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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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A new segment for our podcast listeners. Here are our Week 8 picks, straight up.

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Hunting for answers at One Bills Drive

Time is now for Jordan Love to make his move

The rise, burden and legacy of Warren Moon

Ben Johnson is worth every penny

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Baker Mayfield is squarely in the MVP hunt. Sam Darnold's renaissance rages on in the Pacific Northwest.

And raise your hand if you saw the Daniel Jones revival coming.

Elsewhere, Carson Wentz's fairy tale story isn't so merry. Aaron Rodgers? It is... complicated.

On this episode, we explore quarterback revivals (and a hell of a lot more) with the exceptional Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports. There's a good chance you remember Lindsay from her days running the show at NFL Network. Now? She's helping fans see a totally different game on Sundays. At SumerSports, she analyzes the sport on a deeper level. Together, we try to solve some of the biggest questions this season... with a blend of analytics and human nature.

Over at GoLongTD.com, your home for longform, we've got a feature LIVE on the state of the Buffalo Bills. I spent a day hunting for answers inside the locker room.

Also, it's Jordan Love vs. Aaron Rodgers under the Sunday Night Football glow. Here's my column on what this game means for the new face of the Packers franchise.

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The NFL wasn't ready for an African-American star quarterback in the late 70s.

Warren Moon forced the league's hand.

We chat with the legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer all about his unparalleled rise from to the University of Washington to the CFL to nine-time Pro Bowl passer. Moon previously hung out with Go Long subscribers on a Happy Hour. He's now opening up on the burden he carried as a star in college and the pros. Moon never really was able to enjoy all of his success and openly wonders how he would've performed with a clear mind.

But today? His impact on the sport is obvious every Sunday.

We also get into his mentorship of No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. He's always giving the Titans quarterback advice.

Which QBs does Moon like to watch today? Josh Allen is near the top of his list.

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