KSR: NFL Cover Zero – Week 10 with Berlin, Comebacks, and Flyovers!
Date: November 10, 2025
Hosts: Matt Jones, Drew Franklin, Laquan Jones
Podcast: KSR (iHeartPodcasts & Sports Talk 790)
Episode Theme:
A lively, humorous Sunday night breakdown of NFL Week 10, focusing on dramatic comebacks, international action from Berlin, iconic game-day moments (including a presidential flyover), and plenty of jokes, debates, and pop culture tangents.
Episode Overview
Matt Jones and the NFL Cover Zero crew (Drew Franklin, Laquan Jones, and guests) dive into Week 10’s wildest games and major headlines. With spirited banter, they break down a pivotal Patriots win, remarkable comebacks, NFL action in Berlin, and the chaos of a game day visit from Donald Trump. Their unique, comedic approach is peppered with sidebars about mascots, snacks, fantasy football, and college quarterback legacies.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Opening Vibes: Mood After a Monumental UK Weekend
- Hosts’ Spirits: High after Kentucky's college basketball and volleyball wins, with Matt joking he hasn't seen his house in three days.
- Volleyball Libero Debate: Extended riff on why volleyball’s libero wears a different shirt.
- Quote: "They're basically wearing a shirt saying they're a second class citizen…" – Drew Franklin (04:11)
- Theme: The show’s casual, tangential energy.
2. NFL Weather Report: Why Sit in the Rain?
- Cold, Rainy Games: Miserable fan experiences, especially outdoors up North.
- Matt relishes watching “miserable people” from his couch.
- Quote: "Felt good to just be on the couch and watch football and be lazy and watch everyone else suffer." – Matt Jones (08:01)
3. Game Recaps & Notable Moments
Patriots @ Buccaneers: May Day in the Rain
- Drake May shines: Converts doubters with top-tier throws, road poise, leads seventh straight win (Patriots now 8-2, 5-0 on road).
- Quote: "He has clearly jumped to the top of the class. And right now, he's tied... for MVP..." – Drew Franklin (09:48)
- Mike Vrabel: Riverboat Gambler: Gutsy clock/play management before half, goes for it on 4th down instead of a field goal (11:54).
- Quote: "That was one of the more gutsy calls... to just give up a down to waste 30 seconds of clock..." – Drew Franklin (11:24)
- Trayvon Henderson’s Breakout: 150 yards, two long TDs. "You kind of saw what the hype was about." – Drew (13:13)
- Vrabel's Taunt: "NFC South Champs!"—intriguing, if silly, post-win trash talk (14:00)
- Baker Mayfield’s Postgame Frustration: Wants teammates to "have the fear of failure" (15:05)
- Big Picture: Patriots' soft schedule ahead—Jets, Bengals, Giants, etc.—prime position in AFC (16:44)
Colts vs. Falcons in Berlin: Nightlife & Overtime Confusion
- Jonathan Taylor’s Run of the Year. (21:34)
- European Fans’ Perspective: unfamiliarity with rules, overtime, coin flip chaos due to “neutral” site (24:27).
- Quote: "They had to learn all that... They like ties." – Matt & Drew (24:22)
- Daniel Jones plays through a bloody mouth; a strange look that sideline ignores.
- Quote: "It looked like lipstick. Like, if you just turned on the game, it was like perfectly on his lips." – Matt Jones (22:57)
Bears Comeback & Giants Collapse
- Caleb Williams leads Bears from two scores down to a rare victory.
- Russell Wilson’s Fall:
- "Can you ever think of a quarterback... fallen more precipitously... MVP candidate to benched and now the other team thinks, now we have a shot." – Drew Franklin (27:26)
- Giants: Four blown double-digit leads on the road—an NFL worst. (29:02)
Texans' Historic Comeback vs. Jaguars
- Davis Mills: Fourth-quarter heroics, 26 points, erases Jags’ 29-10 lead.
- Liam Coen (Jaguars OC) livid postgame.
- QB College Lineage Debate: Spontaneous, nerdy debate on which college has produced the best NFL QBs—Stanford (Elway, Luck, Davis Mills), Alabama (Stabler, Namath, Starr), Louisville (Unitas, Bridgewater, Lamar Jackson), and Purdue (Brees, Greise, Dawson) (44:17-46:11)
- Quote: "I just want Davis Mills to get respect for how he played in the fourth quarter." – Drew Franklin (47:38)
Notable Obituary
- Paul Tagliabue remembered: Former NFL Commissioner, key in expanding league and international series, fittingly passes the day of Berlin’s first NFL game (47:55).
4. Wild Game-day Moments
Dolphins Dominate, Bills Flounder
- Most shocking result: Miami up 16-0 at half; Allen’s MVP stock plummets after bad INT, fumble, and first scoreless first half for Bills in two years (53:29).
- Mike McDaniel looking "really wet": bizarre wardrobe/weather analysis. (55:52)
- Implications: Division title blows for Bills; Dolphins coach likely safe for season.
Commanders vs. Lions: Trump Flyover & Game-day Chaos
- Donald Trump’s Visit:
- Insanely low flyover: "I thought that was way too close... It looked like they could just hang from the bottom of the plane." – Matt Jones (65:39)
- Trump booed heavily by crowd: "There are people that are... just looking directly at him, booing." – Drew Franklin (68:54)
- Kenny Albert & Jonathan Vilma Interview: Unlikely duo with minimal prep: "All of a sudden you get a call...get ready to interview the President in front of 25 million people. Don't screw up." – Matt Jones (70:03)
- Trump surprisingly humble: (admits he scored zero TDs in high school football, 70:33)
- Multiple Fights: Both on field (player punches St. Brown, player pushes ref) and in stands.
- Dan Campbell secretly calls plays, admits postgame.
- Crowd "turned up," making for a chaotic, memorable event out of an otherwise bland game.
Fantasy Football Sidebar
- NFL Fantasy Football crew offers brief start/sit advice.
- Rasheed Rice and Rhamondre Stevenson highlighted as top fantasy picks. (21:34, 35:21)
Unique Weather Games
- Canadian Soccer in a Blizzard:
- Goalies shoveling snow mid-game. Players in shorts with "ice growing on people's hair."
- "It was the most entertaining event on television today." – Drew Franklin (31:58)
Other Game Highlights
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Jets beat Browns 27-20: First time in 37 years a team has kickoff & punt return TDs on consecutive drives (37:24).
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Ravens outlast Vikings: Lamar Jackson now 25-3 vs. NFC teams. "That is outrageous for someone playing out." – Matt Jones (59:49)
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Saints’ Tyler Shuck: First rookie Saints QB with a win since 1981 (61:47).
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Mascot Antics: Colts’ mascot "double-pumps" after field goals, sidestepping NFL celebration penalties.
- Quote: "Why is the Colts mascot led? Because the Kyle, he's always pumping and I have to tell you, the Colts mascot, to me that's a lot dirtier of a pumping. There's so much moving there." – Drew Franklin (63:08)
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Late games: All blowouts (Lions, Seahawks, Rams rout), little drama.
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Matthew Stafford: First QB since the merger with three straight games of four-plus TDs and zero picks (75:22).
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Sunday Night Football: Chargers dominate Steelers; Aaron Rodgers struggles, shows "his worst." (76:07)
Notable Quotes & Fun Moments
- On fixing things at home:
- "I literally made fire, I felt kind of cavemanish, like I cheered when the flame came on." – Matt Jones (08:26)
- On player taunts/celebrations:
- "He put the hands behind the head like it was going to be another pump. He did the setup and then he did not pump." – Drew Franklin (62:55)
- On presidential game prep:
- "Can I do my impression now of Trump calling the action? ... It's a big play. It's a huge play. Watch how he's gonna run the ball." – Drew Franklin (71:00)
Best Segment Timestamps
- Libero Debate & Intro Humor: [03:30 – 05:45]
- Patriots @ Bucs, Drake May, Vrabel’s Gambles: [08:33 – 12:31]
- Berlin Overtime/European Fan Confusion: [24:00 – 25:25]
- Colts/Falcons Recap & Bloody Daniel Jones: [22:31 – 23:44]
- Texans-Jags & QB College Lineage Debate: [41:00 – 47:55]
- Trump at Commanders-Lions (Booing, Interview, Flyover): [65:39 – 70:51]
- Canadian Soccer Blizzard: [30:26 – 32:17]
- Mascot Pumping/TD Celebrations Debate: [62:31 – 63:44]
Tone and Energy
The crew brings a sharp wit, conversational energy, and Kentucky sports slant. Their approach fits Sunday night armchair QBing: expertly detailed but unafraid to go on deep-dive tangents. Jokes and debates abound, with proper credit for unexpected stat drops and college football geekery. The hosts’ camaraderie and self-deprecating humor make even the more technical football analysis feel accessible and fun.
Useful for New Listeners
You’ll get all the big NFL Week 10 storylines, but with a twist: clever debates, insider jokes, and viral moments. It’s like watching Sunday Night Football with your sharpest sports friends—big on laughs, casual but insightful, and always ready to notice the ridiculous alongside the remarkable.
Want More?
Catch Matt, Drew & crew next week—recording live from Buffalo, with more game breakdowns, wild asides, and the unpredictable spirit of KSR.