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Fred Smoot and Mitchell Schwartz on Championship Sunday Preview
Championship Sunday is finally here, and the vibes are split directly down the middle of the office. We have reached a state of civil war as the Commanders prepare to face the Eagles. Max is already a basket case, admitting he wants to fast-forward through the stress, while PFT is leaning into the historical significance of the matchup. The energy is high, the stakes are massive, and Big Cat is ready to watch the chaos unfold from the sidelines.
The Battle of the I-95 Corridor
While the Eagles are heavy favorites on paper, Big Cat is struggling to look past the quarterback discrepancy. He acknowledges that Philadelphia has the more complete roster, but remains convinced that Jaden Daniels gives the Commanders the ultimate edge in a tight game.
Big CatThe Eagles have a better roster than the Commanders at almost every position except for quarterback
The Eagles have better players at almost every position except for the most important position. And that's quarterback. And I keep coming back to like... I think the Eagle's defense is better than what Jayden Daniels has played in the last two playoff games.
PFT is fully bought in on the narrative, even if it means reaching deep into the numerology bag. He pointed out that exactly 33 years ago, the franchise then known as the Redskins beat the Bills in the Super Bowl, and according to his math, every 33 years a "Commie" gets a ring.
PFT CommenterThe Commanders will win the NFC Championship because history repeats in 33-year cycles
January 26th, 1992. The Redskins beat the Bills in the Super Bowl on that day. This game will be played on January 26th, 2025. That was 33 years ago. Same day they beat the Bills in the Super Bowl. Every 33 years a Commie gets a ring. And this is a ring game.
Hank is taking the opposite approach, banking on the rookie wall finally hitting the Heisman winner. He isn't just picking an Eagles win; he's calling for an absolute bloodbath where the slipper falls off and the Cinderella story ends in disaster.
HankJaden Daniels will struggle in the NFC Championship and throw three interceptions
Jaden Daniels is a rookie. The slipper's gonna come off. He's gonna turn back into a pumpkin. Three interceptions.
Fred Smoot Body Bags Max
Commanders legend Fred Smoot joined the show and immediately turned the heat up on Max. Smoot wasn't just confident; he was prophetic, describing Jaden Daniels in terms usually reserved for Star Wars characters. He refused to accept the "underdog" label, insisting the Commanders are exactly where they belong.
Fred SmootJaden Daniels is a Jedi force multiplier who makes everyone better
We got a Jedi, a quarterback Jedi 5. The, the, the ultimate force multiplier. It's, it's changed everything... He's shown you, I am the ultimate force multiplier. I'm gonna make everybody around me better no matter what.
Max tried to push back by mentioning Jalen Carter and the Eagles' defensive line, but Smoot was ready with a counter for everything, reminding everyone that they already beat the Eagles once this year. He essentially cut a 20-minute promo on the city of Philadelphia, its broken bell, and its statue of a fictional boxer.
Fred SmootThe Commanders are a Team of Destiny
I told you when I was visiting that this was biblical... everything's going like, you know, sometimes it takes the football gods for things to follow your way... We here because we supposed to be here. Alright, we are a team of destiny.
Chiefs vs. Bills: The Heavyweights
Moving over to the AFC, the guys are bracing for another chapter in the Mahomes vs. Allen rivalry. Big Cat’s advice for the Bills is simple: don't get cute. He wants to see Buffalo let their quarterback play like a superhero from the opening kickoff rather than trying to manage the game.
Big CatThe Bills must let Josh Allen be 'Superman' and attack early to beat the Chiefs
I hope the Bills let Josh Allen just fucking chuck it. And I hope they let him just be Superman... to win this game, you gotta just, you gotta like step on them early and never let them back in it. Because if you let this be at one possession game in the fourth quarter, the Chiefs are gonna win.
Mitchell Schwartz stopped by to provide the perspective of a guy who has actually been in that locker room. He defended the Chiefs against the constant officiating conspiracy theories, chalking it up to the fact that everyone sees them more often because they’re always in the biggest games.
Mitchell SchwartzChiefs officiating conspiracy theories are just a result of the team being on TV more
Data point shows that this isn't a real thing, but people just don't want to hear it... I think it's just a volume thing that Chiefs have been on TV in prime time, the most of any team the last seven years. And people like to root against you when you're having success.
Schwartz also gave some much-needed love to the Buffalo offensive line, which he believes is the secret sauce behind Josh Allen's success this season. While the weapons get the headlines, Mitchell says the protection is what actually allows the Bills' offense to function at an elite level.
Mitchell SchwartzThe under-talked-about key to the Bills' success is their offensive line
The Bills offensive line I think has played fantastic all year. Yeah, I think that's really the under talked about part of, you know, we see all the chatter now with Buffalo. People say we don't have weapons... well your offensive line is probably, aside from Josh Allen, your best offensive weapon.
Fyre Fest and Darts
To wrap things up, we got a glimpse into the dark future of Hank’s right arm. After failing to dunk, Hank is now staring down a Nine-Darter challenge that feels increasingly impossible. He admitted that his decision to veto the marathon in favor of the darts was a catastrophic lapse in judgment.
HankVetoing the marathon was a mistake; the nine-darter challenge is going to be significantly harder
I should have vetoed the nine Darter. Yeah. And I didn't. And now I am going to deal with the consequences of my own action... I am concerned that at a certain point my arm is gonna get like to a point where I can't throw... The marathon would've been the much easier choice.
With Hank living at the office until he hits 180 three times in a row, the stream will be a test of both his physical endurance and his mental sanity. At least we know his lungs are in good shape after his heavy breathing nearly took down Monday's podcast.
It's a must-win weekend for everyone except Big Cat, who just wants to see Josh Allen jump over another human being.
