over the Ravens due to Baltimore's aging roster and defensive struggles. The duo also critiques the Eagles' loss to Case Keenum and highlights Travis Kelce's historic yards-after-catch performance. Finally, they compare the Chiefs' and Bills' statistical profiles, noting Kansas City's superior defense and the potential impact of their upcoming Thanksgiving matchup.
Topics discussed
Fanatics Sportsbook Sponsorship
Show Intro and Week 3 Recap
Season Pace and Undefeated Teams
Eagles Offense and Coaching Critique
Chargars Performance and Buffalo Takeaways
Identifying the Top 5 NFL Teams
Game Ball: Mahomes and Kelce Stats
DraftKings and ZipRecruiter Ads
Travis Kelce Yards After Catch Analysis
AFC Power Rankings and Third Best Team
Chiefs vs Bills: Offense vs Defense
Defensive Stats and Fan Comments
Emprise Bank and Fanatics Ads
ZipRecruiter Ad
Patriots, Drake Maye, and Jets Analysis
Bo Nix Passer Rating and AFC Drop-off
Chargars Coaching and Harbaugh History
USC, Vikings QBs, and Chiefs Adaptation
Combine Hype and Cam Scadaboo
Chargars Offensive Staff and Adam Gase
Listener Reviews and Outro
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