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The Buffalo Curse, a Mega-Mailbag, QB Roulette, and Week 3 Picks With Joe House and Tom Pelissero
Joe House and Tom Pelissero dissect the Buffalo sports curse, quarterback dilemmas, and deliver sharp Week 3 NFL picks.
Listen on the show ↗Key takeaways
- 🧟♂️Deshaun Watson earns the nickname 'Deshaun of the Dead' for his zombie-like resilience on the field.3:37
- 🍲Jim Harbaugh’s coaching job is likened to a 'crockpot seat'—warming but not yet boiling over.8:14
- 🏈Buffalo sports teams have endured decades of heartbreaking near-misses, fueling talk of a sports curse.50:00
- 🤔The Giants are actively seeking a quarterback addition amid Jameis Winston’s struggles.59:00
- 🔥Deshaun Watson’s improved play could lead to the Browns extending his contract despite controversy.1:18:00
- ⚡Panthers QB Bryce Young operates a fast-tempo offense that leverages his quick processing skills.1:24:00
Chapters
- 2:30📬 Listener Mailbag
- 8:00🔥 Coaching Hot Seats
- 50:00🏈 Buffalo Sports Curse
- 59:00🤷♂️ Quarterback Dilemmas
- 1:10:00💵 NFL QB Economics
- 1:18:00👀 Deshaun Watson’s Future
- 1:23:00⚡ Williams vs. Young
- 1:30:00📊 Week 3 NFL Picks
The digest
Mailbag Madness: From Deshaun of the Dead to Caleb Williams’ Injury Drama
Bill Simmons and Joe House kick off with a lively mailbag session, diving into listener questions about the NFL’s most talked-about storylines. Joe embraces the nickname "Deshaun of the Dead" for Deshaun Watson, highlighting the quarterback’s zombie-like resilience despite inconsistent play. The duo debates Caleb Williams’ dramatic injury cart exit, comparing it to Paul Pierce’s infamous wheelchair moment, and marvel at Williams’ potential quick return despite the scare. They share amusing anecdotes about pain tolerance, even referencing a dog’s exaggerated reaction to nail clipping to illustrate NFL players’ varying responses to injuries.
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- Coaching Hot Seats and the Crockpot Analogy
- The Buffalo Sports Curse: A Legacy of Near Misses and Heartbreak
- Quarterback Roulette: Giants, Chargers, and the Market for QBs
- The Complex Economics of NFL Quarterbacks
- Browns’ Deshaun Watson: Redemption or Risk?
- Caleb Williams and Bryce Young: The Rookie QB Showdown
- NFL Week 3 Picks: Trends, Teases, and Bold Calls
- Closing Thoughts: The Intersection of Sports, Culture, and Fandom
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