Club Shay Shay: Deebo & Joe - Bengals Beat Ravens, Chiefs Fall to Cowboys, Packers STOMP Lions | NFL Thanksgiving

Host: James "Deebo" Harrison
Co-Host: Joe Haden
Released: November 28, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a lively, in-depth breakdown of the NFL Thanksgiving slate, with Deebo and Joe diving into the Cincinnati Bengals’ big win over the Ravens, the surprising Green Bay Packers beating up on the Detroit Lions, and a showdown between the Cowboys and Chiefs. The hosts blend X’s and O’s analysis with candid takes, storytelling, and some inside-the-locker-room humor as they reflect on classic football moments, coaching, defensive schemes, and player performances.

Key Segments and Discussion Points

1. Thanksgiving Vibes and Setting (04:03–04:38)

• Hosts reflect on their Thanksgiving:
  • Joe jokes about overeating and sleeping ("I ate and slept and woke up and ate again and slept and ate again" – 04:18)
  • Deebo teases, "That’d get me to 300. I can’t do that no more."
• Podcast setup mishap:
  • Joe reveals he had to record from his mother-in-law's house due to Wi-Fi issues.

2. Bengals vs. Ravens: In-Depth Recap & Analysis (04:58–14:21)

Bengals Start Fast, Burrow Looks Healthy

• Deebo details the Bengals’ efficient opening drive, highlighting Joe Burrow’s sharp passing and calm pocket presence.
• Notes Burrow’s mobility:
  • "They just did a straight quarterback sneak, I'm like, oh yeah, his toe good." (10:03)
  • Joe adds, "He pushed off the toe. I'm like, okay, you must."
• Good-natured discussion about Tinsley's route running and Joe Burrow’s trust in his new targets as Chase draws double coverage.

Key Defensive Stands and Turnovers

• Discuss Cincinnati's red-zone defense holding Baltimore after a strip-sack:
  • "Talk about a blade of grass. If you have a blade of grass to defend, that's what you go to the—fuck a blade." (08:45)
• Baltimore’s missed opportunities:
  • Likely’s would-be touchdown turned fumble turned touchback, illustrating the importance of playing to the whistle.

Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Hand Fighting

• Joe gives a DB's perspective on non-calls:
  • "Me being a DB...the hand fighting...that's not a flag, that's not a foul." (13:56)
• Deebo agrees: "They both was handsy. Wasn't nothing overly aggressive with it. You tapped me, I tapped you." (13:50)

Bengals’ Defense Steps Up

• Multiple references to the unexpected dominance of the Bengals' defense:
  • "Where did this Bengals defense come from, man?" (18:54)
  • Praises their ability to "put out forest fires" after repeated Baltimore turnovers. (29:00–31:15)

3. Steelers/Bills Lookahead – Defensive Keys (32:47–41:11)

• Deebo and Joe break down what Pittsburgh must do against Buffalo:
  • "If we can run the ball effectively, we now control time of possession, which means our defense isn't on the field as much." (33:15)
  • Stresses stopping the run and defensive discipline: "If we cannot do that, we're gonna have to, and I know we can do it because we've done it." (32:47)
• Emphasize proper scheme execution and player responsibilities:
  • "It's not a skill thing, it's a goddamn do your job thing." – Joe (36:53)
  • "If you have a man, guard your man. If you have a reroute assignment, reroute your assignment." (36:53)
• Urge for more disguise in Steelers coverage:
  • "Everybody is reading our mail...we need to start, like, being able to disguise our defenses." (34:33, 35:22)

4. Packers Stomp Lions – A Stunner (43:59–66:46)

Opening Drives Set the Tone

• Deebo and Joe document how Green Bay stayed ahead of the chains, led by Jacobs and timely throws from Love.
• Deebo on Love: "He threw that ball before he turned around, straight into his chest, bro!"

Questionable Officiating & Coaching

• Hosts critique a touchdown catch awarded to Green Bay’s Wicks after review ("Not secured, all these plays when they’ve been slowing it down, if it’s any type of moving... switching the hands... that’s incomplete." – 49:36)
• Scrutinize multiple non-called false starts and missed pass interferences.

Dan Campbell’s Fourth-Down Gambles

• Multiple failed 4th down conversions instead of kicking field goals – consequences highlighted:
  • "At some point, bro, you're gonna have to realize when you start getting towards that November December football, every fourth down ain't third down." (55:54)
• Emphasize situational football, how not taking points changes the game flow:
  • "You got to do it situationally and kick some field goals, man." (61:43)

Defensive Breakdowns

• Expose Detroit’s defensive miscues:
  • "He's running butt naked seam, Debo." (57:56)
  • Joe: “That's what you go get when you man up like that, you go get that all day.” (59:05)

Statistical Breakdown

• Quick stat wrap: Love’s efficient passing, Packers’ chunk plays, Detroit leaving points off the board, similarities in run game but differences in execution.

5. Chiefs Fall to Cowboys – Changing of the Guard? (67:50–71:38)

• Deebo highlights: Chiefs’ defense looks "good" stat-wise, but "sell situationally" and allow too many big plays.
  • "They're an 8th ranked defense, but they're 23rd per play... Their third down percentage, I think they're tied for 28th."
• Joe praises Dallas’ improved look:
  • "Dak just back there looking like he's running stuff. So I like the way Dallas looked, I like the way Dak looked." (71:06)
  • Notes how Dallas’ receivers win man-to-man matchups, offensive consistency.

6. Play or Fade: Prize Picks Segment (71:42–75:33)

Deebo’s picks:

• Caleb Williams and Jalen Hurts to each throw a pick
• Hurts under 211 passing yards
• Saquon Barkley over 77 rushing

Joe plays along:

• "We all together. Jalen Hurts under 211? Yeah, right around 200 is what I was looking at..." (74:14)
• Predicts Philly CB Mitchell gets the interception off Caleb.

7. Listener Q&A – All-Time Greats (76:07–76:50)

• Superchat Question: "You can only pick one: Troy Polamalu, Ray Lewis, TJ Watt, or Antonio Brown."
• Deebo, instantly:
  • "Troy Palomalu. Y'all asking stupid." (76:33)
  • "Hey stop playing. That's Baby Jesus." (76:39)
  • "You asking stupid questions, man." (76:48)
• Both agree Troy is the pick, no debate.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "If you have a blade of grass to defend, that's what you go to the—fuck a blade." – Joe Haden, on goal line stands (08:45)
• "If we can run the ball effectively, we now control time of possession." – Deebo (33:15)
• "It's not a skill thing, it's a goddamn do your job thing." – Joe Haden (36:53)
• "He's running butt naked seam, Debo." – Joe Haden on Detroit coverage breakdowns (57:56)
• "Troy Palomalu. Y'all asking stupid. Hey, stop playing. That's Baby Jesus." – Deebo (76:33–76:39)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 04:03 – Thanksgiving football vibes and couch chat
• 05:04 – Bengals first drive, Burrow’s sharp play
• 06:45 – Ravens respond, King Henry’s dominance
• 08:07 – Cincinnati’s big red-zone stop
• 12:08 – Baltimore fumble, Bengals respond
• 18:54 – Bengals defense arrives, surprising dominance
• 32:47 – Steelers/Bills preview, defensive keys
• 43:59 – Packers smash Lions, situational critiques
• 49:36 – Controversial Green Bay touchdown
• 55:54, 61:43 – Dan Campbell’s 4th down decisions
• 67:50 – Chiefs/Cowboys, what’s wrong in KC?
• 71:42 – Prize Picks predictions
• 76:07 – Superchat: all-time greats

Overall Tone and Style

Deebo and Joe mix football expertise with warmth, banter, and hard truths. They toggle seamlessly between granular play analysis and locker room humor, never sugarcoating opinions. For football fans, this is high-level breakdown with personality—giving listeners smart, real talk on what happened and what it means for the playoff race.

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