The Bill Simmons Podcast A Goofy Cowboys Tie, the Reeling Ravens, a Crazy Sports Weekend, Guess the Lines, Mets Sadness, and Sox-Yanks With Cousin Sal
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Sep 29, 2025 
Cousin Sal, a renowned comedian and sports betting expert, joins to dissect the nail-biting Cowboys-Packers overtime game, debating the merits of new overtime rules. They highlight standout NFL teams and discuss the Ravens' defensive struggles. The conversation swings to unexpected quarterback performances and a deep dive into the Mets' crumbling season before shifting to Ryder Cup excitement and parenting challenges around team loyalties. Lastly, they brainstorm upcoming matchups and line predictions for Week 5.
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The Four-Hour Tie Felt Like A Win
- Cousin Sal and Bill describe watching a four-hour Cowboys-Packers game that ended in a 40-40 tie and felt like a moral win for Dallas.
- Sal joked about the Cowboys needing to pay their clock operator like a superstar after the late-game timing chaos.
Cowboys Entertaining But Flawed
- Bill and Sal agreed Dallas looks entertaining on offense but their defense and special teams are inconsistent and concerning.
- They argued special teams and a clutch kicker (Aubrey) materially change late-game value for Dallas.
New Overtime Reduced Urgency
- Bill and Sal felt the new overtime rule reduced urgency and drama because a short 10-minute each-team format allowed clock-killing to force ties.
- They suggested longer overtime (e.g., 12 minutes) would restore tension and permit two full drives.