The Dan Patrick Show (C&R) – NFL Week 12…Make You Go Hmm

Date: November 25, 2025
Hosts: Covino & Rich (C&R)
Focus: Key observations and reactions from NFL Week 12, with humor, sports banter, and pop culture asides.

Episode Overview

This episode dives into the unpredictable and thought-provoking moments of NFL Week 12. Covino and Rich break down standout performances, team trajectories, memorable individual players, and surprising results. As is tradition on Mondays, the show centers around “Things That Made You Go Hmm,” spotlighting what’s raising eyebrows in the world of sports—with their signature blend of fun, warmth, and debate.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Jameis Winston Effect: Winning in Life, Even When Losing

• Jameis Winston’s Positivity and Leadership

  • Rich and Covino reflect on Winston’s magnetic positivity, character, and ability to inspire, even in defeat.
    • “Jameis Winston is the perfect example of how to operate in life. Jameis Winston gives hope to that guy that doesn’t make a lot of money. Maybe he could still get the girl. Maybe your guy that doesn’t have all the tools...” – Covino (06:33)
    • Winston praised for faith, charisma, trick plays, and willingness to do whatever the team needs.
  • Even with close, tough losses, Winston “does it with class and positivity.”

• Memorable Quote:

  • “If you’re going to lose, lose with Jameis Winston.” – Covino (08:48)

2. NFC North Spotlight: Lions, Bears, and the Thanksgiving Stakes

• Thanksgiving Game Hype:
  • Big focus on the marquee Lions-Packers Thanksgiving opener and Detroit’s recent history (seven straight Thanksgiving losses snapped last year).
  • Conversation about “schedule watching” and how that quirky Packers tie (now at 7-3-1) is distorting the standings and playoff race.
    • “And you could argue, Danny, do you remember that ball dropped in the back of the end zone and people said the clock ran out...So that half game is just an eyesore, but it’s also great for people who love confusion.” – Covino (12:46)
• Bears’ Winning Streak:
  • Bears riding four wins in a row, earning overdue respect and forcing the crew to “take them seriously.”
    • “We slept on them for a while… Now we're gonna have to say, yeah, I think they’re legit.” – Covino (13:33)
  • Quick poll of crew: some skepticism persists about postseason Bear power.

3. NFL Parity & Team Personality Swings

• Multiple Teams = Multiple Personalities
  • Every contender, from the Eagles to the Seahawks to the Chiefs, shows vulnerability or volatility week-to-week.
    • “Every team’s got multiple personalities… except the Rams.” – Covino (18:24)
    • Seahawks, Bears, Lions, Eagles, Rams—who’s really a top threat?
• Rams Praised for Consistency
  • At 9-2, Rams stand out for their consistent dominance, possibly being “the team above the rest.”
  • Matthew Stafford’s “fountain of youth” season highlighted—best statistical year, surprising all who doubted his durability in preseason.
    • “Rewind three months, we’re like, could Stafford even make it through the season?...He’s playing his best football.” – Rich (21:02)
  • Speculation on Stafford's and Devante Adams's late-career resurgence.

4. Weekly Surprises & Standout Games

• Most Unexpected Result:
  • Eagles blown lead and loss to the Cowboys shocked the hosts, given how reliable many other week 12 results seemed.
    • “That game was really the only one that really surprised me…When you look at all the scores, they all kind of made sense to me, except for that one.” – Rich (15:42)
• Chiefs – Back in the Mix:
  • Crew happy the Chiefs’ wins keep the “story alive” for another deep run, even if they’re not rooting for “Chiefs fatigue.”
    • “I don’t want to see the Chiefs go out like, oh, they’re five and six after week 11.” – Covino (16:28)
• NFC South and Playoff Picture:
  • Tampa Bay’s slide, Panthers’ schedule, and the likely scenario where the division champ could limp in at 9-8, hosting a wild card game—a familiar NFL oddity.

5. Player, Coach, and Officiating Highlights

• Ben Johnson (Lions) & Offensive Rhythms:
  • Absence of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson discussed as a key reason for Lions’ inconsistent tempo.
• Sam Laporta’s Injury Impact:
  • Loss of star TE noted as “like the Niners without Kittle,” a huge missing piece for Detroit (15:00).
• Matthew Stafford’s Pace:
  • Career stats: “30 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, quarterback rating of 113.7. Every statistical category is the best of his career.” (21:01)
• Unique Stats:
  • “How about TJ Watt surpassing his brother JJ on the all-time sack list? ... Wouldn’t you think JJ was way ahead just based on reputation?” – Covino (36:15)

6. Broadcasting & Pop Culture

• Tom Brady’s Broadcasting Evolution
  • Erin Andrews claims Brady is “night and day improving week to week as a broadcaster.”
    • Some skepticism as it’s his Fox colleague vouching, but Covino & Rich agree Brady’s progress is noticeable and attribute it to his work ethic and getting more “reps.” (22:26)
• Sebastian Maniscalco’s Comedy Special
  • Rich jokes that Sebastian has become a “caricature” of himself, evolving into an ultra-animated comedian, as parodied on SNL:
    • “He’s now like Jim Carrey and John Ritter combined…everything he says, every word, right?” – Rich (39:46)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Thanksgiving Roles:
  • Covino: “My job’s to do nothing because my mom babies me. I’m a big fat mother’s boy. That’s why. So my job’s to sit there and watch this game.” (11:09)
• Quick Wit:
  • Rich, on Green Bay’s weird tie: “Oh, I thought you meant the one Philip Rivers used to wear.” (12:38)
• Jameis Winston’s Outlook:
  • “He is a winner in life. I don’t care if he’s losing.” – Covino (08:03)
• On NFL Parity:
  • “Every team’s got multiple personalities. When you look…I mean, you know, you could argue the Seahawks are better than we think...” – Covino (18:24)
• On Comedy Evolution:
  • “He tells like these average everyday stories. I was at the zoo. But he’s so, like, animated and over the top now that you can’t help but laugh at…He’s impersonating himself.” – Covino (39:34)

Important Segment Timestamps

• Jameis Winston Life Lessons & NFL Positivity: 06:33–09:00
• Thanksgiving Games, Lions’ Recent History: 10:00–13:00
• NFC North/Bears Discussion: 13:33–14:50
• NFL Parity, Rams Consistency, Stafford’s Career Year: 18:24–22:20
• Tom Brady's Growth as a Broadcaster: 22:26–23:42
• Bears/Lions/Playoff Picture: 38:22–39:01
• Comedy Special/Pop Culture Sidebar: 39:01–40:34
• Tire Rack Play of the Day (Cowboys’ comeback kick): 45:50–46:18

Other Sports Highlights

• Boxing:
  • Benavidez’s dominant win, “Canelo was ducking him,” and Devin Haney becoming a three-division champ—“impressive, even if not beloved” (31:28–32:57).
• College Basketball:
  • Baylor beats Creighton; lively (and censored) Creighton broadcast call (34:59).

Overall Vibe and Tone

Casual, fast-paced, and humorous—Covino and Rich bounce between serious football insights and playful banter, always looping in their regular crew and audience. The episode is loaded with relatable sports-guy commentary, family stories, and the unique blend of observation and wisecracks that make for accessible and engaging sports talk.

Summary

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show (C&R) is a perfect blend of NFL analysis, locker room fun, and Drew sports fan authenticity. The crew breaks down why Jameis Winston’s attitude is more inspiring than his box score, examines the shifting NFC power structure, and celebrates a wild weekend that saw comebacks, shocks, and standout individual achievements. Laced with memorable quotes, cultural sidebars, and interactive fan moments, it’s a must-listen for anyone wanting to catch up on NFL Week 12 and get a sense of the broader sports landscape—with laughs along the way.