The Bill Simmons Podcast Cincy Fails Burrow, the Boring Eagles, Guess the Lines, and Crawford’s Brilliance With Cousin Sal
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Sep 15, 2025 
Cousin Sal, a comedy writer and podcast personality, joins the discussion with insights on NFL Week 2 highs and lows. They explore fan disappointment, ranking the most downtrodden teams, particularly the Bengals. Sal shares funny anecdotes about parenting amid the chaos of football season and dives into the buzz surrounding the Crawford vs. Canelo fight, highlighting Crawford's rising star power. The conversation wraps up with light-hearted banter on betting strategies and predictions for the upcoming games.
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Burrow’s Turf Toe And Bengals O-Line Woes
- Bill watched Joe Burrow take repeated hits and suffer turf toe that required torn ligaments and potential surgery.
- He compared Cincy’s protection to parking a Maybach with the keys in the door to show frustration with the offensive line.
Fan Despair Comes From Failed Expectations
- Simmons and Cousin Sal ranked the most depressed fan bases after week two, led by the Bears and Panthers.
- They argued expectations versus reality drives fan depression more than absolute team quality.
Avoid Early Season Overreactions
- In “I Give Up,” both hosts suggest avoiding overreacting after two weeks and watching for patterns over a few games.
- They recommend not immediately cross‑off teams after 0‑2 because historical comebacks happen.