Joel Klatt In Studio, NFL Week 11 Picks And Preview, Patriots Beat Jets On TNF + Fyre Fest Of The Week

Summary of Joel Klatt In Studio, NFL Week 11 Picks And Preview, Patriots Beat Jets On TNF + Fyre Fest Of The Week

by Barstool Sports

2h 47m•November 14, 2025
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Overview of Joel Klatt In Studio, NFL Week 11 Picks And Preview, Patriots Beat Jets On TNF + Fyre Fest Of The Week

This Part of My Take episode (Barstool Sports) features Joel Klatt in-studio for a wide-ranging conversation on college football (coaches, Heisman candidates, playoff contenders), a full NFL Week 11 slate preview and picks segment, Thursday Night Football recap (Patriots over Jets), Jerry’s Fantasy Minute, bets and a TD parlay, plus the weekly “Fyre Fest” office chaos. Multiple sponsors and promos (DraftKings, GameTime, Shady Rays, Chevy, etc.) are woven through the show.

Key topics covered

  • Joel Klatt interview: college football landscape, coaching carousel, Heisman candidates, Ohio State evaluation
  • NFL: Thursday Night Football recap (Patriots win), Week 11 previews and betting angles across the slate (international game in Spain, weather plays, key matchups)
  • Betting tools & promos: DraftKings TD parlay (code TAKE), GameTime ticket promo (code PMT)
  • Fantasy advice (Jerry’s Fantasy Minute): start/sit guidance and reminders about contagious illnesses in offices / studios
  • Fire Fest: office illness, Hank’s “Hank doll” discussion and Black Friday merch tease
  • Notable internet/industry news: UniWatch founder retirement

Main takeaways

  • Joel Klatt: college football is in a strong era — more competitive top teams, NIL/transfer portal will stabilize but the sport’s product is excellent now. He sees Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, Georgia, Texas Tech and Oregon as realistic national title threats this season.
  • NFL Week 11: lots of consequential divisional matchups (separation Sunday). Several betting angles surfaced: weather plays (Bills @ Bucs in Buffalo), chalk vs. contrarian lines (Chiefs/Broncos is a pivotal matchup), big defensive mismatches (Bengals’ defense has been historically poor).
  • Fantasy: Joe Flacco is a recommended start in the matchup noted by Jerry; Green Bay defense was recommended as well. Be cautious of players in letdown games after blown big fourth-quarter leads (Jaguars example).
  • Off-field/people: Joel praised Gus Johnson’s emotional, rhythm-based broadcast style and shared minor-league baseball stories (Ricky Henderson anecdote) and his path to broadcasting.

Joel Klatt interview — highlights

  • College football status: “We’re in the golden age” — more parity/top teams and interesting coaching dynamics due to NIL/transfer portal.
  • Coaching carousel: Penn State search, Lane Kiffin vs. LSU/Alabama/Florida rumors; Klatt thinks Lane could stay at Ole Miss; names he’d consider for big jobs: Brian Kelly, Pat Fitzgerald, Jim Mora, Brian Hartline, Fran Brown.
  • Playoff contenders: Klatt lists Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, Georgia, Texas Tech and Oregon as the teams he would bet on for the national title conversation this season.
  • QB & Heisman notes: Julian Sayin, Bo Nix, Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Marcel Reed and Jeremiah Love were discussed — Mendoza and Sayin among Klatt’s favorites; Mendoza’s performance was singled out as a “stage” moment.
  • Ohio State specifics: Klatt praises Julian Sayin’s accuracy and decision-making; says balance (run + pass) is the key to beating elite defenses — that’s why Indiana matches up well with Ohio State.
  • Broadcast craft: Gus Johnson’s energy and the booth “double-dutch” rhythm — Klatt credits a disciplined team approach (producer/director) and the “right people in the right seats” mentality.
  • Personal anecdotes: Klatt’s minor-league baseball days, the Ricky Henderson “third‑person/steal routine” story, walking on and starting QB at Colorado, and how a chance high‑school broadcast led to his career.

NFL Week 11 — notable games, angles & stats

  • TNF recap: Patriots beat Jets; Patriots now on an eight-game winning streak.
  • International game (first regular-season NFL game in Spain): Commanders @ Dolphins — Dan Quinn interim DC hype for Commanders, Tua 0-2 in international games; Commanders’ performance vs. potential “counterproductive win” debate (draft implications).
  • Bills @ Buccaneers (weather play): Buffalo forecast (cold/drizzle) makes this a weather-sensitive game; hosts debated leaning Bills due to conditions and history (Bucs historically struggled in Buffalo).
  • Chiefs @ Broncos: Chiefs are a big storyline — many hosts back the Chiefs to “nuke” the Broncos; line and playoff implications discussed (Chiefs need every win).
  • Seahawks @ Rams: Crown-jewel late afternoon game — hosts split but leaned Seahawks for D; Devontae Adams’ questionable status discussed for Rams.
  • Bengals @ Steelers: Bengals’ defense is a major concern (multiple 500+ yd games). Steelers favored by some.
  • Jaguars @ Chargers: critical playoff implications — a win/loss swings playoff probability dramatically for both teams (Jags 57% → 19% on win/loss; Chargers 91% → 58%).
  • Panthers @ Falcons, Bears @ Vikings, Packers @ Giants, Texans @ Titans, Niners @ Cardinals, Browns @ Ravens, Lions @ Eagles — each got situational analysis (injuries, matchups, coaching situations).
  • Notable stats cited:
    • Justin Fields: reported 47–48 career fumbles (14–15 lost according to sources).
    • Bengals: responsible for 3 of the 5 games this year where opponents gained 500+ yards.
    • Tennessee Titans: 14 consecutive games where they scored fewer TDs than opponents.
    • Commanders franchise had only one prior international game (a tie in 2016).

Picks, props & betting suggestions (show highlights)

  • DraftKings TD parlay: hosts ran a touchdown parlay each week — won last week and tried to repeat. Picks discussed included AJ Brown (SNF) and JSN (Jalen St. Brown/JSN) as parlay pieces; Devonta Adams mentioned if active.
  • Host picks (selected highlights from the roundtable):
    • PFT: Ravens vs Browns — Under 39.5
    • Big Cat: Chiefs -3.5 (also advocated for the “Spunder”/mid-range under)
    • Several hosts flagged weather-based play for Bills @ Buccaneers and expressed caution about Bengals’ defense.
    • Jerry’s Fantasy Minute: start Joe Flacco (revenge matchup), start Green Bay defense.
  • Betting notes:
    • Chargers/Jaguars game is highly consequential for playoff chances — clear line movement risk.
    • Browns vs Ravens was a low total game for many — hosts saw defensive tilt.
    • Bengals’ defense continues to be exploitable; Steelers could capitalize.
  • Responsible gaming / promos:
    • DraftKings new-user promo (use code TAKE) was promoted for bonus bets.
    • GameTime app promo code PMT for ticket discounts.

Fantasy and lineup advice

  • Jerry’s quick fantasy advice: start Joe Flacco, start Green Bay defense. Sit players who show contagious symptoms/attend work while sick (joke + real-world caution).
  • Beware letdown games: teams that blew large fourth-quarter leads (e.g., Jaguars) have shown negative performance the following week — factor this into start/sit decisions and expectations.

Notable quotes & moments

  • “Don’t trip the rope” — Klatt on broadcast rhythm learned from Gus Johnson.
  • Ricky Henderson anecdote: “Ricky steals bags” — Klatt’s minor-league story on Henderson calling his own line/pace.
  • UniWatch founder (Paul Lukas) announced site retirement — hosts noted the end of a major uniform-watch voice.
  • “We’re in the golden age of college football” — Joel Klatt’s central thesis.

Sponsors, promos & where to listen

  • DraftKings (use code TAKE for new users), GameTime (code PMT for $20 off first purchase), Boar’s Head, Uber Eats, Chevy (Silverado), Shady Rays (PMT for 35% off), Twisted Tea, Morgan & Morgan (for legal issues), Roback (promo TAKE), JackPocket (code PMT2).
  • Listen/Watch: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music (Prime members ad-free).

Fire Fest of the Week

  • Office sickness spread (Hank was ill) — hosts joked about contagion and studio etiquette.
  • Hank action-figure discussion and merch tease (Black Friday items and Hank doll conversation).
  • Reminder that office illness and personal conduct can make for a “fire fest” in-studio — take care and be considerate.

Action items / quick checklist (for listeners)

  • DraftKings: consider the show’s TD parlay ideas; use code TAKE if new (terms apply).
  • Fantasy managers: consider starting Joe Flacco and Green Bay D per Jerry’s minute; be cautious about players coming off emotional/letdown losses.
  • Bettors: watch weather (Bills @ Bucs), Bengals’ defensive trends, and Chargers/Jaguars playoff-swing game lines.
  • College football fans: listen to Klatt’s full interview for deeper coaching/Heisman/Ohio State discussion if you follow the playoff race.

If you want a one-paragraph TL;DR: Joel Klatt joined PMT to discuss college football’s “golden age,” coaching carousel and Ohio State/Heisman candidates; the hosts previewed the critical Week 11 NFL slate with betting angles (weather, Chiefs vs Broncos, Bengals’ defense issues), ran their weekly TD parlay / Fantasy minute (start Joe Flacco, start GB D), and closed with office “Fyre Fest” moments, merch talk, and sponsor promos (DraftKings, GameTime, Shady Rays).