Overview of PMS 2.0 1453 — OVERREACTION MONDAY (Pat McAfee, 11/17/2025)
Pat and crew break down a wild NFL Week 11 (five walk‑off kicks, many late comebacks), plus trailer talk for Monday Night Football (Cowboys @ Raiders). The show runs its usual “Overreaction Monday / First 15” format (top five headlines), features injury and roster intel from Adam Schefter, interviews with guests (Adam Schefter, Puka Nacua, Fernando Mendoza, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler) and hot takes on league storylines: Chiefs’ struggles, Josh Allen’s historic performance, “Spitgate” (Jamar Chase vs. Jalen Ramsey), and the Bears surging as “Kings of the North.” The hosts close with picks (Cowboys -3.5) and what to watch this week.
Top 5 headlines (First 15 segment)
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Bears — “Kings of the North”
- Caleb Williams + Ben Johnson have Chicago 7–3; defense leading in takeaways; special teams (kick and return) swung the Vikings game late.
- Historic stat: Bears tied for most late comeback wins since merger in one season (contextual stat noted).
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Josh Allen — “Josh Alien”
- Allen rushed for 3 TDs and passed for 3 TDs in the same game (rare, only he and Otto Graham have multiple games like that).
- Buffalo’s offense exploded but long‑term SB hopes hinge on improving run defense and D‑line personnel.
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“Spitgate” — Bengals vs. Steelers
- Video shows Jamar Chase allegedly spitting on Jalen Ramsey; Chase denies. League discipline/suspension widely expected; heated debate about precedent after earlier season incidents.
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Chiefs — “The Chiefs is not the Chiefs?”
- Kansas City 5–5 after losing close games; hosts debate regression vs. real decline. Denver (Bo Nix/Sean Payton) and Broncos defense highlighted as major challenge.
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NFL Final‑play frenzy (Week highlights)
- Five games ended on a final play (walk‑off kicks); seven teams mounted 4th‑quarter comebacks — tying NFL single‑day records.
- Special teams became decisive (kickoffs/punts/coffin‑corner punts/punt returns).
Week 11 recap — key games & moments
- Bills @ Buccaneers: Josh Allen had a historic day (3 rush TDs + 3 pass TDs). Buffalo showed offensive explosiveness; defensive questions remain.
- Bears beat Vikings on late special‑teams swing (return + FG). Cairo Santos’ kick held up; Torrey Smith’s kickoff strategy praised.
- Steelers beat Bengals 34–12; Mason Rudolph effective after Aaron Rodgers wrist injury forced his absence. Darnell Washington highlight (big play).
- Rams @ Seahawks thriller: Punting/field position huge — Rams’ Ethan Evans coffin‑corner punt set up game winning edge; game highlighted special teams impact.
- Chiefs lost to the Broncos (continues one‑score losses skid); Broncos defense (sack differential, pass protection for Bo Nix) getting praise.
- Multiple walk‑offs: Denver (Will Lutz), Chicago (Santos), Houston (Matthew Wright), Carolina (rookie Ryan Fitzgerald), Miami (Riley Patterson).
- College GameDay notes: Pat’s on‑site anecdotes, shoutouts to Aaron Donald halftime tribute, and production challenges in Montana.
Major injuries & roster notes (Adam Schefter)
- Philadelphia: Lane Johnson — Lisfranc/foot issue, 4–6 weeks (out for chunk of regular season; aim to have him for postseason).
- Green Bay: Josh Jacobs — knee injured, structural tests OK; week‑to‑week, likely questionable for Week 12.
- Pittsburgh: Aaron Rodgers — left wrist injury; tests pending, may miss time (Mason Rudolph would start if needed). Rodgers reportedly wanted to return but was held out.
- Atlanta: Michael Penix — knee/ACL damage, expected to miss remainder of season; Kirk Cousins to take over. Drake London: week‑to‑week.
- Cleveland: Dylan Gabriel concussion; Shadron (Shador) Sanders unexpectedly took reps with zero first‑unit reps in practice — could start if Gabriel not cleared. Note: C.J. Stroud still in concussion protocol and may miss additional games.
- Other: Various midseason roster moves (Quinton Williams, DeMarion Overshawn set to debut for Cowboys tonight).
Controversies & persistent storylines
- Spitgate (Jamar Chase/Jalen Ramsey): clear video angles sparked calls for suspension; league precedent (Jalen Carter earlier) suggests discipline is likely.
- Chiefs’ 0‑5 record in one‑score games this season vs. 12‑0 last season — debate on regression to mean vs. actual decline; defensive/sack issues and threatening division rivals (Broncos).
- Special teams: kickoff rule changes and their on‑field impact (kick placement, returns) resurfaced as game‑deciders. Rams’ coffin‑corner punt and Bears’ kickoff return were cited as pivotal plays.
- Refereeing complaints: several hosts criticized late‑game calls and inconsistent whistle control.
College spotlight — Fernando Mendoza (Indiana)
- Interviewed live: Mendoza (transfer from Cal) is 11–0 with Indiana, Heisman front‑runner.
- 22/24, 299 yds, 4 TDs in latest win; leads FBS in passing TDs and TDs responsible for; multiple 4th‑quarter comebacks.
- Human interest: Mendoza’s mother battles MS — he’s raising awareness/funds (merch proceeds, donations). Strong praise for Coach Tom Allen/Cignetti culture and receiver corps (Omar Cooper Jr., Elijah Surratt, Charlie Becker).
Notable interviews & soundbites
- Adam Schefter: Provided injury updates and roster outlook; said Chiefs unlikely to win AFC West as currently constructed but hard to rule Mahomes/Andy Reid out entirely.
- Puka Nacua: Candid on Rams culture, Matthew Stafford’s form, Cooper Kupp relationship and team energy; praised Rams defense and “dogs barking” mentality.
- AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, Tone (co‑hosts): offered veteran takes on defensive value in Super Bowl runs, Chiefs slump, and Steelers’ win.
- Pat/Mic bits: recurring “Overreaction Monday” banter, merch promos, and light segments.
Quick stats & records mentioned
- Week 11: Five game‑ending kicks; seven 4th‑quarter comebacks — tied NFL single‑day records.
- Josh Allen: one of the few QBs with multiple games of 3 rushing TDs + 3 passing TDs (he & Otto Graham).
- Jacoby Brissett: regular season record — 47 completions in a game (noted during Purdy return/Arizona game).
- Brock Purdy: returned and played effectively for 49ers after injury.
- Bears: historic number of late comebacks/takeaways highlighted.
What to watch this week (actionable items)
- Monday Night Football (11/17): Dallas Cowboys @ Las Vegas Raiders — Pat’s pick: Cowboys -3.5 (hosts mostly on Dallas).
- Injury/availability to monitor:
- Aaron Rodgers (wrist) — final tests; will he play vs Bears?
- Josh Jacobs (knee) — Packers status week‑to‑week.
- Lane Johnson (Eagles) — timeline 4–6 weeks.
- Michael Penix out for season; Falcons shifting to Kirk Cousins.
- CJ Stroud concussion timeline — could miss third straight game.
- Bengals: possible Jamar Chase suspension and how that affects Joe Burrow’s timeline to return.
- Chiefs vs. Colts next week: key bounce‑back chance for Kansas City (Colts coming off bye) — major AFC West implications.
- Special teams: watch kickoff placement and return schemes (rule changes effect) and punting strategy in cold/windy environments.
Bottom line / takeaways
- Week 11 reinforced that special teams and late‑game execution are huge — multiple games decided on final plays.
- Several teams in flux: Chiefs’ dynasty looks vulnerable this season; Bears are a surprising divisional leader; Josh Allen/Bills remain elite offensively but defensive questions linger; Broncos are a legit AFC West contender.
- Injuries matter — Rodgers, Jacobs, Penix, and several QBs are key storylines for Week 12 planning.
- “Spitgate” may produce notable discipline — it’s an escalating off‑field factor affecting rosters.
- College: Fernando Mendoza is a legitimate Heisman candidate and emotional story; Indiana is a real CFP/Big Ten storyline.
If you want a one‑line recap: Week 11 was defined by last‑second drama, special‑teams swings, injury updates from Schefter, a Chiefs slump debate, and rising stories (Bears, Broncos, Josh Allen) — with Cowboys favored to cover tonight in MNF.