The Dan Patrick Show

Covino & Rich – NFL Week 2…Make Ya Go Hmm!

Date: September 16, 2025
Host: Covino and Rich (with guests Dan Byer, Rob Parker, Danny G, others)

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into the surprises, observations, and oddities from NFL Week 2, with hilarious banter and sharp sports insight from Covino, Rich, and their crew. The “Things That Made You Go Hmm” segment takes center stage, highlighting memorable performances, emerging narratives, and a few odd football moments that left fans and analysts scratching their heads. The group also sprinkles in MLB pennant race updates and reactions to the big fight night, making for a packed, fast-paced show full of bold opinions with signature comic flair.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL Week 2 Surprises: Things That Made You Go "Hmm"

[07:06]

• Covino & Rich open with their Monday ritual, sharing what made them say "hmm" after a wild football weekend.
• Jared Goff and the Lions: Detroit rebounds after Week 1, dominating Chicago and reminding everyone they’re contenders.
  • Rich Davis [06:04]: “Yesterday you’re like, oh, yeah, the Lions are pretty freaking good.”
  • Danny G [06:18] flips the Ben Johnson/Jared Goff debate: “Can Ben Johnson be good without Jared Goff?”
  • Covino notes the Bears might be sliding into “ass” territory.
    • Covino [16:12]: "Is it safe to say the Bears might be ass?"

[08:04]

• Russell Wilson's Performance for the Giants: Despite the loss, Russ's near-500 yard performance halts calls to rush in rookie Jackson Dart.
  • Rich [08:06]: “I think that Giants fans, Giants front office members, Giants coaching, everyone... should thank Russell Wilson.”
  • Covino [09:08]: “Credit to Neighbors for just finding the ball... Wilson, 450 yards, undeniably great.”

[09:44]

• Malik Neighbors’ break-out alongside Russ—2 TDs, 167 yards.
• The Cowboys edge out the Giants in overtime, but the Giants "don't stink" and Wilson earns more time.
  • Rich [10:14]: "There's no urgency... that narrative could be shut down for weeks."

[10:37]

• Looking Ahead: Chiefs at Giants (Week 3 Primetime)
  • The Chiefs' slow start (0-2, factoring last season, 0-3 streak).
    • Covino [11:15]: “Chiefs are kind of looking buns right now.”
    • Covino [12:13]: “Chiefs favored…by a touchdown, maybe 10 points.”
  • Discussion on whether the Giants can hang with the “struggling” Chiefs.

2. Other Noteworthy NFL Observations

[13:17]

• Colts' 2-0 Start with Daniel Jones
  • New setting brings out the best in Jones.
    • Covino [15:12]: “Daniel Jones has a different, as the kiddos say, aura about him with this new squad.”
  • Dan Byer: This could be huge in the AFC South race.

[16:45]

• Coaching Realities: Ben Johnson and the Detroit O
  • Even great coaching can't always win without talent.
  • Dolphins and Bears: both entered hoping for a turnaround, both off to tough (0-2) starts.

[17:14]

• Ravens Rolling Despite Henry's Slow Day
  • Baltimore dominated even though Derrick Henry posted only 23 yards.
    • Rich [17:42]: “Buffalo Bills put a whooping on the jets, but not from an offensive putting up big numbers... you could have a bad week and still win.”

3. Quarterback Carnage & Backup Importance

[33:26] [35:15]

• The "Year of Turf Toe"—explaining the injury, impact on Brock Purdy (Niners) and Joe Burrow (Bengals).

  • Covino [34:00]: “The misconception is it’s something that’s highly painful, yet sounds playful. Turf toe doesn’t sound like anything major… turns out it’s like bending your thumb back until it snaps.”
  • Zach Taylor says Burrow likely needs surgery; could miss up to three months.

• Other QB injuries:

  • J.J. McCarthy (Vikings): high ankle sprain.
  • Jaden Daniels (Commanders): sprained knee.
  • Justin Fields (Jets): concussion protocol.

• Importance of backup QBs highlighted.

  • Rich [37:53]: “The importance of backup quarterback…every team you feel like at some point of the season someone gets banged up.”

4. Tom Brady's Not-So-Epic Announcement

[20:42]

• Anticipation builds, but it turns out Brady is simply helping launch the “Fanatics Flag Football Classic” in Saudi Arabia—playing alongside NFL stars next March.

  • Dan Byer [21:15]: “Tom Brady’s coming out of retirement, sort of…for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, a competitive flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia.”

  • Covino and crew react with a mix of letdown and intrigue about the global sporting spectacle.

  • Rich [22:27]: “How much money do these sheiks have…wrestlemania, fights, now flag football…follow the money and the money is all bringing these big sporting events and spectacles to Saudi Arabia.”

5. Quirky Moments & Memorable Quotes

• Tush Push Debate

  • [44:44] Discussion about the Eagles' controversial short-yardage play.
    • Danny G [45:08]: “People that don’t like it say it’s not a football play. Yeah, it’s more like rugby. It’s not NFL football.”
    • Rich [47:27]: “The tush push itself…there’s something that I don’t think we’ll ever all agree on, because again, you’re right. Then figure out how to block it. Then everyone would do it.”

• Mike McDaniel's Press Conference Gibberish

  • [48:22] Coach left everyone baffled:
    • Mike McDaniel [49:24]: “To win games, you have to win the game, not lose the game. Honestly.”
    • Rich [50:31]: “Mike McDaniel is a really interesting, funny, sarcastic guy when you’re winning…when they’re losing it, that does not translate.”

• Adult Toy Flag Mix-Up

  • [47:14] Bengals game: CBS thinks a yellow adult toy is a flag on the field.

6. Pennant Race Check-In & MLB Notes

• [29:14] - Quick MLB update: Giants, Dodgers, Mets—all jockeying for wild card slots, with Pete Alonso’s wild walk-off moment noted.
  • Rich [37:34]: “Pete’s an interesting guy. I love Pete Alonso. Said he felt like he was flying on a dragon’s back after the walk-off.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (by Timestamp)

• “Is it safe to say the Bears might be ass?”
  – Steve Covino [16:12]

• “I think that Giants fans...should thank Russell Wilson.”
  – Rich Davis [08:06]

• “Daniel Jones has a different, as the kiddos say, aura about him with this new squad.”
  – Covino [15:12]

• “To win games, you have to win the game, not lose the game.”
  – Mike McDaniel [49:24]

• “The tush push was all the difference, huh?”
  – Steve Covino [44:54]

• “How much money do these sheiks have?...follow the money.”
  – Rich Davis [22:27]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [07:06] – “Things That Made You Go Hmm” Segment Begins
• [08:04] – Russell Wilson and Giants Quarterback Drama
• [10:37] – Chiefs at Giants, Week 3 Preview
• [13:17] – Colts 2-0, Daniel Jones' Resurgence
• [16:12] – Are the Bears “Ass”?
• [17:14] – Ravens Rolling Despite Star’s Off Day
• [33:26], [35:15] – Turf Toe & QB Injury Updates
• [20:42] – Tom Brady’s Saudi Flag Football Reveal
• [44:44] – Tush Push Controversy & Play of the Day
• [47:14] – Bengals Game: Adult Toy/Flag Confusion
• [48:22] – Mike McDaniel’s Bizarre Presser

Episode Takeaways

• Week 2 delivered upsets, epic performances, and fueled early speculation on breakout teams and struggling favorites.
• Russell Wilson’s strong play delays the rookie QB controversy in New York.
• Chiefs under the spotlight after rare losing streak—setting up a critical Week 3 showdown.
• Multiple prominent QBs go down—reinforcing the need for quality backups.
• NFL headlines are increasingly global (see: Brady/flag football in Saudi Arabia).
• Fans, coaches, and the media continue to debate rule quirks (tush push) and coaching personalities (Mike McDaniel).
• Pennant race and fight night moments round out a sports-packed weekend.

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Summary by Podcast Summarizer
For the sports fan who missed Week 2 craziness, this recap captures the energy, debates, and oddball moments that made football—and this show—appointment listening.