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NFL Week 3 Recap: Eagles Comeback, Browns Stun Packers, and the End of Russ
Week 3 officially brought the chaos back to our lives. After a morning slate that looked like a bunch of boring blowouts, the witching hour delivered in a major way. We had blocked kicks, game-winning drives, and a Browns defense that might actually be the scariest unit in the league. Big Cat and PFT break down the entire Sunday slate, starting with the Fastest 2 Minutes and ending with a very concerning look at Russell Wilson's future in the NFL.
The Jalen Hurts Psycho Meter
The Eagles' win over the Rams was a tale of two halves. Philadelphia looked completely dead at halftime with negative one passing yard as a team. Max was ready to fire everyone, but then Jalen Hurts decided to turn into a serial killer. The most notable part of the win wasn't just the comeback; it was Hurts' reaction to the walk-off blocked field goal return. While Jordan Davis was running 18 mph at 336 pounds, Jalen Hurts looked like he was watching a screensaver. He has now reached a level of composure that is bordering on terrifying.
Big CatThe Eagles have won 17 straight games when Jalen Hurts starts and finishes the game
The [Eagles] have now won 17 straight games where Jalen Hurts has started the game and finished the game. That's crazy. 17 and 0... because the one [they lost] was when Kenny Pickett came in and lost to the Commanders.
Max suggested that the turnaround wasn't just talent, but a mid-game coup in the huddle.
MaxJalen Hurts may have taken over offensive play-calling in the second half against the Rams
I think that there's a chance that Jalen Hurts may have just taken over offensive coordinator. There was a point in the game where he got into [Kellen Moore's] face and started yelling at him... it seemed to go to the extent of we need to be more aggressive. And I think that there's a chance that the offensive play caller in the second half was Jalen Hurts.
While the Eagles celebrated, Big Cat was more interested in the Rams' kicking game. Kicker Joshua Karty has apparently mastered a new way to ruin lives on special teams.
Big CatThe Rams' knuckleball kickoff strategy will soon be copied by the entire NFL
Joshua Karty, their kicker, the Rams kicker, he actually did an interview a couple weeks ago where he's admitted that he has perfected the knuckleball. So he is using a knuckleball kick... I think that this will end up happening a lot more because he's figured it out and it's a copycat league. I think more guys are gonna figure it out.
The Browns Defense is Legitimate
Joe Flacco and the Browns stunned the Packers in a game that felt like it was over ten times. The story here isn't Flacco's "operation of the week" spiking the ball; it's the absolute violence the Browns defense is inflicting on people. They held Josh Jacobs to 30 yards and basically lived in Jordan Love's lap. PFT is already handing out hardware to the rookie on that defensive line.
PFT CommenterMason Graham is currently the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Mason Graham is probably the defensive rookie of the year right now, I would say... he's got a 43% pass rush win rate against the Packers... for a defensive tackle, it's crazy.
Around the League: Struggles and Wagons
The Colts have officially become the most efficient offense in football. Daniel Jones looks like a completely different person under Shane Steichen, and the Titans are paying the price. Big Cat is so impressed by the Colts that he's officially narrowing his betting card for the rest of the year.
Big CatThe Colts are a legit wagon and Daniel Jones is a good quarterback
Colts 41, Titans 20. So bad news for Colts fans. They finally punted. Good news for Colts fans. They are a fucking wagon... Daniel Jones continues to be awesome... Daniel Jones is just good. No, he's just fucking good. He's just good in the Super Bowl era.
Big CatI am done betting on the Titans and the Saints for the foreseeable future
I'm gonna be done betting for the foreseeable future. The Titans are one of 'em and the Saints are the other. I think I just can't do it anymore because this game [was] over right away. Immediately.
On the other side of the spectrum, the Texans are in a tailspin. CJ Stroud admitted he needs to play better, but PFT thinks there might be a physical reason for the sophomore slump.
PFT CommenterCJ Stroud is secretly injured and that is why he is playing poorly
Is CJ Stroud hurt? Ooh, I don't know... remember he was having shoulder problems. And they said he's not having surgery, which is not what you want to hear unprompted going into a season... surgery just gets mentioned... he's been bad. Hard. He's been bad. Yeah. And I, I have no idea if he's hurt or not, but it seems like there's something that's fucked up about it.
In Jacksonville, Brian Thomas Jr. is still getting plenty of targets but can't seem to haul them in. PFT is still holding out hope for a late-season surge despite the rocky start.
PFT CommenterBrian Thomas Jr. will finish the season with 900 yards and six touchdowns
I'll predict 900 yards, six touchdowns for Brian Thomas Jr... That feels right to me.
The End of the Russ Era?
Sunday Night Football was a grim watch for the Giants, but it was even grimmer for Russell Wilson. Between intentional grounding penalties at the four-yard line and throwing moon balls directly to the defense, it felt like the final chapter.
Big CatRussell Wilson's NFL career is officially over
Is Russell Wilson done? Should be. Should be... it's just gotta end. Gotta go. This, this was too much... just be done with Russ. We've seen this too much. It's over... the question is, is it this week against the Chargers? You have to go to Los Angeles? No, that's at home. Sorry. At home against the Chargers.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs got their first win, and Patrick Mahomes continues to do things that make Chris Collinsworth faint. Hank and PFT proposed a rule change that would make the game much more interesting for quarterbacks who like to throw the ball backward.
PFT CommenterAny pass thrown behind the line of scrimmage should count as a fumble if it hits the ground
I had an idea today for a rule change. I think that any pass that's thrown behind the line of scrimmage should count as a fumble if it hits the ground... if it's going to a running back that's two yards in the backfield. If that hits the ground, treat it as a fumble. That'd be awesome.
We wrapped up the show with Who's Back of the Week, featuring the debut of Ralphie VII at Colorado and the return of playoff baseball. It's the best time of the year, even if our stomachs are currently suffering from season-ending stingers.
At least we still have the Wiener Circle free hot dogs to look forward to after Caleb Williams' career day.
