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Taylor Twellman on USA vs Wales, Chad Kelly on the Grey Cup, and Thanksgiving Picks
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone except for maybe the people who have to work on Friday. Big Cat and PFT are in full holiday mode, which means eating way too much stuffing and watching a triple-header of football until the eyes bleed. PFT is already making a stand for the most underrated part of the meal, demanding that stuffing shouldn't be a once-a-year occurrence.
PFT CommenterStuffing should be an all-year-round food, not just for the holidays
Stuffing should be year round. It should not be limited to the holidays. Big time. I love stuffing. It's maybe my favorite dish. Favorite side dish. It just, I would like to enjoy stuffing occasionally in the autumn, in the spring, in the summertime.
Before the turkey is even carved, the 49ers dominated Monday Night Football in Mexico City, and Big Cat is officially terrified of what Kyle Shanahan is building. With Deebo, Kittle, and CMC all healthy, it feels like the rest of the league is just waiting to get steamrolled.
Big CatThe 49ers are the scariest team in the NFL
The Niners are the scariest team in the NFL. I know. That doesn't mean they're the best. They're the scariest... when they're right and it's more, it's probably more about Kyle Shanahan's system and what, you know, when the blocks are correct and, and everything's working. It's basically feels unstoppable.
Thanksgiving and Week 12 Picks
Turning to the holiday slate, Hank is surprisingly confident in his Patriots. He’s convinced that the Vikings are frauds who were too busy looking past the Cowboys to prepare for a Thanksgiving showdown with Bill Belichick.
HankThe Patriots will beat the Vikings on Thanksgiving because Minnesota was looking ahead
I'm taking Patriots money line... I think this is gonna be a shootout. Two great teams. Vikings, Kirk Cousins elite. They're gonna have a bounce back game after, you know, got a little bit caught off guard. A little bit of a trap game knowing that they had this game coming up on Thanksgiving. Kind of a look ahead and I think Mac Jones gonna ball out again.
PFT is looking further down the road for his Commanders. While they’re on a heater right now, he’s already envisioning the most heartbreaking scenario possible for the postseason, involving a certain former Washington quarterback.
PFT CommenterThe Commanders will get the 7th seed and lose to Kirk Cousins in the playoffs
I realized what's going to happen. [The Commanders] are gonna be the 7th seed. I'm gonna play against Kirk Cousins in the first round and he is gonna whoop the dog shit outta me. Yes. That's what's gonna happen in the playoffs.
Big Cat isn't buying any Detroit Lions magic this year. Despite the holiday tradition, the history of the Lions as home underdogs is essentially a horror movie for bettors. He's sticking with the trends that say Detroit is a safe bet to break your heart before the second bird is served.
Big CatThe Lions will lose on Thanksgiving because they've lost 15 consecutive games as an underdog on the holiday
The lions by the way have lost 15 consecutive games straight up as an underdog on Thanksgiving. So they're nine point underdogs. So probably not smart to just bet the Bill's money line straight up. But it's been a while.
World Cup Fever with Taylor Twellman
Taylor Twellman joined the show to break down the USMNT’s draw against Wales and explain why that result actually feels like a loss. The conversation moved to the global stage where Argentina just suffered a historic upset at the hands of Saudi Arabia. PFT is already looking for parallels in American sports, and the comparison for Lionel Messi isn't great for the basketball fans out there.
PFT CommenterLionel Messi is the Chris Paul of soccer if he doesn't win the World Cup
My hot seat is Lionel Messi in Argentina because Argentina just lost 2-1 against the kingdom of Saudi Arabia... maybe the biggest defeat in the World Cup, some are asking is Messi a bust? Some are asking is Messi the Chris Paul of soccer? I think it's a fair comparison at this point.
Taylor also helped set the stakes for the upcoming Black Friday match against England. After England dropped six goals on Iran, the US is in a position where they simply cannot afford to lose if they want to control their own destiny.
Taylor TwellmanThe US game vs England on Friday is a 'must draw'
So are we calling Friday's game against England a must draw for the United States? [Taylor]: Absolutely. Yep. Because it the last thing you wanna do is win lose that game. Right. And honestly... if they lose that, dear Lord that final game's gonna be something else.
As for who actually walks away with the trophy, Taylor is looking at the heavy hitters. While the French are dealing with their usual internal drama, he thinks the talent in South America is just too deep to ignore.
Taylor TwellmanBrazil is the favorite to win the World Cup
This is Brazil's World Cup to lose boys. Yeah, it's Brazil's to lose. Yep... I just think they're more balanced than they ever have... they have more talent than anyone. There's more professional players in the world than from Brazil. They, they, they just manufacture players. It's their pastime.
Grey Cup Champion Swag Kelly
Newly minted Grey Cup champion Chad Kelly stopped by for a legendary edition of One Question with a Quarterback. Fresh off leading the Toronto Argonauts to a title, Chad didn't hold back on his confidence levels regarding the NFL. He’s certain that if he were given the chance, half the starters in the league would be looking for a new job.
Chad KellyI could start over 50% of current NFL quarterbacks because I know the game better than they do
How many quarterbacks in the NFL right now do you think that you could start over? [Chad]: 50%... I feel like I know the game a lot more than a lot of people. Cuz I started at such a young age and that's all I knew in order to, you know, make it in life. I thought it was just to play in the NFL really.
Chad even got specific about why he thinks certain veterans are struggling. He’s been watching the tape, and he’s not impressed with the lack of variety coming from some of the bigger names in the league, specifically pointing out a lack of deep-ball aggression in Las Vegas.
Chad KellyDerek Carr isn't an NFL quarterback because he only throws one deep route
Derek Carr. Oh, okay. There we go... I watched all their games. He's only throwing one big dig. Right? One big end. That's what we call it. Right? You clear it out, you fill the date behind it. Right. If you can only do that one time in 6, 7 games, I don't know what, how you're supposed to say you're an NFL quarterback right now.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne and Week 12 Preview
Hot Seat/Cool Throne featured a massive disappointment for gamers as NCAA Football 24 has been delayed. Big Cat is also on the hot seat himself for his Diet Coke addiction, while Billy Football is still trying to defend Zach Wilson's honor. Billy’s latest defense involved a hypothetical skills competition that left the rest of the room speechless.
Billy FootballZach Wilson and Patrick Mahomes would have a competitive game of PIG/HORSE
On that take, I will say if you took Zach Wilson and Patrick Mahomes and made them compete in a horse or pig like game where they had to complete certain throws probably not covered. They'd probably have a competitive game.
Looking ahead to Sunday, Big Cat is seeking personal vengeance. He’s riding with Mike Vrabel and the Titans to settle a score from last year’s playoffs, fully prepared to see a physical game against the Bengals.
Big CatThe Titans will beat the Bengals in a revenge game for last year's playoffs
I'm gonna go with the Titans plus one and a half personal revenge for the playoff game. They lost to the Bengals last year. Jamar Chase still not back. Joe Mixon maybe out... Titans are just, I mean they're underdogs at home. No one ever respects them... I'm ready to just go into a fist fight with Mike Vrabel as my coach.
Finally, if you enjoy watching paint dry or punters working overtime, Big Cat has the lock of the century for the Broncos and Panthers game. In a season of offensive struggles, he’s betting on more of the same.
Big CatThe Broncos and Panthers will go under 36 points
Broncos Panthers under 36. It is very low. Very low... The Broncos though are nine and one to the under and their unders have been like under 40 in like the last four or five weeks. So it, they just can't score. And they have a good defense.
Remember to call your parents, hug your family, and bet the overs.
