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NFL Week 14: Cowboys Whomp Eagles, Bills Survive, and Shohei Gets the Bag
Week 14 delivered the kind of drama that makes you question everything you thought you knew about the NFL. Big Cat and PFT Commenter jumped right into the carnage of Sunday Night Football, where the Cowboys didn't just beat the Eagles; they physically moved them out of the top spot in the NFC East. While Max was busy entering a state of permanent "resting cry face" in the corner, Hank was suddenly the world’s biggest Dak Prescott fan, donning the silver and blue with zero shame.
Before the Sunday night slaughter, the early window gave us a classic in Baltimore. The Ravens outlasted a surprisingly gritty Rams team in a rain-soaked overtime thriller. PFT was particularly mesmerized by the performance of a certain rookie receiver who seems to have better hands than most humans have logic.
PFT CommenterPuka Nacua's diving catch against the Ravens is the catch of the year so far
That one diving catch that [Puka Nacua] had. I'm putting that, that's my catch of the year so far. Wow. When you take into account everything around it with the weather and the stage and who it was against.
The win for Baltimore wasn't just another W in the column. It felt like a statement that the road to the Super Bowl might actually have to go through the bank.
PFT CommenterThe Ravens are currently the best team in the AFC
I believe in the Ravens. I think the Ravens are the best team in the AFC.
Elite Joe and the Smoke & Mirrors Jags
Joe Flacco is officially the drummer for Spinal Tap, but somehow he’s the only one who hasn't exploded yet. He led the Browns to a massive win over the Jaguars, proving that being old and knowing where to stand is a legitimate NFL strategy. This led PFT to develop a new scientific theory regarding Flacco's strange career arc.
PFT CommenterJoe Flacco is Baldinger's cat — both elite and not elite at the same time, and the debate always ends with 'but so did Trent Dilfer'
I call him Baldinger's cat because he's both elite and not elite at the same time. And he makes everybody furious depending on what your take on Joe Flacco is. And here's how the conversation always goes. Is Joe Flacco elite? Yes. Why? He won a Super Bowl. So did Trent Dilfer. And that's the end of that conversation.
On the other side of that game, the Trevor Lawrence hype train took a major hit. After a hot start to the season, the Jaguars are starting to look like they might have been a bit of a mirage. Big Cat isn't buying the Duval stock anymore.
Big CatThe Jaguars are a smoke and mirrors team
The Jaguars feel like they're smoke and mirrors team. And it's starting to, we're starting to kind of get through the fog and we're like, 'Hey, wait a second. Why did we anoint the Jaguars?'
The Bears Are (Actually?) Back
In what might be the most confusing development of the season, the Chicago Bears look like a competent football team. They handled the Lions with ease, making the NFC North race way more interesting than it has any right to be. Big Cat is already mapping out a playoff path that involves winning out and potentially playing at Lambeau in Week 18. Despite the wins, he’s still looking toward the future when it comes to the quarterback room.
Big CatI want the Bears to draft Caleb Williams and move on from Justin Fields
I think they're gonna take Caleb Williams, which I'm all for. ... I don't think I want Justin Fields back.
A Disaster in the Desert and Offensive Woes
We also witnessed the most miserable football game in recent memory as the Vikings beat the Raiders 3-0. It was 16 punts of pure agony. The Josh Dobbs magic has officially evaporated, leaving us all wondering if the Passtronaut has finally returned to earth for good.
Big CatIt might be over for Josh Dobbs as a viable NFL starter
Josh Dobbs, he's learned too much. He knows too much of the offense. He's back to being Josh Dobbs. I wish they had pulled the plug like a week earlier so that we could still have good memories. Because this was like when Nick Mullens has to come in and save the day. It might be over for Josh Dobbs.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs lost to the Bills in a game defined by a Kadarius Tony offsides penalty that negated one of the coolest plays in NFL history. Patrick Mahomes was furious, Andy Reid was livid, and Travis Kelce's lateral will be relegated to the "what if" vault. Big Cat pointed out that the frustration in Kansas City goes deeper than just one flag.
Big CatThe Chiefs are broken offensively
The Chiefs are broken offensively. Outside of Rashee Rice, they just drop balls and fumble balls and they just—the Chiefs are broken offensively.
Shohei's $700 Million Smile
Outside of the gridiron, Shohei Ohtani broke the sports world by signing a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers. Between the flight-tracking fakeouts and the sheer volume of cash, it was a legendary free agency saga. Big Cat isn't entertaining any talk about this being an overpay.
Big CatEvery MLB free agent contract is technically an overpay but it doesn't matter without a salary cap
If the roles were reversed, you would be so over the moon about this. And yes, every contract free agent contract in MLB history is an overpay because you're paying for past accomplishments and who cares? There's no salary cap. It's not your money.
As we head into a Monday night doubleheader, the hierarchy of the league has been completely reshuffled. Whether it's Dak Prescott's MVP momentum or the Eagles' sudden defensive collapse, the home stretch of the season is going to be absolute chaos.
If the Eagles lose to the Seahawks next week, Max might actually turn into a puddle of grease on the studio floor.
