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An Absolutely Horrific Patriots Loss, the Rams-49ers Travel Bowl, and Hottest Takes With Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly
Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly discuss the Patriots' opening night loss, the Rams-49ers travel situation, and their hottest takes for the NFL season.
Listen on the show ↗Key takeaways
- 🏈The Patriots' opening night loss was described as "absolutely horrific" by Bill Simmons, setting a bleak tone for their season expectations.01:34
- 🤔The Patriots' conservative play-calling, especially on third downs, was a major point of criticism, with suggestions they played "scared."02:35
- 📉Drake Maye's performance was heavily criticized, particularly his struggles with deep passes, a surprising turn given his strength in that area last season.04:50
- 💪The Seahawks' defense, despite injuries, was lauded for its strong performance and Mike Macdonald's coaching, which effectively managed Drew Lock.06:26
- 😩The concept of a "Super Bowl hangover" was introduced, suggesting the emotional toll of losing the previous Super Bowl might be affecting the Patriots' current performance.08:31
- ✈️The Rams-49ers game in Australia presented unique travel challenges, with the Rams appearing fatigued after a long flight, potentially impacting their performance.11:18
Chapters
- 0:00State Farm Ad
- 0:26Fanduel Ad
- 2:08Patriots' Opening Night Loss
- 3:22Drake Maye's Performance
- 4:26Seahawks' Defensive Prowess
- 7:26Sam Darnold's Injury
- 9:02Drew Lock's Performance
- 11:39Patriots' Offensive Struggles
- 22:17NFL Sunday Ticket Ad
- 37:19Jadarian Price's Debut
- 51:39Rams-49ers Travel Bowl
- 56:50Trumfya Ad
- 58:30PNC Bank Ad
- 1:30:20Paypal Ad
- 1:31:44Hulu Ad
- 2:00:25NFL Sunday Ticket Ad
- 2:01:387 Up Ad
The digest
Bill Simmons kicks off the podcast by lamenting the Patriots' opening night loss to the Seahawks, describing it as an "absolutely horrific" start to the season. The game saw Sam Darnold get injured in the first series, leading to Drake Maye taking over. Maye's performance was a significant point of contention, with Simmons stating, "I feel like my season is over, guys." He expressed concern that the Patriots, who were expected to go 6-11, played scared and made critical errors, including three interceptions from Maye.
Drake Maye's Struggles and the Seahawks' Defense
Danny Kelly echoed Simmons' disappointment in Maye's play, particularly highlighting his struggles with deep balls, which were a strength last season. Kelly noted that Maye's feet seemed unsettled, leading to underthrown passes and poor decisions. He pointed out that Maye, who had only one deep pass interception last year, threw two in this game alone. "Every deep ball he threw tonight was underthrown," Kelly remarked, adding that Maye looked "nervous" throughout the game. The Seahawks' defense, despite missing key players, was praised for stepping up. Danny Heifetz emphasized the coaching of Mike Macdonald, stating, "I thought Macdonald was incredible." He highlighted the defensive line's dominance in the later stages of the game, making Maye uncomfortable and forcing turnovers.
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- The Rams-49ers Travel Bowl and the NFL Season's Early Injuries
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