Pardon My Take: NFL Week 4 – Chiefs Are Back, Undefeated Bills/Eagles + Ryder Cup & Playoffs

Podcast: Pardon My Take
Hosts: Big Cat & PFT Commenter (Barstool Sports)
Date: September 29, 2025
Episode Theme: Week 4 NFL Recap, International Football Expansion, Chiefs/Eagles/Bills Assessment, Fastest 2 Minutes, Ryder Cup Reactions, MLB Playoff Bracket, and Weekly Antics

Episode Overview

This episode covers a packed sports weekend, led by in-depth NFL Week 4 recaps, a look at the Chiefs reclaiming dominance, the ongoing undefeated runs of the Eagles and Bills, frustration with international NFL games, memorable locker room and coaching moments, player injuries, and hot takes, as well as quick hits on Ryder Cup drama and MLB playoff picture. Big Cat, PFT Commenter, Zach, Hank, and Max blend insightful football analysis with classic PMT humor—debating coaching decisions, NFL policies, and the highs and lows of the weekend. The show maintains its trademark irreverent, fast-paced banter throughout.

Main Segments and Timestamps

Fastest 2 Minutes – Week 4 NFL Recap

[Starts ~03:08]

Segment Theme: Whirlwind comedic summary of every notable Sunday game.
Signature PMT-style voiceover, puns & player nicknames.
- Steelers 24, Vikings 21: The Steelers D-line, Tomlin’s 4th-down fears, Jordan Addison run-down (“Vikings’ jersey is like a ransom note” - Zach [21:47]).
- Falcons 34, Commanders 27: Offensive explosion for ATL’s skill guys, questions about Washington’s defense.
- Lions 34, Browns 10: Goff-MonRa masterclass, “That’s why they call me Daddy.”
- Bills 31, Saints 17: Allen’s highlight throws, Saints’ haplessness.
- Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25: Eagles special teams, Jalen Hurts’ wild statline (“second half Jalen Hurts was 0-8, zero yards” - Zach [30:03]).
- Patriots 42, Panthers 13: May strikes big, old fashioned stomping.
- Bears 25, Raiders 24: Close win; “Chicago culture victory” theme returns.
- Chiefs 37, Ravens 20: Chiefs offense reignites, exposing Baltimore’s flaws.

International Games & NFL Scheduling Expansion

[12:13]

News: NFL signs multi-year Brazil games; seeks 16 annual international games so every team plays abroad.
Rants about Early Games:
- Zach: “You wake up early, can’t do anything because you’re watching football, then gotta watch another—then another—before you know it you haven’t done anything resembling what a human being does in the course of a day” [13:02].
- PFT: “Roger Goodell hates church…Think about all the people out there who are hungover.”
Personal Side Plot: Hank’s travel saga—missing a flight, $300 Uber to Pittsburgh, self-inflicted pain/humor (“Today the haters won. And I paid for it.” - Hank [15:07]).

Deep Dives: Key Games & Storylines

Steelers 24, Vikings 21

[16:28]

Steelers Offense: Aaron Rodgers’ quick-release tactics (2.17 sec to throw), no deep shots but efficient. DK Metcalf’s impact.
Coaching Callout: Mike Tomlin “lives in his fears” on 4th down. (“You punted? Dude, everyone in the world is going for this…” - PFT [17:49])
Vikings O-Line Losses: Major injuries (Ryan Kelly, Brian O’Neill).
Game Ball Moment: “Peyton Wilson chasing down Jordan Addison. That was an incredible play.” - PFT [20:46]
Funny Jersey Observation: “Carson Wentz’s two ones are different fonts, like his jersey is a ransom note.” - Zach [21:47]
Vikings' European Travels: Unique strategy to minimize home game loss.

Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25

[27:27]

Eagles First Half Dominance: Blocked punt TD, Jalen Hurts sharp.
Strange Hurts Stat: 0 second-half completions—the rarest way to win.
A.J. Brown Drama: Mysterious postgame Bible verse tweet (“If you’re not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw...that city is condemned to hell.” - Zach [32:22])
Tush Push Debate: Fake tush-push play, PMT calls for “tush push ethics”—Eagles too good to fake it. (“That’s kind of cheating in my eyes.” - PFT [34:10])
Bucs Analysis: Too many mistakes early, Bucs’ late-game rallies now a pattern (“Just wait for Baker to anamorph into a dog.” - Zach [36:24])
Sun/Shade Conversation: Sideline heat strategies in Tampa.

Giants 21, Chargers 18

[39:24]

Jackson Dart’s Debut: Promising new QB sparks life. (“The turtleneck and bandana work because he’s a winner.” - PFT [40:32])
Defensive Emergence: Carter, Burns, Thibodeaux all rack up serious pressure.
Vibes Back: Dable’s emotional postgame embrace—PMT’s romance-novel reading from a news article [44:24].
Giants' Hopefulness: For once, real talent & excitement.

Patriots 42, Panthers 13

[60:29]

Drake May’s Homecoming: Performs and does Cam’s touchdown celebration. (“No fumbles. Basically perfect passer rating.” - Hank [61:10])
Punt Return: Marcus Jones’ electric TD.
Stat of the Week: “Three straight games w/ 75%+ completion and 2+ TDs – only he and Brady have ever done that for Pats.” - Zach [61:46]
Fan Banter: Early bye week/flight-missing camaraderie, and Uber travel tales.

Around the League: Hot Takes & Quick Hits

Chiefs 37, Ravens 20

[119:48]

Chiefs Offense: Mahomes’ mastery returns; “youngest to throw 250 TDs, 18th career 4-TD game.”
Ravens’ Brutal Loss: Multiple injuries (Lamar, Roquan, Stanley), defense gives up 133+ points in 4 wks (“Only 2 teams ever made playoffs giving up that much this early.”)
Ravens Analysis: Skepticism about their Super Bowl viability (“I have officially moved the Ravens into ‘don’t trust’ territory.” - Zach [128:34])
Mahomes/Lamar head-to-head: “Mahomes now 6-1 vs. Lamar.”

Lions 34, Browns 10

[76:31]

Lions’ Consistency: Dominant win against an (ostensibly) good defense, no sacks allowed for 3 straight weeks.
Aidan Hutchinson: “He was everywhere.”
Flacco Era Ending?: Kevin Stefanski cryptic, but Flacco’s future questionable (“We understand the question, but that's not our focus.” - [79:20])
Random Stat: Amon-Ra St. Brown possibly caught playing 2K at 4:30 am, then scored 2 TDs (“He had to keep the win streak alive!” - segment [82:07])

Falcons 34, Commanders 27

[47:00]

All Offense Arrives: Bijan, London, Pitts, and Penix all click—“the game it all happened.”
Commanders Defense: Slow, aging, and unable to contain ATL skill talent.
Jaden Daniels Out: “Must win” next week at Chargers, defense can’t be trusted.

Other Notable Games (Quick Notes)

Bears 25, Raiders 24: “Ugly win, but a win is a win.” – The classic “Chicago culture win.”
Texans 26, Titans 0: “We ass. Little bro ass.” – Cam Ward’s postgame [85:36]
Jags 26, Niners 21: New rivalry—Liam Cohen vs. Robert Saleh, sign-stealing spat, Jags D forces four turnovers.
Rams 27, Colts 20: “Can Colts claim 4-1? They only lost to themselves.”

Ryder Cup Recap

[133:13]

U.S. Gets Trounced: Early deficit too much; “Got as close as they could on Sunday, but never gave themselves a shot” – Hank [133:15]
Questionable Pairings: Team USA’s analytics-blind team selections baffle.
Team Chemistry: Europe’s players appear to care more and genuinely like each other (“Their embraces on the green were like a guy coming back from war.” - PFT [135:00]).
Fans & Culture: U.S. attempts at fan chants and crowd control flop compared to European energy.
Rules Gripes: Ties/halves and injury outs frustrate PMT panel.

MLB Playoffs

[147:32]

Guardians’ Miracle Run: From 15.5 back in July to AL Central champs.
Tigers, Mets Collapse: Notable chokes.
Reds Make Playoffs: First since 2013.
FRANK WAS RIGHT: Mets, spend-heavy but “spineless.”
Bracket: Guardians host Tigers, Yankees host Red Sox, Cubs host Padres, Dodgers host Reds.
Playoff Baseball Vibes: Foul ball stories, kids’ joy, Cubs optimism.

Best Quotes & Memorable Moments

“Carson Wentz’s jersey is a ransom note. It’s like: ‘I kidnapped your starting QB. It’s me, Carson Wentz.’” - Zach [21:47]
“Mike Tomlin, you live in your fears. Everyone in the world goes for that, except you.” - PFT [17:49]
“A.J. Brown condemning a city to hell? Sometimes he just likes to tweet.” - Zach & Max [32:26, 32:47]
“That’s kind of cheating in my eyes. Eagles should only do the real Tush Push, not a fake.” - PFT [34:10]
“A Peyton Wilson game ball for that chase down! 61 seconds swung the strategy.” - PFT [20:46]
“The turtleneck and the bandana work because he’s a winner.” - PFT (on Jackson Dart) [40:32]
“Saints’ Spencer Rattler: 0-10 as a starter, but he’s not 0-10 bad.” - Zach [55:25]
Hank’s Flight Fiasco: “Today, the haters won. And I paid for it. A $300 Uber from State College to Pittsburgh.” [15:08]
Cam Ward Postgame: “We ass. If we’re keeping it a buck, right now? We ass.” [85:35]
“They only get six home games this year?” [23:48]
“Who’s Back? Playoff Baseball. The only thing more tortured than the Mets season is Mets fans’ hopes.” - PFT [147:32]
On Bad Bunny Super Bowl show: “If you have a strong opinion about the Super Bowl halftime show, you’re not a football guy.” - PFT [146:12]

Notable Running Gags & Sidebar Humor

Hank’s missing flight story: Including a three-hour Uber, and Max’s chafing and “fat guy move” stories after tailgating [67:22].
The “tush push” debate: PFT’s call for an “ethics code.”
Unique stat lines (e.g., Saints’ Rattler, Hurts’ second half).
Fake commercial reads (DraftKings, Chevy Silverado, Reese’s, GameTime, etc.).
Who’s Back: Jason Tatum, Bad Bunny, playoff baseball, Zion’s transformation, growing the NFL overseas.
Big Cat’s foul ball saga: “I think I gave myself credit for catching it, but it hit my chin and I grabbed it.”

Final Takeaways

Chiefs are still elite: Mahomes and KC “back to normal” after a brief blip.
Eagles, Bills looking like NFC and AFC front-runners: Despite some weird quirks, they continue to prevail in the tightest spots.
Ravens’ defense a red flag: Both panel and stats are not buying a deep playoff run.
International games: Love the football, hate the scheduling.
Ryder Cup: Europe’s togetherness > U.S. analytics.
MLB: Expect the unexpected—and don’t trust Mets optimism.
Classic Pardon My Take: Insightful football talk, hype, skepticism, and a healthy dose of self-roasting.

For a full dose of Week 4 NFL analysis, Ryder Cup heartbreak, and playoff baseball hype—plus plenty of quirks, rants, and inside jokes—this episode delivers PMT’s signature blend of sports and comedy.

Pardon My Take: NFL Week 4 – Chiefs Are Back, Undefeated Bills/Eagles + Ryder Cup & Playoffs

Episode Overview

Main Segments and Timestamps

Fastest 2 Minutes – Week 4 NFL Recap

[Starts ~03:08]

Segment Theme: Whirlwind comedic summary of every notable Sunday game.
Signature PMT-style voiceover, puns & player nicknames.
- Steelers 24, Vikings 21: The Steelers D-line, Tomlin’s 4th-down fears, Jordan Addison run-down (“Vikings’ jersey is like a ransom note” - Zach [21:47]).
- Falcons 34, Commanders 27: Offensive explosion for ATL’s skill guys, questions about Washington’s defense.
- Lions 34, Browns 10: Goff-MonRa masterclass, “That’s why they call me Daddy.”
- Bills 31, Saints 17: Allen’s highlight throws, Saints’ haplessness.
- Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25: Eagles special teams, Jalen Hurts’ wild statline (“second half Jalen Hurts was 0-8, zero yards” - Zach [30:03]).
- Patriots 42, Panthers 13: May strikes big, old fashioned stomping.
- Bears 25, Raiders 24: Close win; “Chicago culture victory” theme returns.
- Chiefs 37, Ravens 20: Chiefs offense reignites, exposing Baltimore’s flaws.

International Games & NFL Scheduling Expansion

[12:13]

News: NFL signs multi-year Brazil games; seeks 16 annual international games so every team plays abroad.
Rants about Early Games:
- Zach: “You wake up early, can’t do anything because you’re watching football, then gotta watch another—then another—before you know it you haven’t done anything resembling what a human being does in the course of a day” [13:02].
- PFT: “Roger Goodell hates church…Think about all the people out there who are hungover.”
Personal Side Plot: Hank’s travel saga—missing a flight, $300 Uber to Pittsburgh, self-inflicted pain/humor (“Today the haters won. And I paid for it.” - Hank [15:07]).

Deep Dives: Key Games & Storylines

Steelers 24, Vikings 21

[16:28]

Steelers Offense: Aaron Rodgers’ quick-release tactics (2.17 sec to throw), no deep shots but efficient. DK Metcalf’s impact.
Coaching Callout: Mike Tomlin “lives in his fears” on 4th down. (“You punted? Dude, everyone in the world is going for this…” - PFT [17:49])
Vikings O-Line Losses: Major injuries (Ryan Kelly, Brian O’Neill).
Game Ball Moment: “Peyton Wilson chasing down Jordan Addison. That was an incredible play.” - PFT [20:46]
Funny Jersey Observation: “Carson Wentz’s two ones are different fonts, like his jersey is a ransom note.” - Zach [21:47]
Vikings' European Travels: Unique strategy to minimize home game loss.

Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25

[27:27]

Eagles First Half Dominance: Blocked punt TD, Jalen Hurts sharp.
Strange Hurts Stat: 0 second-half completions—the rarest way to win.
A.J. Brown Drama: Mysterious postgame Bible verse tweet (“If you’re not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw...that city is condemned to hell.” - Zach [32:22])
Tush Push Debate: Fake tush-push play, PMT calls for “tush push ethics”—Eagles too good to fake it. (“That’s kind of cheating in my eyes.” - PFT [34:10])
Bucs Analysis: Too many mistakes early, Bucs’ late-game rallies now a pattern (“Just wait for Baker to anamorph into a dog.” - Zach [36:24])
Sun/Shade Conversation: Sideline heat strategies in Tampa.

Giants 21, Chargers 18

[39:24]

Jackson Dart’s Debut: Promising new QB sparks life. (“The turtleneck and bandana work because he’s a winner.” - PFT [40:32])
Defensive Emergence: Carter, Burns, Thibodeaux all rack up serious pressure.
Vibes Back: Dable’s emotional postgame embrace—PMT’s romance-novel reading from a news article [44:24].
Giants' Hopefulness: For once, real talent & excitement.

Patriots 42, Panthers 13

[60:29]

Drake May’s Homecoming: Performs and does Cam’s touchdown celebration. (“No fumbles. Basically perfect passer rating.” - Hank [61:10])
Punt Return: Marcus Jones’ electric TD.
Stat of the Week: “Three straight games w/ 75%+ completion and 2+ TDs – only he and Brady have ever done that for Pats.” - Zach [61:46]
Fan Banter: Early bye week/flight-missing camaraderie, and Uber travel tales.

Around the League: Hot Takes & Quick Hits

Chiefs 37, Ravens 20

[119:48]

Chiefs Offense: Mahomes’ mastery returns; “youngest to throw 250 TDs, 18th career 4-TD game.”
Ravens’ Brutal Loss: Multiple injuries (Lamar, Roquan, Stanley), defense gives up 133+ points in 4 wks (“Only 2 teams ever made playoffs giving up that much this early.”)
Ravens Analysis: Skepticism about their Super Bowl viability (“I have officially moved the Ravens into ‘don’t trust’ territory.” - Zach [128:34])
Mahomes/Lamar head-to-head: “Mahomes now 6-1 vs. Lamar.”

Lions 34, Browns 10

[76:31]

Lions’ Consistency: Dominant win against an (ostensibly) good defense, no sacks allowed for 3 straight weeks.
Aidan Hutchinson: “He was everywhere.”
Flacco Era Ending?: Kevin Stefanski cryptic, but Flacco’s future questionable (“We understand the question, but that's not our focus.” - [79:20])
Random Stat: Amon-Ra St. Brown possibly caught playing 2K at 4:30 am, then scored 2 TDs (“He had to keep the win streak alive!” - segment [82:07])

Falcons 34, Commanders 27

[47:00]

All Offense Arrives: Bijan, London, Pitts, and Penix all click—“the game it all happened.”
Commanders Defense: Slow, aging, and unable to contain ATL skill talent.
Jaden Daniels Out: “Must win” next week at Chargers, defense can’t be trusted.

Other Notable Games (Quick Notes)

Bears 25, Raiders 24: “Ugly win, but a win is a win.” – The classic “Chicago culture win.”
Texans 26, Titans 0: “We ass. Little bro ass.” – Cam Ward’s postgame [85:36]
Jags 26, Niners 21: New rivalry—Liam Cohen vs. Robert Saleh, sign-stealing spat, Jags D forces four turnovers.
Rams 27, Colts 20: “Can Colts claim 4-1? They only lost to themselves.”

Ryder Cup Recap

[133:13]

U.S. Gets Trounced: Early deficit too much; “Got as close as they could on Sunday, but never gave themselves a shot” – Hank [133:15]
Questionable Pairings: Team USA’s analytics-blind team selections baffle.
Team Chemistry: Europe’s players appear to care more and genuinely like each other (“Their embraces on the green were like a guy coming back from war.” - PFT [135:00]).
Fans & Culture: U.S. attempts at fan chants and crowd control flop compared to European energy.
Rules Gripes: Ties/halves and injury outs frustrate PMT panel.

MLB Playoffs

[147:32]

Guardians’ Miracle Run: From 15.5 back in July to AL Central champs.
Tigers, Mets Collapse: Notable chokes.
Reds Make Playoffs: First since 2013.
FRANK WAS RIGHT: Mets, spend-heavy but “spineless.”
Bracket: Guardians host Tigers, Yankees host Red Sox, Cubs host Padres, Dodgers host Reds.
Playoff Baseball Vibes: Foul ball stories, kids’ joy, Cubs optimism.

Best Quotes & Memorable Moments

“Carson Wentz’s jersey is a ransom note. It’s like: ‘I kidnapped your starting QB. It’s me, Carson Wentz.’” - Zach [21:47]
“Mike Tomlin, you live in your fears. Everyone in the world goes for that, except you.” - PFT [17:49]
“A.J. Brown condemning a city to hell? Sometimes he just likes to tweet.” - Zach & Max [32:26, 32:47]
“That’s kind of cheating in my eyes. Eagles should only do the real Tush Push, not a fake.” - PFT [34:10]
“A Peyton Wilson game ball for that chase down! 61 seconds swung the strategy.” - PFT [20:46]
“The turtleneck and the bandana work because he’s a winner.” - PFT (on Jackson Dart) [40:32]
“Saints’ Spencer Rattler: 0-10 as a starter, but he’s not 0-10 bad.” - Zach [55:25]
Hank’s Flight Fiasco: “Today, the haters won. And I paid for it. A $300 Uber from State College to Pittsburgh.” [15:08]
Cam Ward Postgame: “We ass. If we’re keeping it a buck, right now? We ass.” [85:35]
“They only get six home games this year?” [23:48]
“Who’s Back? Playoff Baseball. The only thing more tortured than the Mets season is Mets fans’ hopes.” - PFT [147:32]
On Bad Bunny Super Bowl show: “If you have a strong opinion about the Super Bowl halftime show, you’re not a football guy.” - PFT [146:12]

Notable Running Gags & Sidebar Humor

Hank’s missing flight story: Including a three-hour Uber, and Max’s chafing and “fat guy move” stories after tailgating [67:22].
The “tush push” debate: PFT’s call for an “ethics code.”
Unique stat lines (e.g., Saints’ Rattler, Hurts’ second half).
Fake commercial reads (DraftKings, Chevy Silverado, Reese’s, GameTime, etc.).
Who’s Back: Jason Tatum, Bad Bunny, playoff baseball, Zion’s transformation, growing the NFL overseas.
Big Cat’s foul ball saga: “I think I gave myself credit for catching it, but it hit my chin and I grabbed it.”

Final Takeaways

Chiefs are still elite: Mahomes and KC “back to normal” after a brief blip.
Eagles, Bills looking like NFC and AFC front-runners: Despite some weird quirks, they continue to prevail in the tightest spots.
Ravens’ defense a red flag: Both panel and stats are not buying a deep playoff run.
International games: Love the football, hate the scheduling.
Ryder Cup: Europe’s togetherness > U.S. analytics.
MLB: Expect the unexpected—and don’t trust Mets optimism.
Classic Pardon My Take: Insightful football talk, hype, skepticism, and a healthy dose of self-roasting.

NFL Week 4, Fastest 2 Minutes, Chiefs Are Back, Bills/Eagles Stay Undefeated + We Talk Ryder Cup And Baseball Playoffs

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Summary

Pardon My Take: NFL Week 4 – Chiefs Are Back, Undefeated Bills/Eagles + Ryder Cup & Playoffs

Episode Overview

Main Segments and Timestamps

Fastest 2 Minutes – Week 4 NFL Recap

International Games & NFL Scheduling Expansion

Deep Dives: Key Games & Storylines

Steelers 24, Vikings 21

Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25

Giants 21, Chargers 18

Patriots 42, Panthers 13

Around the League: Hot Takes & Quick Hits

Chiefs 37, Ravens 20

Lions 34, Browns 10

Falcons 34, Commanders 27

Other Notable Games (Quick Notes)

Ryder Cup Recap

MLB Playoffs

Best Quotes & Memorable Moments

Notable Running Gags & Sidebar Humor

Final Takeaways

Summary

Pardon My Take: NFL Week 4 – Chiefs Are Back, Undefeated Bills/Eagles + Ryder Cup & Playoffs

Episode Overview

Main Segments and Timestamps

Fastest 2 Minutes – Week 4 NFL Recap

International Games & NFL Scheduling Expansion

Deep Dives: Key Games & Storylines

Steelers 24, Vikings 21

Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25

Giants 21, Chargers 18

Patriots 42, Panthers 13

Around the League: Hot Takes & Quick Hits

Chiefs 37, Ravens 20

Lions 34, Browns 10

Falcons 34, Commanders 27

Other Notable Games (Quick Notes)

Ryder Cup Recap

MLB Playoffs

Best Quotes & Memorable Moments

Notable Running Gags & Sidebar Humor

Final Takeaways