Show Notes
Jordan Poyer, 14-year NFL veteran, joins JD to analyze how real the undefeated Vikings are, going to a Bills tailgate as a former Bills player, what the Bills need to do differently in the playoffs this season, how players get up differently for rivalry games, and why the Seahawks may have the best defense in football. Then, JD and the producers hit "What We Missed" (32:38)
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