The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1448 – Overreaction Monday, NFL Week 10 Recap, MNF Preview

Date: November 10, 2025
Host: Pat McAfee
Guests/Regulars: AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, Boston Connor, Ty Schmidt, Tone Digs ("Hammer Dahn" crew), Adam Schefter (ESPN Insider), Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN/Prime Video), and more

Episode Theme

Main Purpose:
It's Overreaction Monday following NFL Week 10. The crew dives into the biggest stories and “overreactions” from the NFL weekend, previews Monday Night Football, discusses college football highlights (including GameDay’s trip to Pittsburgh), and reacts to breaking news (Giants firing Brian Daboll). The show keeps its trademark wild, conversational tone—part inside locker room, part sports radio chaos, part expert breakdown.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Salute to Military & Parris Island Announcement

[00:00-01:30]
- Pat opens by honoring the US Marine Corps’ 250th birthday and announces that the show will go live from Parris Island for Veterans Day—likely the first-ever live show from the marine boot camp.
- Pat McAfee: “Tomorrow we will be live from Parris Island… the home of the marines…It should be epic.”

2. College Football—GameDay’s Pittsburgh Visit, Big Games, and Nostalgia

[02:18-09:08]
- Pat McAfee shares excitement about College GameDay coming to Pitt for the first time in 20 years as Notre Dame visits.
- The city’s football culture, Pitt’s freshman QB, playoff implications for Notre Dame, and highlighting local rituals (like losing money at Rivers Casino and the bearded ‘Yinzer’ tradition).
- Mentions of Pitt legends (Darrelle Revis, Aaron Donald, Tony Dorsett, Shady McCoy, Tyler Palko) possibly being in attendance.
- Side-banter about favorite Pittsburgh foods and a playful argument over local sub shops (“Rudy Subs the best subs in Pittsburgh” — [10:07]).
- Notable Quote [08:23]: “Tyler Palko, six touchdowns against Notre Dame, then dropped the F bomb live on TV!”

3. NFL–Overreaction Monday’s “First 15” Headlines

First 15 segments simulate a coach’s scripted first 15 plays: here, it's their first 15 storylines.

3.1 “Not All Ass Teams Are Ass All the Time”

[13:28-19:47]
- Pat and Darius highlight how so-called “bad” teams (Miami Dolphins, Saints) can deliver.
- Dolphins beat the Bills in Miami, shocking survivors and betters alike.
- Darius J. Butler: “Winning is an amazing feeling… these boys showed up.” [16:06]
- Jets and Saints lauded for gritty wins; reminding fans there are no true pushovers in the NFL.
- Dolphins offense/defense praise; Buffalo’s run-D is a problem (noting huge games by Derrick Henry, Bijan, and Achan).

3.2 “NFC Favorites Fornicate Four O’Clock Slate”

[24:37-39:08]
- Lions, Rams, and Seahawks all dominate the late-afternoon slate.
- Pat McAfee: “Detroit Lions with Dan Campbell calling plays looked just as good…” [26:10]
- Lions’ offense discussed at length—huge stat lines for Goff, Gibbs, and JMO, and Campbell’s successful takeover of playcalling.
- Boston Connor: “After a loss, Dan Campbell hasn’t lost the next game in 1100 days.” [138:20]
- Rams’ Stafford having a career renaissance with McVay calling plays and a new arsenal.
- Seahawks’ rise—“so good in every phase,” as Darius notes.

3.3 “Sportsbooks and Steelers Fans Knew”

[39:14-43:08]
- Baltimore (per oddsmakers) has been the AFC North favorite despite record differences; now emerging as legit after a slow start.
- Steelers’ ugly offensive performance discussed; local fan realism celebrated.
- Breaking News (44:00): Giants fire Brian Daboll, with Adam Schefter joining live to give the scoop and context.
- Adam Schefter: “Brian Daboll becomes the second head coach let go this year, following Brian Callahan in Tennessee.” [46:51]

3.4 “MVP Race: Running Backs vs. QBs?”

[47:43-54:09]
- Colts’ Jonathan Taylor (monster day in Germany), Drake May, and Matthew Stafford emerging as MVP favorites, but it’s (statistically) almost always a QB award.
- Schefter’s trivia: “Over 7 years, of 350 1st place votes for NFL MVP, 349 have gone to QBs; only 1 for a non-QB.” [50:03]
- Connor: “If Jonathan Taylor is the most valuable player, he should win the MVP award.” [53:07]

3.5 “Colts Going to the Super Bowl—Are We Ready to Overreact?”

[55:48-56:08]
- After a wild win in Germany behind Taylor, the boys (especially Darius and Pat) cheerfully embrace the full-overreaction.

4. MNF Preview: Packers vs. Eagles (+ Tush Push Drama)

[56:08-56:35]
- Adam Schefter with last-minute injury and player updates; notes significance of the “tush push” (QBC sneak) between two teams at the center of rules debate.
- Lively debate ensues on show predictions; most panelists favor Packers at home.
- Kirk Herbstreit: “This has got that fourth quarter, last second kind of feel. I’d give Green Bay a nod.” [117:39]

5. Deep Dives: College Football & NFL Trends

College Ball

[94:10-104:10]
- Kirk Herbstreit joins for a signature “how the sausage gets made” segment on his GameDay picks.
- Recaps the Iowa vs Oregon “16-15” near-miss upset, college culture in Lubbock, and upcoming GameDay in Pittsburgh.
- Ty Schmidt: “I would have hated you for the rest of my life” if Herbie flipped his Iowa pick. [99:11]

QB Discussion: NFL Draft Prospects

[104:32-109:10]
- Kirk, Darius, and Pat discuss emerging college QBs, early draft boards, and the evolution of the NFL’s rookie passers. Candid acknowledgment that “nobody saw these guys coming.”

6. Jets, Giants & New York Meltdown

[74:33-77:06 & 82:18-87:05]
Jets honored Nick Mangold, eked out a gritty win led by defense/team spirit (despite woeful passing); likely to draft another QB (Justin Fields not a long-term answer).
Giants fire Brian Daboll after blowing too many double-digit leads, defense busts, and QB injuries; staff reshuffle looms.
Kirk Herbstreit: “Whoever gets this job is going to have a hell of a nucleus to work with.” [85:25]

7. Overreactions & Fan Tweets (Hashtag Segment)

[138:34-166:36]
Pat sifts through fan-submitted takes, ranging from “Patriots are back and have the best draft class ever” to “Tomlin coaches like it’s 1988” to “Move the Bills to Canada.”
Regular reminders that “NFL parody is real—any team can win on any week.”
Packers/Eagles predictions, Lions/MCDC appreciation, and much, much more.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Dolphins beating Bills:
- “They hear it every day about how ass they are. Not only the players but the coaches… and the way these boys showed up…” – Darius Butler [16:06]
On College GameDay in Pittsburgh:
- “I don’t know if it’s just going to be Pitt people there… I think the city’s going to show up, but I think there’s potentially a lot of Notre Dame people…” – Pat McAfee [08:29]
On Daboll’s firing breaking live:
- “The Giants interim head coach, whoever that will be, will be their sixth head coach since 2016…” – Adam Schefter [45:11]
On MVP voting:
- “There are 50 voters for the MVP award… 349 over seven years have been for quarterbacks. The only single vote…not for a quarterback was for Cooper Kupp in 2021.” – Adam Schefter [50:03]
On Jonathan Taylor’s legitimacy for MVP:
- “If Jonathan Taylor is the most valuable player, he should win the MVP award.” – Boston Connor [53:07]
On ‘ass’ teams pulling upsets:
- “Not all ass teams are ass all the time.” – Pat McAfee [13:28]

Timestamps for Key Segments

00:00 – Show opens; tribute to US Marine Corps; Parris Island announcement
02:18 – College GameDay Pittsburgh preview; Notre Dame vs. Pitt hype; Pittsburgh rituals
13:28 – Start of Overreaction Monday “First 15” NFL headlines: parity, ‘ass’ teams, Dolphins upset
24:37 – Lions, Rams, Seahawks, NFC favorites dominate the afternoon; Lions’ coaching/playcalling
39:14 – AFC North odds: Ravens rise, Steelers’ fan realism, and ‘books that knew’
44:00 – Giants fire Brian Daboll; Adam Schefter live report
47:43 – MVP race: Taylor, Stafford, May; positional value trivia
55:48 – The Full-Overreaction: “The Colts are going to win the Super Bowl”
56:08 – Monday Night Football preview: Packers–Eagles, ‘tush push’ debate
74:33 – Jets’ gritty win, special teams; Fields long-term debate
82:18 – Kirk Herbstreit on New York teams & NFL QB development
94:10 – College GameDay deep dive; Herbie’s picks; Iowa–Oregon; Lubbock stories
104:32 – QB1 debate in NCAA/NFL draft context
138:34 – Listener Overreactions (social segment), covering Lions, Patriots, Steelers, Giants, Bills & more
163:08 – Colts’ Germany win, social media virality, and celebratory moments

Recurring Tone and Language

Consistently conversational, comedic, and insider-driven—rapid-fire banter and deep football knowledge.
Frequent “inside joke” moments, recurring bits about beards, local eats, and ‘Yinzer’ culture.
Language is occasionally crude and always authentic—mirroring locker-room camaraderie.

Highlights: Memorable Exchanges

On local food discourse:
“Rudy subs the best subs in Pittsburgh and we will certainly all be enjoying them.” –Pat McAfee [10:07]
On Coach Playcalling:
“Dan Campbell’s now calling plays...offense is better than ever.” – Pat McAfee [27:05]
Eagles/Packers MNF Hype:
“This has got that, that fourth quarter, last second kind of feel… give Green Bay a nod.” – Kirk Herbstreit [117:39]

Episode Summary

This episode is a complete, fun-hearted sports breakdown with classic Pat McAfee energy.
Key takeaways:

The NFL’s parity is real—upsets and ‘ass’ teams proving doubters wrong.
Huge performance stats and big-picture debates (like RB MVP chances).
College GameDay’s Pittsburgh visit is loaded with nostalgia, local flavor, and major playoff stakes.
Real-time reactions to league-shaking news (Daboll firing).
Listeners’ overreactions fuel even more wild and high-spirited debate.

The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1448 – Overreaction Monday, NFL Week 10 Recap, MNF Preview

Episode Theme

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Salute to Military & Parris Island Announcement

[00:00-01:30]
- Pat opens by honoring the US Marine Corps’ 250th birthday and announces that the show will go live from Parris Island for Veterans Day—likely the first-ever live show from the marine boot camp.
- Pat McAfee: “Tomorrow we will be live from Parris Island… the home of the marines…It should be epic.”

2. College Football—GameDay’s Pittsburgh Visit, Big Games, and Nostalgia

[02:18-09:08]
- Pat McAfee shares excitement about College GameDay coming to Pitt for the first time in 20 years as Notre Dame visits.
- The city’s football culture, Pitt’s freshman QB, playoff implications for Notre Dame, and highlighting local rituals (like losing money at Rivers Casino and the bearded ‘Yinzer’ tradition).
- Mentions of Pitt legends (Darrelle Revis, Aaron Donald, Tony Dorsett, Shady McCoy, Tyler Palko) possibly being in attendance.
- Side-banter about favorite Pittsburgh foods and a playful argument over local sub shops (“Rudy Subs the best subs in Pittsburgh” — [10:07]).
- Notable Quote [08:23]: “Tyler Palko, six touchdowns against Notre Dame, then dropped the F bomb live on TV!”

3. NFL–Overreaction Monday’s “First 15” Headlines

First 15 segments simulate a coach’s scripted first 15 plays: here, it's their first 15 storylines.

3.1 “Not All Ass Teams Are Ass All the Time”

[13:28-19:47]
- Pat and Darius highlight how so-called “bad” teams (Miami Dolphins, Saints) can deliver.
- Dolphins beat the Bills in Miami, shocking survivors and betters alike.
- Darius J. Butler: “Winning is an amazing feeling… these boys showed up.” [16:06]
- Jets and Saints lauded for gritty wins; reminding fans there are no true pushovers in the NFL.
- Dolphins offense/defense praise; Buffalo’s run-D is a problem (noting huge games by Derrick Henry, Bijan, and Achan).

3.2 “NFC Favorites Fornicate Four O’Clock Slate”

[24:37-39:08]
- Lions, Rams, and Seahawks all dominate the late-afternoon slate.
- Pat McAfee: “Detroit Lions with Dan Campbell calling plays looked just as good…” [26:10]
- Lions’ offense discussed at length—huge stat lines for Goff, Gibbs, and JMO, and Campbell’s successful takeover of playcalling.
- Boston Connor: “After a loss, Dan Campbell hasn’t lost the next game in 1100 days.” [138:20]
- Rams’ Stafford having a career renaissance with McVay calling plays and a new arsenal.
- Seahawks’ rise—“so good in every phase,” as Darius notes.

3.3 “Sportsbooks and Steelers Fans Knew”

[39:14-43:08]
- Baltimore (per oddsmakers) has been the AFC North favorite despite record differences; now emerging as legit after a slow start.
- Steelers’ ugly offensive performance discussed; local fan realism celebrated.
- Breaking News (44:00): Giants fire Brian Daboll, with Adam Schefter joining live to give the scoop and context.
- Adam Schefter: “Brian Daboll becomes the second head coach let go this year, following Brian Callahan in Tennessee.” [46:51]

3.4 “MVP Race: Running Backs vs. QBs?”

[47:43-54:09]
- Colts’ Jonathan Taylor (monster day in Germany), Drake May, and Matthew Stafford emerging as MVP favorites, but it’s (statistically) almost always a QB award.
- Schefter’s trivia: “Over 7 years, of 350 1st place votes for NFL MVP, 349 have gone to QBs; only 1 for a non-QB.” [50:03]
- Connor: “If Jonathan Taylor is the most valuable player, he should win the MVP award.” [53:07]

3.5 “Colts Going to the Super Bowl—Are We Ready to Overreact?”

[55:48-56:08]
- After a wild win in Germany behind Taylor, the boys (especially Darius and Pat) cheerfully embrace the full-overreaction.

4. MNF Preview: Packers vs. Eagles (+ Tush Push Drama)

[56:08-56:35]
- Adam Schefter with last-minute injury and player updates; notes significance of the “tush push” (QBC sneak) between two teams at the center of rules debate.
- Lively debate ensues on show predictions; most panelists favor Packers at home.
- Kirk Herbstreit: “This has got that fourth quarter, last second kind of feel. I’d give Green Bay a nod.” [117:39]

5. Deep Dives: College Football & NFL Trends

College Ball

[94:10-104:10]
- Kirk Herbstreit joins for a signature “how the sausage gets made” segment on his GameDay picks.
- Recaps the Iowa vs Oregon “16-15” near-miss upset, college culture in Lubbock, and upcoming GameDay in Pittsburgh.
- Ty Schmidt: “I would have hated you for the rest of my life” if Herbie flipped his Iowa pick. [99:11]

QB Discussion: NFL Draft Prospects

[104:32-109:10]
- Kirk, Darius, and Pat discuss emerging college QBs, early draft boards, and the evolution of the NFL’s rookie passers. Candid acknowledgment that “nobody saw these guys coming.”

6. Jets, Giants & New York Meltdown

[74:33-77:06 & 82:18-87:05]
Jets honored Nick Mangold, eked out a gritty win led by defense/team spirit (despite woeful passing); likely to draft another QB (Justin Fields not a long-term answer).
Giants fire Brian Daboll after blowing too many double-digit leads, defense busts, and QB injuries; staff reshuffle looms.
Kirk Herbstreit: “Whoever gets this job is going to have a hell of a nucleus to work with.” [85:25]

7. Overreactions & Fan Tweets (Hashtag Segment)

[138:34-166:36]
Pat sifts through fan-submitted takes, ranging from “Patriots are back and have the best draft class ever” to “Tomlin coaches like it’s 1988” to “Move the Bills to Canada.”
Regular reminders that “NFL parody is real—any team can win on any week.”
Packers/Eagles predictions, Lions/MCDC appreciation, and much, much more.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Dolphins beating Bills:
- “They hear it every day about how ass they are. Not only the players but the coaches… and the way these boys showed up…” – Darius Butler [16:06]
On College GameDay in Pittsburgh:
- “I don’t know if it’s just going to be Pitt people there… I think the city’s going to show up, but I think there’s potentially a lot of Notre Dame people…” – Pat McAfee [08:29]
On Daboll’s firing breaking live:
- “The Giants interim head coach, whoever that will be, will be their sixth head coach since 2016…” – Adam Schefter [45:11]
On MVP voting:
- “There are 50 voters for the MVP award… 349 over seven years have been for quarterbacks. The only single vote…not for a quarterback was for Cooper Kupp in 2021.” – Adam Schefter [50:03]
On Jonathan Taylor’s legitimacy for MVP:
- “If Jonathan Taylor is the most valuable player, he should win the MVP award.” – Boston Connor [53:07]
On ‘ass’ teams pulling upsets:
- “Not all ass teams are ass all the time.” – Pat McAfee [13:28]

Timestamps for Key Segments

00:00 – Show opens; tribute to US Marine Corps; Parris Island announcement
02:18 – College GameDay Pittsburgh preview; Notre Dame vs. Pitt hype; Pittsburgh rituals
13:28 – Start of Overreaction Monday “First 15” NFL headlines: parity, ‘ass’ teams, Dolphins upset
24:37 – Lions, Rams, Seahawks, NFC favorites dominate the afternoon; Lions’ coaching/playcalling
39:14 – AFC North odds: Ravens rise, Steelers’ fan realism, and ‘books that knew’
44:00 – Giants fire Brian Daboll; Adam Schefter live report
47:43 – MVP race: Taylor, Stafford, May; positional value trivia
55:48 – The Full-Overreaction: “The Colts are going to win the Super Bowl”
56:08 – Monday Night Football preview: Packers–Eagles, ‘tush push’ debate
74:33 – Jets’ gritty win, special teams; Fields long-term debate
82:18 – Kirk Herbstreit on New York teams & NFL QB development
94:10 – College GameDay deep dive; Herbie’s picks; Iowa–Oregon; Lubbock stories
104:32 – QB1 debate in NCAA/NFL draft context
138:34 – Listener Overreactions (social segment), covering Lions, Patriots, Steelers, Giants, Bills & more
163:08 – Colts’ Germany win, social media virality, and celebratory moments

Recurring Tone and Language

Consistently conversational, comedic, and insider-driven—rapid-fire banter and deep football knowledge.
Frequent “inside joke” moments, recurring bits about beards, local eats, and ‘Yinzer’ culture.
Language is occasionally crude and always authentic—mirroring locker-room camaraderie.

Highlights: Memorable Exchanges

On local food discourse:
“Rudy subs the best subs in Pittsburgh and we will certainly all be enjoying them.” –Pat McAfee [10:07]
On Coach Playcalling:
“Dan Campbell’s now calling plays...offense is better than ever.” – Pat McAfee [27:05]
Eagles/Packers MNF Hype:
“This has got that, that fourth quarter, last second kind of feel… give Green Bay a nod.” – Kirk Herbstreit [117:39]

Episode Summary

This episode is a complete, fun-hearted sports breakdown with classic Pat McAfee energy.
Key takeaways:

The NFL’s parity is real—upsets and ‘ass’ teams proving doubters wrong.
Huge performance stats and big-picture debates (like RB MVP chances).
College GameDay’s Pittsburgh visit is loaded with nostalgia, local flavor, and major playoff stakes.
Real-time reactions to league-shaking news (Daboll firing).
Listeners’ overreactions fuel even more wild and high-spirited debate.

PMS 2.0 1448 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 10 Recap, MNF Preview, Adam Schefter, Kirk Herbstreit, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

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Summary

The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1448 – Overreaction Monday, NFL Week 10 Recap, MNF Preview

Episode Theme

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Salute to Military & Parris Island Announcement

2. College Football—GameDay’s Pittsburgh Visit, Big Games, and Nostalgia

3. NFL–Overreaction Monday’s “First 15” Headlines

First 15 segments simulate a coach’s scripted first 15 plays: here, it's their first 15 storylines.

3.1 “Not All Ass Teams Are Ass All the Time”

3.2 “NFC Favorites Fornicate Four O’Clock Slate”

3.3 “Sportsbooks and Steelers Fans Knew”

3.4 “MVP Race: Running Backs vs. QBs?”

3.5 “Colts Going to the Super Bowl—Are We Ready to Overreact?”

4. MNF Preview: Packers vs. Eagles (+ Tush Push Drama)

5. Deep Dives: College Football & NFL Trends

College Ball

QB Discussion: NFL Draft Prospects

6. Jets, Giants & New York Meltdown

7. Overreactions & Fan Tweets (Hashtag Segment)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Recurring Tone and Language

Highlights: Memorable Exchanges

Episode Summary

See Also:

Summary

The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1448 – Overreaction Monday, NFL Week 10 Recap, MNF Preview

Episode Theme

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Salute to Military & Parris Island Announcement

2. College Football—GameDay’s Pittsburgh Visit, Big Games, and Nostalgia

3. NFL–Overreaction Monday’s “First 15” Headlines

First 15 segments simulate a coach’s scripted first 15 plays: here, it's their first 15 storylines.

3.1 “Not All Ass Teams Are Ass All the Time”

3.2 “NFC Favorites Fornicate Four O’Clock Slate”

3.3 “Sportsbooks and Steelers Fans Knew”

3.4 “MVP Race: Running Backs vs. QBs?”

3.5 “Colts Going to the Super Bowl—Are We Ready to Overreact?”

4. MNF Preview: Packers vs. Eagles (+ Tush Push Drama)

5. Deep Dives: College Football & NFL Trends

College Ball

QB Discussion: NFL Draft Prospects

6. Jets, Giants & New York Meltdown

7. Overreactions & Fan Tweets (Hashtag Segment)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Recurring Tone and Language

Highlights: Memorable Exchanges

Episode Summary

See Also: