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NFL Week 2 Recap: Ravens/Chiefs Shootout, QB Chaos, and Urban Meyer’s USC Watch
Week 2 is officially in the books, and if you aren't sweating through your shirt like a defensive coordinator in the fourth quarter, you weren't watching enough football. We just finished the 'football dessert' that was Sunday Night Football, and it delivered in every possible way. The Ravens finally got the Chiefs monkey off their back in a game that felt like a heavyweight bout where nobody wanted to block. John Harbaugh decided to trust his superstar instead of playing it safe, and Big Cat was all for the aggression.
Big CatJohn Harbaugh was right to go for it on fourth down to end the game against the Chiefs
John Harbaugh with his big old balls. I love, love, love that he was like looked at Lamar Jackson was like, do you want to go? You want to go for this on fourth and one to end this game, let's fucking do it the right. Even if they hadn't gotten it, I still think it's the right call because you can't give the ball back to Patrick Mahomes.
Lamar Jackson was the full experience: two picks, two rushing touchdowns, and a flip into the end zone that would make a gymnast blush. The only thing better than the game was the realization that the NFL's new taunting rules are actively trying to kill joy. PFT is already calling the shot on how the league office will handle the inevitable PR disaster.
PFT CommenterRoger Goodell will eventually revoke the new taunting rules and take credit for it
I personally can't wait for Roger Goodell to step in and say, guess what? I'm revoking the new taunting penalties. And then we'll all have to give him a round of applause for doing the right thing and limiting the rule that he brought in that completely screws the game over.
Rookie QB Growing Pains and the Pinky Bet
In the Windy City, the Justin Fields era began by accident after Andy Dalton went down with an injury. While the stats weren't eye-popping, the vibes were immaculate. Big Cat is preaching patience with his new franchise savior, noting that making mistakes is part of the process. Across the league, other rookies weren't as lucky. Zach Wilson threw four interceptions against the Patriots in a performance so baffling that Billy Football convinced himself the kid must be playing through a stinger. Billy’s Jets fandom has reached a level of delusion where he’s already booking playoff tickets.
Billy FootballThe Jets will beat the Patriots in the playoffs this year
I have a sick feeling that the Patriots are beaten by the jets in the playoffs... this year.
Meanwhile, in Indianapolis, the Colts dropped to 0-2 and officially entered the danger zone. Carson Wentz is still a total spaz in the pocket, and his inability to take a 'normal' sack is becoming a weekly tradition. Big Cat decided to turn up the heat by reviving a legendary PMT tradition: the Pinky Bet.
Big CatI bet my pinky the Indianapolis Colts will not win the Super Bowl
The Indianapolis Colts will not win the Super bowl. And if they do, I'll cut off the tip of my pinky.
Statement Games and Coaching Chins
The Jaguars are a mess, and Urban Meyer is already releasing 'hang in there' statements that feel like they were written by someone with one foot out the door. Trevor Lawrence looked like a human for the first time, and the results weren't pretty. Big Cat is officially hitting the panic button on the generational talent.
While Urban is busy checking real estate in Southern California, Big Cat thinks he knows exactly where this is headed.
Big CatUrban Meyer will leave Jacksonville to take the USC head coaching job in a few weeks
Urban Meyer afterwards released a statement... And it might not be me because I'm going to take the USC job in a few weeks. But the rest of this group, they're going to get this thing flipped.
Over in Atlanta, the Falcons continue to be a difficult watch. Arthur Smith might be a brilliant offensive mind, but the guys are struggling to get past one very specific physical trait—or lack thereof. Big Cat is convinced that a coach's authority is directly tied to their jawline.
Big CatArthur Smith cannot be a successful coach because he has no chin
I don't know if you can win football games with no chin. I would be looking at him if he tried to coach me up, I'd be like, dude, you gotta no chin.
Quick Hits and Who’s Back
The Browns took care of business against the Texans, and PFT is fully bought into the Kevin Stefanski system. Even if they don't blow people out, they are a 'covering machine' that runs the ball down your throat until you quit.
PFT CommenterKevin Stefanski is already a top 3 head coach in the NFL
I'm very much looking forward to watching the Browns progressive this season, because I think it's [Stefanski] is a really good head coach. I think he's like top three in the league.
In Philadelphia, Jalen Hurts showed up to the stadium in a bright yellow Zoot suit, which is a bold choice for a guy who ended the day with a loss. Big Cat has a very simple rule for pre-game fashion: if you look like a character from The Mask, you better get the W.
Big CatIf you wear a Zoot suit before a game, you must win or cover the spread at a bare minimum
When you wear the Jim Carrey mask suit... better known as... the somebody suck me, Dave suit. Before a game, you got to win the game at bare minimum. You have to cover the spread. You can't show up in the somebody sucked me suit and not win.
We wrapped things up with Who's Back of the Week, featuring a rejuvenated Rutgers squad and PFT’s legendary speech at their pep rally. It turns out the birthplace of college football is ready to hurt people again, and Hank is leading the charge.
Don't let Mike McCarthy near any stadium clocks this week.
