Ep 1061 | Patrick Mahomes Knee Injury CRUSHES Chiefs | Tupac Shedeur Sanders: Only God Can Judge Him

Dec 15, 2025

Steve Kim, a sharp sports commentator, joins to discuss the implications of Patrick Mahomes' ACL injury, drawing parallels to Tom Brady's past struggles. They delve into Shedeur Sanders' mishaps with play-calling and the fallout from his performance. The conversation covers J.J. McCarthy's defiance of coaching, Diego Pavia's emotional Heisman reaction, and a debate on NFL quarterback rankings. Kim challenges Mahomes' GOAT status while evaluating the impact of pressure on young quarterbacks. A lively analysis of key NFL players and dynamics awaits!

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Mahomes Injury Versus Brady's 2008 Knee

Jason Whitlock compares Patrick Mahomes' torn ACL to Tom Brady's 2008 knee injury and highlights key differences in context and timing.
Whitlock warns Mahomes faces uncertainty due to poor recent play, potential roster/coaching changes, and an unclear recovery timeline.

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Sanders' Leadership And Fanbase Enablement

Jason Whitlock argues Shedeur Sanders 'reverted to factory settings' and criticizes his leadership after a poor game and press conference response to a dropped pass.
He calls out the fanbase ('Shadour-sexuals') for excusing mistakes and refusing to credit opponents' plays.

INSIGHT

Player Celebrations Can Signal Insubordination

Jason Whitlock condemns J.J. McCarthy for ignoring coaches' instructions by doing the 'griddy' celebration and frames it as bratty insubordination.
He says coaches must humble undisciplined players to build accountability and growth.

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On this episode of “Fearless,” Jason Whitlock analyzes Patrick Mahomes’ career-ending injury and compares it to Tom Brady’s injury in 2008. While Brady had Bill Belichick to see him through his injury, Whitlock wonders who Mahomes will have. Whitlock also unpacks his NFL Truths of the week, discussing Shedeur Sanders reportedly being given the wrong play-calling wristband and using the mix-up as an excuse; J.J. McCarthy disobeying coaching staff by dancing on his way to the end zone; Sean Payton and the Broncos proving themselves; and more. Steve Kim joins the show to discuss Mahomes’ future; Shedeur Sanders and “WristbandGate”; McCarthy’s insubordination; the top teams in the NFL; Diego Pavia’s obnoxious reaction to being the runner-up to winning the Heisman Trophy; and whether Fernando Mendoza will be remembered as a “mid” Heisman winner because of his stats. Wide-ranging show today — don’t miss it!

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