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Week 7 Preview, Big Ten Returns with Tom Fornelli, and Mr. Portnoy on the IRS
The NFC East finally delivered exactly what we expect from it on Thursday Night Football: pure, unadulterated chaos. Big Cat and PFT watched live as Daniel Jones uncorked an 80-yard run only to be tackled by a literal ghost at the 10-yard line. It was the perfect encapsulation of the division, yet Big Cat is still finding a way to be optimistic about their postseason prospects.
Big CatThe NFC East will win a playoff game this year
I guarantee I'm here's my stamp. The NFC East I think is going to win a playoff game this year. There's going to be some shitty team that fucks it all up stumbles into the playoffs... and they're going to win by like one score maybe like three points in that early Saturday time slot.
Moving into the Sunday slate, the guys breaks down a Week 7 that actually looks surprisingly deep. Big Cat is eyeing a specific game script for the Browns to get back on track against a struggling Bengals defense.
Big CatThe Browns will beat the Bengals because they'll run for over 200 yards
I think the Browns are going to smoke the Bengals because I think they're just going to run the ball... the last time these two teams played the Browns were able to run the ball I think like 250 yards. So I would imagine it's going to be... if Baker Mayfield doesn't have to throw more than 20 times... I think the Browns can have some success.
While looking at the Washington Football Team matchup against Dallas, PFT pointed out that being the only team in the division where the entire roster is registered to vote counts as a win off the field. He’s also smelling an upset against a Cowboys team that seems to be quitting on their coaching staff.
PFT CommenterThe Washington Football Team will win against the Dallas Cowboys
I think they're going to win this game, by the way... I think the Cowboys are that bad. And again the Cowboys is never a good sign when the Boys players say we wanted to keep this all in-house but our coaches suck.
In a surprising twist of optimism, Big Cat is starting to buy stock in a certain feline-based franchise in the NFC North. He’s not saying they’re Super Bowl bound, but he’s predicting a very specific kind of momentum.
Big CatThe Lions are about to go on an itty-bitty baby run
I'm calling it right now lines about to go on a teeny little bit of itty-bitty little baby run. I little baby run... I'm going to say the lions are going to be 6 & 5. They're going to be one of the two are the lines going to be in the hunt?
Big Ten Football is Back
Friend of the program and the man who lives in Hank’s head, Tom Fornelli, joined the show to preview the long-awaited return of Big Ten football. With an eight-game sprint and no bye weeks, Tom expects total carnage in the West division.
Tom FornelliNo team will get out of the Big Ten West with fewer than three losses
My prediction was nobody's getting out of the West with fewer than three losses this year and I honestly think that's the case because when I look at Wisconsin and Minnesota who are the two prohibitive favorites in the division, I don't think the gap between them and Illinois is all that wide.
Tom also highlighted some talent that the casual fan might be missing, specifically pointing to the Minnesota Golden Gophers' signal-caller as a future pro.
Tom FornelliTanner Morgan will be a first-round NFL draft pick
They have Tanner Morgan at quarterback who's probably one of them under more underrated quarterbacks in the country, I think he's a first round NFL draft pick next Spring and most people don't even know who he is.
To wrap up his segment, Tom provided a signature "snuggie" bet for the weekend. If you like high-scoring, explosive Big Ten offenses, you should probably look elsewhere than Maryland and Northwestern.
Tom FornelliNorthwestern vs. Maryland will go under the point total
I'm slipping into the warm and comfortable feel of a Northwestern Under against Maryland this weekend because the total is at like 54.5... Northwestern scored 12 points per game in the conference last year Maryland scored 16... 16 plus 12 does not equal 55.
Counsel from Mr. Portnoy
Our favorite legal mind and news-chaser Mr. Portnoy returned to the show to discuss the Jeffrey Toobin incident and his new hobby of attending scheduled riots to get on the local news. The legal analysis took a turn when Mr. Portnoy compared the disrespect of the Toobin Zoom incident to NBA star John Wall playing cards during a media session.
Mr. PortnoyJohn Wall playing cards during an interview is more disrespectful than what Jeffrey Toobin did
I don't know that I agree with that because I think that when he [John Wall] know I don't... he was saying that the two guys that were doing the interview? I'm gonna fucking beat you guys and I can do what I want... jacking off on a zoom call work bad got moderately bad playing Spades during an interview with field Yates. Death penalty.
Mr. Portnoy also detailed his ongoing war with the IRS, complaining that they successfully did their jobs but refused to provide a phone number for him to harass them while they worked on his refund.
Fyre Fest of the Week
Big Cat’s elevator is broken again, which means Leroy is currently trapped on the fifth floor until a pulley system can be engineered. Meanwhile, PFT is leaning into the chaos of the NFC North, making a bold claim about the Chicago Bears' ceiling.
PFT CommenterThe Chicago Bears can win the NFC North
I made a prediction today the totally won't blow up in my face. And that is that the Chicago Bears can win the NFC North they can and I'm actually believe all these things that I have just said.
Between Billy’s 2,000-word essay struggles and the return of Big Ten punting, football season is officially in full swing.
Just remember to check your clocks this weekend so you don't miss the 1:00 PM kickoffs like an idiot.
