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Brian Baldinger on Week 9, Blue Jays' World Series Run, and NFL Picks
Halloween is officially here, and while the guys are dressed up as everything from Shrek to a Twisted Tea bottle, the real horror show was Thursday Night Football. The Dolphins looked completely lifeless in a blowout loss to the Ravens that had the Miami faithful putting paper bags over their heads and booing before the first half even ended. Big Cat is officially done with the Mike McDaniel era after that display.
Big CatMike McDaniel and Tua Tagovailoa should both be fired after the Dolphins' horrific loss
And Mike McDaniel you fired... it looked bad... they're just the most bad vibes team out there. The Dolphins have to just fire everyone. Start fresh... McDaniel will probably be fired and Tua will probably be fired... paid and fired.
On the flip side, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens look like the juggernaut we expected. The defense is stifling, and Lamar is playing with a level of efficiency that makes the rest of the AFC North look like they're playing for second place. Big Cat isn't even waiting for the division race to tighten up.
Big CatI am officially declaring the Ravens as the winners of the AFC North
The Ravens are, they're gonna win the AFC North. We should congratulate them. They're gonna win the AFC North... THE RAVENS ARE BACK. They're gonna win it. Even if they split the Steelers, they'll beat the Browns and Bengals twice. They're gonna be fine.
Blue Jays Take Over
Crossing over to the diamond, the Toronto Blue Jays have completely flipped the script on the World Series. After that marathon 18-inning game, the momentum has shifted entirely toward Canada. PFT and Big Cat are obsessed with Trey Yesavage, the rookie who went from single-A to dominating the Dodgers on the world's biggest stage in a single season.
Big CatThe Blue Jays will win the World Series
The cup is in the building for the Blue Jays... the pointy little flags [are] in Canada... they can win the World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays... what a story. Trey Yesavage is unbelievable... this guy is insane. It's great.
There is a real sense that the Dodgers' veteran roster is starting to feel the weight of every extra inning. While LA looks gapped, the Blue Jays are playing with a loose energy that usually spells disaster for the favorite. Max thinks the psychological edge is firmly in Toronto's dugout.
MaxThe Blue Jays are playing free with nothing to lose compared to the pressured Dodgers
The Jays are in a great sweet spot right now. Very talented team. And they're playing free with nothing to lose.
NFL Week 9 Picks and Preview
Moving into the Sunday slate, the focus shifts to the Bears and whether Caleb Williams can find some consistency. After some shaky performances, the matchup against the Bengals is being framed as a massive litmus test for the Chicago offense. Big Cat is looking for something—anything—to feel good about before the doubt truly sets in.
Big CatThe Bears vs. Bengals game is a 'must look good' game for the Chicago offense
This is a must look good on offense game. The Bears offense has not, has been up and down this year... If you can't light up the Bengals defense, then I'm gonna start having some doubts creep in.
Speaking of feeling good, Hank is fully back on his Patriots bullshit. After a brief period of humility, the Drake Maye era has him convinced that New England is ready to start steamrolling teams again, starting with the Falcons.
HankThe Patriots will blow out the Falcons
I'm going blowout... I'll do nine and a half... Gillette's gonna be rocking... I think it's gonna be a blowout.
Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts have quietly become the most efficient team in the league. Between Shane Steichen’s play-calling and the offensive line literally moving mountains, the guys are starting to wonder if they are the true class of the AFC.
Big CatThe Colts are the best team in football right now
The Colts who are the best team in football... Their offense is absolutely electric. They are like, they're just well-rounded all the way through.
Baldy Breaks It Down
The legendary Brian Baldinger joined the show to give a masterclass in film study. He’s been living at NFL Films watching every snap, and he confirmed what the guys have been seeing: the Colts’ offense is a work of art. Baldy noted that Daniel Jones finally has a clear picture of what he's seeing, which allows the rest of the talent to shine.
Brian BaldingerThe Colts have a precision offense that dictates games under Daniel Jones
I see precision, I see design, I see, I see an attack that I just haven't seen in a while... Daniel Jones, like he knows exactly what he is looking at.
He also gave a very honest assessment of Caleb Williams. While the talent is obvious, Baldy is concerned about the "layups"—those simple throws that every NFL starter needs to hit to keep the chains moving. It wasn't all gloom for the rookie, but the fundamental accuracy issues are showing up on tape every Monday morning.
Brian BaldingerCaleb Williams struggles with fundamental accuracy on simple 'layup' throws
But I just feel like he still missing balls where it's bouncing in the dirt or it's sailing over somebody's head... Caleb's just gonna react and he's gonna try to make something special happen... But he just misses layups sometimes.
Before letting him go, Baldy gave us a look at his current Super Bowl trajectory. Despite the parity we've seen through the first half of the season, he’s leaning toward the heavyweights in both conferences to eventually meet in the big game.
Brian BaldingerThe Chiefs and Eagles will meet in the Super Bowl
I think Kansas City's gonna be back... I think Philadelphia is gonna get on a roll... Philadelphia, Kansas City could repeat and get back there again.
Fyre Fest of the Week
To wrap up the show, we headed into the Halloween weekend with some classic Fyre Fests. Zach had a traumatic encounter in his apartment elevator while carrying two "sweet treat" concretes, resulting in the most awkward interaction in PMT history. PFT is mourning the fact that Jim Irsay is auctioning off his legendary guitar collection, knowing his bank account is about to take a massive hit for a piece of rock history.
Just remember to set your clocks forward this weekend so you don't miss the early kickoffs.
