The Bill Simmons Podcast King Geno, Jets Distress, Regret MVPs, Guess the Playoff Seeds and Week 9 Lines With Cousin Sal
Oct 31, 2022
Cousin Sal, a regular sports humorist and analyst, joins the conversation to dive deep into the current NFL landscape. They break down Christian McCaffrey's standout performance and Geno Smith's unexpected success. The discussion turns to the Jets' ongoing quarterback woes and the implications for their future. They also explore playoff predictions while humorously guessing Week 8 betting lines. With entertaining anecdotes and sharp insights, the banter keeps sports fans engaged and entertained throughout.
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Early Playoff Picture Clarity
- The 2022 NFL playoff picture seems unusually stable after only eight weeks.
- Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal predict division winners and playoff seeds with high confidence.
Teaser Regret and Past Success
- Bill and Sal regret not betting a three-team teaser.
- They recall successfully hitting teasers for 11 straight weeks in 2004.
Underperforming Teams
- Several surprising teams are under .500 this season, including Green Bay, Tampa Bay, and the Rams.
- The Rams' struggles are particularly noteworthy, given their Super Bowl win last season.