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NFL Week 7: The Bengals Are Real, The Chiefs Are Broken, and the Rainy Bay Area Chaos
Week 7 had a bit of everything: a torrential downpour in Santa Clara, the official arrival of the Bengals as a powerhouse, and the realization that the Kansas City Chiefs might actually be in deep trouble. Big Cat and PFT opened with the Fastest 2 Minutes, featuring the usual lyrical gymnastics from PFT and some high-octane recap energy before diving into the Sunday Night Football mud bowl between the Colts and the 49ers.
Rain, Wind, and Hank’s Refusal of Reality
Santa Clara looked more like a monsoon zone than a football field, but don't tell that to Hank. While Carson Wentz was throwing "wounded ducks" and players were fumbling because the ball was basically a bar of soap, Hank remained adamant that the weather had zero impact on his betting process. It was a masterclass in stubbornness as Big Cat and PFT tried to explain that torrential rain might, just might, make it harder to catch a football.
HankWeather should never be factored into betting over/unders
The weather's not going to—like, that's not going to be. I obviously have a lot of numbers and a lot of data points checking over in the rain. One of those data points is not weather. Not on over unders ever. No.
The Bengals are the Real Deal
The biggest headline of the week happened in Baltimore, where the Bengals didn't just beat the Ravens; they absolutely dismantled them 41-17. Joe Burrow looks like the coolest guy in the league, and Jamar Chase is currently on a record-breaking pace that would make Randy Moss blush. Big Cat is officially ready to stop grading them on a curve and start treating them like the AFC elite.
Big CatThe Bengals are officially a 'good team' and no longer just good on a curve
The big headline from this week is the Bengals are good. A good team, no longer are they just good in terms of grading on the curve of being the Cincinnati Bengals. Now they are actually just good, as far as NFL teams go.
With Burrow’s poise and Chase’s explosive playmaking, the outlook in Cincinnati has shifted from "hopeful" to "playoff contenders." PFT looked ahead at their remaining schedule and saw a very clear path to double-digit wins.
PFT CommenterThe Bengals will finish the season with at least 10 wins
If you look at the rest of the schedule for the Bengals, I have some breaking news for you. Yeah. The Bengals are going to have at least 10 wins this year. Yeah, no. I mean, they could have 11 wins very easily.
It wasn't just the offense, though. The Bengals' defense harassed Lamar Jackson all day, racking up five sacks and making the Ravens look mortal for the first time in weeks. Big Cat is buying high on the unit.
Big CatThe Bengals have a top 10 defense in the NFL
They are a very, very good team and their defense is really fucking good. Like they are—now I would, I don't know, advanced stats and all that stuff, but just the eyeball test, I'm going to say they're a top 10 defense.
Crisis in Kansas City
On the flip side, the Chiefs are officially in a tailspin after scoring only three points against the Titans. Patrick Mahomes looks human, the offensive line is struggling, and the defense continues to be a sieve. PFT has a very specific theory on why they’re struggling, and it has nothing to do with schemes or play-calling.
PFT CommenterThe Chiefs' main problem is they are physically weak and need to hit the weight room.
I personally think I have a very easy problem that I've found with the Chiefs. I think they're weak. Physically. I think that they need to hit the weight room. I don't think that there's a problem that the Chiefs have right now that can't be resolved by just lifting more weights. I feel like they're just not a strong football team.
Regardless of the reason, the results are undeniable. The Chiefs are 3-4, and after watching them lose to every top-tier team they've faced this season, Big Cat is ready to call it. This isn't just a slow start; it's a fundamental breakdown of the NFL's most recent dynasty.
Big CatThe Kansas City Chiefs are broken
I'm officially [saying] they're broken. If you think otherwise you're deluding yourself. Because like I said, if you just go through their schedule... they've played the next four best teams in the AFC... and they lost all of them.
The “Diet” Ryan Fitzpatrick and Quarterback Purgatory
In green bay, Taylor Heinecke provided the full experience for Washington fans: flashes of brilliance, a Lambeau Leap on a touchdown that didn't count, and a weird ability to gain yards without actually scoring points. PFT coined a perfect new term for the Heinecke experience that captures the chaotic energy without the winning pedigree.
PFT CommenterTaylor Heinecke is 'diet' Ryan Fitzpatrick
I've—like not to pat myself on the back—he is, he is diet Ryan Fitzpatrick. He's Ryan Fitzpatrick, everything Ryan Fitzpatrick is, but like without actually scoring touchdowns. It's just chaos whenever he's playing. Diet Ryan Fitzpatrick does everything that Ryan Fitzpatrick does, but he doesn't actually win the [game].
Meanwhile, in the dumpster fire that is the Dolphins' season, Tua Tagovailoa remains a polarizing figure. He had some nice drives against the Falcons but followed them up with one of the most baffling interceptions of the year. Big Cat is still firmly on the side of the skeptics.
Big CatI still don't think Tua Tagovailoa is 'the guy' for the Dolphins.
I still don't think he's the guy. There are moments where I'm like, maybe I'm wrong. Then that interception happens and I'm like, what is going on here?
Fyre Fest and Who’s Back
The show wrapped up with Who’s Back of the Week, touching on the Braves making the World Series and the NBA’s 75th Anniversary list. Hank couldn't help but notice some "shady" business regarding Kyrie Irving’s exclusion from the final list despite some apparent pre-made highlight reels floating around.
HankKyrie Irving was likely removed from the NBA 75 list at the last minute for 'shady' reasons.
Kyrie was on the list... they made highlight packages for all 75 players and they made one for Kyrie, but then he didn't make the final list. There's some shady shit going on there.
Finally, the guys discussed the Lions, who are now 0-7 but playing harder than almost any team in the league. Dan Campbell is calling fake punts and onside kicks like he’s playing Madden on tilt, and Big Cat thinks they might be the most talented winless squad he’s ever seen.
Big CatThe 2021 Lions are the best winless team in NFL history through seven games.
I think they're the best winless team in history though, at this point in a season. They're going to turn every game into a street fight where they're just going to do it. They're going to play like they have nothing left to lose.
At least the Lions have heart, unlike the Bears, who Big Cat has officially relegated to the "torture chamber" for the remainder of the season.
