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High-level football discussion for coaches and serious fans. Join Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters and Felix Johnson as they break down defensive schemes, offensive trends, and interview the best minds in the game — the home for real X's and O's talk. www.matchquarters.com

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Jesse Minter and Anthony Weaver bring their split-safety tools to Baltimore, while Declan Doyle moves Lamar Jackson under center with wide-zone mechanics. Across the division, Al Golden looks to evolve Cincinnati’s five-man pressure Cover 1 system, M... more

In this AFC East preview, we analyze how new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is transitioning the Buffalo Bills toward sticky man-match coverages and versatile front structures. We break down the New England Patriots’ heavy vertical passing attack... more

A comprehensive NFC West preview breaking down how defensive structures evolve to counter Shanahan and McVay system variations. Explore film-grounded scheme analysis on Raheem Morris's 49ers defense, Mike Macdonald's Seahawks secondary rotations, and... more

Cody Alexander and Felix Johnson break down the NFC South on this episode of Let’s Talk Ball!, examining front mechanics, scheme shifts, and defensive adjustments across the division. We evaluate how key personnel moves and coaching staff changes imp... more

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Nate Taylor
ESPN reporter who covers the Kansas City Chiefs.
ESPN
Episode: State of the AFC West: Can Anyone Topple the 'Efficiency Monster' Chiefs?
Terrence Kennel
Director of Football, Applied Science, and Speed Development at USF Football
USF Football
Episode: The Truth About Football Conditioning: Why 'Hard for the Sake of Hard' Fails Players
Joe Goodberry
Bengals analyst and content creator
Bengals on the Brain
Episode: The AFC North: Why it's the NFL's Most Competitive Division | Feat. Joe Goodberry
Anthony Lawson
Sports analyst and content creator at Esquire Sports
Esquire Sports
Episode: The Soul of Football: Unpacking Analogies, Versatility, and Analyzing Coaching in the NFL
Tyler Manes
Football expert from Balmanax, focusing on defensive strategies and college football insights.
Balmanax
Episode: Let's Talk Ball!: College Defensive Trends with Tyler Manes
Dan Casey
Football coach and analyst focused on offensive trends
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Episode: Let's Talk Ball!: College Offensive Trends With Dan Casey
Bobby Peters
Football writer and author, known for his expertise in NFL offensive trends.
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Episode: Let's Talk Ball!: NFL Offensive Trends with Bobby Peters

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Cody Alexander
Host and football strategist/analyst, co-host of the show
Felix Johnson
Host and football analyst, co-host of the show

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • The Best NFL Film Study and Defensive Scheme Podcast!

    If you want to truly understand football, this is a must-listen NFL podcast. The host brings incredible detailed nuance to every single episode. The way he connects advanced metrics, analytics, and real-life gameplay on the field is something unparalleled in sports media. He is easily one of the best defensive voices in the football industry, hands-down! Subscribe now if you want to see past the box score and master NFL strategy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JetUp7187
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Show Xs and Os

    For Ball Knowing. For years I thought Cody Alexander was JUST talking defense and just about one kind of defense. His book "matchquarters" IS but the substack, YouTube channel, and this podcast are wayy more. Yes he prefers pattern matching zone, for good reason. If your corners cant erase all targets in man, Zone is what you gotta do. Older "country" spot drop zones where defenders are in textbook spaces are much too easy to defeat for even High school QBs.

    This podcast is covering the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roo435
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast for football fans

    Who doesn’t love driving home from work and just recapping the week’s games and previewing the games coming up? Look forward to the newest episode every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarioParty99
    United States8 months ago
  • The Best

    If you only have time for one weekly football podcast, this is the one to listen to. The hosts know way more ball than the others and communicate this in a listenable, straightforward manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    timmy840
    United States8 months ago
  • Cody & Felix are dropping absurd amounts of knowledge.

    I absolutely love both MatchQuarters and Let’s Talk Ball. Both will help you understand the defensive side of current football much better. Awesome,Informative,often funny and always a pleasure to listen to. Go Steelers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pierson69
    United States10 months ago

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Thoughtful, deep X's-and-O's analysis that's easy to follow.
High-level breakdowns with practical coaching takeaways.
Listener feedback highlights coordination between guests and hosts as a strength.

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Unpacking the NFC East: Cowboys, Commanders, Eagles, and Giants
Q: Who wins this division?
The Eagles are still viewed as the top team, but the Commanders are trending upwards. The Cowboys could also be a strong contender if Dak Prescott stays healthy.
Unpacking the NFC East: Cowboys, Commanders, Eagles, and Giants
Q: Where do you see some of your bigger concerns with Philly's defense?
The defense will rely on returning players but may face a step back in production due to potential weaknesses in the defensive line and secondary.
Let's Talk Ball!: NFL Offensive Trends with Bobby Peters
Q: What did Kevin O'Connell add to his offense?
He does an outstanding job of marrying all of his drop back pass concepts together.
Let's Talk Ball!: NFL Offensive Trends with Bobby Peters
Q: How do you feel about the Tush Push as a whole?
It was the perfect storm with a collection of offensive linemen and a quarterback who is just a contact genius.

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High-level football discussion focused on defensive schemes, offensive trends, and coaching insights. Episodes emphasize X's and O's analysis, scheme comparisons, and practical coaching takeaways, with frequent deep dives into defensive fronts, coverage concepts, and game planning for modern offenses. Noteworthy elements include data-informed breakdowns, bold strategic predictions, and a collaborative cadence between two seasoned hosts, appealing to coaches, analysts, and avid fans who want actionable tactical understanding beyond surface-level game recaps.

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2. Terrence Kennel
3. Joe Goodberry
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5. Tyler Manes
6. Dan Casey
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