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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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.
Bad Call
- A controversial helmet-to-helmet call in the Bengals-Jets game sparked debate.
- Both hosts agree that the call was incorrect and potentially game-changing.
Backup QB Success
- Backup quarterbacks like Mike White, PJ Walker, Cooper Rush, and Trevor Simeon had strong performances in Week 8.
- These unexpected successes contributed to the overall "wonkiness" of the week.