Week 14 preview: Symmetry returns to the standings as playoff races take shape

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

You know what the best part of Week 14 is? No, not learning if the Chiefs can keep getting away with this in their showdown with the Chargers. No, not the huge NFC West matchup between the Seahawks and Cardinals. It's not even that awesome Lions-Packers game we all watched on Thursday. Week 14 is the final week with byes. After Week 14, every team will have played 13 games, and we'll finally be back to standings equilibrium. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen preview the week ahead, and recap the Lions' thrilling Thursday night win over the Packers, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

Rundown

• Lions win thriller over Packers
• Game of the Week: Chargers at Chiefs
• Game of the Week: Seahawks at Cardinals
• Rams run game vs. Bills defense
• Bryce Young vs. Eagles defense
• Is Falcons-Vikings a revenge game for Kirk Cousins?
• Who's better positioned for the next three seasons...Bengals or Cowboys?
• What Do You Wanna Know from Week 14?

Host: Robert Mays

Co-Host: Derrik Klassen

Executive Producer: Michael Beller

Producer: Michael Beller

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