The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1413 - FIRST 15: NFL Week 3 Recap
Sep 22, 2025
In this lively discussion, the crew dives into the most exciting moments from NFL Week 3. Special teams dazzled with game-changing plays and clutch kicks, while Baker Mayfield pulled off another thrilling game-winning drive. Backup quarterbacks are making their mark, and the Colts are confidently asserting themselves as top contenders. They also touch on key defensive stars and the home teams’ impressive dominance, making for a captivating week of football.
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Kicker Momentum Can Change Games
- Cameron Dicker has started his NFL career with an exceptional kicking streak and delivered a clutch game-winning kick under pressure.
- Pat McAfee credits Dicker as possibly the best current kicker based on his early consistency and big-game poise.
Blocked Kick Turned Into Clutch Finish
- Pat McAfee recounts the Jets-Bucs sequence where a blocked kick led to a dramatic finish and Chase McLaughlin's game-winning 36-yarder.
- He highlights the emotional rollercoaster and Baker Mayfield's late-game comeback ability in that moment.
Kicking Changes Affect Team Momentum
- The 49ers replaced struggling kicker Moody with Eddie Pinheiro, who immediately converted a game-winner and boosted team confidence.
- Pat McAfee notes that despite injuries the Niners still look formidable when key role players step up.