MMQB Week 12: Broncos, Jaguars and Packers Earn Defining Wins
Welcome to Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season here at The MMQB. Below are links to everything Albert Breer wrote over the weekend, plus more from our staff.
Takeaways: Defense Has Been Key to Broncos’ Turnaround
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The Broncos hold the longest winning streak in the league coming out of Sunday.
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Albert Breer talks to Justin Simmons about Denver’s rebound. Plus, Breer hears from Jonathan Taylor and Pat Freiermuth about their respective team’s Week 12 wins.
Jaguars Taking on the Personality of Their Coach
Albert Breer speak with Doug Pederson about how rolling the dice against the Texans paid off.
How Matt LaFleur’s Packers Set the Tone in a Thanksgiving Win
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LaFleur has been piloting a team with a first-time starting QB at the helm.
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Albert Breer hears from Matt LaFleur on how the coach is working with a young roster in Green Bay.
More From the MMQB Staff:
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Though Frank Reich took the fall, a meddlesome owner is what tanked Carolina.
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Conor Orr: David Tepper Is to Blame for the Panthers’ Mess
Greg Bishop: How Studying Rocket Science Prepared Joshua Dobbs for the NFL
Conor Orr: The Eagles Are Capable of Destroying the Super Bowl Hangover Myth
Gilberto Manzano: Fact or Fiction: The 2023 Jaguars Will Win the AFC South
Conor Orr: How to Talk to Your Enemies About Shane Steichen’s COTY Case
Matt Verderame: Week 12 Recap
Gilberto Manzano: Eagles Grind Out OT Thriller; Chiefs' Offense Finds Its Stride