NFL Week 9 Picks And Preview, TNF Sucked, Brian Baldinger Joins The Show To Talk Some Ball Plus Fyre Fest Of The Week

Episode of Pardon My Take · November 6, 2026 · 2 h 51 min

Big Cat, PFT Commenter and the Pardon My Take crew preview NFL Week 9, react to a dull Thursday game, and talk film with Brian Baldinger.

Summary

The episode opened with Dan Katz (Big Cat) and PFT Commenter reacting to a lopsided Thursday Night Football game in which the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the Baltimore Ravens and backup Joe Fagnano was barely allowed to throw. Katz called the Jaguars a Super Bowl contender and praised coach Liam Coen, while the hosts also discussed the Minnesota Vikings turning to Carson Wentz with Kyler Murray reportedly injured.

The bulk of the show was a game-by-game Week 9 preview, covering the Bengals-Falcons game in Madrid, the Colts' collapse and the Jets' lopsided Sauce Gardner trade, Joe Milton's start for the Eagles, Jayden Daniels and the Commanders, Bryce Young's possible contract extension, the Chargers' touchdown drought, Jordan Love's blind-referee Halloween costume, and A.J. Brown's struggles with the Patriots. The crew argued over news that LIV Golf had shut down, then made their picks and fantasy notes.

Analyst Brian Baldinger joined to discuss the Bucs-Bears trench matchup, Jeffrey Simmons's impact in Chicago, the Steelers' offensive line, the 49ers' defense, the Chargers' talent problems, Dallas's defensive breakdowns and the Micah Parsons trade, and why he doubted the Minnesota Vikings. The show closed with 'Fyre Fest of the Week,' including LIV Golf's demise, a debate over the Internet Invitational golf event, a proposed studio urinal, and Cristiano Ronaldo's reported international retirement.

Chapters

  1. 3:25

    Thursday Night Football stinker

    The hosts react to the Jaguars routing the Ravens and Joe Fagnano's limited role, praising Liam Coen and Trevor Lawrence.

  2. 15:36

    Vikings quarterback chaos

    Discussion of Carson Wentz replacing an injured Kyler Murray and Minnesota's quarterback carousel.

  3. 23:29

    Week 9 preview: Madrid, Cowboys-Colts, Jets-Chiefs

    The crew previews the Bengals-Falcons international game, the Colts' decline and the Jets-Chiefs matchup.

  4. 44:15

    Lions-Dolphins and Browns-Saints

    The hosts weigh the Lions' emotional spot after Jack Campbell's injury and the Browns' quarterback situation.

  5. 56:07

    Joe Milton and the Eagles

    Max and Big Cat debate Joe Milton's potential as he starts for the Eagles against the Giants.

  6. 1:07:22

    Commanders, Panthers and the Bryce Young question

    PFT pins his season hopes on beating the Rams, and the group debates whether Carolina should extend Bryce Young.

  7. 1:19:35

    Late games: Chargers, Packers-Patriots, 49ers, Seahawks, Bears-Bucs

    The hosts cover the Chargers' scoring drought, a Glenn Tape Watch segment on A.J. Brown, Tom Brady's return to Foxborough, and the Bears-Bucs game.

  8. 1:38:31

    LIV Golf breaking news argument

    Max interrupts with news that LIV Golf has shut down, sparking an argument over whether it was already dead.

  9. 1:47:09

    Fantasy video and picks

    Jerry's fantasy roast video plays and the crew makes their parlay and against-the-spread picks.

  10. 1:55:32

    Brian Baldinger interview

    Baldinger breaks down film on the Bears, Steelers, 49ers, Chargers, Cowboys, Vikings, Bills, Giants and Bengals.

  11. 2:25:33

    Fyre Fest of the Week

    The crew discusses LIV Golf's end, the Internet Invitational debate, a studio urinal, and Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement.

Key points

What was said, by whom, with the exact words. Timestamps jump to the moment.

  • PFT Commenter

    PFT Commenter argued the Ravens' loss was because they would not trust Joe Fagnano rather than his own failings.

    “It's time that we call it. The Ravens are not coming back, but it's because Joe Fagnano can't do it all by himself”

    Listen from 4:12 · Baltimore Ravens

  • Dan Katz

    Katz called the Jacksonville Jaguars a clear Super Bowl contender, crediting coach Liam Coen.

    “I think the Jags are a Super Bowl contender easily. Like, there's no question about it”

    Listen from 14:59 · 2026 NFL season

  • Linked moment · 17:43Skip to 17:43 using a listen link in the info box.

    Dan Katz

    Katz said Carson Wentz is better than Kyler Murray and that Minnesota's quarterback handling is odd.

    “He's he's better than Kyler Murray. And I really do think this is a very odd thing that's happening in Minnesota”

    Listen from 17:43 · Minnesota Vikings

  • PFT Commenter

    PFT Commenter agreed with Dan Orlovsky that Jayden Daniels should take more risks downfield.

    “He'd like to see Jaden take a little more chance with the ball because he has no fumbles and no interceptions this year”

    Listen from 1:09:57 · Washington Commanders

  • Dan Katz

    Katz argued that giving a mid-tier quarterback a guaranteed long-term deal is worse than continuing to search for a quarterback.

    “14 to 20, you give that guy a guaranteed long-term contract. That's way worse than just being like, you know what?”

    Listen from 1:19:18 · Bryce Young contract extension

  • Hank Lockwood

    Lockwood dismissed stats showing the Patriots perform better without A.J. Brown as too small a sample to matter.

    “I think it's such a small sample size that it does not matter”

    Listen from 1:27:57 · A.J. Brown trade to the New England Patriots

  • Hank Lockwood

    Lockwood said Tom Brady's 'no dog in the fight' comment had rightly irritated New England fans.

    “I think the no dog and the fight comment has rubbed people the wrong way, and rightfully so”

    Listen from 1:31:33

  • Dan KatzPrediction · due Feb 2027

    Katz predicted the Bears would beat the Buccaneers despite viewing it as a letdown spot.

    “I think the Bears are going to win. I think the Bears are really fucking good. I'm nervous about this game”

    Listen from 1:46:26 · Chicago Bears

  • PFT CommenterDidn’t happen

    PFT Commenter picked the Commanders to cover as 4.5-point underdogs against the Rams.

    “I'm going to go with the Washington Commanders plus four and a half”

    Listen from 1:54:03 · Washington Commanders

  • Brian Baldinger

    Baldinger called Jeffrey Simmons the best defensive lineman in football and said he elevates the Bears' front.

    “Oh, definitely. I mean, he's the best defensive lineman in football. I mean, you can say Miles Garrett”

    Listen from 1:57:31 · Chicago Bears

  • Brian Baldinger

    Baldinger said the Chargers' struggles stem primarily from a lack of offensive talent, compounded by offensive line injuries.

    “Like they don't have a talented roster offensively. They don't have a tight end that can really beat you”

    Listen from 2:04:01 · Los Angeles Chargers

  • Brian Baldinger

    Baldinger called Dallas letting Micah Parsons go the dumbest thing the organization has done.

    “Like they still miss Micah Parsons. Like it was still the dumbest thing they've ever done as an organization”

    Listen from 2:07:47 · Dallas Cowboys

  • Brian Baldinger

    Baldinger praised J.J. McCarthy's deep-ball touch with the Giants.

    “The best thing he does – is he's got great touch on the deep ball”

    Listen from 2:19:08 · 2026 NFL season

  • Brian Baldinger

    Baldinger said the Bengals' defense will keep them from a one-and-done playoff exit.

    “I feel like when they get to the playoffs, they're not going to be a one and done because of their defense”

    Listen from 2:22:38 · 2026 NFL season

  • Brian Baldinger

    Baldinger predicted the Vikings could regress in the second half because of poor quarterback play.

    “I would say that's the team that might go backwards here in the second half. The quarterback play just is not good enough”

    Listen from 2:23:28 · Minnesota Vikings

  • Dan Katz

    Katz argued adding elite pros to the Internet Invitational would remove the drama that amateurs provide.

    “Everyone would have been like, yeah, you're Scotty Scheffler. You're supposed to hit this shot”

    Listen from 2:31:47 · Internet Invitational

  • Hank Lockwood

    Lockwood argued that comparing LIV Golf TV ratings to Internet Invitational YouTube views is not a fair comparison.

    “picking and choosing between like TV ratings and like YouTube views. It's not, it's not a one for one”

    Listen from 2:33:49 · LIV Golf

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
  • Brian BaldingerFormer NFL offensive lineman and NFL Network/Fox Sports film analyst

Discussed

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From the publisher

Thursday Night Football was an absolute stinker as Joe Fagnano wasn't allowed to shine and the Jaguars absolutely dominated the Ravens. Kyler Murray is injured and Carson Wentz is back in for the Vikings (00:00:00-00:20:55). Week 9 Picks and Preview we talk every game including another international game, the future of Bryce Young, Jordan Love antagonizing the refs on Halloween and Glen Tape Watch. We then do our picks and fahntasy preview (00:20:55-01:52:55). Brian Baldinger joins the show to talk some football, who is popping off in the film, teams he loves, teams he hates and more (01:52:55-02:21:38). We finish with Fyre Fest 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 9, 2026. Quotes are checked word for word against the transcript.

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