The Bill Simmons Podcast The Frisky Cowboys, the Next Stafford, KC’s Houdini Act, an NFL Thanks Session, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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Nov 24, 2025 
Cousin Sal, a comedian and sports betting expert, dives into NFL Week 12 with Bill Simmons, sharing his insights as a passionate Cowboys fan. They discuss Dallas’s impressive turnaround and Marvin Pickens' impact. Sal and Bill express gratitude for Thanksgiving football and highlight memorable coaching blunders that entertain fans. They also predict betting lines for Week 13, reflect on the standout performances around the league, and close with heartwarming moments from their personal lives in Parent Corner.
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Cowboys' Balanced Resurgence
- The Cowboys' turnaround combines route-savvy receivers, improved rushing, and a resurging defensive line.
- Cousin Sal and Bill both credit coaching and complementary playmakers for the sudden surge.
Stafford's Late-Career Peak
- Matthew Stafford's season looks like a late-career peak and makes him a prohibitive MVP favorite.
- His statistical surge and team fit with the Rams shifted him into a clear frontrunner.
Thanksgiving Football Tradition
- Cousin Sal thanks the NFL for Thanksgiving scheduling that creates three must-watch games and high viewership.
- He highlights Lions-Packers and Chiefs-Cowboys as marquee matchups that make Thanksgiving special.
