The Bill Simmons Podcast Here Come the Giants, There Go the Chargers, Wild-Card Winners and Divisional Round Lines With Cousin Sal
Jan 16, 2023
Joined by Cousin Sal, a familiar face in sports commentary, the discussion dives into the Giants' surprising playoff victory and an epic Chargers collapse. They critique a lackluster broadcast and highlight key coaching blunders, while exploring quarterback dilemmas in crucial matchups. The conversation takes a humorous turn, mixing sports insights with celebrity banter, touching on themes of betting strategies, and sharing lighthearted parenting stories amidst reflections on their experiences in youth sports and a memorable anniversary celebration.
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Giants Upset Vikings
- Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal discuss the Giants' unexpected win against the Vikings.
- Daniel Jones played exceptionally well, silencing doubters like Simmons and Sal.
Vikings' Fraudulent Record
- The Vikings' positive win-loss record masked underlying weaknesses, making them a statistically fraudulent team.
- Their negative point differential and poor DVOA highlighted this.
Daboll's Impact on Jones
- Bill Simmons recounts Brian Daboll's intense criticism of Daniel Jones earlier in the season.
- He suggests that this tough coaching may have been key to Jones' improvement.