The Pat McAfee Show 2.0, Episode 1458

OVERREACTION MONDAY – NFL Week 12 Recap, MNF Preview, Adam Schefter, Peter Schrager, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
Date: November 24, 2025

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Pat McAfee & his crew unpack a wild NFL Week 12, reacting to thrilling comebacks, major upsets, OT finishes, and dramatic implications for the playoff picture. They dissect the biggest headlines in the league, mixing expert analysis with trademark humor and boisterous fan energy. Joined by regular contributors Darius Butler and AJ Hawk, plus insiders Adam Schefter and Peter Schrager, the show bounces through game breakdowns, memorable moments, player performances, and fan overreactions—all with a preview of the Week 12 MNF clash between the Panthers and Niners.

MAIN THEMES AND SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS

• Setting the Stage & Intro (00:00–04:08):
  The crew wraps up a busy NFL Sunday and sets up the show's unique ‘First 15’ approach to covering top stories.
  "It is magical. And the Week 12 NFL Sunday slate delivered in a huge way...we got a chance to watch a goat do a goat thing and absolutely demolish somebody." — Pat McAfee (00:14)

• Headline #5: Rams Take Over the League (04:09–18:27):
  The Rams assert themselves as the new NFL powerhouse, led by the resurgence of Matthew Stafford and a smothering defense.

  • Rams fans taking over SoFi
  • Stafford’s MVP-level play, Devante Adams’ red zone magic
  • Chris Shula’s defense dominating
  • Aaron Donald’s possible cameo
    "It's starting to feel like we might be talking about the Rams league." — Pat (07:55)
    "Matthew Stafford's playing better football than he’s ever played." — Darius Butler (08:42)

• Headline #4: The Bears Are for Real (18:28–28:48):
  Chicago’s complete transformation as a playoff threat—Caleb Williams’ growth, Ben Johnson’s offensive system, and defensive playmakers emerge.

  • The power of play-action in Ben Johnson’s offense
  • Caleb’s leap in reading defenses
  • Defensive backfield’s unsung heroes
    "Caleb Williams already has the franchise record with fourth-quarter comebacks." — Darius Butler (24:48)

• Headline #3: Special Teams & Longball Gallery (31:48–40:12):
  Shout-outs to kickers and special teams drama

  • Epic field goals (McPherson 63-yarder, Rikert 59-yarder)
  • Emotional Titans return highlight
  • Punter gaffe turns the tide in comeback
  • Elijah Clark’s viral gunner play: relentless effort
    "That type of effort, it cannot be taught. That type of effort only comes from the soul of an absolute dog." — Pat (39:05)

• Headline #2: Cowboys’ 21-Point Comeback over Eagles (41:06–46:52):
  Analysis of Dallas’ improbable win and Philly’s collapse

  • Dak & Pickens’ chemistry, Dallas defense stiffens
  • Eagles out of rhythm—questioning the offense
  • Emotional and mental turning point for Dallas
    "The Cowboys comeback corrals the Eagles strictly because it was Philadelphia Eagles' night...and then it all flipped." — Pat (41:06)

• Headline #1: Chiefs Still the Chiefs—Colts OT Heartbreak (47:02–50:11):
  Chiefs rally from 11 down; Colts fans contemplate heartbreak

  • Mahomes’ surgical crossers
  • Chiefs as perennial favorites
  • Overtime decision-making: ball first?
    "Chiefs is still the Chiefs. Until further notice." — Pat (48:13)

KEY INSIGHTS & DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTS

Rams’ Ascent & Stafford’s Renaissance (04:09–18:27)

• Stafford’s MVP form:
  Surrounded by elite weapons (Devante Adams, Puka Nacua), Stafford’s accuracy and coolness come up repeatedly.
  • "This dude never misses." (07:22, Pat)
  • TD/INT ratio stats: "Stafford right now is 30 touchdowns, two interceptions..." (82:50, Schrager)
• Devante’s Red Zone Dominance:
  "Devante Adams just passed Jimmy Graham for most one-yard touchdowns in history." (06:41, Pat)
• Peerless Defense:
  Chris Shula gets his flowers ("front four is the best in the league"), with Emmanuel Forbes Jr.’s emergence ("seven targets, no catches allowed") as a turnaround tale.

Bears’ Transformation (18:28–28:48)

• Caleb Williams’ Growth:
  Adapting from a backyard, improvisational college style to Ben Johnson’s structured, play-action NFL offense.
  • "He has to know what the defense is doing pre-snap...he's committed completely to the play action." (20:17–23:16, Pat)
• Defensive Opportunism:
  Secondary coached up by Al Harris; Deshaun Wright ties for NFL INT lead; overall improved turnover margin in close games.

Special Teams Sizzle (31:48–40:12)

• Long-Range Kicks:
  • "Money Mac...63 just becoming like a casual day in the NFL." (32:46, Pat)
  • "Rikert...four kicks of 59 yards or plus this season. That's the most ever." (33:00, Pat)
• Special Teams Hustle:
  • Elijah Clark’s dogged effort leading to a turnover showcased as the heartbeat of football culture.
  • "Elijah Clark is everything that is great with football, was special teams football." (39:05, Pat)

Cowboys’ Statement Win & Eagles’ Stumbles (41:06–46:52, 66:07–71:27, 72:45–77:10)

• Mentality & Resilience:
  • "Dak Prescott has been dominant, especially at home against his divisional opponents." (44:02, Darius)
  • "Jerry Jones should be taking a victory lap." (180:49, Pat)
• Eagles Offensive Questions:
  • "Why not give this offense a chance to do something creative?...They're not even trying it." (75:22, Peter Schrager)
  • Locker room drama and lack of running game flagged as lurking issues.
  • "Is there enough to stop the slip if things unravel? All that drama, at some point it shows up." (66:06, Pat)

Chiefs Still Wear the Crown (47:02–50:11, 188:52–192:21)

• Mahomes Orchestration:
  • The Chiefs’ crossers are "all they did the whole game," exposing the Colts’ speedy corners.
  • Despite doubts, McAfee reaffirms: "Chiefs is still the Chiefs. Until further notice." (48:13, Pat)
  • Darius, holding to his preseason take: "We had a chance to kill them in their house and we did not...But I’ll stand on what I said. I don’t think they win the Super Bowl." (190:58–191:17, Darius)

NOTABLE QUOTES & MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Rams Segment (06:41–18:27)

• "Is Devante Adams...at the top of the list for release game? ...His release game off the ball, I mean Chad Ochocinko, Stevie Johnson, and Devante Adams. But Devante Adams will be at the top.” — Darius Butler (09:06)
• "Congrats to the Rams fans. Yeah, legit." — Pat (14:11)

Bears Segment (20:17–28:48)

• "Caleb Williams already has the franchise record with fourth-quarter comebacks. Like, I can't say enough about the Chicago Bears.” — Darius Butler (24:48)
• "They feel like, hey, we've been waiting a long, long time..." — Pat (25:08)

Cowboys-Eagles Segment (41:06–46:52, 66:07–71:27, 72:45–77:10)

• "The Cowboys comeback corrals the Eagles strictly because it was Philadelphia Eagles' night...and then it all flipped.” — Pat (41:06)
• "Their defense is going to keep them in every game." — Ty (201:23)

Chiefs Segment (48:13–50:11, 188:52–190:58)

• "Chiefs is still the Chiefs. Until further notice." — Pat (48:13)
• "Patrick Mahomes and this Chiefs team can be whenever they have healthy and explosive weapons...it was very obvious, like early, like, oh, shit, we're not going to be able to keep up with these guys." — Pat (49:14)
• "We had a chance to kill them in their house and we did not." — Darius (191:15)

Special Teams Highlight (39:05–40:22)

• "That type of effort, it cannot be taught. That type of effort only comes from the soul of an absolute dog. Elijah Clark is everything that is great with football, was special teams football.” — Pat (39:05)

EXPERT INSIDER HIGHLIGHTS

Adam Schefter (50:11–57:16)

• Injury Updates: Baker Mayfield (AC sprain, MRI pending); NE left side O-line “not season ending”; Aaron Rodgers wanted to play, doctors overruled, full go for next week likely.
• Raiders drama: Coaching staff instability, Chip Kelly firing.
• Cleveland's New Hope: Shadur Sanders likely to remain at QB after sparking Browns' win: "I'm who they've been waiting for." (95:58–96:01, Shadur Sanders)
• "He worked with him every single day. He supports…This is not a personal thing.” — Schefter on Stefanski's approach to Shadur (56:06, 56:21)

Peter Schrager (72:42–109:47)

• Rams’ Historic Run: "They have not trailed since the first quarter of the Baltimore game. That's five games and three quarters..." (77:34)
• Vikings QB situation: Outlines Minnesota’s dilemma—JJ McCarthy struggles vs. what-could-have-beens with veteran options.
• AFC Chaos: "I believe it’s the most wide open it's been in probably a decade." (86:41)
• On Elite Defenses: “These are moves that are made that are very intentional…let's flip it on its head. Let's be the team that you got to beat.” (89:36)

MNF PREVIEW: Panthers at 49ers (61:48–65:02; 113:28–114:11)

• Niners favored by 7.5; public action heavy on SF
• Crew consensus leans toward Panthers to cover:
  "I think Carolina Panthers pretty good team. I think they'll cover the seven and a half. I still think the Niners get a win." — Pat (114:11)

FAN OVERREACTIONS (143:09–204:00)

Ty Schmidt curates Wednesday’s sharpest #IDontWantToOverreactBut tweets—ranging from death wishes for Philly’s offensive coordinator to Rams fans planning another Super Bowl parade.

• Steelers fans despair, "This team ain't good enough to win anything. This is fake."
• Bears fans euphoria: "Ben Johnson is the ultimate difference maker."
• Vikings fans ready to jump ship: "The Vikings are the most doomed franchise in NFL history."
• Cowboys fans: "The gambler is back, baby. This team has a belief in a cause…eight straight wins to end the season is on the table."
• Chiefs fans: "Everybody in their hearts were cheering against Chiefs because they know if they get in, it's over."

OTHER NOTABLE SEGMENTS

• Special Teams: The “Elijah Clark Play” becomes instant coaching film. (39:05–40:22)
• Locker Room Chemistry: Extended top-to-bottom Eagles drama; “High morale amongst the Boys…especially in a long ass NFL season.” (69:19, Pat)
• College Football Mini-Summaries:
  • Oregon surges; Jameer Gibbs Heisman-hype; Notre Dame’s Jeremiah Love earns national attention.
  • Andrew Luck’s coaching cameo for Stanford (“Let’s get him coaching again…he’d be awesome.” — AJ, 131:08)

TONE, STYLE & TAKEAWAYS

Throughout the episode, the panel’s language is raw, energetic, and diehard-fan authentic—mixing high-level breakdowns, personal gripes, relentless ribbing, and wild optimism-pessimism swings. McAfee steers with infectious exuberance, leaning on his NFL roots but never missing a chance for a punchline or memeable analogy. Regulars (AJ Hawk, Darius Butler) balance player insight with barstool candor, while insiders (Schefter, Schrager) bring context and breaking news.

SUMMARY TABLE OF IMPORTANT SEGMENTS

| Timestamp | Topic/Segment | Speaker Highlights/Quotes | |---------------|-------------------|-------------------------------| | 00:00–04:08 | Show intro, wild NFL Sunday, setting the show’s format | “It is magical…delivered in a huge way.” — Pat | | 04:09–18:27 | Rams rising, Stafford’s MVP bid, Shula’s defense | “This is starting to feel like the Rams’ league.” — Pat | | 18:28–28:48 | Bears’ new identity, Caleb’s leap, Ben Johnson’s system | “Caleb Williams already has the franchise record with fourth-quarter comebacks.” — Darius | | 31:48–40:12 | Special teams, highlight kicks, Elijah Clark’s effort | “That type of effort…it cannot be taught.” — Pat | | 41:06–46:52 | Cowboys’ comeback over Eagles | “The Cowboys comeback corrals the Eagles…” — Pat | | 47:02–50:11 | Chiefs rally, Colts OT heartbreak | “Chiefs is still the Chiefs.” — Pat | | 50:11–57:16 | Adam Schefter joins: injuries, Browns QB drama | "[Baker is] not ready to be ruled out for Sunday..." — Schefter | | 61:48–65:02 | MNF preview: Panthers at Niners | “Purdy and Kittle have great connection…seven and a half is a lot.” — AJ Hawk | | 66:07–71:27 | Eagles drama, chaos and chemistry | “Is there enough to stop the slip if things unravel?” — Pat | | 72:45–77:10 | Peter Schrager: Rams, Eagles stagnation | “It’s fair to question what the hell is going on with the offense…” — Schrager |

CLOSING REMARKS

McAfee and his cast end with gratitude for the listeners, an ode to the unpredictable joy-pain of NFL fandom, and a plug for their “meaningful football” merch sale.

"We're the dumbest people on earth living the dumbest lives of all time and it's because of you. So thank you all so much. Be a friend. Tell a friend something nice. It might change their life." — Pat (114:56)