Club Shay Shay — Best of NFL Week 3 Part 2: Lions DOMINATING Ravens in B-More, Russ DONE?!

Podcast: Club Shay Shay
Hosts: Shannon Sharpe & Chad Johnson (Ocho Cinco)
Release Date: September 24, 2025

Episode Overview

Theme:
Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson break down a wild NFL Week 3 featuring the Detroit Lions’ dominant road victory over the Baltimore Ravens, the current state of the Dallas Cowboys after significant injuries, and the shakeups in the Atlanta Falcons coaching staff. The hosts mix detailed football analysis with signature banter, tackle hot-button questions from fans, and reflect on their own football experiences and culture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dallas Cowboys' Injury Crisis & Playoff Prognosis

Segment Start: 03:03

• Major Injuries:
  • Three offensive starters out — CeeDee Lamb (high ankle sprain, out 3–4 weeks), Tyler Booker Pick (4–6 weeks), center Cooper Beebe (IR).
  • Dak Prescott’s contract status questioned amid the uncertainty.
  • Shannon: “Cowboys got some decisions... Especially if they don’t make the playoffs. Ocho, what do we do? Are we going to give Dak $65 million?” (05:06)
• Roster Depth & Offense:
  • Pickens expected to step up, but production must come from multiple players.
  • Chad: “Turpin gonna have to step up. They gonna have to get that production from multiple people.” (04:49)
• Playoff Outlook:
  • Shannon predicts an 8-win season at best, Ocho says 10, arguing “if you can get 8, you can get 10.” (07:17–07:27)
  • Both note the defense and special teams aren’t enough to compensate for offensive losses.
• Analogy:
  • Shannon compares the Cowboys’ fortunes to movie remakes: "Even if they have different actors... you know how it’s going to end.” (06:10)

2. Green Bay Packers’ Early Undefeated Hype & Reality Check

Segment Start: 10:34

• LaFleur’s Response:
  • Coach Matt LaFleur frustrated by early “undefeated” talk, emphasizes a week-to-week focus.
  • Shannon: “It ticks me off when we start talking about things outside of the next game... focus on the present.” (10:34)
• Ocho’s Take:
  • Excitement over early wins is natural, but “any given Sunday” upsets are always lurking.
  • Chad: “It’s all about positive energy... Based on how we performed today, I feel we can go undefeated. Is it likely? No.” (12:01)
• Shannon on Winning Streaks:
  • Shares his own experience: even after 18 straight wins, "it didn’t even cross my mind" to go undefeated; upsets can strike any week. (15:05)

3. Atlanta Falcons’ Coaching Shakeup & Offensive Woes

Segment Start: 20:39

• Receiver Coach Firing:
  • Falcons fire wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard after a 30-0 loss to Carolina.
  • Hosts question the logic: “What’s the point of firing the receiver coach? The quarterback played terrible.” (21:29–21:41)
• Underlying Issues:
  • Both speculate it must be deeper, like a sideline altercation or internal conflict.
  • Chad: “Something must have went on... firing anybody Week 3? Come on.” (22:18–22:32)
• Quarterback Play:
  • Rookie Michael Penix Jr. struggling, no passing TDs to WRs/TEs yet.
  • Shannon: “You look at the weapons... good weaponry. You can't get shut out with those weaponry. But if your quarterback play like some stir fry, you can.” (24:14)

4. Arizona Cardinals Lose RB James Connor for Season

Segment Start: 29:10

• Impact:
  • Connor was a "bell cow" back; now more pressure on Kyler Murray and rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
  • Chad on Harrison Jr. drops: “All it is, going back to practice... find the laces, catch the laces. Don't take your ass off the ball.” (29:16–30:03)

5. Eagles Offense, Jalen Hurts & Trust Issues

Segment Start: 37:25

• McNabb’s Critique:
  • Donovan McNabb suggests the Eagles’ OC doesn’t trust Jalen Hurts—they only open the passing game when desperate.
  • Chad counters: “They ask Jalen Hurts to do what’s asked of him and not much outside that... he’s good at both.” (37:55–38:15)
• Evolution Needed:
  • Shannon emphasizes that what won you a Super Bowl last year won’t work forever: “At some point, you’re going to have to evolve.” (38:47)
• Strategy:
  • Teams are stacking the box to stop Saquon, forcing Hurts to pass.
  • Both suggest the Eagles need to be more aggressive and flexible with play calling.

6. Detroit Lions Demolish Ravens (Game Breakdown)

Segment Start: 47:41 & 66:18 (Game Recap)

• Lions’ Statement Win:
  • Lions crush Ravens on the road, 38-30.
  • Jared Goff: 20/28, 202 yards, 1 TD, 0 turnovers, 0 sacks.
  • Detroit ran for 224 yards, 4 rushing TDs (Montgomery: 151 yards, 2 TDs; Gibbs: 67 yards, 2 TDs).
  • Lions sacked Lamar Jackson 7 times.
  • Shannon: “When you do a complete demolition, you took them apart. ...Lions look really good.” (47:47–48:56)
• Fan Questions:
  • Ravens fans heated about run defense and O-line woes.
  • Chad: “They abandoned it [run game] early because they didn’t have any success with it.” (51:11–51:18)
• Jared Goff’s Recognition:
  • Discussion on Goff’s evolution: “He just keeps getting better since he got to Detroit.” (61:44)

7. Player Accountability & Coaching

Defensive Challenges:

• Some fans want Ravens to change defensive coordinators after the loss.
• Chad: “We not blaming no coordinators... it all comes down to executing.” (55:53)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Shannon (Cowboys movie analogy, 06:10):
  “Even if they have different actors... you know how it’s going to end.”
• Chad (On next man up, 04:49):
  “Turpin gonna have to step up. They gonna have to get it from multiple people.”
• Shannon (on going undefeated, 13:39):
  “That’s why in the hundred-plus year history, that’s why it’s only been done once.”
• Chad (On Falcons’ firing, 22:18):
  “Firing anybody Week 3? Come on now.”
• Shannon (on Lions’ win, 48:47):
  “You do a complete demolition, you took them apart. Yeah, Lions or Lions look really good.”
• Chad (on predicting division winners, 53:17):
  “Who sits at the top of the AFC North right now?”
• Shannon (on injuries, 31:21):
  “I broke my collarbone in week four and I was done for the year and I was miserable.”
• Chad (On fashion, 65:08):
  “I’m more, you know, I’m a little cleaner now... clean as a board of health when I decided to put some clothes on.”

Rapid-Fire Fan Q&A Highlights

Segment Start: 46:03

• Should Ravens trade Trey Hendrickson?
  Ocho: “We good over here in Cincinnati.”
• Concerns over Derrick Henry “playing soft”:
  “He’s just got to do a better job protecting the ball.” – Shannon (46:16)
• Disappointment with Ravens’ run defense/O-line:
  “Can’t give up 224 yards rushing... That ain't Raven football.” – Shannon
• On Marvin Harrison Jr’s slow start vs. Neighbors:
  “Stop thinking that he gonna be his dad, that's your problem.” – Shannon (60:49)

Notable Timestamps

• 03:03: Cowboys injury news & Dak Prescott contract debate
• 06:10: Movie analogy for Cowboys’ predictable fate
• 10:34: Packers’ LaFleur on “undefeated” talk
• 15:05: Shannon’s personal experience with winning streaks
• 20:39: Falcons fire WR coach; Penix Jr.’s struggles
• 29:10: Cardinals lose James Conner for the season
• 37:25: Eagles offense & Donovan McNabb critique
• 47:41 / 66:18: Lions demolish Ravens; Goff shines & Detroit’s rushing attack
• 53:17: AFC North standings banter
• 65:08: Hosts reminisce about NFL fashion and style

Overall Tone & Language

• The episode is rich with humor, candid athlete storytelling, sharp NFL analysis, and competitive banter.
• Both hosts blend professional expertise with accessible, everyday language — making the discussion both insightful and highly relatable for NFL fans.

For New Listeners

This episode of Club Shay Shay offers a comprehensive, digestible, and entertaining breakdown of NFL Week 3. Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson (“Ocho Cinco”) go deep on game outcomes, player and coach performances, and what it all means for the playoff picture—peppering the conversation with locker-room wisdom, jokes, and behind-the-scenes NFL realities. If you missed the week, this recap (and the chemistry between two NFL greats) is a one-stop shop for getting caught up.