The Pat McAfee Show 2.0, Episode 1467 Detailed Summary

Date: December 9, 2025
Host: Pat McAfee
Co-Hosts & Regulars: AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, Boston Connor, Ty Schmidt, Tone Digs
Special Guests: Bruce Arians (Super Bowl-winning coach), Dan Orlovsky, Adam Schefter, Packers QB Jordan Love

Episode Overview

This jam-packed episode of PMS 2.0 dives deep into a wild Monday Night Football overtime, the shocking (and hilarious) announcement that 44-year-old Philip Rivers is coming out of retirement to quarterback the Colts, an in-depth Eagles vs Chargers breakdown, discussions on coaching hot seats, and a current pulse-check on the NFL season and college football. Plus, there's plenty of the show's trademark energy, irreverence, and inside jokes.

Main Themes

• MNF Recap: A messy but dramatic Chargers vs Eagles game triggers big-picture questions about both teams’ prospects.
• Philip Rivers Returns: Breaking news, instant analysis, and the ripple effects of Rivers coming back.
• Eagles Identity Crisis: Are last year’s NFC champs cooked or just banged up and unlucky?
• AFC/NFC Playoff Races: Injuries, coaching turnover, and which teams have a real shot.
• Coaching Rumors: Which AFC North coaches might be gone in '26?
• Podcast Banter and Pop Culture: Running commentary, including a hilarious segment about the animated “Monsters U” alternative broadcast.
• Player Interviews: Packers QB Jordan Love gives insight as his team gets hot.

Key Segments and Insights

1. MNF Recap: Chargers 23, Eagles 20 (OT)

Timestamps: 00:12–18:59

Discussion Highlights

• Historic Bad Night for Jalen Hurts: Five turnovers, including two on a single play (interception/fumble). The Eagles never quit, but are “in trouble” (00:12).
• Justin Herbert’s Guts: Playing through pain post-surgery, under constant pressure (22+ QB hits, 7 sacks!) (02:40).
• Eagles Drama & Identity:
  • McAfee: “Does not look like a team that’s going to win a Super Bowl.” (04:31)
  • Arians: “Just get back to the basics... They're going to win with this defense.” (05:21)
• Eagles’ Star Power: Ty Schmidt notes Saquon Barkley’s explosive plays are way down, possibly masking flaws (09:41).
• Chargers’ AFC Chances: D-Butler is cautiously optimistic but repeatedly flags O-line issues.
• NFL Pop Culture: Brief comedic detour breaking down the “Monsters University” alternate ESPN telecast, complete with detailed analysis of “Wazowski vs. Sully” (15:07–18:59).

Notable Quotes

• McAfee (on Eagles): “There’s stars everywhere… but for one reason or another, it just feels… different." (03:16)
• Arians: “I think just get back to what they did last year. Get back to the basics… Because they're going to win with this defense.” (05:21)
• D-Butler: “We talked about Justin Herbert’s arm talent for sure… But until he gets over that playoff hump…” (12:55)

2. Philip Rivers Signs With the Colts (BREAKING NEWS)

Timestamps: 52:51–56:40; further analysis 134:01–138:15

What Happened?

• Rivers, Age 44, Grandfather, Retires from Coaching High School to Play for Indy.
• Colts’ Desperation: After losing Daniel Jones (Achilles) and shuffling through a QB carousel, GM Chris Ballard convinces Phil to come back for a playoff push.
• Hall of Fame Implications: Rivers’ clock for HOF eligibility resets.
• Immediate Hot Takes:
  • Arians throws cold water: “That’s B.S., brother.” (38:44)
  • McAfee: “I could see it—grandbaby in right hand, Lombardi in left… that’s what’s possible!” (134:01)
  • D-Butler: “Five years is a long time… but he knows the offense, that’s why this is happening.” (55:34)
  • AJ Hawk: “Who else are they going to get? [Rivers] was never Michael Vick, but he can still sling it.” (63:15)

Notable Moments

• Schefter: “Before the Colts can determine how soon Philip Rivers can play, they have to see how he feels in practice… but it’s more of a physical question than mental. He’s played in this offense his entire career.” (73:25)
• J.J. Watt’s Scoop: Rivers ran a Colts-style offense at his son’s high school—“He and Shane Steichen spoke weekly.” (132:24)
• Reality Check: Arians: “He’s got the mental part down pat. Can you still do it physically?” (137:12)
• Comedy: Rivers probably “can’t be on any science” (PEDs), he’ll get tested instantly for the old-man comeback (137:32).
• Colts’ Brutal Schedule: Seattle, 49ers, Texans, Jags—“four tremendous defenses.” (38:44)

3. Eagles’ Season: Real Problems or Overreaction?

Timestamps: Throughout, especially 04:31–25:18

• Arians: “They can overcome it… get back to the basics.” (05:21)
• McAfee: “This year… just been all seemingly bullshit. I don’t know how you stop it.” (06:45)
• Orlovsky: Actually optimistic—“much more encouraged from the Eagles offense last night than I was [in] many games this year. More scheme diverse… a lot of good to build off.” (22:10)
• D-Butler: “AJ Brown didn’t have his best game… too much shotgun, makes me sick.”
• Ty Schmidt: Saquon’s regression “may have masked a lot of deficiencies.”

4. AFC/NFC Playoff Picture & Coaching Hot Seats

Timestamps: 38:16–46:46; 43:04–44:51 (BS or No BS Segment)

• Chargers Playoff Path Shrinking: Arians: “Tough road—Chiefs, Texans, Cowboys, Broncos. I think that’s BS too.” (40:48)
• Colts’ Shot is a Long One: Arians: “That’s B.S., brother.” (38:44)
• Steelers, Ravens, Browns, Bengals: BA claims up to three AFC North coaches could be out in ‘26—sparks debate on Tomlin/Harbaugh's “tenure” (43:15).
• Schefter: “I don’t think both [Tomlin and Harbaugh] are leaving at all. I wonder if one will even leave.” (48:56)

5. Player Perspective: Packers QB Jordan Love Interview

Timestamps: 97:34–113:42

Highlights

• Recent Packers Surge: “We feel the magic right now… confidence in what we’re doing.” (109:38)
• Matt LaFleur: “Best offensive minded coach in the NFL for sure.” (107:05)
• On the Cold: “You just got to find a way to get used to it… better be tough.” (112:36)
• On Living with Rodgers' Legacy: “It made me stronger… helped me going forward. I understood the crash-outs.” (111:10)
• Offense Regaining Form: “Yeah, we feel like the offense is kind of back on track, we definitely have confidence every week.” (108:43)
• Jordan’s Game: Throws, reads, working against Packers’ improved D; big-play focus (100:29–101:10).

6. Banter, Humor, & Notables

Timestamps: Sprinkled throughout

• The “Monsters University” MNF Alternate Broadcast: Highly detailed, tongue-in-cheek analysis (15:07–18:18).
• B.A.’s Game Balls (Top Performers of the Week):
  • AFC: Josh Allen—“Put Superman cape on and took it home, boy.” (52:12; 79:20)
  • NFC: Puka Nacua—“Maybe the best hands in the business, definitely the best run after catch.” (80:29)
• Colts QB Hall of Shame/Jersey Carousel: Running bit about Indy’s QB instability (35:50).
• Podcast Olympics/Decathlon: Wish-casting a “podcast athlete decathlon” (119:10–122:29), confident this show would win.
• Coaching Investment in CFB: Discussion of Utah’s $500M for-profit partnership and future of athletic departments (139:57–150:31).
• Other Sports: Japanese volleyball, F1, college basketball (152:31–164:41).
• Pop Culture: More jibes about alternative MNF broadcasts, French Montana at Fyre Festival, movie reviews (127:02–129:38).

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• Pat McAfee: “I could see it—grandbaby in right hand, Lombardi in left… that’s what’s possible!” (134:01)
• Bruce Arians: “That’s B.S., brother.” (38:44, on Phil Rivers leading Colts to Super Bowl)
• Dan Orlovsky: “Honestly, like, the monsters element… my son Madden… with his autism, like, this is his favorite thing in the world.” (21:12)
• Adam Schefter: “I don’t think both [Tomlin and Harbaugh] are leaving at all. I wonder if one will even leave.” (48:56)
• Jordan Love: “We feel the magic right now… we definitely have confidence in what we’re doing.” (109:38)
• Ty Schmidt, re: Jordan Love: "Every time you take the field, it's an honor to watch you play and see your development." (107:32)

Episode Structure & Topics

Opening (00:00–01:49)

• Welcome, Bruce Arians, post-MNF recap.

In-Depth Chargers vs Eagles Breakdown (01:49–25:18)

• Play-by-play, player analysis, drama, comedy, and team outlooks.

Coaching and Playoff Outlooks (38:16–46:46)

• Weekly "BS or No BS" with B.A. segment, playoff path analysis.

Philip Rivers News & Fallout (52:51–56:40; further at 134:01+)

• Breaking news, incredulity, hope, skepticism.

Interviews, Humor, & Pop Culture (15:07–19:51, 97:34–123:11)

• Monsters University telecast breakdown, Jordan Love speaks, podcast ‘decathlon’.

This episode is a must-listen for fans of football chaos, insider analysis, and run-away enthusiasm—especially if you’re a Colts or Packers fan, or Eagles/Chargers hater. It captures the unique blend of X's-and-O's, unfiltered locker-room laughs, and off-the-wall storytelling that define The Pat McAfee Show.