Caleb Beats Drake, a Mega-Mailbag, Eagles Drama, NBA Surprises, and NFL Week 7 With Tom Pelissero and Joe House
The Bill Simmons PodcastSummary
The latest episode of the Bill Simmons Podcast features a deep dive into the recent NFL games, particularly focusing on the Thursday night matchup between the Patriots and the Bears. Bill Simmons expresses disappointment over the Patriots' performance in what was expected to be a winnable game, highlighting the entertaining nature of Thursday night games this season, which he attributes to the presence of strong teams.
The discussion shifts to the standout performances of young quarterbacks, particularly Caleb Williams and Drake May, with Simmons analyzing their respective games. He notes May's critical interception and questions whether he was fully recovered after a hard hit earlier in the game. The conversation also touches on the surprising strength of the Bears' defense, which has shown significant improvement compared to last season.
Simmons and his guest, Tom Palacero, reflect on the strategic decisions made by coaches during the game, including the controversial choice to attempt a long field goal in a critical moment. They also discuss the implications of the Patriots' current standing in the league, pondering whether they can remain competitive in a tough division. The episode concludes with a broader look at the NFL landscape, including potential playoff contenders and the challenges facing various teams as the season progresses.
Show Notes
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to react to the Patriots-Bears Week 7 matchup before discussing NFL topics. Then, Joe House hops on to help Bill answer some mailbag questions before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week.
(0:00) Intro
(1:08) Patriots-Bears reactions
(17:02) The Pick Six With Tom Pelissero
(46:46) Mailbag with House
(01:36:18) Ringer 107 picks, Week 7
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Tom Pelissero and Joe House
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers
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