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NFL Week 6: Bills Win at Arrowhead, Packers and Bucs Spiral, and Zappe Fever
Week 6 was the kind of slate that makes you question everything you thought you knew about the NFL. We started the show watching the end of Cowboys-Eagles live on air, which was a roller coaster of Max’s raw Philly emotions and Big Cat’s gambling soul slowly leaving his body. While the Eagles remained undefeated for the time being, the real story of the weekend was the complete and utter collapse of the old guard.
The New York Football Capital of the World
New York City is officially the center of the football universe. The Jets went into Lambeau Field and didn't just win, they beat the hell out of the Packers. Billy Football was riding high after being the only person on the planet to actually believe in the Jets, and honestly, he earned it. The Jets' defense looks terrifying, and Sauce Gardner is already a superstar. On the other side, Big Cat is ready to call it on Green Bay.
Big CatThe Green Bay Packers are officially broken
I don't want to get excited but I think the Packers are officially broken. There's two games, the Giants and Jets, where they are a touchdown favorite in both and it just doesn't, like Aaron Rodgers doesn't lose these type of games at home.
PFT is so convinced the Packers are cooked that he’s already looking ahead to next week when they face the Commanders. Even with Taylor Heinicke stepping in for an injured Carson Wentz, the vibes in D.C. are apparently higher than whatever is happening in the dark room with Aaron Rodgers.
PFT CommenterThe Commanders will cover the spread against the Packers in Week 7
I'm already declaring coms [Commanders] against the spread this week no matter what [against the Packers]. ... Taylor Heinicke, if there's one thing that he does is he comes off the bench and he plays electric games and sometimes steals ones. ... I'm all in on the coms.
Meanwhile, the Giants are 5-1. Brian Daboll has turned a roster held together by duct tape and sandpaper into a winning machine. They were down 20-10 to the Ravens and somehow clawed back to win. It’s impossible to ignore what’s happening in the Meadowlands.
Big CatBrian Daboll is the runaway NFL Coach of the Year
Brian Daboll is far and away the coach of the year through six weeks... down 20 to 10 in the fourth quarter they do one of their patented like 75 yard drives where they eat some clock, get a big turnover. And the New York Giants, like they're Brian Daboll is making a good team out of just a not great roster.
PFT even offered a formal apology to Daniel Jones, noting that under Daboll, the G-Men are actually fun to watch.
PFT CommenterBrian Daboll is the best coach in the NFL and Daniel Jones is playing "pretty good"
I think [Brian Daboll] is the best coach in the NFL right now. I think without a doubt he's coach of the year. ... Daniel Jones, I owe you an apology young man. I wasn't really familiar with your game. Daniel Jones is playing pretty good right now. ... under [Daboll], this team has become like sneakily fun to watch and good.
The GOAT is Losing His Grip
It wasn't just Rodgers struggling. Tom Brady and the Bucs lost to a Steelers team that had half their secondary out and was playing Mitch Trubisky in relief of a concussed Kenny Pickett. Brady was seen screaming at his offensive line, and the whole operation looks miserable. Big Cat thinks the Bucs have officially reached the "broken" stage.
Big CatSomething is fundamentally broken with the Buccaneers' offense
I think the bucks might be bad. ... something's broken. And I know it's kind of similar to the Packers conversation... but it does, it feels like he's [Tom Brady] more frustrated than he's ever been and they're, and his team is more broken than they've ever been.
With the NFC South looking like a dumpster fire, PFT is starting to look at a certain frisky team in Atlanta as a legitimate threat to take the crown.
PFT CommenterThe Atlanta Falcons will win the NFC South
I'm actually thinking about putting a future on the Falcons to win that division. I think the Falcons are definitely good.
Zappe Fever and Coaching Circles
In New England, the Bailey Zappe era is in full swing. Hank is officially a Zappe Head and has essentially forgotten that Mac Jones ever existed. The Patriots dismantled the Browns, and it feels like Bill Belichick has found his new favorite son who just doesn't turn the ball over.
HankBailey Zappe should remain the Patriots starter even if Mac Jones is healthy
Bailey Zappe is very fun to watch... unless Bailey Zappe puts up an absolute stinker next week, I would be surprised if they take him out to starter.
Out West, the Cardinals and Seahawks played a game that mostly served as a platform for the guys to discuss why Cliff Kingsbury is firmly on the hot seat. Kyler Murray got his bag, and in the NFL, that usually means the coach is the one who gets the axe when things go south.
Big CatCliff Kingsbury will be the fall guy for Kyler Murray's struggles because of Murray's massive contract
Kyler is our guy and the only way to change if things don't go well with Kyler before you admit to everyone it's Kyler's fault because you're paying him all this money, you admit to everyone that it's the coach's fault and get a new coach. ... it's gonna be Cliff [Kingsbury] that goes not Kyler.
PFT also pointed out that Pete Carroll has officially won the divorce from Russell Wilson. While Russ is out there doing high-knees on a plane and trying to convince everyone he's happy, Pete is just winning football games with Geno Smith.
PFT CommenterPete Carroll won the breakup with Russell Wilson
I'm ready to say that Pete Carroll won the Russell Wilson breakup right now. I'd agree. I think he's miles ahead. He's back on the scene. He's dating, he's having a good time. Russell Wilson is just trying to like put on social media how happy he is, but he knows that he's not happy.
Bills-Chiefs and NBA Predictions
The game of the weekend lived up to the hype, though it was lower scoring than anticipated. Josh Allen hurdling defenders and making impossible throws to Dawson Knox felt like a statement win for Buffalo. Von Miller was the difference maker the Bills brought in for exactly this reason, flushing Patrick Mahomes into a game-ending interception.
To wrap up the show, the guys got into the MLB playoffs and the upcoming NBA season. Big Cat was thrilled to see the 111-win Dodgers get bounced by the Padres, reiterating his stance that their only recent title was a fluke.
Big CatThe Dodgers' 2020 World Series title doesn't count
The Dodgers have not won anything. We can We agree The bubble, the bubble championship didn't, didn't count.
With the NBA tipping off this week, the cast threw out their Finals predictions. It’s a wide-open field, but PFT is sticking with his annual tradition of backing the Nuggets, though he briefly flirted with a Chris Paul redemption arc.
PFT CommenterThe Denver Nuggets will beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals
Finals predictions... Nuggets and the Celtics. [Nuggets win]
PFT CommenterThe Suns will win the West because it's Chris Paul's year
I wanna change mine to the Suns because I really think that this is the... I think this is Chris Paul's year. This is the season for Chris Paul.
Big Cat, meanwhile, is looking for a European takeover in the Finals.
Big CatThe Mavericks will face the Bucks in the NBA Finals
I'm gonna go storyline Mavs Bucks. And everyone's just gonna be like the European invasion is is fully, fully here. Luca versus Giannis.
One thing is for sure: the Eagles might be 6-0, but Hank isn't buying the hype for the long haul.
HankThe Eagles will not win the championship this season
The Eagles can fuck right off. They're not gonna win the championship.
If the Jets and Giants keep this up, we might actually have to start taking New York football seriously, which is a terrifying thought for everyone involved.
