The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 Ep. 1413: Overreaction Monday – NFL Week 3 Recap & MNF Preview

Date: September 22, 2025
Host: Pat McAfee, with AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, Boston Connor, Ty Schmidt, Tone Digs, and Guests Adam Schefter & Peter Schrager

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This lively Overreaction Monday episode delivers a detailed, humorous, and unfiltered breakdown of NFL Week 3, previewing Monday Night Football (Lions vs. Ravens), and diving deep into team narratives, coaching drama, wild finishes, and the role of special teams. The cast offers reactions from both an insider and fan perspective, blending stats, inside information, and plenty of locker room banter. College football and cultural moments get discussion time, as do key injuries and league trends.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Monday Night Football Preview: Lions vs. Ravens

• High expectations for a big scoring game (O/U 53.5).
• Lions' offense is a "wagon" again after a slow start; Ben Johnson’s influence is highlighted.
• Ravens, powered by Lamar Jackson, look to maintain their electric form; Lamar on historic QBR pace.
• Noted that Detroit’s defense “woke up” last week; will that translate on the road against Baltimore?

(00:14–04:20, 50:43–52:15, 83:14–84:19)

2. NFL Week 3 Recap: From Blowouts to Thrillers

• Steelers Beat Patriots amid five NE turnovers, including two in the red zone. Patriots’ young roster shows growing pains, and major blame lands on lack of ball security.
  "The program is pretty simple. Hold on to the damn ball. Especially if you’re getting paid to do it.” – AP Tone (02:14)

• Cleveland Browns Ride Historic Defense to upend the Packers and perhaps shift the narrative in the AFC North.
  “This Browns defense in 2025...might be the best defense of all time.” – Ty Schmidt (03:08)
  Stats: 8 sacks, 2.4 YPC, 25 QB pressures.

• Special Teams Carnage:
  Seahawks & Commanders log long return touchdowns. Seahawks block a punt, should’ve scored. Cameron Dicker (Chargers) nails a GW FG, Chase McLaughlin (Bucs) has one blocked but redeems himself, Bucs go 3-0 for first time since 2005. Jordan Davis’ scoop-and-score (Eagles) leaves fans in awe.
  "Any play could sway playoff hopes. Super Bowl dreams. That's what special teams is." – Pat McAfee (05:52)

• 49ers Beat Cardinals behind backup kicker Eddie Pineiro stepping up. Mac Jones (now a Niner) remains an enigma.

• Baker Mayfield’s Comeback Magic: Bucs QB posts his third-straight 4th quarter comeback, teams believe he’s “cut for this” and Bucs ride a Destiny Team vibe.
  "All Baker does is have comebacks.” – Pat McAfee (08:07)

• Backup QB Revolutions: Carson Wentz lights it up for the Vikings (demolishes Bengals), sparking jokes about him becoming the “LeBron of Ireland” before their Dublin game. Marcus Mariota looks solid for the Commanders.

• Colts & Daniel Jones Revel in Clean, Dominant Start: No turnovers, one punt in three games, D shines, and the team coasts. Shane Steichen’s offense “unlocks” Jones. "Might be the best player of all time. So smart... He's got a Duke brain." – Pat McAfee (26:05)

3. Injury Roundup – Adam Schefter Segment

• Major stars sidelined: Mike Evans (hamstring), CeeDee Lamb (high ankle), Najee Harris (Achilles, season over), James Conner (ankle, season likely over), Nick Bosa (49ers, torn ACL, out for year).
• Baker Mayfield playing through pain, fiery response to concerns (“F-off with a smile”), Bucs think he’ll be fine.
• Updates on JJ McCarthy, Jaden Daniels, Justin Fields, Marcus Mariota—teams will not rush QBs back with backups playing well.

(28:59–42:10)

4. Coaching Carousel & QB Drama

• Giants QB Woes: Calls for Jackson Dart to start over Russell Wilson after another ugly loss, but the brutal schedule complicates when to make the switch.
  “At some point, they’re gonna make the change, like it’s coming.” – Adam Schefter (44:12)

• Cowboys Defensive Collapse: Eberflus under fire as the Dallas D gives up huge plays and looks lost in the red zone.
  “That was all-time bad.” – Darius J. Butler (178:58)

• Jon Gruden Watch: View that someone in college or the NFL will hire him—a return to the SEC or Florida even floated.

5. Overreaction Monday – Audience Takes & Table Debates

• Packers’ Pain:
  “The Browns are your daddy now.” – The Miz (133:39)
• Patriots in Rebuild Mode:
  “Let the young pups play and let’s have a real shot next year.” – Boston Connor (137:20)
• Giants Hopelessness:
  “Embarrassing, disgrace of a broken football organization.” – Bruce Brown (142:20)
• Colts’ Exhilaration:
  “Thank you for burying this guy under hell…” – Pat McAfee on Daniel Jones (148:46)

6. College Football Weekend Recap

• Miami Hurricanes back in force with defense and run game dominating; Oklahoma and Texas Tech impress; Michigan’s run game unstoppable (vs. Nebraska). “It feels like the U is back.” – Pat McAfee (106:29)
• Indiana’s resurgence under Signetti, Penn State’s challenge, and ongoing debates around NIL and football facilities.

7. Special Teams Innovation & Kicking Trends

• Return touchdowns, blocked kicks, and innovation in squib/knuckleball kickoffs (detailed technical breakdown by Pat). “If you can just hit your knuckle and land in the landing zone, boy, you’re in a good spot right now.” – Pat McAfee (127:13)

8. Cultural Moments, Outrageous Stories & Banter

• Pat’s Miami high-dive Speedo story (and near wardrobe malfunction) brings comic relief.
• Evolving head coach "swag" (sideline attire), laser pointer geese extermination, and crawfish/crab conversations provide lighter moments.
• Peter Schrager gives the show and Pat’s stage-diving energy high praise: “Thank you for making sports fun. Thank you for being electric.” – Peter Schrager (104:24)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The only thing they can do is hope Joe Burrow can bail them out. Cincinnati, eat poop. All right, that’s it.” – Boston Connor on the Bengals (20:18)
• “Carson Wentz might become the LeBron of Ireland.” – AP Tone (21:46)
• “That might be the best defense of all time, this Browns defense in 2025.” – Ty Schmidt (03:08)
• “Any play could sway playoff hopes. Super Bowl dreams. That’s what special teams is.” – Pat McAfee (05:52)
• “This season is already wild – six blowouts in one weekend.” – Pat McAfee (115:58)
• “I don’t know what I would have become with all this... why would you not come to a resort?” – Pat McAfee on Miami’s campus (66:43)
• “He’s not scared to go have a couple of beers with the boys, which we love and respect.” – Pat McAfee on Danny Dimes (30:08)
• “Colts: only team in history to do what they’ve done and not have a turnover... only one punt in three games.” – Pat McAfee (23:40)
• “If you’re tired of searching for the game, start watching it… all in one place.” – Repeated theme for NFL Sunday Ticket ad
• “A man over 330 pounds was clocked going the fastest ever for his size, and then clean-scooped and scored.” – Pat McAfee on Jordan Davis (11:48)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• MNF Lions-Ravens Preview: 00:14–04:20; 50:43–52:15; 83:14–84:19
• Steelers-Patriots/Packers-Browns Recap: 00:53–04:20
• Special Teams Madness: 05:52–15:21
• Backup QBs & Bengals Rant: 19:12–20:56
• Colts Lovefest/Danny Dimes Transformation: 23:40–30:00
• Adam Schefter Injury Roundup/Insider Notes: 28:59–42:10
• Giants QB Controversy: 42:10–45:21
• Peter Schrager MNF Segment/Lions Outlook: 81:39–84:19
• Overreaction Monday (Tweets & Table Response): 132:27–147:08
• College Football Recap – Miami, OU, Texas Tech, Michigan: 105:54–110:47
• Kicking/Knuckleball Kickoff Technique: 125:31–129:30
• Comic Relief (High Dive/Speedo Story): 68:12–80:11

Flow & Tone

The episode maintains McAfee’s trademark high-energy, irreverent, and deeply football-savvy tone. Deep analysis and inside info sit side-by-side with running jokes, barroom banter, and spontaneous tangents. The show embodies the emotional rollercoaster of NFL fandom, swinging from wild optimism (“Colts to the Super Bowl!”) to crushing disappointment (Giants, Patriots, Bengals), while constantly reminding listeners that sports (and The Pat McAfee Show) are above all about fun and community.

Final Thoughts

In one wild, rollicking episode, The Pat McAfee Show recaps all the chaos, controversy, and comedy of NFL Week 3, tees up a blockbuster MNF, and leaves room for fan overreactions, bleeding-edge special teams talk, and a healthy dose of culture and laughs. Whether you’re riding high on a big win or lamenting an 0-3 start, this episode captures the mood of the NFL nation.

For more, tune into the next Overreaction Monday on The Pat McAfee Show – “We’re in this thing together. Never forget it.” (201:18)