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Mike Florio on NFL Ratings, Dak vs. Romo, and the Buffalo Dildo
The vibes are high on this Halloween Monday as the Cubs have officially staved off elimination in the World Series. Big Cat is back from Chicago after witnessing some brutal losses in Games 3 and 4, but Game 5 provided a spark of hope thanks to an eight-out save from Aroldis Chapman. Despite the uphill battle, the belief in the North Side is flickering back to life.
Big CatI am 70% confident that the Cubs will force a Game 7 in the World Series
I'm 70% confident that the Cubs can get to Game 7. [Then] Game 7 is 50-50. Game 7 is a coin flip.
Of course, it wouldn't be a Monday without some NFL talk, and the board provided plenty of weirdness. We had a dildo thrown on the field in Buffalo, the Raiders setting penalty records, and yet another tie. While the Cubs are giving Big Cat life, the Bears are doing the exact opposite.
Big CatI am 100% confident the Bears will lose to the Vikings on Monday Night Football
No, the Bears are going to lose to the Vikings. Actually, I'm 100% confident in that.
Mike Florio on the State of the NFL
Friend of the program Mike Florio joined the show to discuss why everyone seems to be complaining about the NFL lately. The ratings are down, and while some point to the election, Mike Florio thinks the answer is much simpler: the product on the field has been subpar.
Mike FlorioNFL ratings are down primarily because the prime time games have been poor
One reality is the games haven't been very good... You're going to have some crappy primetime games. But even Jaguars-Titans... the problem is, more often than not, the primetime games have been crap.
One of the biggest issues has been the recent string of ties, including the Redskins and Bengals ending in a deadlock in London. Mike Florio has a simple fix that would keep fans from feeling like they just wasted four hours of their lives.
Mike FlorioThe NFL should adopt the college football overtime system to eliminate ties
I wouldn't have a problem with them ripping up the current overtime system and just going with the college approach. That works. The games are exciting. And I don't think anyone's ever complained that the college system is not a good system.
We also touched on the looming quarterback controversy in Dallas. Dak Prescott has the Cowboys rolling, but Tony Romo is lurking. According to Mike Florio, the power structure in Dallas isn't as simple as Jerry Jones making every call from his throne.
Mike FlorioStephen Jones and Jason Garrett make the big decisions in Dallas while letting Jerry Jones be the face of the franchise
When it's time to make big decisions, it's Stephen Jones and Jason Garrett that make the decisions and they otherwise let Jerry think he's running the show.
Mike FlorioThe Cowboys will stick with Dak Prescott as long as he continues to win games
If Dak Prescott continues to win games, then the decision is you roll with the hot hand... I think they are going to stick with Prescott as long as he keeps doing well.
Football Guy of the Week & Who's Back
Football Guy of the Week had some heavy hitters. Jim Harbaugh was spotted in the Wrigley Field bleachers with a baseball glove, looking like he was ready to box out his own wife for a foul ball. We also had Wade Phillips getting carted off and giving a thumbs up while strapped to a board—true football guy behavior.
For 'Who's Back', PFT highlighted that the silver and black are officially returning to their outlaw roots after a record-breaking performance by the referees in Tampa.
PFT CommenterThe Raiders are officially back as the 'Bad Boy' team of the NFL
I have the Bad Boy Raiders are back. The team of the 70s. Silver and black... They set a record for most penalties in a game... Al Davis bad boys are in town.
Big Cat focused on the real winner of Halloween: the financial savvy of waiting 24 hours to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Big CatDiscounted candy the day after Halloween is an S-tier life hack
Discounted candy. After Halloween, who's back? You go into Dwayne Reed and it's 50% off your Snickers bars. Hey, get this fucking candy off my shelves, huh? Give you a discount on it.
The Debut of 'If The Season Ended Today'
We introduced a brand new segment called 'If The Season Ended Today' to analyze the current landscape of sports with zero context of the future. It’s a great way to make bold claims that will definitely stay true forever.
PFT CommenterThe Golden State Warriors would miss the playoffs if the season ended today (Oct 31, 2016)
If the season ended today, the Golden State Warriors would not be in the playoffs.
To wrap things up, Big Cat went down a 'Connect the Dots' rabbit hole involving Roger Goodell, the sudden influx of ties, and kickers missing chip shots. If we see another tie next week, just know that the fix is in and the transition to college overtime is already being printed on the league's letterhead.
Don't forget to check out the Instagram to see the ladies who dressed up as PFT for Halloween—it’s a confusing time for everyone involved.
