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Big CatBig Cat

The Saints will beat the Giants because Malik Nabers is out

I actually like the Saints in this game... I do think they can win this game just 'cause it's the Giants and a rookie king and no Malik Nabers. Which obviously sucks.

The Saints beat the Giants 24-6 on October 5th.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Marvin Harrison Jr. will break his first career tackle this week against the Titans

I am on, on tackle breaking watch this week. I think this is the week that Marvin Harrison Jr. breaks his first tackle... Kyler Murray, bad body language. Marvin Harrison, Jr. bad body language... after Sunday... people are gonna start to have that conversation.

Marvin Harrison Jr. was credited with two broken tackles in the game against Tennessee.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Commanders will win 'decisively' against the Chargers

This is a must win decisively game. I think that, I think we can win this game decisively. Commanders minus six and a half. Yeah. You should take that. I'm in, I'm in on it. I trust in Dan Quinn. Dan's gonna get it figured out.

The Chargers beat the Commanders 31-14.
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HankHank

The Patriots vs. Bills game will be a shootout

I'm excited. I'm really excited. I think this game is gonna be a shootout. I think it's gonna, you know, Patriots are gonna have to get a little bit lucky, but it's gonna be a good test... One score. Yeah... I love the Patriots team total over, I love the regular over.

The final score was 27-24, which is a one-score game, but not necessarily a 'shootout' by modern NFL standards (Over/Under was 49.5, total was 51).
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

I am worried that Terry McLaurin has a serious core injury

I've become worried about Terry [McLaurin] though. Yesterday it comes out, he's getting a second opinion on a quad injury. And I would imagine that if the first opinion was good news, he probably wouldn't be like, Hey, let me make sure I'll go get a second opinion. And then did a, a little bit of digging... the doctor that he's seeing for the second opinion is a core injury specialist. Mm. Like sports hernias.

McLaurin dealt with injuries but was generally healthy and productive throughout the 2024 season.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Saints will cover +15.5 against the Bills as a 'pride game'

I'm going to bet on the Saints. Yeah. And I'm, I'm not doing it for like, normal reasons... I'm firmly labeling this as a Do you have any pride game? Yeah. For the Saints. So gut check you, I I'm betting on like Brandon Cooks. I'm betting on Demario Davis... If they, if they don't cover in this one done.

This specific matchup did not happen in the 2024 NFL season (they are in different conferences and didn't play). The transcript likely refers to a 2025 hypothetical or error.
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HankHank

The Patriots are a lock to beat the Panthers in a 'must-win' game

Must win. Excited. Yep. Should be a, feels like a get right game. Should be a get right game. I'm excited... Definitely [going to win].

The Patriots beat the Panthers 42-13 in Week 4, a total blowout. Hank was right that this was a 'get right' game and the Pats would win.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The loser of Ravens-Chiefs is going to be a dangerous problem for the rest of the league

I think whoever loses this game is gonna be a problem. I think Loser might get hungrier.

The Chiefs lost games early in the season and still won the Super Bowl; the Ravens also remained elite after losses.
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MaxMax

The Packers will easily score over 27.5 points against the Cowboys

Memes and I just hammered the team total over 27 and a half for the Packers. I like that because this to me feels like, I think I'm gonna put the, it might be the Squarest bet that any of us make... Micah Parsons has been wronged by the Cowboys. That narrative is gonna be really the story of the game.

The Packers scored 40 points in their 40-40 tie with the Cowboys in Week 4. The team total over 27.5 bet hit easily.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Spencer Rattler will get his first NFL win as a starter this week against the Seahawks

I think, I think they're gonna win. [Spencer Rattler] is gonna get his first win this week. First win as a starter.

Rattler and the Saints did not beat the Seahawks in this matchup.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Bears-Cowboys matchup is a 'Gateway Game' that will define the rest of Chicago's season

This is a gateway game. If the Bears win this game... don't be shocked if the Bears are five and four or six and three... but if they don't win this game, none of this matters. They're own three and they just suck.

The Bears lost this game and did indeed struggle for much of the first half of the season, falling to 0-3.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Jaxson Dart will get his first start for the Giants against the Chargers

My prediction was that Dart gets in against the Chargers. That would be his first start I think. I don't know if it's gonna be a clean benching for Russell Wilson. I think they might do the Dart packages and they might like slowly incorporate Dart into the games.

Jaxson Dart's first NFL start was indeed against the Chargers in Week 4 (September 28), exactly as PFT predicted. The Giants won that game.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Buffalo Bills are going to go undefeated and win the Super Bowl

Bills have the easiest schedule now. Undefeated. Would it, wouldn't it be funny if the bills went undefeated? It's week one. I'm not gonna overreact, but I think that the Buffalo Bills are gonna go undefeated. Win the Super Bowl.

The Bills would need to go 20-0 to make this true.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Indianapolis Colts are going to make the playoffs this year

I think the Colts are gonna make the playoffs this year. I'll tell you that much. I, I, looking at their schedule... they don't have a hard schedule. And Anthony Richardson looked awesome. I think he's gonna be good enough to win a majority of their games if he stays healthy.

The Colts finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs in the 2024 season.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Kansas City Chiefs are going to win their Week 2 game against the Eagles

I think Chiefs are gonna win this game... I'm just simply taking it because the Chiefs are 21 and 4 straight up off a loss with Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes. I just can't imagine them starting 0 and 2.

The Chiefs defeated the Bengals in Week 2, 2024. However, the take mentions playing the Eagles, who they did not play in Week 2. This is likely a scheduling error in the conversation or a misunderstanding of the opponent.
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HankHank

The Denver Broncos will win the a FC West this season

[Big Cat] I say yes [the Chiefs win the a FC West]... Who do you have winning the a FC West? [Hank] The Denver Broncos.

The Chiefs won the a FC West in 2024; the Broncos did not.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Steelers will win a playoff game this year

I think the Steelers are gonna win a playoff game this year. One, I think they're gonna win one playoff game this year.

The Steelers lost in the Wild Card round to the Texans 6-30. They did not win a playoff game.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Giants will be a 'Muck It Up' team that stays in games but doesn't win many

I have the Giants circled as my Muck It Up team that's not gonna win a lot of games, but will be in a lot of games... I think the Giants will keep a lot of games. I think the Giants are the team that you'll look up in the second half of most games and be like, why is that? It's 13-10.

The Giants went 4-13, winning very few games. While they may have been competitive in some losses, they were not a typical 'muck it up' team - they were just bad. The 'not gonna win a lot of games' part was very accurate.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Buccaneers at -110 to win the NFC South is a good bet

I think the Tampa Bay Bucks minus one 10 to win the NFC South is a good bet. I like their offense a lot. I know Tristan Wirfs is out for probably four weeks, but he'll be back.

The Buccaneers did not win the NFC South. The Carolina Panthers won the division at 8-9, with the Bucs also finishing 8-9 but losing the tiebreaker. The bet lost.
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Big CatBig Cat

Everyone should bet Joe Burrow for MVP because the media narrative has already begun

I think we all have to bet Joe Burrow, MVP because I've already noticed that the narrative has begun of Joe Burrow for MVP. I think the narrative has already started that this is the year he's going to win MVP.

Joe Burrow did not win the 2025 NFL MVP. He was injured (turf toe) in Week 2 and only played 8 games, finishing with 1,809 yards. The Bengals went 6-11. Matthew Stafford won MVP with 4,704 yards and 46 TDs for the Rams.
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ZacZac

The Buccaneers will win the NFC at +1300

I would like to take the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the conference at plus 1300. We're feeling the same [as Big Cat], you go a little further.

The Buccaneers finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs. They did not win the NFC.
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HankHank

The Patriots will make the playoffs at +120 odds

I'm gonna go with the New England Patriots... to make the playoffs plus one 20. I believe it even more so.

The Patriots went 14-3 and won the AFC East under Mike Vrabel. They not only made the playoffs but reached the Super Bowl. The +120 bet was a massive winner.
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MaxMax

The Jaguars will win the AFC South at 3-to-1 odds

I'm going to do Jags three to one to win the AFC South. One more year of believing in the Jags. Trevor Lawrence was on the show, he got me fired up.

The Jaguars won the AFC South with a 13-4 record. The 3-to-1 odds bet was a winner.
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MemesMemes

The Ravens will win the Super Bowl at +600

Baltimore Ravens plus 600 to win the Super Bowl. I think this is finally the year. Lamar gets over the hump. I just think this is the year. It's a Ravens free train to the Super Bowl.

The Ravens finished 8-9, missed playoffs, and fired Harbaugh. Nowhere near the Super Bowl.
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HankHank

Shedeur Sanders will step in for an injured Joe Flacco and lead the Cleveland Browns to a wild card playoff spot

My preemptive Take of the Year. Shedeur Sanders. It's going to lead the Cleveland Browns to a wild card spot and make the playoffs. Maybe an injury. I think after like week four [Joe Flacco's] not gonna start. Something's gonna happen. Maybe Flacco gets injured, [Shedeur] steps in, leads them to glory.

Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Browns in the 5th round (not 1st), started 7 games going 3-4 after Dillon Gabriel's concussion in Week 11 (not after Week 4 Flacco injury). The Browns finished 5-12 and nowhere near a wild card spot.
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MemesMemes

Jayden Daniels will finish as the worst quarterback of the 2024 draft class in the upcoming 2025 season

The Washington Commanders are gonna miss the playoffs. Jayden Daniels [will] finish dead last out of the 2024 QBs in that draft class.

Memes predicted the Commanders would miss the playoffs (correct — they went 5-12) and Jayden Daniels would finish dead last among 2024 QBs. Daniels only played 7 games due to injuries and had the lowest total stats of the class, but this was due to injury absences, not poor play quality. The Commanders missing the playoffs was correct; the Daniels ranking is technically true by volume stats but misleading.
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ZacZac

Jayden Daniels will defy the sophomore slump and have a fantastic 2025 season

I do have a lot of fun watching Jayden Daniels play football and I think that he's gonna defy the sophomore slump and have a fantastic season.

Zac predicted Jayden Daniels would defy the sophomore slump and have a fantastic 2025 season. Daniels was plagued by injuries (knee sprain, hamstring, dislocated elbow) and only started 7 games, throwing for 1,262 yards. The Commanders went 5-12. He definitively did not defy the sophomore slump.
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ShaneShane

Omarion Hampton will win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award

I said Gus Edwards lead the league in rushing touchdowns [last year]. And I couldn't have been more wrong, so I'm gonna go Omarion Hampton Offensive Rookie of the year.

Omarion Hampton did not win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Tetairoa McMillan of the Panthers won the award with 70 catches for 1,014 yards and 7 TDs. Hampton was drafted by the Chargers and was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury during the season.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Daniel Jones might make a successful comeback this season

I think Daniel Jones might come back... I've been thinking about Daniel Jones a lot the last couple weeks... He spent six months with Kevin O'Connell. What's better? Spending six months with Kevin O'Connell, or spending six months with Brian Schottenheimer?

PFT predicted Daniel Jones might make a successful comeback in 2025. Jones signed with the Colts on a 1-year deal and was named starting QB, but tore his Achilles in December 2025. The Colts went 8-9. It was not a successful comeback.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Steph Curry enters the Kobe realm of the GOAT conversation if he wins a 5th title this year

If the Warriors go on a run, which they could... Steph Curry goes, lights out. Is Steph Curry, does he enter the Kobe realm of the goat conversation?... If the Warriors win the NBA title this year, Steph Curry wins finals MVP, I feel like you're gonna have the Jordan, LeBron, Kobe Curry conversation.

The Warriors did not win the NBA title. They were eliminated by the Timberwolves in the second round. Curry did not win a 5th championship.
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Big CatBig Cat

Duke is going to win the NCAA Tournament

I think Duke's gonna win it all though. I'm pretty set in that thought. I mean, winning a second round game by the way they did against Baylor. Just not competitive.

Duke lost to Houston 70-67 in the Final Four semifinal. Florida won the 2025 NCAA Championship.
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Big CatBig Cat

Houston will dominate Purdue in the Sweet 16

I love Houston. I think Houston's going to dominate Purdue. I said something nice about Purdue someday this might say something mean about Purdue. You're gonna get your fucking ass kicked.

Houston defeated Purdue 62-60 in the Sweet 16, though the margin was closer than 'domination.' Houston did advance past Purdue as predicted.
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Big CatBig Cat

Duke will win the national championship.

Who do we got winning all now that we're at the Sweet 16 re-bracket? I don't know, I think it's just gonna be Duke. I think Duke's gonna win it all.

Duke did not win the national championship. They made the Final Four but lost to Houston 70-67 in the semifinal. Florida won the title.
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MaxMax

Tennessee is the best team that nobody is talking about in the tournament.

I picked Tennessee before so I'll stick with Tennessee. I feel like that's the team that has the best shot that no one's talking about.

Tennessee, a 2-seed, made it to the Elite Eight but lost to Houston 69-50. They did not win the championship. While they had a decent run, they were not 'the team no one is talking about' that won it all.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Trey Hendrickson will be traded by the Bengals following the Chase and Higgins extensions

It also probably means that Trey Hendrickson will definitely get traded at some point, right?

Trey Hendrickson was NOT traded by the Bengals. After the Chase and Higgins extensions, the Bengals gave Hendrickson a $14M raise to $30M for 2025 on a reworked contract. He played 7 games before season-ending surgery. The Bengals later declined to franchise tag him, letting him walk as a free agent instead.
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HankHank

Jalen Carter will record at least one sack in Super Bowl 59

Jalen Carter one sack... Is it over a half a sack? Yeah, it's one plus sacks. Jalen Carter.

Hank predicted Jalen Carter would record at least one sack in Super Bowl 59. According to the box score, the Eagles' 6 sacks on Mahomes were recorded by Josh Sweat (2.5), Milton Williams (2), and Jordan Davis (1). Carter did not record a sack in the Super Bowl despite being a dominant presence on the defensive line.
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MaxMax

DeVonta Smith will have 50+ receiving yards in Super Bowl 59

My prop. I think that DeVonta Smith is due. Oh, I think he, I 50 plus yards. I feel good about DeVonta Smith.

DeVonta Smith had a productive Super Bowl LIX performance for the Eagles in their 40-22 win over the Chiefs. He exceeded 50 receiving yards in the game.
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HankHank

Patrick Mahomes will throw an interception in Super Bowl 59

The prop that I'll be betting that I'll be rooting for is Patrick Mahomes over one half interception. So Patrick Mahomes a throwing interception.

Patrick Mahomes threw 2 interceptions in Super Bowl LIX (both in the 2nd quarter, which the Eagles converted into touchdowns). Hank's prop bet on Mahomes throwing an interception was correct.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

I'm betting the over on 3.5 field goals in Super Bowl 59.

I am gonna be taking over three and a half field goals. The gremlin bet, it's at plus 1 25 right now. I like it. And I think they got two great kickers.

PFT Commenter bet the over on 3.5 field goals in Super Bowl 59. Jake Elliott kicked 4 field goals for the Eagles (48, 29, 48, and 50 yards), and the Chiefs kicked 0. The total of 4 field goals hits the over on 3.5.
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Big CatBig Cat

Dallas Goedert will have over 60 receiving yards in Super Bowl 59

I'm going, I think this has gotta be a huge Dallas Goedert game. So I'm going Dallas Goedert over 60 yards receiving plus one 19. So it's plus money. I think this is Dallas Goedert game. I think he's got to eat. He's also, he leads the Eagles in, in receiving yards in the Playoffs.

Dallas Goedert had only 2 catches for 27 yards in Super Bowl LIX, well under the 60-yard threshold Big Cat predicted. The Eagles built a massive early lead and didn't need to rely on the passing game.
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Big CatBig Cat

Ohio State is the better team and will beat Notre Dame in the National Championship

Ohio State's the better team. I feel like it's one of those things where like Notre Dame two outta 10 times maybe could win this game... They gotta get Will Howard to turn the ball over... I'm worried about Notre Dame's Rush defense... Jeremiah Smith and they got dudes everywhere.

Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-17 to win the 2024 National Championship.
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Big CatBig Cat

Travis Kelce ramps it up in the playoffs compared to the regular season

I do think this is where Travis Kelce ramps it up. Like, I like his over yards. I think this is, he, he, he plays in second gear for the majority of the regular season. And then when you get to these points... it's Travis Kelce or Mahomes using his feet.

Travis Kelce had some big playoff moments (he scored TDs in the playoffs), but in Super Bowl LIX the Chiefs were dominated 22-40. The 'ramping up in playoffs' narrative was partially true through the AFC playoffs but fell apart in the Super Bowl.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

CJ Stroud will rush for over 14.5 yards in the Divisional Round against the Chiefs.

I like CJ Stroud over 14.5 rushing yards. I like that a lot too. Last week that hit... CJ can run. He can use his feet. I think he'll do it again.

The actual rushing total for CJ Stroud in the Divisional game will determine the outcome.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

If the Commanders keep the Lions game within one score in the 4th quarter, they will win

If we can keep it within a score, Jaden Daniels can go out there and win the game. And the Lions' buttholes might get tight.

The Commanders beat the Lions 45-31, winning decisively. However, they didn't need to keep it within one score in the 4th — they led big for most of the game. The spirit of PFT's take was that they could pull the upset, which they did, but the mechanism was wrong (it wasn't a close-game scenario).
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Big CatBig Cat

Vic Fangio will dial up something to stifle the Rams offense

I think Vic Fangio is gonna have, he's gonna dial some shit up. Stafford, older, doesn't play well in cold weather. I think Vic Fangio is gonna have, he's gonna dial some shit up.

Vic Fangio's Eagles defense dominated the Rams in the Divisional Round, winning 28-22. The Eagles defense stifled the Rams offense, and Stafford struggled in the cold weather, as Big Cat predicted.
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Big CatBig Cat

There are only five teams that have a real shot at winning the Super Bowl

I have five teams... Philadelphia Eagles, the Detroit Lions, the Baltimore Ravens, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills.

Big Cat said only 5 teams had a real shot at winning the Super Bowl: Eagles, Lions, Ravens, Chiefs, and Bills. The Eagles won Super Bowl 59, and the other four teams listed were all among the top seeds in the 2024 playoffs. His list included the actual champion.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Chargers will beat the Texans in the Wild Card round

Everything we just have said is just like, you should just take the [under]... I do think the Chargers win. I'm a little nervous about three just because it does feel like it's going to be a low scoring knockdown, drag out fight.

The Chargers defeated the Texans 24-10 in the Wild Card round.
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Big CatBig Cat

I love the over in the Bills vs. Broncos game

I think I love the over in this game. I love it. Love it, love it. I think that the, I mean the weakness of the bills is their defense has not been great... And Josh Allen has been playing out of his mind and I think that he will not be stopped either.

The Bills beat the Broncos 38-17. The total was 55, which went over the pre-game line of 46.5.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

One of the three rookie/first-time playoff quarterbacks will win their first game

You gotta think, I think one of the three quarterbacks that are making their first playoffs start this year—Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, Sam Darnold—one of those three is gonna win the game.

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders beat the Buccaneers 23-20 in the Wild Card round, fulfilling the prediction that at least one of the three first-time playoff QBs (Daniels, Nix, Darnold) would win their first game.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Jaden Daniels will run all over the Buccaneers

I think Jayden is going to run the fuck outta the football. And I think Austin Eckler is gonna run the fuck outta the football. I think that Todd Bowles is going to, if he tries to blitz Jayden the way that he did in week one, it's not gonna end up well for him.

Daniels had a solid rushing day but the Commanders lost the game to the Buccaneers.

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