Pardon My Take
Mike Florio, Thanksgiving Day Preview, Week 11 Picks, CFB & Lotteryballgate
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Quick takeaways
- The NFL should enforce injury reporting rules to protect gamblers from undisclosed injuries affecting betting outcomes.
- There is no clear frontrunner for the NFL MVP award this season due to mediocrity and lack of standout performances.
- Speculation surrounds Bill Belichick's future with potential landing spots including Washington, Tampa Bay, Carolina, and LA Chargers.
- The Falcons intend to turn their season around with a new offensive coordinator and a talented roster.
- Kenny Pickett is under pressure to perform for the Steelers after changes in coaching staff.
- The Colts face a tough matchup against the Titans and look to secure a crucial victory for their playoff push.
Deep dives
Dolphins Seahawks over 43.5
The Dolphins and Seahawks game is expected to have a high-scoring affair with a total over 43.5 points.
Packers -13.5 vs Lions
The Packers are favored by 13.5 points against the Lions and are expected to win convincingly.
Cowboys -4 vs Washington
The Cowboys are favored by 4 points against Washington and are poised to come out on top in this matchup.
The Importance of Injury Reporting in Legalized Gambling
The speaker emphasizes the need for the NFL to enforce injury reporting rules to avoid potential lawsuits from gamblers who bet on games based on undisclosed injuries. The speaker highlights recent examples of hidden injuries and how they could impact betting outcomes.
The Lack of Clear MVP Candidates in the NFL
The speaker discusses the absence of a front-runner for the NFL MVP award this season due to the overall mediocrity and lack of standout performances by individual players. The speaker acknowledges that the race for MVP is still open and mentions a few potential candidates based on team success and impact.
Rumors and Speculation Regarding Bill Belichick's Future
The speaker analyzes the rumors and speculation surrounding Bill Belichick's future, suggesting potential landing spots such as the Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Caro``lina Panthers, and LA Chargers. The speaker brings up factors like ownership dynamics, coaching staff influence, and quarterback situations that could play a role in Belichick's decision-making.
Falcons poised for a second-half surge after firing Matt Canada
With Matt Canada out as offensive coordinator, the Falcons are ready to turn their season around. The team hopes that their talented roster and new play-calling will lead to victories and a push for the playoffs.
Pressure on Kenny Pickett as Steelers fire Matt Canada
With Matt Canada gone, the pressure is on Kenny Pickett to perform for the Steelers. The team hopes that the change in coaching will unlock Pickett's potential and lead them to success in the second half of the season.
Colts have a real shot at the playoffs as they face the Titans
The Colts are primed for a playoff push and face a tough matchup against the Titans. With the rest advantage of a bye week, the Colts hope to secure a crucial victory that can keep them in the postseason race.
Buccaneers face a tough challenge against the Colts after disappointing loss
After a tough loss to the 49ers, the Buccaneers face a challenging matchup against the Colts. With potential injuries in their secondary, the Buccaneers hope to regroup and bounce back with a victory.
Patriots look to continue their winning streak against the Giants
Coming off a bye week, the Patriots aim to extend their winning streak against the Giants. With strong coaching and a disciplined approach, the Patriots are favorites in this matchup.
Jaguars and Texans battle for supremacy in a crucial divisional matchup
The Jaguars and Texans face off in a pivotal divisional matchup. With the winner likely taking control of the division, both teams are eager to prove themselves and secure a crucial victory.
The Texans are a really good team
Despite a C plus performance, the Texans showed they are a strong team by defeating the Cardinals and their defense making crucial stops. The rookie quarterback, CJ Stroud, demonstrated his potential by bouncing back from three interceptions. The Texans are proving themselves to be worthy contenders.
Seahawks vs. Chiefs: A must-win game for both teams
The upcoming game between the Seahawks and Chiefs is critical for both teams' playoff hopes. For the Seahawks, it is an opportunity to bounce back and stay in contention. Meanwhile, the Chiefs need to get their offense back on track and secure a win to keep their playoff ambitions alive. This game has significant implications and promises to be a thrilling matchup.
Monday Night Football Recap after the Eagles big win and the Chiefs may be in trouble with their wide receivers (00:00:00-00:18:41). We talk about every Thanksgiving game and Black Friday Jets/Dolphins mixed in with some listener Questions about Thanksgiving (00:18:41-00:52:04). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including talk about CFB and the big weekend ahead of us (00:52:04-01:05:54). Our crazy uncle Mike Florio joins the show to talk NFL, Bengals injury report, Hank vs Florio on fan fiction and tons more (01:05:54-02:01:22). We then do Week 11 preview and picks for every Sunday game (02:01:22-02:36:04) and finish with Lottery Ball Gate as Big Cat addresses Max being a loser and coward and everything that is wrong with America (02:36:04-02:53:33).
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