Overview of Part of My Take
This episode covered a packed Friday slate: the Browns’ dramatic Thursday night win over the Steelers, a broad NFL Week 4 preview and picks, the MLB playoff disappointment for the Cubs/Red Sox/Phillies, and two big interviews — World Series champion Eric Hosmer and Super Bowl champion Alshon Jeffery. The show also wrapped with the weekly “Fyre Fest of the Week” segment.
Browns-Steelers Recap: Cleveland Is 3-1
The episode opened with the Browns’ upset win over the Steelers, calling it the “game of the century” and celebrating Cleveland’s 3-1 start.
Main takeaways
- Deshaun Watson looked functional again, moving well and showing some zip, which led to talk of a possible Browns turnaround.
- The hosts said the Browns’ defense is still salty and the offense has real young weapons.
- The Steelers were described as inconsistent and injury-riddled, even though:
- Jalen Warren looked explosive.
- DK Metcalf made big plays.
- Darnell Washington stood out as a monster mismatch.
- A few key moments were highlighted:
- TJ Watt’s strip sack / punch-out was praised as one of the best defensive plays of the night.
- The Browns’ late-game kickoff decision was mocked as sloppy clock management.
NFL Week 4 Preview and Picks
The second half of the show was a game-by-game Week 4 preview, with discussion of several “revenge games,” questionable injury situations, and betting angles.
Biggest games discussed
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Colts vs. Commanders in London
- Big concern over Jayden Daniels’ elbow and whether Washington should even play him.
- The hosts debated whether this is a “revenge game” for Washington’s QB situation and leaned toward the Commanders + points.
- They also noted that London games with backup QBs have leaned to the over historically.
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Patriots at Bills
- Seen as a “must-cover” game for New England rather than a must-win.
- The Bills’ offense was praised, but the hosts pointed to a “reality stat” showing Drake May’s rough early-season numbers.
- A film breakdown clip argued that May still has “it,” while also making a weirdly funny detour into Tommy DeVito comparisons.
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Jets at Bears
- Labeled part of “Hate Week.”
- The Bears were expected to win, but the Jets were called live in the game.
- There was discussion about whether Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent should start.
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Jaguars at Bengals
- The hosts liked the Bengals at home, but acknowledged Trevor Lawrence’s ongoing struggles vs. Joe Burrow.
- A funny stat was dropped about Jacksonville historically struggling in games with high pregame totals.
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Cardinals at Giants
- Nobody loved the line.
- The Giants’ offense is still broken, but the Cardinals were criticized for being an odd road favorite.
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Rams at Eagles
- Called a potential “sucker bet” on the Rams.
- The Eagles were said to need to show fight or risk the season spiraling.
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Packers at Bucs
- Both teams got some skepticism, especially with injuries.
- The Bucs’ ongoing streak of covering spreads was noted.
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Titans at Ravens
- The Ravens were expected to handle Tennessee, but Derrick Henry was identified as having revenge-game motivation.
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Cowboys at Texans
- A lot of focus on Houston’s lack of explosive offense and Dallas’ willingness to make trades.
- The Cowboys were seen as a live dog.
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Dolphins at Vikings
- The Vikings’ offense was criticized as broken, but the revenge angle for Brian Flores made the hosts lean away from Miami.
- They noted Minnesota’s bizarre lack of 200-yard QB performances lately.
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Raiders at Chiefs
- The Raiders were jokingly described as having already won several “Super Bowls” because of their 1-0 mentality each week.
- The Chiefs’ return to dominant form was acknowledged.
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Broncos at 49ers
- The 49ers were discussed as one of the best all-around teams in the league.
- The Broncos were praised for being clutch late, but still viewed skeptically.
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Chargers at Seahawks
- The Chargers were treated as a “this has to be the week” team.
- The Seahawks’ loss to Seattle’s own miscues last week was described as misleading, not necessarily a sign they’re bad.
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Lions at Panthers
- The hosts liked the over and both offenses, but were especially low on Detroit’s defense.
- Carolina’s injury issues were also noted.
Pick-em / TD parlay discussion
The episode ended the preview with a touchdown parlay discussion and the usual betting banter, with the hosts each making their best play for the week.
MLB Playoff Reaction: Cubs, Red Sox, and Phillies
There was a long segment on playoff baseball, especially the early exits for the Cubs, Red Sox, and Phillies.
Cubs
- Described as a failure of a season, despite PCA’s strong year.
- The two-game loss to San Diego was called lifeless and frustrating.
- The hosts argued the wild card format feels too short and unsatisfying:
- A one-game setup feels too random.
- A best-of-three feels too small to be a real series.
- The Cubs’ failure to score was emphasized as the real issue.
Red Sox
- The Red Sox were criticized as a flawed team that peaked too early.
- Their series loss was viewed as disappointing but less emotionally devastating than the Phillies’ collapse.
Phillies
- Their elimination was called devastating both emotionally and structurally.
- The discussion focused on:
- Aging contracts
- A weak farm system
- The possibility that the team’s current window is closing
- Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Nola, and Trea Turner were all discussed as central to the Phillies’ future questions.
Interview: Eric Hosmer
World Series champion Eric Hosmer joined to talk playoff baseball and team-building in October.
Key points
- On the Phillies: Hosmer said they were riding high and still looked dangerous after their comeback win.
- On the Cubs: He agreed their loss was especially disappointing because they never really felt alive in the series.
- On bullpen pressure: He explained how elite late-inning arms shrink the game for hitters and create real fear in October.
- On Mason Miller: He praised Miller’s 105 mph fastball and wipeout slider as nearly impossible to hit.
- On the White Sox: He loved their young, fearless energy and thought they could push Cleveland.
- On the Yankees:
- He thought Aaron Judge would play and remain valuable even at less than 100%.
- He liked Ben Rice as a real emerging bat.
- On the Brewers and Padres:
- He called Milwaukee a complete team.
- He said San Diego’s bullpen and energy make them dangerous, but depth could be a problem.
- On the Dodgers:
- He acknowledged they still look like the team to beat.
- He said they can win with star power and depth even when they don’t look perfect.
- On his own career:
- He discussed winning the 2014 Wild Card game and how that started the Royals’ title run.
- He told a funny story about a bottle of liquor from his final Royals game.
- He also revealed he kept a gold card from his MLB days and joked that it’s never been used.
Interview: Alshon Jeffery
Super Bowl champion Alshon Jeffery came in for a great conversation about Chicago, Philly, and his career.
Chicago Bears days
- He clarified that some of his infamous Chicago quotes were more about motivation than disrespect.
- He said he loved Chicago, the fan base, and the team, but felt the front office did not want him.
- He talked about:
- Cold-weather football in Chicago
- The soldier field turf being awful
- Playing with Brandon Marshall and Martellus Bennett
- The Trestman-era chaos
Recruiting and South Carolina
- Jeffery explained the recruitment story where Lane Kiffin’s camp allegedly implied South Carolina players “pump gas for a living.”
- He said that only motivated him more to represent South Carolina with pride.
- He also described:
- Playing basketball his whole life
- Being recruited by Florida in basketball
- Only seriously committing to football in high school
Eagles and the Super Bowl run
- He talked about his time in Philadelphia and why that team was special:
- Deep camaraderie
- A “next man up” mentality
- A ton of injuries, but zero self-pity
- He said the 2017 Eagles were tightly bonded and believed they could win it all.
- He praised Jalen Hurts highly, calling him the best quarterback in the NFL.
- He also said the Eagles’ 2017 team was built to win because of its mismatches and depth.
- On the famous Malcolm Butler benching, he suggested the Eagles’ practice work against that Patriots secondary may have been a factor, while joking that maybe Butler just had no shot against their receivers.
Career highlights and injuries
- He revisited the famous “we’re going to win the Super Bowl next year” quote from Chicago and how he ended up calling it correctly.
- He discussed playing through a torn rotator cuff in 2017 and how the Eagles helped him manage it.
- He said the injury still bothers him today, but the ring made it worth it.
- He also shared details about:
- His 126-1 high school basketball record
- Playing so much better in practice than in games that games became easy
- Choosing football over basketball despite a Florida hoops scholarship offer
Fyre Fest of the Week
Hank
- His frustration was that a bad golf swing clip got posted instead of his good shots.
- He defended his golf handicap and said he was simply trying to swing hard on camera for a scramble video.
PFT
- His frustration was realizing how inconvenient owning Wizards season tickets will be now that he lives in Chicago.
Big Cat
- His Fyre Fest was baseball season ending and having to explain to his kids that the Cubs were done for the year.
Zach
- He admitted his mistake was falling asleep during playoff baseball coverage after taking a nap.
- The group also joked about his role as the calm presence when Max was having an emotional baseball night.
Closing notes
The episode mixed serious football and baseball analysis with the usual chaos, jokes, and betting talk. The two biggest themes were:
- October baseball heartbreak and hope
- NFL Week 4 uncertainty, especially around QBs and revenge games
It was a very classic Part of My Take episode: a big sports weekend preview, a couple of strong interviews, and plenty of side tangents that somehow all came together.