The Bill Simmons Podcast The Voodoo Steelers, NFC South Comedy, an Eagles Theory, Guess the Lines Round 1, and Jaylen’s Crazy Year With Cousin Sal
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Jan 5, 2026 
Cousin Sal, a comedian and regular on the show, joins to dive into NFL chaos right after a thrilling Ravens-Steelers clash. They dissect the Eagles' puzzling playoff strategies and debate MVP candidates, focusing on stats from Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford. Sal shares a hilarious tale from his son's birthday at Bass Pro Shop, while the duo discusses odds for upcoming playoff matchups. They wrap up by guessing game lines and trading betting anecdotes, proving that sports and comedy make the perfect team.
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Bengals Looked Checked-Out In Week 18
- Bill and Sal describe the Bengals-Browns Week 18 embarrassment where Joe Burrow looked disinterested and Jacoby Brissett (Shador) played poorly.
- The Browns still won via defensive scores, while Burrow's team looked disengaged and costly for bettors.
Market Overprices Niners' Super Bowl Odds
- The Niners entered the playoffs priced as heavy favorites despite recent defensive issues, reflecting market overconfidence.
- Bill worries the odds may underrate matchup risks and short-term injuries like missing Trent Williams.
Respect 'Shakey's' Game Volatility
- Treat 8-9 'Shakey's' games as automatic chaos for bettors because they're unpredictable and entertainment-focused.
- Bill labels 8-9 playoff games as the classic shaky, often low-quality but memorable matchups to avoid trusting blindly.