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Week 10 Recap: The Bears Are Back, Lamar is God, and Coach O Wins Big
Week 10 delivered everything we love about football: snow games in Lambeau, a Kirk Cousins primetime victory, and Coach O finally taking down Nick Saban. The energy was high from the jump as Big Cat and PFT processed a Sunday that saw the NFL hierarchy get tossed into a blender. Between the Dolphins finding a winning streak and the Jets deciding they’re playoff-bound, the league has officially entered the "delusional run-the-table" portion of the calendar.
The Vikings and the Post-Apology Tour
Kirk Cousins actually won a primetime game, but the credit mostly belongs to Dalvin Cook and Jason Garrett’s specialized brand of ineptitude. While the Cowboys spent the final drive trying to establish the run instead of letting Dak Prescott continue his heater, the Vikings proved they are a force to be reckoned with. Big Cat is officially repenting for his previous skepticism of the Minnesota offense.
Big CatThe Vikings can beat any team in the NFC
The Vikings definitely need to be taken for real in terms of the NFC. Like they are a team that could beat anyone in my mind. I don't think there's one team in the NFC where you're like, man, that team [is untouchable] besides maybe the 49ers.
PFT even offered a formal apology to Kirk, noting that the "Dunn Chain" might have been a premature heat check. On the flip side, the Cowboys are starting to reveal themselves as a team that can't handle a step up in class.
Big CatThe Eagles will win the NFC East because the Cowboys only beat up on the 'Sisters of the Poor'
I think that Dak Prescott is a franchise quarterback, but them as a full team, not that good. And the teams they've beaten have been bad, and they beat up on the Sisters of the Poor... I think the Eagles will win that division because they're now tied 5-4, and the remaining game is in Philadelphia.
Lamar Jackson is a Video Game Character
Lamar Jackson turned the Bengals' defense into a group of confused tourists on his way to making Michael Vick trend on Twitter. The spin move was legendary, but Big Cat was more impressed with the team's mental toughness. Coming off a massive win against the Patriots, the Ravens didn't fall into the classic letdown trap.
Big CatThe Ravens' win over the 0-8 Bengals was more impressive than their wins against the Patriots and Seahawks
This win by the Ravens today was more impressive than their wins against the Patriots and the Seahawks because this was a classic letdown spot, a classic spot where the Ravens were going to read their press clippings... No. They demolished them from the first play on.
It’s getting harder and harder to see anyone in the AFC stopping this train. PFT is ready to call the whole thing right now.
PFT CommenterThe Ravens are going to win the Super Bowl
The Ravens obviously look awesome. I think that they're going to win the Super Bowl. I really do believe that.
While the Ravens look toward February, the Bengals are looking toward the podium in April. With the way the season is trending, the Joe Burrow "hometown hero" narrative is already writing itself.
Big CatJoe Burrow will be the number one overall pick for the Bengals
Should we start the Joe Burrow going home? He's from Athens, Ohio... Joe Burrow back to the state of Ohio as a Cincinnati Bengal number one pick... I decided the number one pick. Uh-huh.
Freddie Kitchens vs. Common Sense
The Browns managed to beat the Bills, but they did it in spite of Freddie Kitchens trying his hardest to lose. Cleveland went 0-for-8 from the one-yard line and called one of the most baffling timeouts in NFL history at the end of the third quarter. Big Cat didn't hold back on the coaching performance in Cleveland.
Big CatFreddie Kitchens is a legitimately 'dumb, dumb person'
Do you think Freddie just outsmarts himself all the time? No, I think he's legitimately a dumb, dumb person.
The Return of Club Dub
Big Cat is officially walking through the door of belief again as the Bears beat the Lions to keep their season on life support. Despite Matt Stafford being out with a literally broken back, the Bears' defense did enough to get Mitch Trubisky back into Club Dub. Big Cat has the entire path to the playoffs mapped out, and it only requires a little bit of magic.
Big CatThe Bears will finish 10-6 and make the playoffs
If they beat the Rams, which they can do... They would be 5-5 if they beat the Rams. They have the Giants at home. That's a win. They have the Lions in Detroit Thanksgiving Day... That's a win... They are now going into December 7-5. Cowboys at home Thursday night... That's a win. That's 8-5. All they got to do is go 2-1 against the Packers, Chiefs, and Vikings. Easy. That's 10-6.
While the Bears celebrate, Hank is still mourning the Lions, who seem to be the unluckiest team in football.
AFC Chaos and Snow in Lambeau
The Chiefs losing to the Titans was the shock of the afternoon, especially with a healthy-ish Patrick Mahomes back under center. The Titans utilized Derrick Henry to expose a Chiefs defense that everyone thought had improved. It raised serious red flags about Kansas City's ceiling.
HankThe Chiefs are not going to do anything real this year
We're getting to that point of the season where the Chiefs losing to the Titans makes me think the Chiefs are not going to do anything real this year... Just my gut feeling like a divisional round letdown that type of season.
Meanwhile, the Jets are starting to feel themselves after beating the Giants. Sam Darnold has the locker room believing they can make a move, and PFT is fully prepared to ride the wave of New York delusion.
PFT CommenterThe Jets are going to run the table and have a chance at the playoffs
I'm on board with the Jets. They're going to run the table. I think that they're going to run the table. I've talked myself into it.
The Coach of the Year Shakeup
Losing to the Dolphins is a disqualifying event in the NFL. Frank Reich found that out the hard way this week. Big Cat is stripping him of his credentials after Indy's flat performance against the tanking Fins.
Big CatFrank Reich should be removed from Coach of the Year consideration after losing to the Dolphins
Frank Reich cannot be in any Coach of the Year conversations for the rest of the season. Removed. If you lose to the Dolphins, you get removed.
If we're talking about coaches doing more with less, PFT thinks we should be looking at the other sideline. Brian Flores has managed to get a team that was actively stripped of its talent to play hard and win games.
PFT CommenterBrian Flores should be in the Coach of the Year conversation over Frank Reich
I think Brian Flores should be mentioned before Frank Reich in Coach of the Year conversations. [Big Cat: For winning with a tanking team.] Yes. He does more with less.
In Green Bay, the snow made for an incredible aesthetic, but it couldn't hide the fact that the Packers' defense is struggling to stop anyone. Aaron Rodgers is carrying a heavy load right now.
Big CatThe Packers' defense is 'fraud city'
The Packers' defense stinks. That defense is fraud city... I don't think that team's getting a big stop when they need it at the end of — in a big, important game.
Finally, the Steelers continue to be the grittiest team in the league. Minka Fitzpatrick is playing like a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, and Big Cat thinks their easy remaining schedule could lead to a massive win total.
Big CatIf the Steelers beat the Browns on Thursday night, they will finish the season 11-5
If the Steelers beat the Browns in Cleveland on Thursday night, they're going to go 11 and five. [PFT: Oh, shit.] They have Cincy, Cleveland, Arizona, Buffalo, Jets. And then Week 17 at Baltimore.
Coach O's Finest Hour
College football was the main event this weekend with LSU taking down Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Joe Burrow secured his Heisman moment, and Coach O gave us the post-game locker room video of a lifetime. The playoff committee now has a nightmare on its hands, but the guys expect the usual SEC bias to prevail.
PFT CommenterAlabama will get into the CFP over Oregon even with the loss to LSU
I think Alabama still gets in. I think they would get in over Oregon... because dude, the committee loves SEC teams.
Roll Tide what? You know the rest.
