Episode 277: Blake Snell to LA?!?!

General Discussions

[00:00 – 00:34]
Chris introduces the podcast and Greg, emphasizing Thanksgiving’s proximity and its overlap with sports, especially the NFL.

[00:34 – 01:24]
They reflect on Week 13 of the NFL season and pivot briefly to the Philadelphia 76ers’ poor performance.

[01:24 – 05:20]
Discussion about MLB, focusing on Blake Snell’s signing with the Dodgers. They analyze his career stats, durability concerns, and its implications for other teams, particularly the Phillies.

[05:20 – 06:40]
Greg shares skepticism about the Phillies’ offseason moves, mentioning trade rumors and potential acquisitions like Willy Adames. They discuss positional adjustments for players like Trea Turner.

NFL Week 13 Matchups

Thanksgiving Games

[24:15 – 25:26] Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
Lions are discussed as heavy favorites. Greg emphasizes the Lions’ consistency and the Bears’ struggles despite slight improvement in QB play.

[26:16 – 28:18] New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys
The hosts label this as an unexciting game, citing the Cowboys’ advantage and the Giants’ ongoing QB woes. Greg humorously suggests local Thanksgiving backyard football might feature better quarterbacks.

[29:43 – 30:56] Miami Dolphins @ Green Bay Packers
A potential highlight of the day, they discuss Miami’s challenges in cold weather and playoff implications for both teams. Greg expects a close game.

Black Friday Game

[31:17 – 32:57] Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs
Chris and Greg note the Raiders’ offensive challenges. Greg highlights the Chiefs’ struggles to cover large spreads despite their superiority, begrudgingly taking the Raiders with the points.

Sunday Games

[33:10 – 34:27] Arizona Cardinals @ Minnesota Vikings
Greg critiques the Cardinals’ inconsistent offense, particularly Marvin Harrison Jr.’s usage. He favors the Vikings’ reliable defense.

[34:27 – 35:36] Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars
A surprising line puts the Jaguars as underdogs at home. Greg hesitantly backs the Texans against a struggling Jaguars offense led by Mack Jones.

[35:45 – 36:44] Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots
Greg predicts the Colts will capitalize on the Patriots’ poor form. He comments on New England’s bleak prospects despite flashes of talent from their young players.

[36:54 – 37:51] Los Angeles Chargers @ Atlanta Falcons
Chargers are favored following a tough loss. Greg praises their coaching and roster depth compared to the Falcons.

[37:51 – 39:01] Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals
Greg is puzzled by the Bengals being favorites. He trusts the Steelers’ defense to keep it close despite Cincinnati’s desperation to win.

[39:01 – 40:44] Seattle Seahawks @ New York Jets
The Jets’ season is described as a disaster. Greg predicts a dominant Seahawks win over a Jets team lacking direction and offensive consistency.

[41:06 – 42:18] Tennessee Titans @ Washington Commanders
Greg questions the Commanders’ ability to blow out the Titans. He sees Tennessee’s defense keeping the game within reach despite offensive limitations.

[43:01 – 44:05] Los Angeles Rams @ New Orleans Saints
Both teams are labeled inconsistent. Greg picks the Rams due to superior coaching and talent, despite the Saints’ home-field advantage.

[44:05 – 45:26] Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers
The Panthers’ improvement behind Bryce Young is noted, but Greg sides with the Buccaneers, praising Baker Mayfield’s resilience.

[45:26 – 47:15] Philadelphia Eagles @ Baltimore Ravens
Touted as the Game of the Week, the hosts predict a close contest between two elite teams. Greg highlights the challenge posed by Baltimore’s running game against Philadelphia’s defense.

[47:53 – 49:02] San Francisco 49ers @ Buffalo Bills
Greg heavily favors the Bills, citing the 49ers’ quarterback injury woes and Buffalo’s refreshed form following a bye.

Monday Night

[49:02 – 50:09] Cleveland Browns @ Denver Broncos
Denver is hailed as a surprise success, with Greg picking the Broncos over a Browns team struggling to sustain their momentum.