An Absolutely Horrific Patriots Loss, the Rams-49ers Travel Bowl, and Hottest Takes With Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly
The Bill Simmons PodcastShow Notes
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly to react to the NFL season opener between the Patriots and the Seahawks. Then, they preview 49ers-Rams in Australia before giving some hot takes.
(0:00) Intro
(1:07) Patriots-Seahawks reactions
(30:51) 49ers-Rams preview and hot takes
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers
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