The AFC Is Wide Open + Joe Burrow's MVP Case

Ben Solak joins Kevin Clark to break down the biggest NFL storylines as the playoff picture takes shape.

With the AFC wide open, are the Jacksonville Jaguars emerging as legitimate Super Bowl contenders after acquiring Jessie Bates? Ben explains why the Jaguars' defensive scheme has been effective and why Anthony Campanile deserves recognition as one of the NFL's best assistant coaches.

Plus, the guys debate the NFL MVP race, including Joe Burrow vs. Jordan Love, why Burrow's workload could give him an advantage with voters, and whether a quarterback from the NFC North will win the award.

They also discuss the growing concerns surrounding Justin Herbert and the Chargers, whether Mike McDaniel should be fired, the Jets' coaching problems, and why Ben believes the Miami Dolphins have more young talent than their record suggests.

00:00 - Ben Solak joins This Is Football
01:44 - Reacting to the Jessie Bates trade
06:44 - Assessing the MVP race through 9 weeks
18:52 - Best assistant coach in the NFL? Jaguars DC Anthony Campanile
21:59 - Will the Jets move on from Aaron Glenn?
24:36 - One firing Ben would make right now - Chargers OC Mike McDaniel
31:41 - Team poised to improve - Miami Dolphins

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