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Lamar Jackson will now go scorched earth on the NFL

The 2-5 Baltimore Ravens just may morph themselves into the AFC's most feared team. Lamar Jackson waited a little longer. His hamstring is healed. And now? This schedule softens up, starting with a game Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins. Here's a quick solo pod taking a look at the quarterback and the team that has a realistic chance at running the table. I also mentioned Jackson's private QB coach at one point. Those previous pods can be heard here and here. Subscribe to Go Long for full longform NFL coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The J.J. McCarthy Conundrum: A chat with Matthew Coller on the present & future of the Vikings QB

This 2025 Minnesota Vikings is now all about one man: quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The pressure's on... especially with how Sam Darnold is playing in Seattle and Daniel Jones is playing in Indianapolis. Both players were in the Vikings' building last season. Not to mention, Bo Nix is lighting it up for the Denver Broncos. He was an option in the 2024 draft. To get answers on everything McCarthy, I'm joined by Matthew Coller of Purple Insider. In theory, the Vikings have the right coaches, the right weaponry and even a pair of solid tackles. Operating on McCarthy's rookie contract, they made a point to pay up for players in free agency, too. Things haven't gone according to plan. The Vikings are now in danger of falling out of the playoff race early. They play at Detroit this week. Above all, they need to figure out if McCarthy is their guy. Nothing matters more. Coller supplies fantastic insight on the inexperienced quarterback who's finally healthy from a high ankle sprain. For complete longform NFL coverage, subscribe to Go Long at GoLongTD.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jordan Love's Finest Hour: A Green Bay Packers chat with Peter Bukowski

For all of the talk about Aaron Rodgers into Packers-Steelers on SNF, this was always a Jordan Love moment... and he delivered. Here on the Go Long Podcast, I'm joined by Peter Bukowski of The Leap and Locked On Packers to make sense of Love torching the Steelers. We've been in on this quarterback for a long time. Miss our column at Go Long on the game? Here's my take on Brian Gutekunst, Love and the Packers. On the pod, we drive the conversation forward. Patience paid off. The Super Bowl is officially the bar year-in and year-old for this team. It's time to let Love, the $55 million man, cook in this Matt LaFleur offense. Be sure to rate, review and share if you enjoy. Thanks, everyone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"American Kings" with author Seth Wickersham

You've got the football in your hands every play. You absorb all fame, all glory, all blame, all PTSD associated with the position. There's no profession quite like American Quarterback. But what are the roots of the position itself? How did it become so worshiped and mythologized and scrutinized? ESPN Senior Writer Seth Wickersham took on this sprawling project with his book, "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback." Purchase it here. With exceptional access to the best quarterbacks in NFL history, including Steve Young, John Elway and the Mannings, Seth brings the position of Quarterback to life as only he can. Man, I loved this conversation. We get into the book, the profession, the hunt for NFL truth and so much more... capping of course with some Caleb Williams talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Postgame: Caleb Williams loses to the Tyler Huntley-led Ravens, Drake Maye soars, James Cook runs WILD

Here are our initial takes from the 1 o'clock games in Week 8, from Caleb Williams getting outplayed by Tyler Huntley in Baltimore to Drake Maye's near-perfect day to James Cook running wild in Charlotte and a disheartening Bengals defeat. Miss our series on the Chicago Bears? All three parts to "House of Dysfunction" are right here for subscribers to Go Long. The chasm between Williams and Drake Maye was painful this day. GM Ryan Poles laughed Maye off the screen. A brutal look this day. Part I: The Curious Case of Caleb Williams Part II: Inside the Chicago Bears "rigged trial" at No. 1 overall Part III: Who's the boss? Subscribe to Go Long to access all stories. We aim to take you places others will not. For more on Drake Maye, check out our piece on the New England Patriots attempt at rebuilding an new dynasty. He's looking like a special quarterback. I'll have more from Week 8 after the Packers-Steelers game Sunday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.