Cousin Sal, a regular contributor known for his sharp sports analysis and humor, joins in for a lively discussion. They dive into the Chargers' thrilling win over the Bengals and the Bills' stunning victory against the Chiefs, which became the day's highlight. The duo also analyzes the Lions' rise as Super Bowl contenders and the implications of various quarterback performances on playoff dynamics. Their lighthearted banter continues with a humorous take on betting strategies and an engaging 'Guess the Lines' segment.

In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the Eagles routing the Commanders on 'Thursday Night Football' (2:25). Then, Bill talks with Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports and NFL Network to discuss Drake Maye's impressive development, the 2024 NFL draft class, and projecting QB prospects (18:58), before Nate gives his five favorite things he's enjoying this NFL season, including surprisingly good defenses, the AFC juggernaut QBs, the Arizona Cardinals, and more (44:51). Finally, Bill and House run through their favorite games from the weekend slate (1:14:30), before making the Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 11 (1:44:38).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Nate Tice and Joe HouseProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve CerutiThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wosny Lambre, an NBA analyst at The Ringer, and Van Lathan, a sports and culture commentator, dive into the nuances of the current NBA landscape. They debate the viability of tanking amidst the league's burgeoning talent and evaluate the surprising dynamics of teams like the Knicks and 76ers. The conversation later shifts to Mike Tyson’s upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul, reflecting on Tyson's tumultuous yet legendary career. Their insights blend humor and sharp analysis, making for an engaging discussion.

David Jacoby, a sports analyst, and Kirk Goldsberry, a basketball analytics guru, dive deep into the NBA's latest developments. They celebrate Klay Thompson's emotional return and dissect the Warriors' playoff readiness. The duo also analyzes the surprising Hawks' upset over the Celtics without Trae Young and discusses the challenges facing the Timberwolves. Additionally, they evaluate Joel Embiid’s performance after injury and predict the Cleveland Cavaliers' upcoming success. Their insights on young talent and player dynamics keep the conversation lively and engaging!

Cousin Sal, a sports betting expert and comedic regular, joins the conversation to analyze the Lions' thrilling win over the Texans and the Chiefs’ unbeaten streak. They reassess the Cowboys' struggles and explore underperforming teams, highlighting the unpredictability of rookie quarterbacks like Caleb Williams. The duo dives into the betting landscape for NFL Week 11, sharing insights and humor about the season's most frustrating teams. Plus, they speculate on a potential Giannis trade and wrap up with lighthearted tales from youth sports.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Heifetz and Joe House for a fantasy football check-in after nine weeks, then discuss the surging Ravens offense, the rise of the running back, and the biggest fantasy disappointments (2:13). Afterward, they get into some stealth waiver wire and trade candidates and fantasy booking Bill Belichick's next coaching gig (26:23). House and Bill later run through their favorite games from the weekend's slate before making their Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 10 (53:16), Finally, they talk some NBA, including the Warriors' win over the Celtics, NBA awards odds, a check-in on their win total picks, and Bill's updated top 25 NBA players list (1:27:51).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Joe House and Danny HeifetzProducer: Kyle CrichtonThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons reveals his NBA power poll of all 30 teams through two weeks (2:11), before he is joined by FS1's Kevin Wildes to argue about Halloween candy, discuss Patrick Mahomes's MVP case, and talk about Drake Maye bliss for Patriots fans (53:43). Then they bring back an old favorite, another edition of Half-Baked Ideas (1:25:57).Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Kevin WildesProducer: Kyle CrichtonThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cousin Sal, a sports analyst and betting expert, joins the conversation to dissect the latest NFL drama. They dive into the quarterback struggles of notable teams, including the chaotic performances of the Cowboys and the implications for coaching futures. Sal shares insights on the unpredictable nature of the season and challenges fans faced. The duo also navigates through upcoming matchups and betting lines, offering a glimpse into strategies that might affect your fantasy teams this week.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares some quick thoughts on the Dodgers' World Series win, before he is joined by Danny Kelly and Joe House to discuss the whacky NFC West, which teams in the division have found their identity, and who they would pick to win the division (6:22). Then they look at the updated MVP and COTY odds, before running through some fantasy football observations and rookie QB rankings (37:47). Next, Bill and House run through their favorite games from the weekend's NFL slate (1:00:16), and make the Million Dollar Picks for NFL Week 9 (1:24:30). Finally they look at the updated NBA win totals now that the season is underway (1:27:13).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Danny Kelly and Joe HouseProducer: Kyle CrichtonThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by John Jastremski to discuss the Yankees preventing a Dodgers sweep and winning Game 4, the case for a Yankees comeback, series predictions, and more (3:34). Then Bill talks with Kirk Goldsberry about his five favorite NBA developments so far this season, including the Bucks' and Nuggets' problems, JJ Redick's impressive coaching, unlikely 2-seeds in the East, and the buzz-saw Celtics (30:52).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Kirk Goldsberry and John JastremskiProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve CerutiThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices