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In The Pocket: Lamar Jackson enters the MVP race, Kirk Cousins balls out, and the trade deadline effect in NFL locker rooms

Any list of top quarterback performance to date this season has to include what Lamar Jackson and Kirk Cousins did in Week 7. Robert Mays and Chase Daniel break down those performances on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. The guys also discuss trade deadline dynamics in the locker room, on-field histrionics from quarterbacks, and the continued uncertainty surrounding Deshaun Watson's playing status.
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The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-host Derrik Klassen dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, tackle the ins and outs of roster building, follow the details of why we all love this sport, and have plenty of fun along the way, bringing the expertise necessary to cover the NFL at the highest level. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind the scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at all things NFL on The Athletic Football Show, available wherever you get your podcasts.