Overview of NFL Week 11 — Pardon My Take
This episode (Week 11) recaps every Sunday game, highlights the biggest storylines (Broncos beating Chiefs, Rams asserting NFC West control, Bears hitting 7‑3, Eagles grinding out an ugly win), runs “Fastest Two Minutes,” and names Who’s Back of the Week. The hosts mix score-by-score highlights with takes on coaching, injuries, trash‑talk moments, and what this means for playoff races and the draft.
Top takeaways
- Broncos are for real: Denver beat Kansas City 22–19 (walk‑off), defense carrying the team and Bo Nix delivering late. Denver looks like a legitimate AFC contender.
- Chiefs in trouble: Kansas City is 5–5, lost head‑to‑head to several rivals and now faces a tough path to the playoffs unless they reel off a long streak.
- Rams control NFC West: LA beat Seattle 21–19; strong defense and opportunistic play make the Rams a top NFC contender.
- Josh Allen show: Bills 44–32 over Bucs — Allen had 3 passing and 3 rushing TDs (rare historic stat).
- Bears keep surprising: Caleb Williams and the Bears are 7–3 after a 19–17 win over the Vikings; clutch late plays and special teams drama.
- Eagles win ugly: Philadelphia (8–2) beat Detroit in a messy but important game — defense and coaching keep them afloat despite offensive concerns and AJ Brown/Jalen Hurts friction headlines.
- Jaguars statement: Jacksonville thrashed the Chargers 35–6 — dominant physical performance; Jags are a team to watch.
- Aaron Rodgers injury: New report suggests a broken hand; Packers still won (Jordan Love and a stout defense), but Rodgers’ health matters for Green Bay’s outlook.
- Spat controversy: Jamar Chase appeared to spit on Jalen Ramsey — heated sideline incident will have lingering fallout.
- QB headlines: Bryce Young (Panthers) had a career day (448 yards) in OT win; Sam Darnold struggled (4 INTs) in Seahawks loss; Marcus Mariota had an odd Madrid stat (213 yards three straight weeks).
Game-by-game highlights (concise)
- Dolphins 16, Commanders 13 (OT, Madrid): ugly, defensive game; Dolphins survive in Spain; Commanders continue very rough season.
- Bears 19, Vikings 17: Cairo Santos redeems himself with game winner; Devin Duvernay kickoff return set up the win; Bears 7–3.
- Falcons 27, Panthers 30 (OT): Bryce Young career day (448 yards) — Panthers win in OT; Falcons slide puts Raheem Morris on the hot seat.
- Steelers 34, Bengals 12: Pittsburgh defense dominant; Bengals offense inconsistent; Jamar Chase/Jalen Ramsey sideline incident after the game.
- Bills 44, Buccaneers 32: Josh Allen historic game (3 pass TDs + 3 rush TDs); Bucs defense and special teams had issues.
- Rams 21, Seahawks 19: Rams defense 4 INTs; Seahawks defense great but Sam Darnold’s turnovers were costly.
- Broncos 22, Chiefs 19 (SNF): Denver walk‑off — Bo Nix late TD to Troy Franklin; Chiefs struggle to find their identity.
- Jaguars 35, Chargers 6: Jaguars overwhelmed Chargers — massive team win for Jags.
- 49ers 41, Cardinals 22: Brock Purdy returned, 47 completions (record), Niners dominant.
- Ravens 23, Browns 16: Rashod? (Lamar) off his game; defense carried the Ravens; Miles Garrett big-time again.
- Texans 16, Titans 13: Davis Mills led a late comeback; Nico Collins key weapon for Houston.
- Packers 27, Giants 20: Jordan Love made clutch plays; Jameis displayed moments of vintage unpredictability.
- Panthers/Paid: Panthers 30, Falcons 27 (already listed).
- Plus: other games and moments (e.g., Auburn/college tangents) discussed throughout.
Storylines to watch (implications)
- AFC playoff picture tight: Chiefs’ margin for error is shrinking; Broncos, Bills, Jaguars, Chargers, Ravens all factors.
- QB durability and depth: Rodgers’ hand, Chiefs’ offensive line worries, backups (Mason Rudolph, Davis Mills) matter in short weeks and playoffs.
- Coaching trust: Hosts debated decision-making (e.g., go‑for‑it vs. punt decisions — Nick Sirianni and Dan Campbell were focal points).
- Draft/direction implications: Commanders’ season likely over — talk shifting to Tankathon and offseason needs.
- Special teams still swing games: missed/blocked kicks, returns (Duvernay) were decisive.
Notable quotes & quick lines
- “Wins are wins.” — repeated theme on ugly but effective wins (Bears, Eagles).
- On international game in Madrid: praise for the stadium turf/venue and unique atmosphere.
- “If you don’t get fooled online every now and then, you’re not going hard in the paint.” — about misinformation and being online.
- “If people criticize Sam Darnold after the four‑INT game… fuck you — he’s our quarterback.” — Seahawks LB defending Darnold.
Who’s Back of the Week
- Hank: Rory McIlroy — earned his seventh Race to Dubai title; strong season (Players, more).
- PFT: Accountability in reporting — praised owning mistakes after false or bad scoops (example: JMU GameDay rumor and an apology from a small outlet).
- Zach/Memes: Treyarch/Call of Duty (BO7) — new COD drop, camos, grind culture; big weekend for new release and community buzz.
Sponsors & promotions mentioned (short)
Multiple sponsors were read during the show (promo codes included on-air):
- GameTime (tickets) — use code PMT for $20 off.
- DraftKings (sportsbook) — code TAKE.
- Nutrafol (hair supplements) — code PARDON.
- Chevy Silverado (Fastest Two Minutes sponsor).
- Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey.
- BetterHelp (therapy).
- Twisted Tea (Who’s Back sponsor).
- McDonald’s (new Buffalo Ranch sauce).
- Chunky Soup. (If you care, check the episode for the full ad reads and promo codes.)
Quick recommendations / action items (for fans & bettors)
- Chiefs bettors: reassess — KC’s playoff odds have dropped; track offensive line/injury reports and head‑to‑head tiebreakers.
- Watch Broncos and Rams: both have earned respect and travel‑/matchup advantages late in the year.
- Keep an eye on QB injuries (Rodgers) and spicy sideline drama (Chase/Ramsey) — can affect team momentum and availability.
- Fantasy note: Josh Allen is back into elite production; Bryce Young’s upside is real; monitor AJ Brown/Hurts drama for Eagles fantasy reactions.
- Draft watching: Commanders likely scouting heavily; fans start Tankathon-ing.
Final vibe
Week 11 delivered variety: overtime thrills, big performances (Josh Allen, Bryce Young), defensive dominance (Rams, Steelers, Broncos defense), and off‑field drama (spit incident, online misinformation). The league’s playoff map remains wide open in both conferences — plenty to track as we head deeper into the season.