The Pat McAfee Show 2.0 #1443: Overreaction Monday, NFL Week 9 Recap, MNF Preview, Adam Schefter, Clayton Kershaw & Dan Orlovsky

Date: November 3, 2025
Host: Pat McAfee
Crew: AJ Hawk (remote), Toxic Table (Ty Schmidt, Connor Rogers), Tone Diggs
Special Guests: Adam Schefter, Clayton Kershaw, Dan Orlovsky

Overview

This episode of The Pat McAfee Show is a jam-packed Overreaction Monday, recapping a wild NFL Week 9, previewing Cardinals-Cowboys on Monday Night Football, and reacting to Game 7 of a thrilling Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series. Pat and crew dissect the biggest headlines in football, discuss season-altering injuries and trades, break down the emerging NFL playoff pictures, and enjoy a celebratory appearance by LA Dodgers' legend Clayton Kershaw. The show’s signature energy is on full display, mixing rapid-fire insights, humor, and the crew’s signature brand of “relatable ridiculousness.”

Main Themes and Discussions

NFL Week 9 Recap – Overreaction Mode Engaged

• NFL Regains Its Fastball ([10:44]): After a historically bad previous week, Week 9 delivered nine one-score games out of 12 — highlighted by crazy finishes, wild comebacks, and signature "any given Sunday" energy.
  • Pat: "The NFL calls back and says, 'We up, baby.' What a week. What a slate.” (11:54)

Key Game Breakdowns:

Bengals vs Bears (13:56)

• Caleb Williams’ defining moment: Leads a last-minute drive to beat the Bengals after Joey "Flack" Flacco mounts what should have been a game-winning drive for Cincinnati.
  • “What a drive by Caleb Williams.” (13:56)
• Bengals defense gets roasted — open locker room dissension, with trade requests mounting and the chemistry cratering.
  • Pat: “It’s almost as if every football person told you that’s not how you can actually win football games…” (15:30)
  • Schefter: “They can’t give up 40 points again — or can they, even on a bye...” (53:31)

Panthers vs Packers (18:14)

• Panthers shock Green Bay: Ugly, defensive game, capped by rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald nailing a 49-yard game-winner.
  • Refs penalize celebration for “too many thrusts” on a touchdown, leading to a rare 15-yard penalty on an extra point. Classic McAfee Show moment.
  • Ty Schmidt: “Certainly the best player in the NFL this year by far. But yes, I think [Rico Dowdle] could argue he’s the best football player of all time.” (18:47, sarcastic)
  • Pat: “The Panthers are a good football team.” (19:19, running joke)

Vikings vs Lions (20:49)

• JJ McCarthy delivers as an underdog: Big-time throws and leadership in the 4th quarter lift the Vikings to a huge upset over Detroit.
  • Connor Rogers: “He’s a sicko... the team reacting to him... was really cool. Just him living up to the moment.”
• Stat: Nine-point underdogs went 2–2 this week after starting 0–10 this season.

Jaguars vs Raiders (22:21)

• Jags win OT thriller as Raiders “go for two for the good of football” and miss, refusing to play for the tie.
  • Cam Little hits NFL-record 68-yard field goal.
  • “Cam Little hits massive balls. This dude just murders balls.” (23:13)

Steelers vs Colts (5:42, 10:26)

• Pittsburgh “Steel Curtain” defense dominates, drawing inspiration from the legendary 2005 Super Bowl team in attendance.
  • 6 forced turnovers; storytelling about muffed punts, rulebook loopholes, and special teams mastery.
  • Pat: “Steelers—Really good football team.” (10:26)
  • Tone Diggs: “They simplified everything. They were playing fast… creating turnovers.”

Other Notables

• Buffalo Bills physically dominate the Chiefs. (34:24)
• Seahawks continue to roll; McAfee & Schefter see them as possible Super Bowl dark horses. (32:10, 50:19)
• Injuries decimate stars: Travis Hunter, Jaden Daniels, Joe Alt, Tucker Kraft among those lost this week. ([24:47], [41:38])

Monday Night Football Preview – Cardinals at Cowboys

• Quarterbacks: Jacoby Brissett for Arizona. Possible role for Kyler Murray, but McAfee and Dan Orlovsky both discuss that Brissett is running the offense with more balance and efficiency.
  • Schefter: “There’s a question where both sides are probably at the same time going to figure out what’s in both of their best interest...” (56:41)
  • Orlovsky: “I would argue they’ve played offensively better this year with Jacoby Brissett than they did with Kyler Murray...” (103:35)
  • Betting: 74% of bets on Dallas (-3.5). Tone notes the caution — high public money isn’t translating to wins this year. (64:34)

Headline Roundup – NFL

1. Historic NFL Week: Close games return; NFL “has its fastball.”
2. Injury Carnage: Jaden Daniels, Travis Hunter, Joe Alt, Tucker Kraft, C.J. Stroud, Lattimore, and more out.
   • Schefter provides updates: Some “out for season,” others “it’s going to be a while.” (43:15)
3. NFC West Ascendant: Rams rolling with MVP-candidate Stafford, 49ers survive injuries, Seahawks hot; Schefter/Squad loves Seattle as a trade deadline “team to watch.” (50:19)
4. Bills Hammer Mahomes: Buffalo’s defense “literally beat him, Don,” with stats to prove it. (35:19)
5. Old-school AFC vibes: Colts, Patriots, Broncos, Steelers lead their divisions — “like it’s 2014 again.” (35:40)

Trade Deadline & Roster Moves

• Schefter on upcoming trades: At least 3–4 more deals expected. Jalen Phillips to the Eagles the biggest so far. Seattle possible sellers (Boyé Mafe, Reek Woolen) for future cap space despite Super Bowl hopes. (48:38–52:45)
• Schefter: “Seattle is interesting. If anything happens... could set themselves up long term. But nothing may happen — they might stand pat.” (51:20)

Baseball Segment: World Series Game 7 Recap

(66:46–79:54; 80:19–81:41 Clayton Kershaw call-in)

• Dodgers win a stunning Game 7 over the Blue Jays — highlighted by walk-offs, defensive gems, and strategic bullpen moves.

  • “Stars showed up — Shohei, Kershaw retiring, Mookie Betts turning the game.” (70:13)
  • “What a special finale to the MLB season.” (66:46)

• Discussion of payroll inequities: Dodgers & Blue Jays huge spenders; what does it mean for MLB’s future?

  • (“Is baseball about to transform completely… will they be the ones that cause some guardrails the next negotiation?” — [01:58])

• Memorable Kershaw Call-In

  • On the Dodgers: "It starts with people, right? Shohei, Mookie, Freddie, Will Smith - superstars, but they put the team first..." (79:21)
  • On crossing baseball cultures: “The Japanese culture — just so gracious...willing to do anything for us, take the ball. Shohei’s taught us a lot.” (81:04)
  • Kershaw revels in the parade: "Couldn't be better. What a way to go out." (78:11)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

Pat McAfee:

• “Football is majestic. We're so incredibly lucky we get to chat about it every day.” (00:00)
• “You can't win any game with seven turnovers.” (07:57)
• “The NFL calls back and says, 'We up, baby.' What a week, what a slate.” (11:54)
• “He [Cam Little] just murders balls. In the new K-ball institution, guys are hitting these long balls at a more accurate rate than ever before.” (23:13)
• On the Bengals situation: “This could have been a pivotal day in the future of the Cincinnati Bengals...” (94:49)
• On Jerry Jones' off-field distractions: “$100 billion in natural gas... This is the glory hole of all glory.” (61:59)
• On the NFL's unpredictable week: “Tonight's Monday Night Football game could be a great game.” (65:54)

Adam Schefter:

• On Jaden Daniels: “It’s possible his season is over. The whole thing was troubling. You never want to see a player like that go down.” (39:34)
• On the trade deadline: “We’ll probably get 3, 4 more by the deadline tomorrow. But I don’t know how many significant trades you’re going to get between now and tomorrow.” (48:38)
• On Seattle: “They have been incredibly impressed with Sam Darnold... a home run. They also have young talent they’re going to have to pay.” (51:20)

Dan Orlovsky:
(from JerryWorld, on MNF preview)

• “I like the Cardinals tonight. This team...a better football team than their record. And I would argue they’ve played offensively better this year with Jacoby Brissett than they did with Kyler Murray.” (103:35)
• “The simplification (of Steelers’ defense) was huge... they committed to playing coverage on early downs.” (109:21)
• On rookie QBs: “Drake May just doesn’t blink. JJ McCarthy…does not blink in moments. Bo Nix plays his best football when it’s needed the most.” (112:49)

Clayton Kershaw:
(joining from the Dodgers’ parade)

• “This team has just been unbelievable all the way through…so special to be a part of…the way we won that game, it could have gone either way.” (78:41)
• “It starts with people, right? Shohei, Mookie, Freddie, Will Smith — superstars, but they put the team first.” (79:21)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Opening NFL Week 9 Recap & Show Setup – [00:00–10:44]
• Game-by-Game NFL Top 5 Headlines – [10:44–24:47]
• Injury Discussion & Updates (Schefter) – [24:47, 41:38–46:17]
• Schefter on Trade Deadline/Seattle/Bengals’ Locker Room – [48:38–55:32]
• Monday Night Football Preview, Betting Angles – [62:45–65:54]
• World Series Game 7 Recap – [66:46–75:01]
• Clayton Kershaw Interview – [77:59–81:41]
• Overreaction Monday (fan submissions rapid-fire) – [136:27–170:50]
• NFL Overreactions Fan Hotline – [136:27–170:50]
• Pat, Orlovsky, and Crew: Extended QB/Team Deep Dive – [102:02–125:47]

Other Highlights & Crew Banter

• Steelers’ special teams outsmarting new kickoff rules, Pat’s behind-the-scenes tales (87:48).
• Running jokes: “Carolina Panthers — good football team,” refs and celebrations ([19:19]; [18:14]).
• Deep cut: Mookie Betts’ transition from outfield to shortstop and the Dodgers' “team-first culture.” (71:00+)
• NFL’s “pubic wins” vs. “the book always wins” wagering reality check (130:49).

Tone and Style

The show maintains its high-energy, bantering style with a balance of insider analysis, quick humor, and plenty of playful self-deprecation. Pat and crew riff on their fandom (“Steelers really good football team!”), needle each other, and often wander into hilarious tangents—like Jerry Jones digging for natural gas, mascots, and “glory holes.” Deep knowledge and love of football and sports culture pervade every conversation.

Summary for the Uninitiated

If you missed this episode, here’s what you need to know:

• NFL Week 9 provided a much-needed jolt of competitiveness and drama, restoring fan faith with close games everywhere.
• The Pittsburgh Steelers defense and culture, inspired by their 2005 Super Bowl team, showed up in a huge win; the Bengals’ once-bright window might be closing fast.
• Multiple playoff “have-nots” (Panthers, Vikings) pulled off huge upsets, upending the playoff picture.
• The NFL is in the midst of an injury epidemic, and the trade deadline looms with several teams, especially Seattle, as key players to watch.
• The World Series delivered an all-time classic, cementing the Dodgers’ legend and featuring a cameo from a jubilant (shirtless) Clayton Kershaw.
• Monday Night Football is poised for intrigue with the Cards-Cowboys matchup — and possibly the beginning of the end for the Kyler Murray era in Arizona.
• Show energy: Unapologetically passionate, irreverent, and deeply knowledgeable; this episode is a prime example of why McAfee & crew have become essential daily sports viewing.

“NFL has its fastball. The stars showed up in baseball. What a weekend to be a fan of both.” – Pat McAfee (65:54)

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