Thanksgiving panic meter: Chiefs, Dolphins, Brandon Staley

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Join Jason Fitz and Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein as they dive into the behind-the-scenes, insider scoop on the hottest NFL storylines of the week.

First up, the duo discusses the New York Jets’ decision to bench Zach Wilson and name Tim Boyle as the new starting quarterback. Despite Wilson’s improvement, Fitz and Jori agree that this was a necessary move. Then, they tackle the Pittsburgh Steelers’ firing of OC Matt Canada, giving them room to properly evaluate Kenny Pickett.

Next, Fitz and Jori explore a Thanksgiving edition of the Panic Meter. They determine whether it’s time for panic regarding C.J. Stroud, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles, the AFC playoff landscape, the Miami Dolphins, the Washington Commanders, and Ron Rivera and Brandon Staley.

3:30 – Zach Wilson is benched; Tim Boyle is the new starter in New York

12:10 – Pittsburgh Steelers fire OC Matt Canada

19:55 – Is C.J. Stroud coming back to Earth?

21:50 – Do the Kansas City Chiefs have a fatal flaw?

27:35 – Why don’t the Philadelphia Eagles look quite right?

29:55 – The AFC is weaker than we all expected

36:55 – Is Ron Rivera’s job on the line on Thursday?

44:15 – Is this season over for the Los Angeles Chargers?

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