The Pat McAfee Show 2.0 #1418

OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 4 Recap, MNF Doubleheader Preview
Guests: Adam Schefter, Glen Powell, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk
Date: September 29, 2025

Episode Overview

This action-packed Overreaction Monday follows a wild NFL Week 4, looking back on an emotional college football weekend (notably the Penn State White Out), a historic NFL game in Ireland, and pivotal moments in the league—including a rare tie between the Cowboys and Packers. With Pat, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, the Toxic Table, Tone Digs, and guest appearances by Adam Schefter and Glen Powell, the crew dissects the latest in football with their usual brand of deep insight and unfiltered fun. Key segments include the fallout from Sunday’s tie, upcoming MNF doubleheader preview, and plenty of banter about the Super Bowl halftime, league controversies, and week-defining plays.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Pat’s Penn State White Out Experience

[00:14-05:09]

• Pat recaps attending the Penn State–Oregon White Out:
  • Calls it “maybe the best environment I’ve ever experienced.”
  • 111,000 fans packed in despite stadium renovations, highlighting Penn State’s rabid fanbase and dedication (“They legit have 96,000 season ticket holders up there.”).
  • “Walking through the tunnel… moments before kickoff, it was electric. Until the very end.”
• Game recap:
  • Oregon wins a “monumental” OT thriller as Penn State’s Drew Aller comes up short.
  • Pat lost his pick but notes he went 8-2 on his GameDay selections.

Notable Quote:

“That might be the best environment I’ve ever experienced. I was on the sideline for kickoff … and then we’re just standing out there in the middle of the field and I’m looking around … 111,000 people packed in.” (Pat, 01:20)

2. NFL Week 4 Main Storylines

a. Cowboys-Packers Ends in a Tie: The Case Against NFL Ties

[15:18–20:42, 80:14–81:58]

• The Cowboys and Packers play to a 40–40 tie in Jerry World; segment launches debate about abolishing ties in the NFL.
• Pat’s “Golden Boot” solution proposed:
  • After overtime, stage a field goal shootout, moving back yardage for each round.
  • Panel agrees ties are “anti-climactic” and not fitting for football: “I think everybody’s on the same page: we can’t have ties, right?” (Pat, 82:31)
• Jerry Jones’ (owner) reaction:
  • “They got Micah, and we’ve got what we’ve got. And we tied.”
  • Jones justifies the Parsons trade as “one guy or six guys, Jason. You fucking do the math.”

Notable Quotes:

“This is what soccer does. Yeah, golf doesn’t even do it. Why are we doing ties?” (Pat, 15:47)
“As a Packers fan, I’m livid this morning… this is worse than the Browns.” (Ty Schmidt, 19:36)

b. NFL in Ireland: Steelers vs. Vikings

[21:44–26:41]

• Recap of the historic first regular season NFL game played in Ireland—packed Croke Park, “74,000 fans” estimated (with comedic skepticism about Irish stats).
• Steelers, led by Aaron Rodgers and a massive day by Kenny Gainwell, outlast Carson Wentz’s full “CWE” (Carson Wentz Experience).
• Local color: Guinnesses in the locker room, crowd energy, and uniquely good “international grass.”
• TJ Watt’s interception and subsequent “punt” (comically debated whether it was an ode to Gaelic football—turns out, it was not).

Notable Quotes:

“Ireland will love the NFL if they continue to get more games. That’s good for all parties.” (Pat, 26:09)
“Carson Wentz is the best quarterback on a field, any field, when he’s playing good…” (Pat, 22:12)

c. Good Teams, Messy Wins

[28:42–31:44]

• Discussion of two “good vs good” matchups:
  • Eagles edge Bucs in Tampa; Jalen Hurts’ crew stays undefeated.
  • Rams outlast Colts; highlight: Colts’ AD Mitchell fumbles at the 1-yard line, compounding earlier mistakes.
• Panel says both losing teams (Bucs, Colts) are still “legit playoff threats.”

d. Chiefs “Still the Chiefs”; Ravens’ Problems

[35:41–38:49, 160:44–161:16]

• Patrick Mahomes lights up the Ravens; throws for 4 TDs for first time since 2023.
• Chiefs offense clicking with Xavier Worthy, Juju Smith-Schuster, and a reinvigorated Mahomes.
• Ravens’ Lamar Jackson leaves game with hamstring injury—uncertain status.
• Adam Schefter: “Hamstrings are never fun, particularly for someone like Lamar Jackson.”

e. Giants: New Era, Same Turf Controversies

[39:04–47:54]

• Giants rookie QB Jackson Dart combines with RB Cam Scatteboo for a much-needed win, possibly saving coach Brian Daboll's job (ownership group in attendance).
• WR Malik Nabers feared lost for season to ACL injury at MetLife Stadium—sparks renewed debate over stadium’s turf:
  • “Seems like everybody likes grass. Hopefully they’ll be able to do that.” (Pat, 42:40)
• Parallels drawn to Aaron Rodgers’ injury at same stadium (“It feels like we get more [injuries] at that stadium”).

3. Super Bowl Halftime Show, Culture & Music

[6:58–12:24]

• Bad Bunny announced for Super Bowl halftime show, which prompts a light-hearted discussion about musical tastes and showmanship.
• Some worry about the performance being entirely in Spanish; consensus is he’s an “electric performer” regardless.
• Mix of generational takes (Adele, Taylor Swift, hologram Freddie Mercury, etc).

4. Adam Schefter’s League Insights

[37:27–55:24]

• Gives updates on Lamar Jackson, Joe Alt (Chargers OL injury), Giants WR Nabers, Browns QB possibility of Dylan Gabriel, and other injured stars.
• Lays out coaching hot seats (Tennessee’s Callahan) and previews MNF storylines:
  • Dolphins-Jets: “Four teams tonight … trying to turn their seasons around.”
  • Broncos-Bengals: “Both teams coming off rough stretches, desperate for a win.”

Other Notable Segments & Moments

• Pat’s off-white suit saga at the White Out.

  • “It was supposed to be white … it was a bit off-white. That’s on me.”

• Rich banter on Patriots’ Drake May season, AJ Hawk’s take on Packers-Cowboys tie, and debate over NFL overtime rules.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On ties:

  “If you have a tie on your record, you might’ve well just punted the entire week.” (Pat, 78:17)

• On Penn State experience:

  “That one felt intimate almost… the fans were in it.” (Pat, 68:50)

• On NFL in Dublin:

  “Biggest movement of people from the US to Europe since the war times.” (jokingly via Irish correspondent, [132:22])

• On AD Mitchell’s end-zone fumble:

  “Such a good highlight. Just run in the end zone, dude.” (Pat, 163:23)
  “You could tell though, it bothered him though as a human. He understood how big this was.” (AJ Hawk)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Penn State White Out Recap: [00:14–05:09, 68:50–74:08]
• Cowboys-Packers Tie, Golden Boot Discussion: [15:18–20:42, 80:14–82:31]
• Ireland NFL Game: [21:44–26:41, 131:46–137:35]
• Chiefs dominate Ravens; Lamar injury: [35:41–38:49, 160:44–161:16]
• AJ Brown/Eagles frustration quote: [169:43]
• Giants’ Turf Injury Discussion: [39:04–42:39]
• Schefter Joins for NFL Updates: [37:27–56:45]
• Overreaction Monday Hashtags: [147:16, 155:54–161:16]

Guests

Adam Schefter (ESPN) [37:27-56:45]:

• Injury updates on Lamar Jackson, Joe Alt, and other stars.
• Discusses MetLife Stadium turf controversy.
• Says patience is running thin for several coaches/QBs.

Glen Powell (actor, “Chad Powers”) [92:08–104:56]:

• Talks new Hulu show, playing a quarterback, learning from Peyton/Eli Manning.
• “This is way edgier … way more truthful to the sport than something like Ted Lasso.”
• Assures the authenticity of the football scenes and how tough it was to throw as a QB on screen.

Quick Hits / Fun Banter

• Irish correspondent McQuaid's stats—like "largest movement of Americans to Europe since WWII"—are joyfully debunked and become running gags.
• The crew imagines wild alternatives for overtime: Golden Boot, QB carnival, fat-guy 50-yard dashes.
• Pat’s “White Out” suit matching mishap and storytelling about Penn State’s athletic staff.
• Music taste jokes: “Bat Bunny” vs. Adele, arguments about whether modern halftime shows can please everyone.

In Summary

This chaotic and highly entertaining edition of Overreaction Monday blends authentic gridiron analysis with the show’s signature cultural irreverence. The gang covers the emotion of iconic college atmospheres, the NFL abroad in Ireland, the drama of a Sunday Night Football tie, and all the drama from injuries to coaching hot seats. Adam Schefter delivers essential league updates, Glen Powell discusses his new football comedy, and the panel debates everything from Super Bowl showmanship to the most creative way to end NFL ties.

Whether you’re a die-hard football junkie or just want to keep up with the wildest stories and moments in sports, this episode delivers all the context and color you need from a pivotal football weekend.