Texas Toast, Fantasy Murderers, Drake Maybe Back, Guess the Lines and MLB Playoffs With Cousin Sal
Summary
Bill Simmons and co-hosts break down the 1974 film "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" before diving into a chaotic NFL Week 4 recap. They discuss the Lions' defensive dominance, the Vikings' surprising 4-0 start, and the Chargers' struggles under a seemingly disengaged Harbaugh. The hosts also analyze the Patriots' win over the Bills, noting Drake May's resurgence, and debate which teams to cross off for the season, ultimately eliminating the Chargers and Cardinals.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and intro
Recap of Sunday night football and 4th down decision
QB rankings and NFC playoff race analysis
NFC West, North, and East division breakdowns
Vikings, Dolphins, and 4-0 team assessments
Texans defense and cross-off game updates
Cardinals odds and Jameis Winston's resurgence
Chargers-Seahawks game and Harbaugh criticism
QB performance checks and sponsor ad
Crossing off Chargers and Drake Maye's return
Patriots-Bills game analysis and Drake Maye defense
MVP odds and Josh Allen vs Drake Maye comparison
Lions-Rams game and Eagles injury concerns
LeBron James comments and Chiefs-Raiders recap
Raiders game management and betting lines
Dolphins offense and 49ers-Cardinals recap
Jaguars defense and Bengals-Jags analysis
Packers-Tampa Bay and female owner controversy
Sponsor ad and host's kidney stone procedure
UCLA basketball and Eagles running back issues
Seahawks betting and Howard Cosell channel joke
Lions-Arizona and Vikings betting lines
Steelers-Colts and Chargers look-ahead lines
Bengals injury updates and Ravens-Atlanta preview
Sponsor ad and parent corner: kidney stone story
Babydoll's Italy trip and Ari's book review
Restaurant menu advice and pickle cravings
Baseball pitching trends and fantasy baseball
WNBA expansion team and listener mail
Outro and contact info
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