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Week 8 NFL Recap: Mike White Szn, Carson Wentz’s Chaos, and the Patriots' Rise
Week 8 was a complete fever dream that saw a backup quarterback throw for 400 yards, another backup win in primetime, and the Washington Football Team's kicker literally being named Blewett. Big Cat and PFT Commenter started the show by sifting through the wreckage of their Kirk Cousins bets after the Vikings laid an egg against Cooper Rush and the Cowboys.
Big Cat was quick to clarify that while he enjoys pointing out Kirk's primetime struggles, he isn't looking for a replacement in Chicago just yet.
Big CatI would never want Kirk Cousins to be the quarterback of the Bears
I just don't want [Kirk Cousins] on the Bears. It's not a rule that just because the Bears don't have quarterbacks, I can't criticize other quarterbacks.
PFT pointed out that the Cowboys look like a freight train right now, suggesting that the brain trust in Dallas might actually be the most indispensable part of the roster.
PFT CommenterThe Cowboys are good enough to overcome an injury to anyone on the team except for Kellen Moore
I think what tonight proved is that the Cowboys are good enough to overcome an injury to anyone on the team, except for maybe Kellen Moore.
The Mike White Experience and AFC Chaos
The biggest story of the day was undoubtedly Mike White leading the Jets to a shocker against the Bengals. Billy Football, resident Jets fan, was flying high after White became the first Jets QB since Vinny Testaverde to throw for 400 yards. While the city of New York is ready to build the statue, Billy is trying to stay somewhat grounded about the future of the position.
Billy FootballMike White is the present, but Zach Wilson is still the future of the Jets
[Mike White] is the present. Zach Wilson is the future. What I think is going to happen is now they have more tape on Mike White... but I think today was a great example of what the jets could be consistently going forward with Mike White, with a competent quarterback at the helm.
The guys also marveled at the life of a backup QB. With Joe Flacco lurking in the building and Mike White becoming a legend, PFT couldn't help but admire the career path of the guy with the clipboard.
PFT CommenterBeing a backup quarterback is the best job in the world
I think being a backup quarterback is the best job there is. It would be so much fucking fun... hold the fuck out of the clipboard.
In Indianapolis, Carson Wentz reminded everyone why he is the most polarizing man in football. After throwing a left-handed pick-six from his own end zone that was so ugly it almost became genius, PFT decided he had seen enough of the Wentz coaster for one lifetime.
PFT CommenterI am officially out again 100% on Carson Wentz
The problem is when he makes a bad play like that one, it's like staring into Satan's butthole and you're like, I've never seen anything this ugly before in my life. It's terrible. I think now I'm officially out again, 100% on Carson Wentz.
Justin Fields Shows Life and the Patriots are Back
Big Cat found a silver lining in the Bears' loss to the Niners, mainly because Matt Nagy’s absence seemed to actually allow Justin Fields to play like a modern quarterback. PFT agreed that the blueprint for Fields isn't exactly rocket science.
PFT CommenterJustin Fields is a really good quarterback when he's actually allowed to use his legs
Fields is a really good quarterback when he can use his legs. So just don't keep them in the pocket all the time, Matt Nagy.
On the other side of that game, Deebo Samuel continued to look like the best player on any field he steps on. Big Cat is already putting the record books on notice regarding the Niners' star receiver.
Big CatDeebo Samuel will likely break Jerry Rice's 49ers single-season receiving record
Deebo Samuel is electric and Deebo Samuel is most likely if he stays healthy, going to break Jerry Rice's 49ers single-season record.
Meanwhile, the vibes in New England are officially shifting. After the Patriots handled the Chargers, Hank finally stopped hedging and admitted that he’s ready to plan for January football with Mac Jones under center.
HankI am all aboard the Patriots playoff train
I'm all aboard the playoff training now. Okay. Mac Jones was airing it out. They kind of opened up the offense a little bit. It wasn't just dunking and dinking.
Despite the loss, Big Cat isn't ready to bury the Chargers just yet, even if he doesn't think they have the juice to actually win the conference.
Big CatThe Chargers will win 10 to 12 games but I'm not taking them seriously as contenders
I think that they're going to end up with probably 10, 11, maybe even 12 wins... I just don't think they're going to, I think they're not, I'm not taking them for real in the AFC.
NOLA Magic and the Manning Curse
The Saints proved once again that they are the kryptonite for the Greatest of All Time. Despite losing Jameis Winston to a gruesome injury, the Saints defense and Trevor Simeon managed to frustrate Tom Brady into a late-game meltdown. Big Cat noted that this is becoming a legitimate trend in the NFC South.
Big CatThe Saints just have Tom Brady's number
The saints just have [Tom Brady's] number. I know that, you know, the Bucs beat the saints when it mattered in the playoffs... But the saints now, since Brady's gone to the AFC or NFC south, they're three and one against Tom Brady and he looks uncomfortable playing against them.
To wrap things up, the guys looked ahead to the World Series, where Big Cat made a definitive call on when the Braves will finally clinch it.
Big CatThe Atlanta Braves will win the World Series on Tuesday night
Congratulations to the Atlanta Braves for winning the world series on Tuesday night. Your job is first reported by Pardon My Take.
Finally, Billy Football brought some heavy research to the Who's Back segment, validating the terrifying power of the Manningcast curse and defending Arch Manning's high school resume.
Billy FootballThe Manningcast curse is real
Everyone who's appeared on the Manning broadcast has lost [their next game]. Curses are back.
Billy FootballArch Manning is less likely to be a bust because he has actually lost games in high school
Is he a bust? Is Arch Manning a bust... To have the discussion. No, because he's lost in high school, which I think is important for a quarterback's progression... I know guys who don't lose in high school, they don't pan out.
Hopefully, Hank's back heals in time for him to watch the Patriots' playoff push from a chair instead of the floor.
