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Dec 2024
1h 34m

Believe in Darnold, Burrow’s Playoff Sha...

The Ringer
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' overtime win against the Falcons on 'SNF,' an updated playoff picture, and Packers-Vikings (01:14). Then, they talk about whether the Bengals have a real shot at making the playoffs, another sad Jets loss, a very tight MVP race, the Giants beating the Colts and drastically changing their projected draft pick, and more (28:01). Finally they Guess the Lines for NFL Week 18 (53:14), before closing the show with Parent Corner (01:17:09).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat


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