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Chiefs Dominance, Ryder Cup Heartbreak, and Week 4 Recap
NFL Week 4 is in the books, and we might have just witnessed the birth of a new era or the return of a very annoying old one. Between a Sunday night tie and the Chiefs looking like the inevitable juggernaut again, there’s plenty to unpack. Hank actually made it back from Penn State after a minor travel disaster involving a three-hour Uber from Pittsburgh, so the full crew was in place to break down every single game.
Ireland Sacks and Mike Tomlin's Fear
The morning started across the pond with the Steelers handling the Vikings. Aaron Rodgers looked efficient, getting the ball out fast and making the offense look functional for the first time in ages.
Big CatThe Steelers offense is for real now that Aaron Rodgers is getting the ball out fast
Steelers offense actually looked for real. Maybe this is what the Steelers offense is going to be, is Aaron Rodgers getting the ball out insanely fast. I think I saw the stat, it was 2.17 seconds to throw. He just was whipping it around. It didn't matter because the Steelers' offense looked better than it has in a while.
However, the game wasn't without its classic Mike Tomlin moments. Despite the win, Big Cat and PFT were baffled by the decision-making late in the game when Tomlin chose to punt on a crucial fourth and short.
PFT CommenterMike Tomlin absolutely lives in his fears despite his favorite catchphrase
Mike Tomlin, one of his favorite quotes to say is, 'we don't live in our fears.' Bullshit, dude. You do live in your fears. You had a fourth and maybe a half a yard on the opponent's 39 yard line and you punted. Everyone in the world is going for this. Just maybe go for it.
Meanwhile, the Eagles stayed undefeated by surviving a Baker Mayfield comeback attempt in Tampa. Jalen Hurts had a bizarre game of two halves, but he continues to find ways to stack wins.
Big CatJalen Hurts is in the elite company of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers with 18 straight wins
Jalen Hurts has now won 18 straight games that he started and finished. And the only other guys who've done that are Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and now Jalen Hurts.
New Hopes and Old Realities
The Giants finally gave their fans a reason to live by upsetting the Chargers. Jackson Dart and the defense looked like a legitimate foundational core for the first time in the post-Daniel Jones era.
Big CatThe future is now for the Giants with Jackson Dart and Abdul Carter
If you're a Giants fan, you gotta be pretty pumped about this win because you're like, holy shit, this defense might be legit and we might have a quarterback. Abdul Carter said it after the game. He said, 'the future is now' talking about him and Jackson Dart.
On the flip side, PFT’s Commanders took a tough loss to the Falcons. The defense was shredded by Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts, leading to some serious concerns about the veteran secondary and the unit's long-term viability this season.
PFT CommenterI will never reach a point this year where I can fully trust the Commanders' defense
I don't think I'm gonna reach a point this year where I'll be able to trust this [Commanders] defense. The Falcons offense was great, everything was easy for them and they were hitting their guys in space.
Up in Buffalo, the Bills took care of the Saints. Josh Allen had his usual highlights, but Big Cat wants to make sure everyone is finally giving James Cook the credit he deserves for being the engine of that offense.
Big CatJames Cook is an elite running back who needs more respect
I just wanna respect James Cook more. Since the start of last season, including playoffs, James Cook has 2093 total yards from scrimmage and 26 touchdowns. He has a touchdown in eight straight games this season. He's awesome. I just love watching him run.
The Chiefs are the Patriots and the Tie from Hell
The Chiefs dismantled the Ravens in what was billed as a heavyweight fight but ended up as a reminder that Patrick Mahomes owns the AFC. PFT pointed out that we’ve reached the point where the Chiefs are simply the new version of the dynasty we all used to hate.
PFT CommenterThe Chiefs have officially become the new Patriots
Is it a hot take to say the Chiefs are officially the new Patriots? The way that we talk about the Chiefs—especially saying, 'Oh, everybody wrote them off too early, they're still the Chiefs'—that's the exact same way that we used to talk about the Patriots.
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are now sitting at 1-3, and while they might still be the favorites in their division, Big Cat is officially jumping off the bandwagon when it comes to their Super Bowl hopes.
Big CatThe Ravens are no longer Super Bowl contenders
I'm more saying I'm done with the Ravens in terms of like being a Super Bowl contender. I think they'll go to the playoffs, but I just don't... I feel like their flaws just keep coming up. I officially moved the Ravens into my 'Do not trust this team, do not believe their lies' [category].
Then we had the Sunday Night Football game between the Cowboys and Packers. It was a high-scoring thriller that ended in a 40-40 tie, a result that left everyone feeling unsatisfied and annoyed.
Big CatSunday Night Football ties should be illegal
Sunday night football ties should be illegal. You have to end the day with a winner and a loser. I demand satisfaction to end the night. I need a winner and a loser.
Ryder Cup Fallout and Who's Back
The Ryder Cup was a massive disappointment for Team USA, and Big Cat thinks he’s identified the primary reason for the loss. It wasn't just the putting; it was the vibes. Europe looked like a band of brothers, while the US looked like a group of guys who barely wanted to be there.
Big CatTeam Europe won the Ryder Cup because they actually like each other
I just feel like Team Europe, they like each other way more. Definitely. And it actually matters in this type of tournament... They were embracing like a guy coming back from war. It just felt like our guys... it felt contrived. I just don't think our guys care or like each other.
Finally, we hit the baseball playoffs and Who's Back of the week. The Guardians winning the AL Central after being 15.5 games back is a great story, but it’s going to make every bad GM in the league think they can still make a run when they're 10 games under .500 in July.
Big CatThe Guardians' historic comeback to win the AL Central will embolden bad GMs to never give up on a season
The fact that [the Guardians] won the AL Central now emboldens every general manager... because when they're 15 and a half games back, they'll be like, 'We're still in this. Remember the Guardians?'
And before we got out of there, we had to discuss the new-look Zion Williamson, who apparently used his offseason to lose a significant amount of weight, leaving the guys wondering if he'll still be able to bully people in the paint.
ZacZion Williamson looks fantastic after completing the 'Luca diet' and losing significant weight
Zion Williamson has completed the Luca diet and looks like he lost an entire Zion. He looks fantastic.
We'll see if the guy Hank's supposed to be finally shows up for the Monday night double-header.
