Episode Summary
00:13 – Intro & Week 13 Setup
Chris and Mario open with holiday chatter, late-season bye weeks, collapsing hopes vs. rising hopes, and early playoff-picture talk.
02:00 – NFC South & Panthers/Bucs Context
Discussion of the messy NFC South, Tampa’s losing streak, Carolina hanging around, and how late-season momentum matters.
02:44 – Thanksgiving Game 1: Lions vs Packers
Detroit hosts Green Bay; conversation centers on Lions’ uneven play, Gibbs’ breakout, Jameis’ chaos last week, and defensive lapses.
12:13 – Thanksgiving Game 2: Chiefs vs Cowboys
Dallas at home vs Kansas City; focus on Dallas’ inconsistency and Kansas City stabilizing under Andy Reid.
17:18 – Thanksgiving Game 3: Bengals vs Ravens
Cincinnati visits Baltimore; the hosts examine Burrow’s return, injury-management tension, and Baltimore’s steadier form.
22:51 – Bears vs Eagles
Chicago travels to Philly; talk centers on Steelers’ overrating, the Bears’ late-game competitiveness, and Philadelphia’s tendency to ease off early leads.
24:38 – Cardinals vs Buccaneers
Arizona goes to Tampa; concern over Baker’s injury status and whether Tampa’s offense can steady itself.
29:20 – Falcons vs Jets
Discussion of both teams’ identity issues, Cousins’ age/health arc, and Tyrod Taylor giving the Jets some stability.
30:56 – Texans vs Colts
Houston at Indy; focus on D’Amico Ryans’ coaching, QB uncertainty (Stroud protocol), and how each team adjusts to lineup changes.
32:35 – Jaguars vs Titans
Jacksonville visits Tennessee; long examination of Trevor Lawrence’s turnover issues, misleading stats, and Jacksonville’s strange 7–4 profile.
38:59 – Rams vs Panthers
LA travels to Carolina; praise for McVay’s revival, young defensive standouts, and the Panthers’ struggles.
44:46 – Saints vs Dolphins
New Orleans heads to Miami; discussion of Miami’s pre-bye bounce-back, coaching strengths, and both teams managing volatile offensive stars.
46:52 – 49ers vs Browns
San Francisco at Cleveland; Shador Sanders’ steadiness vs. limitations, Browns’ defensive stars (Myles Garrett, Carson Swessinger), and rookie LB impact.
52:23 – Vikings vs Seahawks
Minnesota travels to Seattle; focus on J.J. McCarthy’s struggles, Darnold’s steadier play, and JSN’s meteoric rise.
55:50 – Bills vs Steelers
Buffalo at Pittsburgh; uncertainty around Buffalo’s identity, fading defense, and what Pittsburgh lacks offensively.
58:03 – Raiders vs Chargers
Las Vegas visits LA; Chargers leaning on run identity against a Raiders defense that can’t stop much.
58:36 – Broncos vs Commanders
Denver at Washington; praise for Denver’s competitive rebuild and Washington’s inconsistency.
1:00:12 – Giants vs Patriots
New York travels to New England; Patriots’ strong record vs. perception, but needing to prove real staying power against an irritating opponent.
