The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1478 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 17 Recap, Adam Schefter, JJ Watt, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
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Dec 29, 2025 Joining the discussion are Adam Schefter, a senior NFL insider for ESPN, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year JJ Watt. Schefter shares insights on injuries, including Lamar Jackson's status, and hot coaching seats. Watt brings his veteran perspective, critiquing roughing-the-passer penalties and recapping Week 17 highlights. The two analyze playoff implications and team dynamics, with Watt reflecting on the tradition of giving gifts to quarterbacks during the holidays. It's a lively take on the NFL's wild end-of-season chaos!
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Week 18: A Season’s Worth Of Stakes
- Week 18 is shaping into one of the most consequential and chaotic finishes in recent NFL memory.
- Seedings, rivalries, and playoff fates will hinge on a few high-stakes Sunday games with ripple effects across rosters and coaching jobs.
Derrick Henry As Physics Demonstration
- Pat and the crew used E=mc² style math to illustrate Derrick Henry's punishing physical impact on defenders.
- They converted Henry's size and speed into joules and fastball analogies to show why he wears defenses down.
Ride Your Power Back Early And Often
- When you have a generational runner like Derrick Henry, feed him early and often to wear down the defense.
- Prioritize consistent downhill carries to generate late-game advantages and time-of-possession control.