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Week 5 Hangover: CJ Stroud is "f***ing awesome"

Oct 13, 2026 · 1h 11m

Summary

Robert Mays and Derek Klassen analyze the Week 5 NFL slate, focusing on the Ravens' impressive offensive execution against the Falcons despite playing with a backup quarterback and a depleted interior line. They also critique the Bengals' offense for reverting to familiar gun formations rather than committing to their new play-action philosophy, noting a lack of explosive downfield plays. The discussion highlights the Falcons' quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s limitations in the middle of the field and the Ravens' defensive struggles against Atlanta's run game.

Topics discussed

Sponsorships: Citizens Bank and Gabb Week 5 Preview: Ravens, Falcons, Bengals, Dolphins, Texans, Titans Ravens Offense: Line, Play Calling, and Backup QB Performance Falcons QB Michael Penix: Pressure Handling and Development Ravens Defense and Run Game Dominance Sponsorships: US Bank, Quince, and Gusto Bengals Offense: Lack of Explosives and Running Back Issues Dolphins Offense: Malik Willis and Deep Passing Struggles Sponsorships: Fair and Gymshark Texans: Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Analysis and WR Roles CJ Stroud Performance and Texans Offense Comparison to Last Year Titans Offense: Cam Ward Struggles and Consistency Issues Outro and Sponsorship: Grainger
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