Summary of NFL Week 9 Picks And Preview, TNF Sucked, Brian Baldinger Joins The Show To Talk Some Ball Plus Fyre Fest Of The Week

Overview of NFL Week 9 Picks And Preview, TNF Sucked, Brian Baldinger Joins The Show To Talk Some Ball Plus Fyre Fest Of The Week

Barstool Sports’ Pardon My Take opened with a rough recap of a rainy, ugly Thursday Night Football game in which the Jaguars handled the Ravens, then moved into Week 9 NFL previews, quarterback chatter, and a long interview with film guru Brian Baldinger. The episode centered on whether teams should commit to young quarterbacks like Bryce Young, how several contenders look on tape, and which squads feel real versus fraudulent as the season reaches its midpoint.

Thursday Night Football Recap: Jaguars Dominate Ravens

The show kicked off with a teardown of one of the worst TNF games of the season, as the Jaguars beat the Ravens comfortably in the rain.

Main takeaways

• Joe Flacco/Fagnano-style backup QB chaos: The hosts joked about “Joe Fagnano” being asked to do too much in a bad situation.
• Baltimore looks broken: They repeatedly framed the Ravens as being in a “season from hell” mode.
• Jacksonville earned real credit: Even with the messy conditions and Baltimore’s limitations, the Jags were praised as one of the AFC’s better teams.
• Trevor Lawrence/Liam Coen optimism: Trevor’s command of the system and Liam Coen’s offense were highlighted as a big reason the Jaguars look dangerous.

Week 9 Storylines and Quarterback Debates

A major theme was the current QB carousel and how much patience teams should have with young passers.

Bryce Young extension debate

The crew spent a lot of time on whether the Panthers should extend Bryce Young long term. The discussion was split:

• Pro-extension argument: Young has shown enough flashes, and teams don’t grow quarterbacks on trees.
• Anti-extension argument: Paying a quarterback in the 10–20 range can trap a franchise in mediocrity.
• The conversation also broadened into the idea that teams often get stuck because they feel they “have to” pay a decent-but-not-elite quarterback.

Other QB names mentioned

• Carson Wentz
• Joe Milton
• Gardner Minshew
• Drew Lock
• J.J. McCarthy
• Shaduer Sanders was briefly mentioned in the broader backup-QB conversation

Brian Baldinger Interview: Film Room Takeaways

Brian Baldinger joined the show and gave detailed tape-based insight on multiple teams, linemen, and quarterbacks. His biggest emphasis was on trench play and how offensive and defensive line dominance is driving the NFL right now.

Teams Baldy was most high on

• Buccaneers vs. Bears: He loved the trench battle, especially Tampa’s offensive line versus Chicago’s front.
• 49ers: He liked San Francisco’s defensive upside, especially with playmakers and young contributors stepping up.
• Steelers: He praised the improved offensive line and the way Pittsburgh is running the ball and finishing games.
• Bills: He believes Buffalo’s front is improving enough to support its offense.
• Giants: He was bullish on their defense and said J.J. McCarthy’s touch/deep ball gives them real upside.

Baldy’s specific player notes

• Jeffery Simmons: Described as arguably the best interior defensive lineman in football.
• Jalen Warren: Viewed as the Steelers’ current MVP.
• Trent Williams / DeForest Buckner / Cam Hayward: Baldy praised the veteran trench monsters who still dominate.
• Justin Herbert / Chargers: He sees the Chargers as a talent-limited team on offense right now.
• Cowboys: He blamed coaching, lack of pass rush consistency, and the loss of Micah Parsons.
• Bengals: He thinks their defense may be better than people think, especially compared to the first-half version.
• NFC North: He warned that Minnesota might be the team most likely to fall back because the offense hasn’t been good enough.

Baldy’s best line of thought

His strongest recurring theme was that football is being won up front: good lines, good fronts, and coaches who create balance are separating the real contenders from the frauds.

Week 9 Picks, Leans, and Betting Talk

The episode went game-by-game through the slate, with lots of banter and a few clear lean positions.

Notable game discussions

• Falcons vs. Bengals in Madrid

  • Falcons were favored by some of the crew.
  • The Bengals’ path to a strong second half was debated, especially their schedule and AFC playoff positioning.

• Cowboys vs. Colts

  • Heavy skepticism around the Colts after their roster moves and inconsistency.
  • The game was framed as a weird “auction” for Jerry Jones on the Cowboys side.

• Jets vs. Chiefs

  • A few people thought the Jets could be frisky against Kansas City.
  • The Jets’ offense was viewed as better than expected, but the defense remains a concern.

• Lions vs. Dolphins

  • Miami was viewed as a live underdog because of effort and situational factors.
  • Detroit’s emotional spot after the Jack Campbell injury was part of the discussion.

• Browns vs. Saints

  • The game was tied to the “Deshaun Watson legacy game” bit and whether Shador/Shedeur could change the narrative.
  • Cleveland was considered a live dog, especially early in games.

• Giants vs. Eagles

  • The big headline was Bazooka Joe Milton starting for Philadelphia.
  • The over became a popular look because of the uncertainty and volatility at quarterback.

• Commanders vs. Rams

  • The Commanders were viewed as an appealing underdog, with Jayden Daniels showing more fire and leadership.
  • A win was described as a major swing point for Washington’s season.

• Broncos vs. Panthers

  • Denver was still seen as annoying, resilient, and difficult to fade.
  • The Panthers’ front office/quarterback future was revisited here too.

• Texans vs. Chargers

  • One of the strongest “Hungry Dog” leans was the Chargers, with both teams viewed as underperforming relative to talent.

• Packers vs. Patriots

  • The discussion centered on whether the Patriots can keep building momentum and whether A.J. Brown’s presence/absence matters in an oddly small-sample way.

• Raiders vs. 49ers

  • San Francisco was expected to control the game, with the Raiders defense seen as too leaky.

• Cardinals vs. Seahawks

  • The crew leaned toward Seattle getting right, especially with Drew Lock’s aggressiveness and the Seahawks’ overall talent.

• Bucs vs. Bears

  • The Bears were seen as the better team, but the spot was described as dangerous: primetime, short week, and high public expectations.

Best summary of the betting vibe

The panel liked a lot of dogs and overs, especially in games where backup quarterbacks or volatile teams could create chaos.

Fire Fest of the Week

The main Fire Fest was LIV Golf reportedly winding down / shutting down after losing funding, which sparked the usual back-and-forth on whether the league was “dead” or just being rearranged.

Why it was a Fire Fest

• It reignited the long-running “LIV is dead” debate.
• The hosts joked about being too obsessed with it to let it go.
• It also tied into the bigger theme of sports media overreacting to every LIV development.

Other Running Bits and Side Topics

A few other recurring PMT-style bits rounded out the episode:

• The “urinal in the studio” debate: a long running joke about whether the office should install one.
• Hank golf/internet invitational talk: lots of jokes about Hank’s on-camera golf struggles and whether he should play in future events.
• Jerry fantasy frustration: Jerry’s team was described as a lost cause.
• Daylight saving time complaints: the crew agreed the early darkness is a real seasonal bummer.

Bottom Line

This episode was part football preview, part film breakdown, part chaos. The biggest actionable takeaways were:

• The Jaguars look real
• The Chargers and Cowboys are still major red flags
• The NFC North and AFC contenders are being defined by trench play
• The Bryce Young decision may tell you a lot about how teams get stuck in mediocrity
• Week 9 offers a lot of live dogs, backup QB volatility, and betting chaos