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NFL Week 15, Bills Statement Win, Lions Are Back And Kadarius Toney May Be A Sleeper Cell Sent To Destroy The Chiefs

Monday, December 18, 202317 takes

NFL Week 15 and we have a full weekend of football to recap. We start with Fastest 2 minutes then get into every game (-) Bengals 27, Vikings 24 (-) Colts 30, Steelers 13 (-) Lions 42, Broncos 17 (-) Browns 20, Bears 17 (-) Bucs 34, Packers 20 (-) Chiefs 27, Patriots 17 (-) Dolphins 30, Jets 0 (-) Texans 19, Titans 16 (-) Saints 24, Giants 6 (-) Panthers 9, Falcons 7 (-) Rams 28, Commanders 20 (-) 49ers 45, Cardinals 29 (-) Bills 31, Cowboys 10 (-) Ravens 23, Jaguars 7 (-) We then do who's back of the week and preview Monday Night Football (-)

Recap

Loss
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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Big CatBig Cat

The Bengals are a scary team of destiny with Jake Browning

Now I'm, I'm back to being like Bengals team of destiny. Nick Foles, Jake Browning... the Bengals are, I, I can't believe that the Bengals are like actually kind of a scary team.

The Bengals finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs in a crowded AFC, so they weren't exactly a 'team of destiny' this year.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Nick Mullens is the ultimate backup gunslinger because you always want to watch him

Nick Mullens... he's the ultimate like backup gunslinger. Right. Yeah. I don't think a team will ever commit to Nick Mullens as being like the guy ever. But he's fun. At least you'll say this about Nick when he plays, you wanna watch the game because he's gonna do some crazy shit.

Mullens' subsequent performances in 2023 continued to feature high yardage and high turnovers, confirming his status as a high-variance backup.
Loss
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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Big CatBig Cat

The Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh might finally be over

Mike Tomlin... this actually the first time I've been like, it might be over, it might be over for Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh.

Tomlin returned for the 2024 season and signed an extension through 2027, so it was not over.
Loss
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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Big CatBig Cat

I am officially voting for Shane Steichen for Coach of the Year

I have officially decided I'm only gonna do one coach of the year vote and it's going to be for Shane Steichen. I've, I've decided that I usually split my votes. The Colts, the fact the Colts are eight and six Gardner Minshew like playing good football. They're fun team to watch.

Shane Steichen did not win Coach of the Year; Kevin Stefanski won the award.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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Big CatBig Cat

The Broncos are lucky frauds who I will bet everything against in the playoffs

The Broncos are the real fraud. That was an ass kicking up and down... they're playing the Patriots and the Chargers at home and then at the Raiders. If the Broncos making the playoffs, I will bet everything I have against them. They're, they're not good. They're lucky.

The Broncos failed to make the playoffs, finishing 8-9.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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Big CatBig Cat

If the Lions get a home playoff game, I am bullish on them winning it

if the Lions get a home playoff game... I'm very bullish on the Lions winning that home playoff game. It's when the Lions have to go on the road. And this isn't like anti Lions because it's like, who, who would feel good about going on the road against San Francisco right now?

The Lions did get home playoff games and won two of them (vs Rams and Bucs) before losing on the road in San Francisco.
Void
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

I am officially adjusting Justin Fields' stats to remove drops and Hail Mary interceptions

I would like to say and get ahead of this before the end of the season when the Justin Fields debate happens... In my personal book for Justin Fields, at the end of the season, I will be adjusting his stats to include one more touchdown and two fewer interceptions.

While PFT can adjust his personal book, the official NFL stats and the Bears' decision to move on from Fields remain unchanged.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Bears cannot pass up Caleb Williams if he is as good as advertised

if you think that Caleb Williams is like as good as advertised you, you can't pass up drafting him. You can't. I'm just telling you, you're gonna regret that.

The Bears did draft Caleb Williams #1 overall in the 2024 Draft.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Buccaneers should just run it back with Baker Mayfield next year

If, if I'm, if I'm the Bucs, I think I might just run it back with Baker next year. Why not? Why not? You're probably gonna make the playoffs probably gonna win the division.

The Buccaneers did re-sign Baker Mayfield to a 3-year contract in March 2024.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Matt LaFleur might be a coordinator killer

Do we need to talk about LaFleur as being a, a coordinator killer. You know how when you have a, a quarterback that's a coach killer? Yeah. That get slapped to that label. LaFleur might be a coordinator killer. So he's fired three coordinators in five years.

LaFleur did fire Joe Barry (DC) shortly after the season ended, furthering PFT's point.
Void
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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HankHank

I hope the Chiefs keep Kadarius Toney around just to watch him blow a playoff game

I also just enjoy, I'm, I hope they keep Kadarius Toney around for the playoff run. 'cause watching him blow a playoff game would be just,

The Chiefs kept him for the playoffs, but he was inactive for the Super Bowl. They won the Super Bowl despite his earlier regular-season struggles.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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Big CatBig Cat

Whoever loses the Dolphins vs. Cowboys game is officially a fraud

I still think that whoever loses Cowboys Dolphins I'm out on officially. The loser of this game. No one will take serious. Yeah.

The Cowboys lost the game 22-20. Both teams then went on to lose in the Wild Card round, largely confirming Big Cat's 'fraud' suspicion for that season.
Loss
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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Big CatBig Cat

Vic Fangio is the reason I believe in the Dolphins

I stand by the fact... the whole reason that I have believed in the Dolphins in the last couple weeks is 'cause of Vic Fangio today. Their defense was awesome. Shut out. Hard to shut out a team in the NFL. It is, it is... That's why I believe in the Dolphins is Vic Fangio.

The Dolphins' defense struggled late in the season after injuries to Chubb and Phillips, and Fangio left after one season, suggesting the belief was short-lived.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Derrick Henry has likely played his last game in a Titans/Oilers uniform

Derrick Henry spoke to the media after the game... 'this sucks because I might not ever put on this uniform after the season.' 'cause he's gonna be a free agent at the end of the year... realistically I'm probably not gonna be here next year.

Derrick Henry signed with the Baltimore Ravens in March 2024.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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Big CatBig Cat

Ron Rivera is intentionally not trying to win anymore

I don't think he's trying to do anything. He's fired. But he already is fired. Like I think they probably were like, Hey dude, you're a nice guy. We're not gonna fire you during the season... So he just doesn't give a fuck. He's not trying to win this game. No, he can't. There's, it's impossible for somebody to mismanage the end of the game unless they're doing it intentionally.

Rivera was fired immediately after the season ended. While 'intentional losing' is hard to prove, the outcome confirmed his lame-duck status.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023
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Big CatBig Cat

The 49ers are a freight train you should not bet against under any circumstances

49ers are a freight train right now and you should not get in front of them under any circumstances. Like if you're trying to bet against the 49ers right now, sit down and ask yourself like why am I doing this? They are really, really fucking good at football and every time they're healthy, they've killed everyone.

The 49ers reached the Super Bowl and were the most dominant team in the NFC for the remainder of the season.

Who Is Back

Open
Take Slip·Dec 18, 2023·Who's Back
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Charlie Woods is going to completely transform the game of golf

I think when all is said and done, Charlie Woods is gonna be the guy that completely transforms golf. Agreed. Yeah. He's gonna break the, break the mold.

Charlie Woods is still a teenager; this will take a decade or more to resolve.