Pardon My Take — NFL Week 12 Recap: Fastest 2 Minutes, Chiefs Survive, Cowboys Comeback, Bears 8-3, Gibbs vs Jameis, Who’s Back of the Week

Podcast: Pardon My Take
Hosts: Big Cat, PFT Commenter (plus Memes, Hank, Max, and Zach)
Date: November 24, 2025
Episode Theme:
A raucous, joke-packed breakdown of all the biggest games and moments from NFL Week 12, timely debates over the legitimacy of contenders like the Chiefs, Bears, and Cowboys, and signature chaotic banter, memes, and listener stand-ins. Plus, a dose of college football and the customary “Who's Back of the Week” to round things off—PMT at its unfiltered best.

Episode Overview / Main Themes

• Big Cat & PFT Commenter recap every NFL Week 12 game with comedic flair, bold takes, and detailed analysis.
• Discussion covers legendary comebacks (Cowboys), unexpected contenders (Bears 8-3), clutch performances (Chiefs), and disappointing teams (Vikings, Saints, Raiders).
• Signature Fastest 2 Minutes segment—satirical recaps with a blend of puns, crass humor, and rapid-fire stats.
• Deep dives into controversial calls, playoff implications, and the “fraud” debate about current frontrunners.
• Jameer Gibbs’ monster game and the Jameis Winston rollercoaster.
• Recurring bits (e.g., banter about Max’s emotional Eagles fandom, time zone confusion, and corgi races).
• End-of-show "Who's Back of The Week" segment and playful speculation about the college football landscape.
• The tone is classic PMT: irreverent, quick-witted, a touch self-deprecating, with inside jokes for devoted fans.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

The Fastest 2 Minutes [03:00–11:00]

• Big Cat and the crew deliver their trademark, high-energy “Fastest 2 Minutes,” lampooning every notable NFL game from the Bears “somehow” going 8-3 to the Packers’ dominant defense, and the Jaguars winning on “Pacific Time.”
• Memorable punchlines:
  • “Bears 31, Steelers 28. Bears have the internet saying—they can’t keep getting away with this.” [04:00]
  • “Packers 23, Vikings 6… Brett Favre’s most infamous pictures…” [05:12]
  • Corgi race at halftime gets as much attention as any touchdown.
• Excited references to individual stat-lines, wild finishes, and offbeat game notes (e.g., corgi photo finish, Jameis's absurd touchdowns).

Chiefs vs. Colts: Survival, Fraud Watch & Mahomes’ Clutch Mode [12:55–23:25]

Analysis Highlights:

• Recap of Chiefs’ late comeback to beat the Colts 23–20 in overtime; Mahomes “turned back the clock” to deliver “classic Chiefs late-game magic.”
  • "Mahomes made some big plays in the second half, he had like 250 yards in the second half passing." —Big Cat [13:02]
  • "They were 0-5 in one-score games, this was the first." —PFT [13:52]
• Colts completely shut down in the 4th quarter and overtime (12 offensive plays, 0 first downs):
  • "Four drives in overtime and fourth quarter, zero first downs. I think a couple first downs you win this game." —Big Cat [18:36]
• Fraud debate: Are the Colts for real or “frauds”?
  • "If you’re not a fraud, this is a game you win." —Hank [18:25]
  • Nuanced debate over what makes a team a “fraud” (playoff viability, one-seed status, etc.)
• Chiefs’ defense gets major credit for preserving season; kicker Harrison Butker goes 5-for-5 (with on-air riffing about his “cause” cleats).
• Colts fans feel “this was the one that got away.”

Timestamps:

• [13:30] Chiefs late-game stats and Mahomes’ reversal of fortune
• [17:16] Chiefs dominate box score but barely squeak by
• [19:12] Debate: When does “comeback” deserve credit?
• [22:26] AFC South race and the suddenly alive Jaguars/Texans

The NFC Plots: Gibbs Breaks Out, Jameis Goes Bonkers, Bears Roll (Sort Of) [24:54–54:00]

Lions 34, Giants 27 (OT): Gibbs vs. Jameis

• Jameer Gibbs erupts for 264 yards and 3 TDs:
  • "When he gets into open field, he makes NFL players look slow.” —Big Cat [25:53]
• Most “Jameis” game ever: 366 passing yards, wild deep heaves, one insane catch & run for a TD; celebration and team buy-in noted.
  • “Jameis should be a starting QB... he is so much fun and keeps guys engaged.” —PFT [28:38]
• Heated debate over which NFL teams would be better with Jameis as starter [29:11]
• Giants’ record fifth double-digit lead blown; Malik Nabers’ deleted tweet shows real frustration with Kafka playcalling [32:09]
• Praise for Mike Kafka “going for it” on 4th-and-6; loss still ultimately "good" for Big Blue’s draft odds.

Bears 31, Steelers 28 — Are the Bears For Real?

• Bears are 8-3, but skepticism abounds: "The Bears are a good team. Listen, there are some people who need to recognize that." —PFT [44:05]
• Defense features a “laundry list” of backup QBs faced; “sometimes the bounces just go your way.”
• Caleb Williams’ progress, Ben Johnson’s coaching, DJ Moore’s emergence.
• Bears fans revel in the improbable playoff chase, but acknowledge low point differential and “thin margins.”
  • “I’ll be very disappointed if the Bears don’t make the playoffs.” —Big Cat [44:46]
• Max’s Eagles perspective: Black Friday Bears–Eagles game looms large (with plenty of counter-jabs from PFT & crew).

Notable Moments/Quotes:

• [28:07] “That play was one of the greatest I’ve ever seen in my life”—Big Cat on Jameis’s circuitous receiving TD.
• [44:28] “There are some years where the bounces go your way; strap in and enjoy it.”
• [40:20–42:42] Extended riff on the Bears' soft schedule, backup QBs, and whether to apologize for improbable wins.

Packers 23, Vikings 6: Do We Have a Nine Problem? [56:07–68:34]

• J.J. McCarthy’s struggles (four net second half yards, two picks, five sacks); broadcast zooms in on “mechanics.”
  • "He looks like he is in very deep water." —Big Cat [57:31]
• Vikings fans in “crisis” over McCarthy’s future and identity as the enigmatic “nine.”
• Blind résumé comparison: J.J.'s first six games vs. infamous NFL busts (e.g., JaMarcus Russell) [59:41–61:41]
• Packers defense gets its props; running game flourishes behind undrafted Emmanuel Wilson.
• Bittersweet “second-tier” feeling for both fan bases.

Other Games & Headlines / Notable Segments

Cowboys’ Epic Comeback (Cowboys 24, Eagles 21) [102:45–122:48]

• Down 21-0 early, Dallas storms back alongside Dak’s best game of the year (“He’s kind of winning me over,” admits PFT [120:43]).
• George Pickens’ perfect 9-for-9; Quinn and Williams transforms defense.
• Max’s emotional breakdown of Eagles’ rushing woes and his postgame mood swings (“If we lose to the Raiders, then I quit. Everything.” [125:34])
• Slapstick aside about “Big Game Max” and what actually constitutes a big game.

AFC Quick Hits

• Patriots/Bengals: “Goal line offense” woes but otherwise solid, Drake May’s development, injury updates [71:58–84:00]
• Ravens/Jets: Lamar “stinky,” offense looks off, Baltimore atop AFC North amid doubts [94:41–100:18]
• Seahawks 30, Titans 24: JSN’s historic pace, Titans’ mystery WRs, and the committee-backfield trolling fantasy managers [86:39–91:16]
• Browns 24, Raiders 10: Shedeur’s confidence, Myles Garrett’s MVP-level sack pace [127:17–133:41]
  • “If he ends the season with 25 sacks, he should be MVP.” —PFT [129:06]

College Football + Miscellaneous (Who’s Back of the Week) [173:09–End]

• Who’s Back of the Week: Rivalry week, Jack Hughes dinners, rabbit-murdering dogs, Optic Texas (eSports snuck in via Zach), Wisconsin football field storming, Tate McCrae discourse.
• College football playoff picture/Egg Bowl/Lane Kiffin watch—speculation on where he’ll land.
• Running gags:
  • Time zone confusion for Jaguars/Cardinals, [144:06–148:18].
  • Max’s sleep schedule and “big game” credibility.
  • Zach’s gaming “shift report.”
  • Corgi race protests: “That call was basically Patrick Mahomes gets what he wants.” —PFT [37:00]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:00–11:00] Fastest 2 Minutes
• [12:55–23:35] Chiefs-Colts OT, Fraud Watch, AFC South race
• [24:54–38:10] Lions-Giants OT Gibbs/Jameis, Giants’ heartbreak
• [39:55–54:00] Bears go 8-3, legitimacy, fan vibes
• [56:07–68:33] Packers-Vikings, McCarthy/“Nine” discourse
• [71:58–84:00] AFC North/Bengals-Patriots/Ravens-Jets
• [86:39–91:16] Seahawks, Titans, and ridiculous WR games
• [102:45–122:48] Cowboys 24, Eagles 21—Max’s emotional arc, Dak’s redemption
• [127:17–133:41] Browns, Garrett for MVP, Shedeur bravado
• [173:09–End] Who’s Back of the Week, CFB, closing banter

Memorable Quotes

• "Jameis Winston should be a starting quarterback in the NFL…He is so much fun and keeps people engaged.” —PFT Commenter [28:38]
• “The Bears are a good team. Listen, there are some people who need to recognize that.” —PFT Commenter [44:05]
• "When he gets into open field, he makes NFL players look slow.” —Big Cat, on Jameer Gibbs [25:53]
• "If you’re not a fraud, this is a game you win.” —Hank (on the Colts) [18:25]
• “He’s kind of winning me over this year. I'm starting to feel bad about hating Dak.” —PFT [120:43]
• "It’s a combination of the Bears always being bad… and then kind of not wanting to believe that it could be real.” —Big Cat [45:01]
• "If you look at the records, we have the most wins on the podcast. We also have the least amount of losses.” —Hank (re: the Patriots being “the best”)
• “If Myles Garrett gets 25 sacks, he should be MVP.” —PFT [129:06]

Signature PMT Moments

• Corgi Race Controversy: Photo finish at the Lions game, the corgi “scandal” debated with as much gusto as NFL officiating [34:34–37:00]
• Time Zone Meltdown: Multiple hosts, led by Max and Hank, fall into spiraling confusion over Arizona's daylight savings, mountain vs. pacific time [144:06–148:18]
• Max’s Emotional Journey: From first quarter glee to postgame despair after Eagles’ collapse, to “big game Max” status questioned [102:45–125:01]
• Who's Back of the Week: Jack Hughes’ dinner dates, eSports teams, dead rabbits, and existential college football
• Callback Chaos: Ongoing ribbing about the “9” identity (J.J. McCarthy), “gotcha” moments, and the “soft benching” of Minnesota's QB.
• Wild “What-If?” Games: Debating hypothetical Patriots–Cowboys lines, playoff scenarios, and Max “quitting everything” if the Eagles lose to the Raiders.

Overall Tone

• Uncensored, sharp, and filled with in-jokes for long-time fans
• Goofy digressions (song parodies, spelling gaffs, mascot antics)
• Direct, “bar talk” style mix of sports analysis and random asides
• Tons of ribbing, especially directed at Max (Eagles), Hank (Patriots), and each other

In Sum

This Week 12 PMT packs in all the core ingredients: wild recaps, zany stats, irreverent takes, and a community of rotating contributors riffing on everything from Jameis-to-Jameer to corgi race scandals and the legitimacy of various playoff hopefuls. The podcast dances between on-field narratives and comic detours, making it a must-listen for fans who want both the pulse of the NFL and the pulse of PMT’s endlessly weird football universe.

For further details, see timestamps above for key games and moments.