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NFL Week 13 Recap: Joe Burrow Owns Mahomes, Lions Are Good, and Vikings Magic
Week 13 is officially in the books, and we are staring down the barrel of the home stretch. Big Cat is mourning the fact that the Bears are basically playing for draft positioning at this point, but the rest of the league is absolute chaos. We kicked things off with the Fastest 2 Minutes, featuring the usual wordplay and a very specific reference to Aaron Rodgers owning Big Cat's soul yet again.
The Vikings Magic and Jets Reality
The Minnesota Vikings are 10-2, and honestly, we just have to stop fighting it. They got outgained by 200 yards by the Jets, Braxton Berrios dropped a game-winner in the neighborhood, and yet the Vikings found a way. PFT thinks this constant stress might actually be a weapon come January.
PFT CommenterWinning close games makes the Vikings more dangerous for the playoffs
I think it's actually good that the Vikings are winning all these like super close games and not blowing anybody out. I actually think like learning how to win in weird ways... All that high pressure practice that they're getting in during the regular season is gonna be very good for them in the playoffs.
On the other side of that game, Mike White mania is officially a thing. The entire team is wearing Mike White shirts, which basically tells you everything you need to know about where Zach Wilson stands in that locker room. Billy has a hunch about where this is heading for the former number two overall pick.
Billy FootballThe Jets will trade Zach Wilson
I think they're gonna end up trading [Zach Wilson] because the way the teams united behind Mike White, I mean Garrett Wilson I think tweeted or said in post game, I'll go to work, I'll get to work something special about that boy talking about Mike White.
Chaos in the Meadowlands and Jalen Hurts' MVP Case
The Commanders and Giants gave us a classic NFC East tie that broke everyone's brain. It was a game of missed opportunities, but the real story was the conservative nature of the coaching late in the game. PFT wasn't thrilled with how things were handled in overtime.
PFT CommenterBrian Daboll played too conservatively by punting in overtime
He really pus it out in overtime with the punt that he calls... It was fourth and three on the Washington 45 yard line minute 42 seconds remaining in overtime a tie game 20 to 20 and he decided to punt the ball away.
Meanwhile, the Eagles absolutely dismantled the Titans in what was supposed to be an AJ Brown revenge game—and it was. Jalen Hurts looked like he was playing at a different speed than everyone else on the field, even when he wasn't running. Max made the bold call early.
The Lions Are Legitimate
It’s time to stop treating the Lions like a punchline. They’ve won four out of their last five, and Dan Campbell has this team playing with a terrifying amount of energy. They didn’t even punt on their first eight drives against the Jaguars.
PFT CommenterI'm officially a believer in Dan Campbell and the Lions
I'm a believer, I'm officially ready to say it, I'm a believer in what Dan Campbell is doing to Detroit... being able to turn around a franchise like that is way harder than I think a lot of people think that it is.
Big Cat is so high on Detroit right now that he’s looking at their schedule and seeing a massive run to end the year, provided they can get past the division leaders.
Big CatThe Lions will win four out of their last five games
If they beat the Vikings, I think they'll win four outta the last five. They could, they very easily could.
The Afternoon Slate and Joe Burrow's Ownership
Justin Herbert continues to be the most talented quarterback who just can’t catch a break. The Chargers are essentially the Philip Rivers-era Chargers with a different jersey number, and it feels like we’re watching history repeat itself in real-time.
Big CatThe Chargers are failing Justin Herbert the same way they failed Philip Rivers
It's the Chargers. The Chargers are gonna fail two really, really good quarterbacks back to back. [Herbert]'s got all the talent in the world... and then he just ends up in these games where it's like the Chargers should win this game... Oh, Chargers are gonna lose this game.
But the biggest story of the day was Cincinnati. Joe Burrow is now 3-0 against Patrick Mahomes, and he does it with a level of coolness that shouldn't be possible in a pocket that is constantly collapsing. Big Cat is ready to crown him.
Big CatJoe Burrow officially owns Patrick Mahomes
Joe Burrow owns Patrick Mahomes. Yeah, I mean we have a narrative, it's officially a narrative right now, which is kind of cool... Joe Burrow has Patrick Mahomes number.
It isn't just about the offense, though. The Bengals' defense shut down the Chiefs' explosive plays, keeping everything in front of them and forcing the fumbles when it mattered most.
Big CatThe Bengals can win the Super Bowl this year
The Bengals can absolutely win the Super Bowl this year. I think that it's crazy. I think that their past defense is very underrated.
Who's Back and Football Guy of the Week
We wrapped things up with a legendary Who's Back segment. Coach Prime is heading to Colorado, and Hank is so bought in that he’s claiming the Buffs are going to the top of the mountain immediately.
HankCoach Prime will win a national championship at Colorado
Coach Prime going to Colorado... How much does that really [matter if he has experience]? He's Gonna win a national championship is what you're saying? Yes.
To prove his dedication to the program and our upcoming Arizona Bowl coverage, Hank also committed to a truly insane travel plan that involves a cross-country road trip with a friend who is moving.
HankI am driving from Massachusetts to Arizona for the Arizona Bowl
I swear to God [I'm driving]... from Massachusetts... possibly [driving with a friend moving out there]... let's do it. Let's drive to Arizona.
If the Vikings win another one-score game next week, we might actually have to start a support group for the rest of the NFC North.
