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A Resurgent Rodgers, Million-Dollar Picks, Hottest Takes, and Fantasy Surprises With Joe House, Steven Ruiz, and Craig Horlbeck

A Resurgent Rodgers, Million-Dollar Picks, Hottest Takes, and Fantasy Surprises With Joe House, Steven Ruiz, and Craig Horlbeck

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The podcast begins with a recap of the Jets' dominant victory over the Patriots, highlighting Aaron Rodgers' performance and the Jets' offensive and defensive strengths. The hosts then delve into their predictions for Week Three NFL games, discussing trends, underdogs, and potential upsets. They highlight their favorite picks, including the Steelers against the Chargers, the Lions against the Cardinals, and the Ravens against the Cowboys. The hosts also identify games they believe are too risky to bet on, citing concerns about offensive lines, quarterback play, and overall team performance. They specifically mention the Bears-Colts game, the Broncos-Bucks game, and the Seahawks-Dolphins game. The discussion then shifts to fantasy football, with the hosts highlighting the Saints' improbable offensive boom and the running back renaissance. They praise JK Dobbins' comeback season and express their excitement about the potential of the Dolphins' running back, H&N. The hosts also find it humorous that tight ends are once again struggling in fantasy football. Throughout the podcast, the hosts engage in lively debates about quarterback play, comparing Jalen Hurts to Kirk Cousins, Gino Smith to Joe Burrow, and analyzing Andy Reid's play-calling abilities. They also speculate about Bill Belichick's future coaching prospects, predicting that he will be coaching the Jaguars next season.

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00:00:00
NFL News and Predictions: Week Three Preview

This episode covers the latest NFL news, including the Jets' victory over the Patriots, Week Three predictions, and fantasy football trends. The hosts discuss trends, underdogs, and potential upsets, highlighting their favorite picks and identifying risky bets.

00:02:49
Jets Dominate Patriots: Rodgers Returns to Form

The hosts discuss the Jets' dominant victory over the Patriots, focusing on Aaron Rodgers' performance and the Jets' offensive and defensive strengths. They also touch upon the Patriots' struggles on offense and the potential for Mac Jones to be benched.

00:09:45
Billion Dollar Picks: Week Three Predictions

The hosts delve into their predictions for Week Three NFL games, discussing trends, underdogs, and potential upsets. They highlight their favorite picks, including the Steelers against the Chargers, the Lions against the Cardinals, and the Ravens against the Cowboys.

00:15:04
Stayaway Games for Week Three

The hosts identify games they believe are too risky to bet on, citing concerns about offensive lines, quarterback play, and overall team performance. They specifically mention the Bears-Colts game, the Broncos-Bucks game, and the Seahawks-Dolphins game.

00:18:34
Analyzing the Bengals-Commanders Matchup

The hosts discuss the Bengals-Commanders game, highlighting the Commanders' surprisingly efficient offense and the Bengals' potential for a late-game comeback. They also emphasize the importance of monitoring Jamar Chase's performance against top receivers.

00:20:19
Additional Stayaway Games and Predictions

The hosts continue their analysis of Week Three games, identifying more stayaway games and offering additional predictions. They express concerns about the 49ers-Rams game, the Falcons-Chiefs game, and the Seahawks-Dolphins game.

00:24:41
Fanduel Advertisement

This segment is an advertisement for Fanduel, highlighting their NFL Sunday Ticket offer and the benefits of using their platform for sports betting.

00:25:46
Million Dollar Picks: Week Three Bets

The hosts reveal their official picks for Week Three NFL games, including the Jaguars against the Bills, the Steelers against the Chargers, the Lions against the Cardinals, the Ravens against the Cowboys, and a same-game parlay involving the Vikings and Texans.

00:50:59
NFL Sunday Ticket Advertisement

This segment is an advertisement for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV, highlighting its features and benefits for football fans.

00:52:46
Five Hottest Takes: Week Two Recap

The hosts discuss Steven Ruiz's five hottest takes from the previous week, focusing on his prediction that Bryce Young would be benched. They analyze the reasons behind Young's struggles and the potential for Andy Dalton to take over as the Panthers' starting quarterback.

01:02:03
Five Favorite Takes: Week Two Edition

The hosts share Steven Ruiz's five favorite takes from the first two weeks of the NFL season, including his belief that Jalen Hurts is not a top 10 quarterback in the NFC. They discuss the merits of this take and compare Hurts to other quarterbacks in the NFC.

01:04:38
Quarterback Comparisons and Debates

The hosts engage in lively debates about quarterback play, comparing Jalen Hurts to Kirk Cousins, Gino Smith to Joe Burrow, and analyzing Andy Reid's play-calling abilities. They also speculate about Bill Belichick's future coaching prospects, predicting that he will be coaching the Jaguars next season.

01:27:31
Fantasy Football Favorites: The Saints Boom

The discussion turns to fantasy football, with the hosts highlighting the Saints' improbable offensive boom and the running back renaissance. They praise JK Dobbins' comeback season and express their excitement about the potential of the Dolphins' running back, H&N. The hosts also find it humorous that tight ends are once again struggling in fantasy football.

Keywords

**Bryce Young**


Bryce Young is a young American football quarterback who was drafted first overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 NFL Draft. He is known for his exceptional college career at Alabama, where he won the Heisman Trophy. However, he has struggled in his rookie season, leading to speculation about his future as the Panthers' starting quarterback.

**Jalen Hurts**


Jalen Hurts is the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. He is known for his ability to extend plays and create opportunities outside of structure, making him a dynamic and exciting player. However, some argue that he is not a top 10 quarterback in the NFC.

**Kirk Cousins**


Kirk Cousins is the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. He is a more traditional pocket passer who relies on protection and is considered a reliable but less flashy option compared to Jalen Hurts.

**Gino Smith**


Gino Smith is the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. He is currently playing well, making throws into tight windows and demonstrating strong leadership qualities. Some argue that he is playing better than Joe Burrow.

**Joe Burrow**


Joe Burrow is the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. He is known for his explosive passing game but has been criticized for his early checkdowns and tendency to press. Some argue that he is not playing as well as Gino Smith.

**Andy Reid**


Andy Reid is the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. He is known for his offensive prowess but some argue that his play-calling has become less effective in recent years, citing the Chiefs' struggles with the deep ball and their inconsistent run game.

**Bill Belichick**


Bill Belichick is a legendary NFL coach who is currently retired. Some speculate that he will be coaching the Jacksonville Jaguars next season, citing whispers from beat reporters and Shotcon's coaching hiring pattern.

**Same Game Parlay**


A type of sports bet where multiple wagers are placed on the same game, with the potential for higher payouts if all bets are successful. This strategy is often used to increase the excitement and potential rewards of betting on a single game.

**Running Back Renaissance**


A period of time when running backs are once again highly valued in fantasy football, often due to a shift in offensive strategies or a decline in passing production.

**Tight End Slump**


A period of time when tight ends are struggling in fantasy football, often due to a lack of clear top performers and a decline in their overall production.

Q&A

  • What are some of the key takeaways from the Jets' victory over the Patriots?

    The Jets' victory was a dominant performance, showcasing Aaron Rodgers' return to form and the team's offensive and defensive strengths. The Patriots struggled on offense, raising concerns about Mac Jones' future as the starting quarterback.

  • What are some of the trends to watch for in Week Three NFL games?

    Teams that are 0-2 tend to have value as underdogs in Week Three, as the market often overreacts to early season losses. Additionally, teams coming off overtime games on Sunday into Thursday night games tend to perform poorly.

  • What are some of the stayaway games for Week Three?

    The Bears-Colts game, the Broncos-Bucks game, and the Seahawks-Dolphins game are all considered risky bets due to concerns about offensive lines, quarterback play, and overall team performance.

  • What are the hosts' million dollar picks for Week Three?

    The hosts are betting on the Steelers against the Chargers, the Lions against the Cardinals, the Ravens against the Cowboys, and a same-game parlay involving the Vikings and Texans. They are also betting on the Jaguars against the Bills.

  • What are some of the key storylines to watch for in Week Three?

    The Saints' offensive resurgence, the Ravens' desperate attempt to avoid an 0-3 start, and the potential for a quarterback change in Carolina are all major storylines to watch for in Week Three.

  • What are Steven Ruiz's five hottest takes from the first two weeks of the season?

    Ruiz's hottest takes include his prediction that Bryce Young would be benched, his belief that Jalen Hurts is not a top 10 quarterback in the NFC, and his concerns about the Panthers' overall performance.

  • What are some of the key differences between Jalen Hurts and Kirk Cousins as quarterbacks?

    Jalen Hurts is known for his ability to extend plays and create opportunities outside of structure, while Kirk Cousins is a more traditional pocket passer who relies on protection. Hurts is seen as a more dynamic and exciting player, while Cousins is considered a reliable but less flashy option.

  • Why does the speaker believe that Andy Reid is no longer a top-five play caller in the league?

    The speaker argues that Reid's play-calling has become less effective in recent years, citing the Chiefs' struggles with the deep ball and their inconsistent run game. They believe that Reid's reliance on Patrick Mahomes' talent has masked some weaknesses in the offense.

  • What are the speaker's main arguments for Gino Smith being better than Joe Burrow right now?

    The speaker highlights Smith's ability to make throws into tight windows, his leadership qualities, and his overall effectiveness in Seattle's offense. They criticize Burrow for his early checkdowns, his tendency to press, and his struggles without Tee Higgins.

  • What are the speaker's reasons for believing that Bill Belichick will be coaching the Jaguars next season?

    The speaker cites whispers from beat reporters, Shotcon's coaching hiring pattern, and the fact that Shotcon is a hands-off owner who might be attracted to Belichick's proven winning record. They believe that Belichick's presence would be a major boost for the Jaguars.

Show Notes

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the Jets destroying the Patriots on 'TNF' (2:46 ) before running through the Week 3 slate (9:45 ) and making the Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 3 (46:03 ). Then Bill talks with Steven Ruiz to take a victory lap about his Bryce Young prediction before giving his five favorite hot takes after NFL Week 2 (52:46 ). Finally, Bill is joined by Craig Horlbeck to discuss his five favorite observations from the fantasy football season (1:27:37 ).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House, Steven Ruiz, and Craig Horlbeck

Producer: Kyle Crichton




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A Resurgent Rodgers, Million-Dollar Picks, Hottest Takes, and Fantasy Surprises With Joe House, Steven Ruiz, and Craig Horlbeck

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