The Bill Simmons Podcast Welcome to Wonk Week! Plus: Backup QB Saviors, Pats Déjà Vu, and Week 9 Lines With Cousin Sal.
Nov 1, 2021
Sal Iacono, aka Cousin Sal, is back for another round of witty sports commentary and betting insights. Dive into the chaos of the NFL as they break down bizarre game performances and discuss the surprising contributions of backup quarterbacks. The pair tackles the struggles of teams like the Cowboys and Patriots, while also reflecting on quarterback legacies from Brady to Roethlisberger. Wrapping up with a fun discussion on Halloween parenting challenges and a spoiler-filled take on 'Succession', this conversation packs in humor and insight all around!
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Vikings' Loss and Falcons' Frustration
- Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal discuss the Vikings' disappointing loss to backup quarterback Cooper Rush.
- Sal expresses frustration with consistently betting on the Falcons despite their poor performance.
NFC Playoff Picture
- The NFC playoff picture is wide open, with several teams vying for the 7th seed.
- It's too early to make definitive predictions, but several teams appear unreliable week to week.
Wonk Week
- Week 8 in the NFL was full of upsets, with numerous underdogs winning outright.
- This unpredictability, dubbed "Wonk Week," made Bill Simmons question the integrity of some games due to the high volume of gambling.