Week 8 - Roughing the Passer, Setting a Record, and the NFL's Last Undefeated Team
Let's Go! with Matthew Stafford, Drew Brees, Peter King & Jim GrayShow Notes
Matthew Stafford and Jim Gray break down the Rams' win on Sunday, the uncertainty of Puka Nacua during the week, the epidemic of roughing the passer penalties this weekend and Matthew's own experience, preparing for this weekend's game against the winless Chargers, becoming the all-time touchdowns leader for a second franchise, the World Series, no-look passes, self-assessment, playing with injuries, and Joe Burrow's big Sunday. Then the Hall of Famer Drew Brees joins the show with his take on the Vikings as the league's last undefeated team, and the rash of roughing the passer calls throughout the weekend.
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Peter King and Jim Gray break down the undefeated Vikings and how much further their defense can carry them, JJ McCarthy's first start for the Giants, the 49ers' injuries finally catching up to them, the thrill of Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson's injury and his future with the Ravens, the Milwaukee Brewers, and Joe Burrow.
Bill Belichick and Brewers Manager Pat Murphy join Jim Gray ahead of the World Series to discuss how coaches prepare a team in the off days before a championship, the Belichick mentality and how it works in any sport, how the Brewers compare to the Patriots dynasty teams and an "anything for the team" mentality, the allure of over-coaching at this time of year, two-strike hitting, how to beat an opponent in multiple ways and David Hamilton exuding that in the NLCS, maintaining discipline in a team, leaders who challenge each other, why every team needs a Gronk, coaching in college vs. the pros, and how to connect with any player, any time.
Peter King and Jim Gray break down the struggles in Los Angeles for both the Rams and the Chargers, the Chiefs making good on Peter's Super Bowl pick, the safety of this weekend's game in France, Alaric Jackson's punch, CJ Gardner-Johnson's spit, the Colts moving on from Chris Ballard, the strength of the AFC North, the drama in the Monday Night Football booth with Troy Aikman's expiring contract, and the Brewers bring World Series baseball back to Milwaukee.
Peter King and Jim Gray break down what went wrong with the Commanders' coaching at the end of overtime with the Giants, Nick Sirianni's questionable final decision during Eagles-Jaguars in London, and the 49ers picking up another win in Seattle.
Matthew Stafford and Jim Gray discuss Jayden Daniels’ end of game mistake against the Giants, the Rams going up against the Bills, and watching the Georgia Bulldogs’ win with his family. Then, Drew Brees joins Jim to discuss his induction into the New Orleans Saints Ring of Honor, getting to reflect on his career, and the questionable coaching decisions from Todd Bowles, Dan Quinn, and Brian Schottenheimer this weekend. Plus, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and others join Jim to honor the legendary coach Mike Ditka.