NFL Week 9, Fastest 2 Minutes, Bengals Keep Rolling, Packers Look Unstoppable, Afternoon Blowouts Plus Who's Back Of The Week
Episode of Pardon My Take · November 9, 2026 · 3 h 17 min
Dan Katz, PFT Commenter, Hank Lockwood and the Pardon My Take crew recap NFL Week 9 of the 2026 season game by game, plus Who's Back of the Week.
Summary
The Pardon My Take crew recapped Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season, opening with the Fastest Two Minutes before discussing every game. Dan Katz and PFT Commenter praised the Cincinnati Bengals' offense after a 34-17 win over Atlanta in Spain, with Katz suggesting the Bengals could chase the AFC's top seed and PFT detailing Ja'Marr Chase's dominance over cornerback A.J. Terrell. The hosts also discussed the Broncos' streak of one-score wins, a loose corgi at the Broncos–Panthers game, and the weakness of the NFC South.
PFT Commenter, a Commanders fan, blamed coach Dan Quinn's decision-making after a loss to the Rams in which Myles Garrett had three sacks, and predicted a new head coach next year. Max Delente defended Eagles backup Joe Milton after a loss to the Giants, while Katz praised J.J. McCarthy for playing through injury. The group questioned why the Chiefs keep kicker Harrison Butker and noted Patrick Mahomes's lack of deep completions.
Hank Lockwood lamented the Patriots' 45-27 loss to the Packers, singling out Christian Gonzalez's poor game and speculating that Tom Brady privately enjoyed it; this led to a lengthy argument in which the others accused Lockwood of lying about making pancakes at home. Katz then reviewed the Bears' turnover-filled Sunday night win over the Buccaneers, crediting the defense, with Zach offering the Bucs' perspective.
In Who's Back of the Week, Lockwood highlighted 19-year-old golfer Blades Brown's PGA Tour win, PFT Commenter discussed a WNBA couple's breakup revealed on a podcast, Katz conceded to golfer Wesley Bryan's trolling, and Zach raised a report about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and an alleged affair with a suspected Chinese intelligence officer.
Chapters
- 3:20
Fastest Two Minutes
The crew delivered pun-filled rapid recaps of each Week 9 game.
- 14:34
Bengals 34, Falcons 17 in Spain
The hosts praised Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase and criticized the Falcons' penalties and Michael Penix Jr.'s play under pressure.
- 29:59
Broncos 26, Panthers 21 and the loose corgi
Discussion of a missed pass interference call, the Broncos' one-score win streak, Bryce Young's protection and a corgi that evaded handlers.
- 44:19
Rams 20, Commanders 13
PFT Commenter lamented Myles Garrett's dominance, Puka Nacua's production and Dan Quinn's coaching decisions.
- 58:16
Saints 23, Browns 22 and Giants 19, Eagles 11
The hosts covered the Saints' overtime comeback, the Browns' quarterback needs, Joe Milton's first start and J.J. McCarthy's toughness.
- 1:17:17
Lions 19, Dolphins 9
Katz credited Detroit for winning ugly and cited Dan Campbell's record since a 1-6 start.
- 1:25:49
Chiefs over Jets and Cowboys over Colts
The crew questioned Harrison Butker's job security, Kansas City's lack of deep passing, and the Cowboys' narrow win over the Colts.
- 1:47:49
Afternoon blowouts
Quick takes on Texans–Chargers, Seahawks–Cardinals and 49ers–Raiders, including Hank's new Hungry Dog picks.
- 2:07:24
Packers 45, Patriots 27 and the pancake argument
Hank Lockwood reacted to the Patriots' loss and Tom Brady's broadcast before the group challenged his claim of making pancakes.
- 2:32:06
Bears 27, Buccaneers 24
Katz and Zach broke down a sloppy Sunday night game in which the Bears' defense overcame five turnovers.
- 2:47:51
Who's Back of the Week
Picks included Blades Brown's PGA Tour win, a WNBA breakup, Wesley Bryan's trolling, and the Jensen Huang spy allegation.
Key points
What was said, by whom, with the exact words. Timestamps jump to the moment.
- Dan KatzPrediction · due Jan 2027
Katz suggested the Bengals could earn the AFC's top seed given their hot offense and manageable schedule.
“The Bengals, I told you guys on Friday, don't be surprised if the Bengals can find a way to get the one seed”
- PFT Commenter
PFT Commenter cited Ja'Marr Chase's production across three meetings with cornerback A.J. Terrell.
“Jamar Chase has 27 receptions for 506 yards and five touchdowns against this one poor bastard”
- PFT Commenter
PFT Commenter argued the Falcons' offense only works when it can run the ball and avoid falling behind.
“The Falcons' offense is good under a very, very strict set of circumstances”
- Dan Katz
Katz cited Michael Penix Jr.'s historically poor completion rate under pressure.
“He is on the season 18% completion percentage when pressured, which is the worst since 2009 for a starting quarterback”
- PFT Commenter
PFT Commenter credited the Broncos' long run of one-score wins to good coaching and poise rather than luck alone.
“So the crazy stat is that the Broncos have won 16 straight one-score games”
- PFT Commenter
PFT Commenter argued that coaching explains the gap between the Rams and the Commanders.
“if you were to substitute Dan Quinn and Sean McVay, if you were to just swap at the start of the season, I think each team would have the other team's record”
- PFT CommenterPrediction · due Jan 2027
PFT Commenter predicted the Rams would not make the playoffs despite being an above-average team.
“I don't think that's going to be good enough for them to make the playoffs. I think they're too far behind now”
- PFT CommenterPrediction · due Feb 2027
PFT Commenter predicted Washington would replace Dan Quinn and likely its play caller after the season.
“I think that we will have a different head coach next year and probably a new play caller”
- Dan Katz
Katz noted Dan Campbell's strong record as Lions coach since a 1-6 start in 2022.
“Since that date, since he started 1-6, he is 50-19 as a head coach”
- Dan Katz
Katz questioned why the Chiefs have not released kicker Harrison Butker and warned it could hurt them in the playoffs.
“How have they not cut Harrison Bucker at this point? He missed the same field goal twice in a row”
- PFT Commenter
PFT Commenter cited a stat showing the Chiefs lack a deep passing game compared with the Packers.
“Completions of 20-plus air yards since Week 5, Jordan Love 18, Patrick Mahomes 0”
- Dan KatzPrediction · due Nov 2026
Katz jokingly predicted the Cowboys would lead late against the 49ers the following week and then lose.
“I predict that the Cowboys are going to be winning late and blow it”
- Dan Katz
Katz praised the Packers' defensive coordinator and called Jordan Love's play MVP-level.
“Jonathan Gannon has been doing an awesome job with that defense. Jordan Love's playing at an MVP level”
- Hank Lockwood
Lockwood speculated that Tom Brady privately enjoyed seeing the Patriots struggle.
“I think he probably gets a little bit of, like, happiness out of the fact that, like, The Patriots didn't look great today”
- Hank Lockwood
Lockwood called the Patriots' next game in Germany a must-win.
“Next week is a must win. It's a 100% season on the line. Must win”
- Dan Katz
Katz maintained that the Buccaneers are better than their record and the best team in the NFC South.
“I've been saying the Bucs are not as bad as their record. I think they're the best team in the NFC South”
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PFT CommenterPrediction · due Jan 2027PFT Commenter agreed the Vikings are the NFC North team most likely to miss the playoffs because of a broken offense.
“I also respect their defense, but it's gotten to the point where the offense is just now beyond broken, and I don't necessarily know that Carson Wentz is the fix”
- Hank Lockwood
Lockwood said Blades Brown became a historically young PGA Tour winner.
“He is the now youngest winner on the PGA Tour. Fourth youngest ever. Youngest since World War II”
- PFT Commenter
PFT Commenter described allegations that Nvidia's CEO lobbied to ease chip export restrictions to China while involved with a suspected Chinese spy.
“And then the guy from NVIDIA had been lobbying the U.S. government to change that law, saying, hey, we can trust the Chinese”
People
In the conversation
- Dan KatzBarstool Sports personality known as Big Cat, co-host of Pardon My Take
- PFT CommenterBarstool Sports writer and co-host of Pardon My Take
- Hank LockwoodPardon My Take contributor and Boston Celtics fan
- Max DelentePardon My Take producer and Philadelphia 76ers fan whose bachelor party is referenced
- ZachNewest Pardon My Take staff member, Knicks fan
- MemesPardon My Take staffer and New York Knicks fan
Discussed
- Joe BurrowCincinnati Bengals quarterback who led LSU's 2019 title team
- Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
- Michael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons quarterback
- Myles GarrettNFL defensive end traded from the Browns to the Rams
- Dan QuinnWashington Commanders head coach
- Sean McVayHead coach of the Los Angeles Rams, absent from the coaches photo
- Joe MiltonQuarterback starting for the Philadelphia Eagles
- J.J. McCarthyMinnesota Vikings quarterback
- Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs quarterback
- Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs kicker
- Tom BradyRetired NFL quarterback cited as a longevity outlier
- Christian GonzalezNew England Patriots cornerback
- Jordan LoveGreen Bay Packers quarterback who dressed as a blind referee for Halloween
- Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears quarterback and Madden cover athlete
- Dan CampbellDetroit Lions head coach and Romo's former teammate
- Blades Brown19-year-old professional golfer who won on the PGA Tour
- Wesley BryanProfessional golfer and YouTube golf creator
- Jensen HuangNvidia CEO who described GPUs as fungible, durable revenue-generating assets
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From the publisher
NFL Week 9, we start with Fastest 2 Minutes (00:00:00-00:15:21) Bengals 34, Falcons 17 (00:15:21-00:29:11) Broncos 26, Panthers 21 (00:29:11-00:43:30) Rams 20, Commanders 13 (00:43:30-00:57:36) Saints 23, Browns 22 (00:57:36-01:06:20) Giants 19, Eagles 11 (01:06:20-01:15:46) Lions 19, Dolphins 9 (01:15:46-01:24:10) Chiefs 35, Jets 12 (01:24:10-01:34:25) Cowboys 27, Colts 23 (01:34:25-01:50:18) Texans 44, Chargers 22 (01:50:18-01:57:01) Seahawks 17, Cardinals 3 (01:57:01-02:02:07) Niners 38, Raiders 17 (02:02:07-02:05:46) Packers 45, Patriots 27 (02:05:46-02:30:33) Bears 27, Bucs 24 (02:30:33-02:46:46) We finish with who's back of the week. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Summary, chapters and key points were generated from the episode transcript on November 10, 2026. Quotes are checked word for word against the transcript.