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Week 16 Recap, Watermelon Smashes, and the Quest for Hard Bodies
Week 16 is in the books, and the playoff picture is getting as messy as a Marriott ballroom after a Mike McCarthy motivational speech. Big Cat and PFT Commenter spent the entire day watching every snap, throwing scenarios at each other like they were playing a high-stakes game of 4D chess with their dumb brains. The show kicked off with a Fastest 2 Minutes that hit on everything from the Dolphins' no-look miracle to the Steelers moonwalking back into relevance. It’s the final full show of 2020, and we're closing out the year with mass confusion and maximum grit.
Rodgers for MVP and the Fraud Bowl
The Packers looked dominant in the snow against the Titans, and Big Cat is finally ready to admit that Aaron Rodgers is the guy this year, even if it hurts his soul to say it.
Big CatAaron Rodgers is going to win the MVP and he deserves it
Aaron Rodgers is the MVP... I have to just sit here and say, he is most likely going to win the MVP. It's probably deserved. The Packers look awesome.
While the Packers look like a juggernaut, the Titans might be the opposite. PFT and Big Cat were calling this the Fraud Bowl, and Tennessee didn't exactly disprove the label. The offense can be explosive, but the defense is essentially a welcome mat for opposing quarterbacks.
Big CatThe Titans defense is not good enough to compete in the playoffs
The Titans are, I don't know what—I mean, they're kind of what we think. Like they're just—they can look explosive sometimes, but their defense is not good... I just don't think their defense can hang. They have no pass rush. There's zero pass rush and they just don't get off the field on third down.
The Saints and the Brees Problem
Alvin Kamara carried fantasy owners to championships with six touchdowns on Christmas, but Big Cat isn't let the Saints off the hook that easily. The concern level for Drew Brees is reaching a fever pitch as the playoffs approach. He looks like he’s playing with a pitch count on his arm, and in the postseason, you can't just dump it off to Kamara every single play.
Big CatDrew Brees is holding the Saints back and might not be able to make the big throws needed in the playoffs
I still believe that Drew Brees is what holds [the Saints] back. He definitely looks limited... it feels like we're just heading on a collision course to a big game where Drew Brees needs to make like five to six huge throws. And it's just not exactly the same as it used to be.
Bucs, Lions, and the Flip-the-Switch Myth
Tom Brady and the Bucs absolutely dismantled a Lions team that seemingly didn't have any coaches due to COVID protocols. While the stat line was pretty, the guys aren't ready to crown Tampa just yet. There’s a nagging feeling that this team is going to run into a real defense in January and look completely different.
Big CatI don't fully believe in the Buccaneers because they won't be able to just 'flip the switch' in the playoffs
I still don't believe in the Bucs fully because I don't think that they can just flip the switch. It still feels like a team that you're going to, like, we're going to, we're going to watch a playoff game and they're going to struggle to move the ball. And you'd be like, 'How is this happening? Like they have all of these guys.'
Kliff Kingsbury and the Amazon Future
The Saturday Amazon game was a glimpse into the future, and according to Big Cat, that future involves Jeff Bezos owning our Sundays. As for the game itself, Kliff Kingsbury continues to be the ultimate test case for the "look good, play okay" coaching philosophy. He’s the first coach to ever fail upwards from a sub-.500 record at Texas Tech to an NFL gig solely on vibes and a nice house.
Big CatKliff Kingsbury is a failure who has succeeded solely because he is attractive
Kliff Kingsbury. Are we sure he's good? It's kind of amazing when you look back at Kliff Kingsbury's entire resume and you realize like, oh, attractive people do really run this world. If you are a good looking guy and you can walk into a meeting and wow someone, you can fail upwards all the way. Kliff Kingsbury was 35 and 40 as the head coach at Texas Tech. He had two winning seasons out of six... Kliff Kingsbury, not very good.
Fitzmagic and the Hall of Fame
Ryan Fitzpatrick coming off the bench to throw a no-look pass while his head was being ripped off is the most Ryan Fitzpatrick thing to ever happen. PFT is ready to start the campaign to get the beard into Canton, not necessarily as a player, but as someone who has contributed more pure chaos and joy to the game than almost anyone else.
PFT CommenterRyan Fitzpatrick should be in the Hall of Fame as a contributor to the game
I actually think that Ryan Fitzpatrick should be in the Hall of Fame. I think he should be a Hall of Famer. Not just memorable, not just because the bust would be legendary with the beard in it, but because like he's provided so many great memories... if he's not a player, he should be contributor to the game and get into the NFL. Absolutely.
The Steelers' Ugly 11 Wins
Pittsburgh managed a furious second-half comeback against the Colts, but it didn't do much to change the perception that they are a deeply flawed team. They can't run the ball, Big Ben is throwing floaters that put his receivers in the hospital, and Juju has officially retired from TikTok dancing. PFT is sticking by his guns that this is the least impressive 11-win start we've ever seen.
PFT CommenterThe 2020 Steelers are the worst 11-3 team in sports history
I tweeted out that they are—are they the worst 11 and 3 team in any sport in history? And I think they still might be. I don't see the Steelers being able to win in the playoffs.
Bear Down or Draft Down?
Big Cat is currently in a state of "who the fuck knows" with the Bears. They’ve scored 30+ points in four straight games, Mitch Trubisky is playing for his life, and Matt Nagy is officially staying. Some fans want to tank for a better pick, but Big Cat is embracing the chaos of a possible playoff berth.
Big CatYou should always root for your team to make the playoffs, even if they'll get crushed
I know I've seen this like, 'Oh, why would you want to get in the playoffs and get the shit kicked out of you so that you get the worse draft picks?' What are you talking about? Being in the playoffs is all—that's what you root for... give me a seat at the table. A chip and a chair.
The Watermelon Curse
Finally, we have to talk about Mike McCarthy. The man has a 100% success rate when he smashes a watermelon before a game. He’s essentially the Gallagher of the NFL, and Big Cat is tired of losing money to a fruit-based motivational tactic.
Big CatThere is a 0% chance of beating a team if their coach smashes a watermelon before the game
I can't be—I'm 0 and 2 in watermelon games. I bet way too much on watermelons. I hate these watermelon games. I've lost so much money to the fucking watermelons. I cannot—there's a 0% chance of beating a watermelon team.
As we head into 2021, the guys are leaving the soft podcaster life behind. It’s the year of the hard body, and they are preparing a four-day "shock your body" diet to get ready for a new era of hardness.
Big Cat2021 will be the year of hard bodies
Hard bodies in 2021. What does that mean? We're just going to get hard. Hell yeah. By the end of 2021, you will be able to bounce a quarter off my abs and ass. We're the next generation of being hard.
Let’s just hope Mike McCarthy doesn't buy out the local grocery store before Week 17.
