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NFL Week 12: Bengals Roll, Broncos Hit Rock Bottom, and PFT’s World Cup Adventure
Week 12 is in the books and the guys are back in the studio after a wild Thanksgiving weekend. PFT is safely home from Qatar after witnessing the "Miracle on Grass" and successfully completing his mission of bringing a scoreless tie back to the United States. Between the turkey, the soccer, and a full slate of Sunday action, there was plenty to unpack, starting with a massive statement win for Cincinnati in Nashville.
The Bengals are Back and the Bucs are Broken
Joe Burrow and the Bengals went into Tennessee and proved that last year was no fluke. Even without Jamar Chase, the offense found a rhythm with T Higgins and Samaje Perine, while the defense completely neutralized Derrick Henry in the second half. Big Cat sees a very familiar trajectory forming for the reigning AFC champs.
Big CatThe Bengals are in the exact same spot they were last year before their Super Bowl run
The Cincinnati Bengals, we talked about it last week. They're sitting basically at the exact same spot they were at last year when they ripped off all those wins and went all the way to the Super Bowl. They go into Nashville, they get in a fist fight with the Titans and come out with a win.
PFT was particularly impressed with the depth of the receiving corps, specifically the guy who would be a WR1 on almost any other roster in the league.
PFT CommenterT Higgins is the best number two wide receiver in the NFL
T Higgins is probably the best number two [wide receiver]. He was awesome. And it does feel like he doesn't get any of the pub that Jamar Chase does because Jamar Chase is so incredible.
While the Bengals are ascending, the Buccaneers are absolutely stuck in the mud. Todd Bowles put on a masterclass in conservative coaching during their loss to the Browns, punting on fourth-and-short in plus territory and failing to use timeouts properly with Tom Brady under center. Big Cat didn't hold back on the coaching staff's incompetence.
Big CatTodd Bowles is a really shitty head coach
Todd Bowles is a really shitty head coach. He stinks. He is so bad. And the Bucks, the Bucks have their problems. They're not a good football team... this game is 100% on Todd Bowles. He coached like a fucking coward. He doesn't know who his quarterback is.
The move from Bruce Arians to Bowles is looking more catastrophic by the week, especially considering how much Brady reportedly wanted the change.
Big CatThe Tom Brady and Bruce Arians falling out was an FTX-level mistake
I don't know how it all broke down how Tom Brady ended up being, getting Todd Bowles as the head coach... we think that maybe he and Bruce Arians had a falling out and if they did, that was a big mistake. That was a FTX level mistake by him.
Trevor Lawrence Arrives and the Bears Tank
In Jacksonville, we finally saw the version of Trevor Lawrence that was promised. He led two massive 75-yard touchdown drives in the fourth quarter to stun the Ravens, capped off by a ballsy two-point conversion for the win. It felt like a true franchise-altering moment for the Jags.
Big CatTrevor Lawrence has officially arrived
Trevor Lawrence has arrived. If you're a Jaguars fan, this is the game you will have in your head for this. This buys you like three more years of Trevor Lawrence. I mean he was awesome in the fourth quarter. Incredible.
Meanwhile, in the Meadowlands, the Mike White era began with a bang as the Jets dismantled the Bears. While Jets fans are over the moon, Big Cat has officially embraced the darkness of the Chicago tank. With the Bears currently sitting at the number two pick, losing has never felt so winning.
Big CatThe Bears are a juggernaut at losing and rooting for them to tank for a high draft pick is a cathartic experience.
I don't want the Bears to win this game. Just reversing my entire mindset about the Bears. I was like, I want them to lose this game. And they are incredibly competent at that. They know how to do that very well. It was like the easiest Sunday of my life. ... The Bears are a juggernaut at losing.
The contrast between Mike White’s competence and Zach Wilson’s season-long struggles has made one thing very clear to the room.
Big CatZach Wilson is literally the worst quarterback in the NFL
That's how bad Zach Wilson has been. He's been literally the worst quarterback in the NFL. So if Mike White is B quarterbacking, I think you gotta just keep rolling with him and be like, 'This is our best chance to win.'
The Nathaniel Hackett Disaster Movie
Denver reached a new level of rock bottom this week. Not only did they lose to a struggling Panthers team, but defensive tackle Mike Purcell was seen screaming in Russell Wilson’s face on the sideline while Nathaniel Hackett stood by looking completely helpless. Big Cat is ready to give Hackett a very specific, and very historic, title.
Big CatNathaniel Hackett might be the worst NFL head coach ever
I am saying he's the worst coach ever. Nathaniel Hackett would understand, like, we've been very nice. You fucked up a lot... Hey, Nathaniel Hackett, like to show that we're friends, I'm gonna be like, 'Hey dude, you might be the worst coach of all time.'
As for Russ, the "Let's Ride" energy has officially curdled. PFT thinks the only way to save the Broncos' $245 million man is a spiritual intervention far away from the football field.
PFT CommenterRussell Wilson needs to go on an Ayahuasca journey to fix his ego
I actually do think that Russell Wilson is the quarterback that needs to do drugs the most... there's no quarterback in the NFL that's more in need of like a nice piping hot glass [ayahuasca] than Russell Wilson is. Ego death. Just yes. Go off into the jungle for the next two months. Leave Sierra behind. She'll be fine and yeah. Just, just stay in a Shaman's tent.
That's my guy. That's just football. I loved it.
Sunday Night and Who's Back
The Eagles outlasted the Packers in a high-scoring shootout that saw Aaron Rogers leave with a rib injury. While Jalen Hurts continues his MVP campaign, Max is starting to get the playoff jitters regarding a specific unit that keeps letting teams back into games.
MaxThe Eagles' special teams is bad enough to cause a catastrophic loss in the playoffs.
Special teams looks bad. Defense looks bad. ... We're the worst kickoff team in the league. They get to the 40 three times a game off kickoff and it makes such a difference. And it's just frustrating to see. [Big Cat adds]: Special teams will always rear its ugly head... it will turn everything in a playoff game.
To wrap things up, the guys hit on a massive Who's Back segment. PFT celebrated his safe return and the legendary status of the USMNT's draw against England, while Big Cat is buzzing about his Badgers finally making a big-boy coaching hire.
Big CatWisconsin hiring Luke Fickle is a great hire
Wisconsin Badgers. Luke Fickle out of nowhere. Loved the hire. Excited because Wisconsin could not have been more like bottomed out this year. Wisconsin's back. I'm very, very excited.
If Mike White throws for 300 yards again next week, Zach Wilson might actually have to start dating moms full-time just to stay in the news.
