Bleav in UNC goes full NFL with an in-depth breakdown of Championship Weekend, focusing on what truly decides games when the margins are razor thin.

Carolina’s Own open with Drake Maye and New England’s gritty AFC Championship win in Denver, unpacking how weather, toughness, and situational awareness redefine quarterback play in postseason football. The crew explains why completion percentage does not tell the full story, how quarterback runs stress modern defenses, and why defenders are put in impossible positions by today’s rules.

From there, the conversation dives into playoff football in the trenches — committing to the run, adjusting protections, and understanding how weather impacts offensive and defensive timing. Ronnie offers a detailed breakdown of running back responsibilities in pass-heavy games, including blitz pickup, protection IDs, and why one missed assignment can change a season.

On the NFC side, the Rams–Seahawks matchup sparks a discussion on shootout football, elite receiver usage, and Sam Darnold’s unexpected rise. The group examines how Seattle maximized personnel, why receiver matchups matter more than play design at times, and how quarterback confidence can change the trajectory of an entire franchise.

The episode closes with a personnel-driven evaluation of Drake Maye’s draft grade, comparisons to Sam Darnold coming out, and a broader conversation about when teams stop feeling like imposters and become legitimate contenders — a transition that often only reveals itself in the playoffs.

No college talk.

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