The Dan Patrick Show – November 17, 2025 (Hour 1)

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A deep dive into the dramatic and surprising results of NFL Week 11, debates about the league’s best teams, worst losses, and the evolving landscape for the Heisman Trophy race. Lively banter, insider takes, callers’ best and worst moments, and candid conversations about the intersection of sports performance, media narratives, and team fandom.

Episode Overview

Dan Patrick and the Danettes (Paulie, Todd, Marvin, Dylan in for Seaton) recap an NFL weekend full of upsets, ugly performances, and playoff implications. They argue over which teams suffered the “worst loss,” debate which top contenders are for real, and analyze the increasingly murky Heisman Trophy race. The hour features candid critiques, humor, interactive polls, and thoughtful calls from listeners about the weekend’s highs and lows.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL Week 11 Fallout – Are the Contenders Legit?

• Questioning Top Teams:

  • Dan opens by sharing confusion about the true quality of several supposed contenders:

    “Are the Lions that good? Are the Chiefs that good? Are the Ravens that good? Are the Seahawks that good? I’m not quite sure…” (07:03)

  • Both Dan’s preseason Super Bowl picks—the Lions and Chiefs—lost, and now look vulnerable as the playoff race tightens.

• Lions vs. Eagles Recap:

  • Lions’ aggressive play calling by Dan Campbell is questioned:

    “Sometimes three points is okay. I like to… it feels like it's a participatory three points. …That hurt the Lions.” (06:23)

  • Goff critiqued as “vanilla,” while the Eagles’ defense earns praise but Jalen Hurts’ passing draws skepticism.

    “I'm not going to my grave saying Jalen Hurts is going to beat you through the air.” (06:47)

• Chiefs’ Struggles & Playoff Picture:

  • Chiefs’ continued mediocrity after loss to Broncos. Patrick Mahomes sounds “scripted” in his postgame comments.

  • Dan on Mahomes:

    “It’s like you pull a string and he just spits out an answer… there used to be a doll called Chatty Cathy and… she would just say, you know, these scripted things. That's what it sounds like after a loss like that.” (14:16)

  • Despite being 5-5, Chiefs are “still dangerous if they get in.” Dan projects their remaining schedule and expects about 10 wins.

• Poll: Worst Loss of the Weekend

  • Candidates: Chiefs, Lions, Seahawks, Chargers.
  • Dan and the Danettes agree the Chargers (scoring only 6 points at Jacksonville) are most disappointing.

    “Just six points. I mean, come on, what are we doing?” (09:58)

  • Poll update: “Chargers running away with that at about 55%.” (47:52)

2. Ugly Wins and Defensive Dominance

• Rams’ Ugly Win: Four interceptions from Sam Darnold yet nearly lost to Seattle.

  “That Seattle defense is good, but if you’re the Rams… why is this team still in the game?” (07:35)

• Ravens’ Unimpressive Victory:

  “The Ravens won, but … that's not one of those where you go, yeah … Lamar Jackson didn’t look good at all.” (12:58)

• Poll: Worst Win of the Weekend
  • Leading: Ravens with “about 57%.” (47:52)
• Miles Garrett’s Sack Milestone:

  “He has at least 12 sacks in six consecutive seasons. That broke the record NFL record of five straight seasons set by Lawrence Taylor.” (16:21)

3. Jamar Chase/Jalen Ramsey Spitting Controversy

• Incident: Camera caught Jamar Chase appearing to spit at Jalen Ramsey during the Bengals game, triggering debate about appropriate punishment.
  • Dan is adamant:

    “You have to come down really hard on him. …there should be a real deterrent. … Sit him out for a couple of games.” (28:55)

  • Dan, tongue-in-cheek: “Jalen Ramsey is allowed to punch Jamar Chase if you spit on me, you’re allowed to punch that guy.” (29:15)
  • Paulie on the violation:

    “You could hit someone, you could declete someone… this is beyond. And everyone agrees with him.” (30:56)

4. Heisman Race – A New Contender?

• Discussion on Heisman Candidates:

  • Dan highlights Georgia's Gunner Stockton (“five total touchdowns … he’s playing in big games”) and calls Jeremiah Love (Notre Dame) “the best player in the country right now.”

    “He is playing at a different level.” (24:56)

  • Ohio State’s Julian Sayin and Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza also in the mix.

• Running Backs and “Cupcake Weekend”:

  • Noted shift away from running backs in the award race.

    “Granted we don’t single out or highlight RBs the way we once did…” (25:14)

  • Paulie brings up “Cupcake Weekend”—easy matchups before rivalry/major games.

5. Listener Callers – Best & Worst of the Weekend

• Memorable Fan Moments:
  • Chris in Syracuse: Raves about Wemby’s highlight dunks and mourning Kenny Easley’s passing. (32:53)
  • David in Ohio: Best = Steelers’ win; Worst = Gamecocks’ collapse after blowing a 30-3 lead.
  • Atlanta Falcons fan Al in Atlanta:

    “I actually threatened to sue my parents for child abuse for moving me from Kansas to Atlanta as a child and making me a Falcon fan… I have nothing left with football and… it’s the worst.” (48:48)

  • Dan’s humor and empathy:

    “You’re not going to quit, Al. I know you. You’re not a quitter. But your teams might be, but you’re not a quitter.” (49:52)

• Fandom Pronouns Bit:
  • Jimmy in Oklahoma calls out Todd for switching between “we” and “they” when talking about his Broncos:

    “Your pronouns, your pronouns are all over the place… anytime he says we, you gong him.” (36:23)

  • Todd admits,

    “It should always be we… I slip sometimes with they because I get frustrated…” (37:12)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Jalen Hurts:
  “I'm not going to my grave saying Jalen Hurts is going to beat you through the air.” (06:47, Dan Patrick)

• On scripted athlete interviews:
  “It's like you pull a string and then he just spits out an answer. There used to be a doll called Chatty Cathy...” (14:16, Dan Patrick on Mahomes’ post-loss quote)

• On ugly wins:
  “The Rams had an ugly win. Yep, that's an ugly win. … Seattle lost that game. Didn’t feel like the Rams were winning that game.” (48:06, Dan Patrick)

• On fan misery:
  “I actually threatened to sue my parents for child abuse for moving me from Kansas to Atlanta as a child and making me a Falcon fan.” (48:48, Caller Al in Atlanta)

• On the Game Day atmosphere:
  “If you want 10,000 people to show up at 6 am in the dark in Eugene, Oregon, you got it, you can't just break down games calmly. It has to be a show.” (40:27, Paulie)

Important Timestamps

• 03:07: Show opens post-commercials, Dan sets up the NFL discussion and playoff uncertainties.
• 06:20: Lions/Eagles breakdown and criticism of aggressive coaching.
• 07:35: Super Bowl odds debate and skepticism over team performances.
• 09:38: Poll question: "Worst loss in the NFL this weekend?"
• 12:58: Ravens’ win described as “not impressive,” Lamar Jackson criticized.
• 13:53-14:16: Mahomes’ “Chatty Cathy” quote after Chiefs’ loss (audio played and critiqued).
• 15:29: Consideration of “worst win” poll (Ravens leading).
• 16:19: Miles Garrett sack milestone.
• 28:55-30:56: In-depth discussion of Jamar Chase spitting incident; calls for strong punishment.
• 24:49-25:54: Heisman race and potential dark horse candidate Gunner Stockton.
• 32:53-35:27: Calls from listeners; best and worst of the weekend, sports tragedies and heroics.
• 47:04: Play of the Day: Packers’ Christian Watson touchdown catch (audio highlight).
• 47:52: Poll results update – Chargers worst loss; Ravens worst win.
• 48:48-49:52: Atlanta Falcons fan laments his miserable fandom; Dan offers commiseration and wit.

Structure & Flow

• Show moves briskly: Dan & the Danettes jump between headline results, football analytics, social issues (spitting controversy), and fan interaction.
• Tone: Friendly, irreverent, knowledgeable—mix of humor, sharp criticism, and genuine sports analysis.
• Frequent quick polls, running jokes (pronouns, “Chatty Cathy”), stats.
• Call-in segments peppered throughout; hosts play off one another’s quirks and opinions.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode serves as a comprehensive “Monday Morning Quarterback” unpacking of what matters—and what’s frustrating—after another wild NFL Sunday. If you want context on which teams are for real, which losses sting the most, evolving Heisman races, or if you just need to hear a group of sports fans wrestle with the agony and joy of fandom, Hour 1 delivers it all—plus a good laugh and plenty of insights to fuel your own debates.

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