The Dan Patrick Show — Hour 1

Episode: NFL Season Preview, Micah Parsons Is All About Ball
Date: September 3, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick & the Danettes (Paul, Seaton, Marvin, Todd)
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This hour kicks off The Dan Patrick Show’s comprehensive NFL season preview. Dan and the Danettes debate Super Bowl contenders and pretenders, dissect the headline-grabbing Micah Parsons trade to Green Bay, and analyze fresh odds for the NFL Draft’s number one pick. Laced with humor, banter, and classic DP Show poll questions, the episode channels the anticipation and uncertainty ahead of Week 1, with listeners joining the conversation by phone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL Opening Night: Eagles vs. Cowboys Odds

• The NFL returns tomorrow night with a high-profile Eagles vs. Cowboys matchup.
• Point spread moved from Eagles -7.5 to -8.5.
• Over/under: 47.5
• First touchdown favorite: Jalen Hurts, followed by Saquon Barkley.
• Stats, lines, and touchdown odds discussed for betting fans.

“Who's going to score the first touchdown? Jalen Hurts is your favorite, followed by Saquon Barkley… The Eagles over the Cowboys. I believe that's the biggest point spread.”
— Dan Patrick [04:14]

2. NFL Draft: Early Favorites for the #1 Pick

• Fresh DraftKings odds: Penn State’s Drew Allar and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier are co-favorites.
• Arch Manning (Texas) also among the top prospects despite a rough debut.
• Other names discussed: Cade Klubnik, Sam Levitt, Fernando Mendoza.
• The allure and unpredictability of college QBs breaking through is emphasized.

“Is Arch Manning on the list? ...If you said Penn State's Drew Allar, you would be correct... Arch Banning somehow is going to overcome that terrible debut against Ohio State, but I don't think he's going.”
— Dan Patrick [06:17]

3. NFL Season Preview: Contenders vs. Pretenders

• Conversation centers around which teams can win the Super Bowl and which have no chance.
• Teams generating buzz: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (“maybe too hot now”), Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills.
• Some bold opinions: Dan likes the Arizona Cardinals as a sleeper, while others debate the likes of Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots.
• Overarching theme: Every year, teams go from “worst to first” and playoff turnover is inevitable.

“All you got to do is win a couple more games. Somebody is going to go from last to first. It happens every single year. There’ll be three or four new teams in, and then those teams... will drop out of the playoffs from year to year. That’s the way it happens in the NFL.”
— Dan Patrick [12:18]

• Playoff Hope:
  • Even fans of struggling teams (Carolina, Cleveland, etc.) can foster hope for improvement and surprise results.

4. Micah Parsons Trade: Life After Dallas

• Micah Parsons’ blockbuster move from the Cowboys to the Packers is a focal point.

• Micah is among Defensive Player of the Year favorites.

• Dan acknowledges Parsons likely wanted to stay in Dallas, but circumstances and money ($47M/yr) made Green Bay his new home.

• The Danettes humorously debate whether they’d rather play in Dallas or Green Bay.

  “$47 million a year will really help that decision. How about I check back with you in January, December weather there in Green Bay?... I still think deep down, Micah Parsons wanted to be a Cowboy.”

— Dan Patrick [17:44, 26:04]

• Lighthearted dissection of Parsons’ first Packers interview: The crew jokes about the unnecessary club music under the interview clip and riffs on whether Parsons is really “happy.”

5. Super Bowl Contenders & “No Chancers” Lists (Panel Poll)

• The Danettes each reveal how many NFL teams they think can win the Super Bowl; numbers range from 6 (Seaton) to 13 (Todd).
• There’s a running debate: should “dark horse” teams be included? How big should the list be? Is it just teams with “a chance,” or serious contenders?

“My list is Bills, Ravens, Chiefs, Eagles, Rams, Lions.”
— Marvin [32:22]

• Teams voted least likely to win: Saints, Browns, Jets, Titans, Panthers, Colts, Raiders, Giants, Jaguars, Falcons, Patriots, Chargers, Bears (panel debated specifics).
• There’s a distinction between making the playoffs and actually winning it; most agree even the “bottom tier” teams have at least a 1% shot.

“I’d put everybody at 1%. Because you have a chance, because you’re playing. ...Just go out and win, then go scoreboard and then call in.”
— Dan Patrick [51:45, 53:45]

6. Listener Calls: Fan Frustrations & Hope

• Saints Fan (Dre in Vegas): Rants about his team being underrated in Vegas and on the show, attributes last season’s struggles to injury and lauds rookie QB Spencer Rattler’s prospects.
• Browns Fan (Tom in Columbus): Laments being told his team has “zero chance,” reflects on decades of disappointment.
• Dan and the Danettes stress their opinions aren’t rooted in bias, just observation and Vegas odds.

“I have to call it like I see it… If the Saints are great, great story. That's all. If they're bad, they have the number one pick...”
— Dan Patrick [49:44]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dan on NFL optimism:

  “Football, it feels like all you got to do is win a couple more games. Somebody is going to go from last to first.” [12:18]

• On Micah Parsons’ new home:

  “You ever just had that feeling... like, I think I made the right decision, and that's exactly what I feel.”
  — Micah Parsons (audio clip) [17:12]

  “$47 million a year will really help that decision.”
  — Dan Patrick [17:44]

• Panel Super Bowl Contenders Debate:

  “That’s a lot of teams... We’ll run down the list of those that we think can win the super bowl and then we’ll run down the teams that have absolutely no chance.”
  — Dan Patrick [15:13]

• Fan call banter:

  “Last year, everyone was hurt...when everybody comes back, we go down to the last team in the NFL? ...I say we win at least eight to nine games.”
  — Dre in Vegas [49:07]

• Humor & Show Vibe:

  “Just. Just throw your hands up... Throw your hands up.” (multiple show members riffing on interview music) [40:36]

Important Segments & Timestamps

| Time | Segment/Topic | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------| | 03:47-04:16 | NFL Kickoff: Eagles-Cowboys spread & odds | | 05:41-07:20 | NFL Draft odds for #1 pick, Arch Manning debate | | 07:21-13:49 | Super Bowl/Playoff predictions, team debates | | 12:33-13:11 | On perennial NFL hope & worst-to-first stories | | 16:25-18:48 | Micah Parsons on joining the Packers | | 28:22-32:29 | Would you rather be a Packer or a Cowboy? | | 30:37-35:57 | Full list debate: Who can (and can’t) win SB | | 49:07-51:07 | Saints fan Dre’s passionate call | | 51:44-53:57 | Browns fan Tom laments perception & odds |

Section: Micah Parsons Interview Parody (17:01–19:40)

The show replayed Micah Parsons’ first Green Bay interview with background club music, prompting a comedic deconstruction:

• Dan: “What did you think he was going to say? ...What is it about Green Bay that you like, first impressions? ...I’m not gonna buy, I’m gonna rent, but yeah, I’m feeling pretty good about this.”
• Marvin: “I feel bad because I’m just jamming to the music… instead of hearing what he said.”

Conclusion

This episode embodies the DP Show’s strengths: sharp, candid NFL analysis, lighthearted debates, and relatable fan engagement. The Micah Parsons trade provides a focal point for discussion on NFL loyalty, money, and identity; the Super Bowl contender poll stirs lively, informed disagreement; and the show’s tone remains fun and welcoming, even as it delivers detailed sports insight.