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Steelers and Chiefs Keep Rolling, Bears Hit Rock Bottom, and LeBron's Coach K Dream
Week 10 in the NFL started in Germany with a game that probably should have stayed there, but it ended with the guys facing the reality of a league where the rich get richer and the Bears get worse. Big Cat and PFT Commenter kicked things off with the Fastest Two Minutes, where they successfully navigated the treacherous waters of German puns and the realization that the Panthers might actually be building something.
The Giants and Panthers Mess in Munich
Starting the morning in Germany was a choice, and while the game was objectively ugly, Big Cat found a silver lining in the play of Bryce Young. The Panthers have a winning streak for the first time since 2022, and Young finally looked like a guy who belongs in the league rather than a guy who just won a contest to play quarterback.
Big CatI might be back to believing in Bryce Young
I like, maybe I'm back into believing in Bryce Young, but either way, it looks like he is getting better, which is something that you couldn't have said at the beginning of this season.
On the other side of the ball, the Giants are a complete disaster. Between the fumbles and Daniel Jones throwing balls twenty feet over receivers' heads, the thousand-yard stare on Brian Daboll's face said everything. Big Cat wasn't mincing words about the quarterback situation in New York, especially with the injury guarantee looming over the franchise.
Big CatThe Giants should not play Daniel Jones another down of football this year
Daniel Jones should not play another snap. He should not play another snap because he has, he has the, remember Russell Wilson last year... if he gets injured, his money becomes guaranteed and you can cut him this year and it's, you don't have to pay him any more money and it's like a $22 million cap hit. You should not play him another down of football this year.
The Steelers are Legit and the Chiefs are Inevitable
The best game of the early slate was undoubtedly Steelers-Commanders. Russell Wilson continues to cook, George Pickens is playing like a man possessed, and Mike Tomlin reminded everyone why he's one of the best to ever do it. PFT was grounded by the loss, but Big Cat made sure to give Tomlin his flowers.
Big CatMike Tomlin is a really good head coach and people need to stop calling him 'mediocre'
I don't ever want to hear mediocre Mike again. Mike Tomlin is a really fucking good head coach. I would kill for Mike Tomlin as my head coach. He, what he does in intangibles is insane. He gets the most outta everyone all the time.
Then there are the Kansas City Chiefs. They were outplayed by Bo Nix and the Broncos for large stretches, but they blocked a field goal at the buzzer to stay undefeated. It’s reached the point where the actual football doesn't even seem to matter anymore. They just find a way to win every single time.
Big CatThe Chiefs are going to win the Super Bowl no matter how they play
Even if you want to be one of those devil's advocate and be like, oh well the Chiefs are different. They're not like, they're just barely winning these games. It doesn't fucking matter. They're gonna win the Super Bowl.
PFT took it a step further, suggesting that if this run continues, we're looking at a dynasty that might actually eclipse the Brady-Belichick era in New England.
PFT CommenterIf the Chiefs go undefeated and win three in a row, they are a more impressive dynasty than the Patriots
If these Chiefs go undefeated... and they win the Super Bowl... that would pretty much seal the deal for which Dynasty is more impressive. It would, it would definitely beat one of the Patriots' dynasties.
Rock Bottom in Chicago
If the Chiefs are at the peak of the mountain, the Chicago Bears are currently buried in a trench beneath it. Losing 19-3 to the Patriots at home was the final straw for Big Cat. Caleb Williams was sacked nine times, the offense hasn't scored a touchdown in what feels like a century, and the vibes are officially toxic. Big Cat didn't hold back on the coaching staff.
Big CatThe Bears should fire Matt Eberflus tomorrow
The Bears are so, so, so bad. And Matt Eberflus should be fired tomorrow. And it won't fix it. Listen, Matt Eberflus and Shane Waldron deserve blame. But I'm not saying it's all on them... But you can fire the coach. And the coach stinks.
Afternoon Slates and Future Forecasts
While the afternoon games were a bit of a slog, the guys found some interesting takeaways. The Buccaneers lost a heartbreaker to the 49ers, but Big Cat is still high on Baker Mayfield and the fight in that Tampa Bay squad. He’s even looking at them as a dark horse in their division.
Big CatThe Buccaneers are going to win the NFC South
I weirdly think we should maybe take this opportunity to bet on the Bucks to maybe win the NFC South if we can find a good line. Because the Bucks have lost four in a row... but they look competitive against 49ers today... Mike Evans is coming back. Baker is an absolute dog.
In Los Angeles, Jim Harbaugh has the Chargers playing exactly the way he wants: physical, mistake-free, and high-fiving everyone in sight. Both Big Cat and PFT are buying stock in Justin Herbert’s future under this regime.
PFT CommenterThe Chargers will make a Super Bowl in the next three years
I could see the Chargers going to the Super Bowl in the next three years.
Big CatThe Chargers will make an AFC Championship game in the next three years
I think I said AFC Championship in the next three years. I believe that. I mean, [Justin] Herbert's doing this with not like, it's not like he has an insane cast of characters.
Meanwhile, in the NFC East, the Eagles absolutely dismantled a Dak-less Cowboys team. Max was riding high, and despite the weird sun issues in Jerry World, Nick Sirianni continues to win games. Big Cat thinks it’s time to stop the hate and start the extension talks.
Big CatGive Nick Sirianni a contract extension immediately
Is it time to give Nick Sirianni a contract extension? He is 41 and 19 as the Eagles' head coach... I think you gotta lock him up long term. I agree. He gets the guys ready for the game.
Who's Back and the LeBron Dream
To wrap up, the guys hit on a very "LeBron" moment. LeBron James tweeted about a dream he had where he was playing for Coach K at Duke and Snoop Dogg was performing. Hank is convinced this is LeBron’s way of putting JJ Redick on notice while trying to manifest a legendary mentor into the Lakers' facility.
HankLeBron James wants Coach K to replace JJ Redick as the Lakers' head coach
I think this is LeBron wants Coach K as the coach Lakers and JJ out. Yeah, because it was a dream Coach K. And it was about Duke, JJ's team.
As the playoff picture starts to clarify, the guys officially started crossing teams off the list. The Jets, despite all the hype, are heading for a very long offseason, and Memes is already at the "burn it all down" stage.
Big CatThe Jets, Patriots, Dolphins, Browns, Titans, Raiders, and Jaguars are officially out of the playoffs
I do feel like after week 10, it feels like the playoff picture on both AFC and NFC is now... I think it's definitely whittled down to nine teams in the AFC. It cuts off at the Bengals. So Jets, Patriots, Dolphins, Browns, Titans, Raiders, Jaguars all out.
At least we still have high fives and uncrustables to get us through the week.
