Previewing 49ers-Ravens, Vikings-Seahawks, and Patriots-Texans

The Advanced Route: A show about fantasy football

Rundown
3:49 Jimmy Garoppolo Against Baltimore's Improved Secondary
6:42 49ers' Ground Game Against the Ravens
8:16 How Will the 49ers Try to Contain Lamar Jackson?
9:47 A Larger-Than-Usual Presence for Mark Ingram?
11:18 Can the 49ers Execute Their Game Plan Against Lamar?
12:41 Picking Sides in 49ers-Ravens
16:06 Adam Thielen's Return
17:26 Dalvin Cook's Presence
18:37 Kirk Cousins' Narratives
21:31 Big Game for Seattle's Receivers?
23:31 Rashaad Penny Earning More Work
25:02 How Will the Vikings Try to Counteract Russell Wilson's Strengths?
25:48 Picking Sides in Vikings-Seahawks
27:18 How Will Houston Attack New England's Defense?
28:35 DeAndre Hopkins vs. Stephon Gilmore
30:11 Prioritizing the Slot Receiver
31:17 More Duke Johnson?
32:20 Can Houston Use Baltimore's Blueprint?
33:16 What's Wrong with New England's Offense?
34:47 More N'Keal Harry and Jakobi Meyers?
35:36 Picking Sides in Patriots-Texans
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