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DeMeco Ryans on Texans Surge, Philip Rivers Returns, and Eagles MNF Chaos
The Philadelphia Eagles are in a tailspin, and Max is handling it exactly as you’d expect: by leaving every group chat he’s in and refusing to make eye contact. The Chargers took down the Eagles in a chaotic Monday Night Football game that featured a Justin Herbert broken hand, seven sacks, and Jalen Hurts committing two turnovers on the same play. Big Cat is already looking at the playoff picture, noting that the Chargers are essentially a Week 18 win away from keeping the Chiefs out of the postseason.
Big CatThe Chargers have a stranglehold on a playoff spot over the Chiefs
The Chargers winning means that if they just win one single game, which would be week 18 against the Broncos... they would get in over the Chiefs. The Chiefs have a path now that is very, very precarious and the Chargers feel like they have a stranglehold on getting into the playoffs.
Max tried to defend his quarterback, but the numbers were grim. Between Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown having perhaps the worst games of their respective careers, the vibe in Philly has shifted from Super Bowl aspirations to pure dread. Hank even brought a blind resume to the table that made the room go silent, comparing Hurts' recent play to a former Bears signal-caller.
HankJalen Hurts without Lane Johnson is statistically identical to 2022 Justin Fields
Blind resume QB one [Jalen Hurts without Lane Johnson]: 17 games, 2,700 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, 78.2 passer rating. QB two [Justin Fields in 2022]: 15 games, 2200 yards, 17 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 85.2 passer rating.
While PFT tried to find some silver lining in Hurts actually taking shots downfield, Max wasn't having any of it. He’s already looking toward the inevitable "Eagles Cycle" where they get embarrassed, fire a coordinator, and return to glory the following year.
MaxThe Eagles season is dead
This team is dead... Nothing will save this team. The only good thing about this team is that Kevin Patullo will get fired. We'll hire a new offensive coordinator and make the Super Bowl next year. Because it's just a cycle for the Eagles right now.
The Return of the King
In a move that sounds like a PMT bit from three years ago, Philip Rivers is officially back in the NFL. The 44-year-old grandfather has signed with the Colts' practice squad following Daniel Jones' Achilles injury. While Big Cat is thrilled to see the delivery and the non-swearing trash talk back on a football field, PFT has some legitimate concerns about a senior citizen going up against the Seahawks' defensive front.
PFT CommenterThe Colts' signing of Philip Rivers is a mistake that won't last the season
I am a little bit concerned about his safety because Philip Rivers is a grandfather and he's playing against that Seahawks defensive line. This doesn't seem like a fix that is necessarily set up to last for the rest of the season. They might just be going on a week to week basis.
This move puts a massive spotlight on the front office in Indy. Big Cat pointed out that despite being in the building for nearly a decade, GM Chris Ballard hasn't exactly turned the AFC South into his personal kingdom.
Big CatColts GM Chris Ballard is on the hot seat because he hasn't won the AFC South in nine years
My Hot Seat is Chris Ballard. I'm gonna put him back on the Hot Seat. The GM for the Colts... has been the GM for the Colts since 2017, nine years. He has never won the AFC South. He's never won the AFC South.
DeMeco Ryans and the Pinky Bet
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans joined the show to discuss the hottest team in football. He talked about the physical identity he's built in Houston and gave flowers to the guys on his defense who set the tone every Sunday.
DeMeco RyansKamari Lassiter, Jalen Pitre, or Aziz Al-Shaair are the guys who set the physical tone for the Texans defense
There's probably three guys who I can go to: the number one being Kamari Lassiter. Even from the corner spot, he can set the tone. You got Jalen Pitre at the nickel safety position. He can set the tone. Then you got Aziz Al-Shaair. So those three guys... somebody's gonna lay a physical hit, somebody's gonna make a big play that's gonna spark our entire defense.
Big Cat, however, spent most of the interview sweating through his shirt. The Texans are his "pinky team" this year—the team that started 0-2 (or in this case 0-3) that he swore would never win a Super Bowl. If they go all the way, the tip of Big Cat's pinky is gone. DeMeco didn't exactly offer much comfort, confirming that the Texans are playing with a level of belief that should make any pinky-owner terrified.
Big CatI'm officially nervous about my pinky bet because the Texans look like they could win the Super Bowl
I'm officially nervous though because I thought you guys [the Texans] were cooked. I'm an idiot... and yeah, that's at stake right now. So you guys are my pinky team and it's very scary with the way you guys are playing football. I think they can absolutely win the Super Bowl... I'm fucked.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne and College Chaos
PFT used Hot Seat/Cool Throne to address the ongoing fallout from the College Football Playoff rankings. Notre Dame is reportedly furious with the ACC for not being a better wingman during the selection process, leading to a "scorched earth" policy in South Bend.
PFT CommenterNotre Dame's relationship with the ACC is irreparably harmed after the CFP snub
Notre Dame is now going scorched earth on the college football playoff and more specifically the ACC. The athletic director, Bevacqua... saying that the ACC absolutely fucked them over, that they did irreparable harm to the relationship with Notre Dame. This business relationship might be done.
As a JMU alum, PFT is enjoying the chaos, even if he knows the Dukes' inclusion might be the straw that breaks the camel's back for the current system. He’s realistic about their chances against Oregon, but he's going to enjoy the ride while it lasts.
PFT CommenterJMU making the CFP will force a rule change to ensure it never happens again
JMU getting into this playoff, they will rewrite the rules for the playoffs. So this never happens again. And you'll be fine... But they're very upset that the ACC did not advocate strongly for Notre Dame.
PFT CommenterJMU is not one of the best 12 teams in the country
I'm not saying JMU is one of the best 12 teams in the country. I think that that would be an insane take to have. I'm just pumped that we're in it.
The show wrapped up with a very stabby Max murdering an inflatable snowman in the hallway and some Guys on Chicks that reminded everyone that sports will always be more important than emotional stability.
Max might never smile again.
