PMS 2.0 1660 - TNF Preview/Picks, Jason Sudeikis, Sylvester Stallone, Mark Schlabach, Kirk Herbstreit, Chuck Pagano, & AJ Hawk

Summary of PMS 2.0 1660 - TNF Preview/Picks, Jason Sudeikis, Sylvester Stallone, Mark Schlabach, Kirk Herbstreit, Chuck Pagano, & AJ Hawk

by Pat McAfee, ESPN

3h 11m•November 5, 2026
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Overview of PMS 2.0 1660

This episode was a fast-moving mix of Thursday Night Football previewing, college football playoff debate, celebrity interviews, and the show’s signature chaotic comedy. The main sports focus was Jaguars vs. Ravens, with Pat McAfee’s crew largely hyping Jacksonville as a rising AFC force while debating whether Baltimore’s home-field edge and “body blow” style could keep the game close despite major quarterback injuries.

Thursday Night Football: Jaguars vs. Ravens

Game preview

  • Pat and the crew framed Jacksonville as a legit sleeper contender:
    • Trevor Lawrence is playing confidently.
    • The defense has been dominant, especially against the run.
    • Liam Coen’s arrival has given the team an edge and identity.
  • Baltimore was described as being in a tough spot:
    • Lamar Jackson is hurt.
    • Backup/third-string QB issues created a huge disadvantage.
    • The Ravens were still defended as a well-run organization that can survive in ugly spots.

Betting discussion

  • The main spread conversation centered on Ravens +10 vs. Jaguars -10.
  • Most of the crew ultimately leaned Jaguars -10, though there was real respect for Baltimore keeping it competitive at home.
  • A live betting boost was built around:
    • Trevor Lawrence 2+ passing touchdowns
    • Justice Hill receiving/checkdown production
  • The final vibe: Jacksonville looked like the stronger team, but Baltimore’s “body blows” game plan could make the second half interesting.

College Football: Notre Dame, Miami, and playoff reaction

Jason Sudeikis as College GameDay guest picker

  • Jason Sudeikis joined the show to talk about:
    • His deep Notre Dame family ties
    • His history with the campus
    • His relationship with Marcus Freeman
    • How Ted Lasso connected with sports culture and leadership
  • He told a memorable story about attending the 1988 “Catholics vs. Convicts” game and how his dad bought him a Notre Dame shirt for $100.
  • Pat and the crew praised how naturally Sudeikis bridges comedy, sports, and motivation.

Miami vs. Notre Dame

  • The crew discussed Miami losing Malachi Toney to injury, which could be a huge blow ahead of the Notre Dame matchup.
  • AJ Hawk and others noted that Miami would need next-man-up contributions from other receivers.

College Football Playoff rankings

  • Mark Schlabach and Kirk Herbstreit discussed the first CFP rankings and the usual outrage:
    • Indiana at No. 4 drew criticism.
    • Alabama and Texas also drew questions.
    • The crew agreed the committee always draws complaints, no matter what.
  • The broader point:
    • There’s more parity than in recent years
    • Reputation still matters
    • The playoff picture is likely to shift a lot over the next few weeks

Sylvester Stallone interview

Major themes

  • Stallone talked about his memoir The Steps and how writing it forced him to revisit painful parts of his life.
  • He said the process was emotional and therapeutic, but also exhausting and obsessive.
  • He described being a perfectionist who still hand-rewrites scripts, even after 50 years in the business.

Tulsa King / TV vs. film

  • Stallone said he loves the TV format because it lets him build character depth without relying on big action set pieces.
  • He talked about the challenge of making Dwight Manfredi feel authentic.
  • He also praised the cast and crew around Tulsa King.

Rocky / legacy / sequels

  • He said he can usually tell early when a movie can spawn a franchise.
  • He explained that the key to Rocky and similar projects was always the villain and the stakes.
  • He rejected the idea that sequels are always cash grabs, but admitted many are.

Unexpected product news

  • Stallone revealed:
    • A new Monte Cristo cigar line called “72”
    • A vodka tie-in for Tulsa King called Carbonati
  • The crew loved the announcement and treated it like breaking news.

Mark Schlabach: Live Golf, CFP, and the sports landscape

Live Golf

  • Schlabach reported that Live Golf is effectively winding down after failing to secure new financing.
  • Key takeaway:
    • The Saudi-backed model ran out of runway.
    • A liquidation path now appears likely.
  • He also said some players, especially Bryson DeChambeau, may not have an easy path back to the PGA Tour because of how the split was handled.

CFP and college football

  • Schlabach argued:
    • The committee tends to value reputation and strength of schedule
    • SEC and Big Ten debates will continue to dominate the sport
    • There’s real inconsistency in how teams are judged week to week
  • He suggested the playoff picture is more open than usual because of broader parity.

Kirk Herbstreit’s football breakdown

Jaguars/Ravens

  • Herbstreit praised Jacksonville’s:
    • Defensive structure
    • Improved quarterback play
    • Offensive adjustments, especially Trevor Lawrence’s footwork and command
  • He said Baltimore’s defense must create turnovers and play a full 60 minutes if they want any chance.

College football rankings

  • Herbstreit said the committee is always going to make someone angry.
  • He didn’t overreact to the first rankings and stressed that teams can still climb or fall dramatically over the next few weeks.

What the Chuck: officiating, effort, and absurdity

Chuck Pagano’s segment was a full-on clinic in frustrated football coach energy. Highlights included:

  • A deep dive into a controversial UNC onside kick sequence
  • A breakdown of bad tackling and missed fits
  • A rant about effort and execution on multiple NFL clips
  • A classic Chuck-style mix of technical football detail and total disbelief

Biggest recurring lesson

  • Small mistakes, poor tackling, and bad discipline compound fast.
  • Chuck repeatedly framed football as a game of details, leverage, and effort.

“Shite Division” recap

The week’s worst teams were crowned in the show’s recurring humiliation bracket:

  • Los Angeles Chargers
  • Indianapolis Colts
  • Dallas Cowboys
  • Atlanta Falcons

Notable takeaways

  • The Colts remain a disaster despite major roster talent.
  • The Cowboys continue to be defined by defensive inconsistency.
  • The Falcons got dragged in after a brutal offensive showing.
  • The Chargers were treated as the clearest “shite division” mainstay.

Final takeaways

  • The Jaguars vs. Ravens game was the central betting and football topic, with most of the panel backing Jacksonville to cover.
  • Jason Sudeikis gave one of the episode’s warmest segments, blending sports, Notre Dame, and storytelling.
  • Sylvester Stallone was the big entertainment hit, offering a mix of career reflection, motivation, and product reveals.
  • Live Golf appears to be collapsing, while the CFP race is still open and likely to get messier.
  • The episode leaned heavily into the show’s signature formula: real sports analysis, absurd comedy, and strong personality-driven banter.