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NFL Week 15: Bills Statement Win, Lions Back on Track, and the Death of Steelers Culture
NFL Week 15 brought the return of Saturday football and a Sunday slate that left half the league looking like frauds and the other half looking like Super Bowl contenders. Big Cat, PFT, and Hank broke it all down, starting with a Bills performance that completely dismantled the Cowboys in Buffalo. Josh Allen didn't even have to be Superman because James Cook was busy serving up yards at a reasonable price, while Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense looked lost the moment they stepped outside the state of Texas.
The Bengals’ Destiny and the Steelers’ Demise
Saturday gave us a glimpse of two AFC North teams heading in completely opposite directions. The Bengals stayed alive behind Jake Browning, while the Vikings found out that the Tush Push isn't quite as easy when you don't have the Eagles' offensive line. Big Cat is fully leaning into the narrative that Cincinnati is the most dangerous team left in the hunt.
Big CatThe 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.
On the flip side, the Steelers looks like a broken franchise. After back-to-back home losses to 2-win teams, they went to Indianapolis and got physically emasculated by a Colts team missing its star running back. Big Cat didn't mince words about the state of Mike Tomlin's locker room.
Speaking of the Colts, Shane Steichen continues to work miracles with Gardner Minshew. The guys discussed how impressive it is for a first-year coach to keep a team this competent despite losing a starting quarterback and dealing with constant injuries.
Big CatI 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... It's crazy.
Lions Back on Track and the Fraud Watch
The Lions finally silenced the doubters for at least one week by kicking the teeth in of a Broncos team that Big Cat believes was living on smoke and mirrors. Jared Goff looked comfortable, Sam LaPorte is a certified star, and Detroit looks like a team that can dominate at home.
Big CatIf 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?
As for Denver, the guys aren't buying the Sean Payton resurgence after watching him scream at Russell Wilson on the sidelines while his defense got shredded.
Big CatThe 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 Bears Gateway Closed and the Flacco Experience
Big Cat's "Gateway to Happiness" was slammed shut in Cleveland. The Bears blew another 10-point fourth-quarter lead, and Darnell Mooney dropped a Hail Mary that quite literally landed in his lap. While the Justin Fields debate will rage on, PFT is taking matters into his own hands by officiating the box score himself.
PFT CommenterI 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.
Joe Flacco continues to be the most confusing elite quarterback in history. He spent three quarters trying to throw the game away before turning into 2012 playoff Flacco to lead a comeback. It’s the ultimate "Men in Black" experience for Browns fans.
PFT CommenterFlacco was a bum for the first three quarters and then elite — you have to Men in Black yourself to forget the boneheaded mistakes
Flacco was a bum for the first three quarters and then elite. That's what makes [Flacco] so confusing. You have to almost Men in Black yourself and take the device out and make you forget all the boneheaded mistakes that he made. Because he thinks he can make every throw.
Chiefs, Patriots, and the Kadarius Toney Problem
The Chiefs got a "get right" game against a depleted Patriots squad, but the story continues to be the wide receivers. Kadarius Toney’s hands have become a national security threat for Patrick Mahomes. Hank is actually hoping the Chiefs keep him on the roster just for the potential drama in January.
HankI 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,
Quick Hits and Who's Back
The guys also touched on Baker Mayfield's perfect passer rating at Lambeau Field, with PFT suggesting Tampa has seen enough to make a long-term commitment. In the NFC West, the 49ers officially clinched the division, and Big Cat warned everyone to stop trying to be smart by betting against them.
Big CatThe 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.
Rounding out the show, Who's Back featured MLB's award show that nobody watched and Billy Football's international "mischief" coaching the Uganda national team. PFT also took a look at the future of the sport, eyeing Charlie Woods as the next great disruptor.
PFT CommenterCharlie 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.
If the Eagles lose on Monday night, Max might actually have to move his desk into the hallway.
