The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Ravens' dominant win over the Bills, updated conference championship game predictions, and Vikings-Packers (2:06). Plus, another incredible performance from Jayden Daniels in Commanders-Cardinals, reconsidering the NFC East, Saints-Falcons (22:38), the Chiefs' unlikely win streak, a weird Jets-Broncos game, Jaguars-Texans, Steelers-Colts, and the Drake Maye debate (45:16). Then they guess the lines for NFL Week 5 (1:14:46) and close the show with Parent Corner (1:34:39).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Austin Rivers to discuss the shocking trade news of Karl-Anthony Towns heading to New York and Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Austin Rivers

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Logan Murdock to discuss the Oakland Athletics' final home game at the Oakland Coliseum, the gradual loss of Oakland's major sports teams, the concept of "sports extortion," and more (2:36). Then Bill talks with Bryan Curtis about ESPN letting go of senior NBA writer Zach Lowe, as well as what this and similar layoffs signal about the direction the company is trying to head (29:54). Finally, Bill and Joe House run through the week's slate of NFL games before making their Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 4 (1:01:31)

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Logan Murdock, Bryan Curtis, and Joe House

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Sheil Kapadia to ask the question "What is going on with the Eagles?" before Sheil gives his five biggest bummer seasons through three weeks (1:35), Then Bill talks with Dave Chang about Jayden Daniels's incredible performance on 'MNF' vs. the Bengals, finally having a QB in Washington, Joey Chestnut vs. Kobayashi, and more before Bill fires off some food takes (36:13). Finally, Bill talks with David Shoemaker about the making of the new Netflix documentary 'Mr. McMahon,' premiering Wednesday, September 25 (1:21:23).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Sheil Kapadia, Dave Chang, and David Shoemaker

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Chiefs pulling out another win, this time vs. the Falcons, and whether to believe in the Steelers and the Vikings (1:47). Plus, which 2023 playoff teams are in the most trouble, updated playoff predictions for each conference (16:41), Lions-Cardinals, Saints-Eagles, Texans-Vikings, and Buccaneers-Broncos (47:38). Then they guess the lines for NFL Week 4 (1:07:19) and close the show with Parent Corner (1:32:25).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the Jets destroying the Patriots on 'TNF' (2:46) before running through the Week 3 slate (9:45) and making the Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 3 (46:03). Then Bill talks with Steven Ruiz to take a victory lap about his Bryce Young prediction before giving his five favorite hot takes after NFL Week 2 (52:46). Finally, Bill is joined by Craig Horlbeck to discuss his five favorite observations from the fantasy football season (1:27:37).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House, Steven Ruiz, and Craig Horlbeck

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to discuss their biggest concerns for the 2024-25 NBA season, including Giannis's supporting cast on the Bucks, the Nuggets in a wide-open Western Conference (1:43), Joel Embiid's health, Ja Morant, the wild-card Pelicans (30:09), Celtics variables (55:28), the Lakers and Clippers, the Knicks' Julius Randle problem, and more (1:11:22).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Texans' win in what seemed like an endless 'SNF' matchup with the Bears (1:19); all the 0-2 teams; some surprising upsets, including 49ers-Vikings, Lions-Buccaneers, and Cowboys-Saints (4:34); the Jets escaping the Titans; and the Seahawks' overtime win in Foxborough (42:22). Then Bill makes some statements after the Week 2 slate and asks Sal if they're "definitely" or "maybe" true (47:49). Finally, they guess the lines for NFL Week 3 (1:03:33) before closing the show with Parent Corner (1:25:02).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons quickly reacts to the Bills' ‘TNF’ win over the Dolphins, and another scary head injury for Tua Tagovailoa (0:55), before he is joined by Michael Lombardi to discuss the Packers likely starting Malik WIllis at QB vs. the Colts (7:39), at what point the Giants should start a rebuild, Jets concerns, the Browns' QB conundrum, Jaguars optimism (22:50), Week 2 "zags", and media member Bill Belichick (49:48). Finally, Bill and Joe House run through their favorite NFL games to wager on before giving out the Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 2 (1:16:12).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Michael Lombardi and Joe House

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Sean Fennessey to discuss the Jets' loss to the 49ers on 'MNF' (1:47). Then Bill, Sean, and Van Lathan discuss the highly anticipated Netflix film 'Rebel Ridge,' the upcoming film 'SNL' film, 'Saturday Night' (23:40), and HBO's new 'Sopranos' documentary, 'Wise Guy' (45:06). Finally, Bill and Van discuss some football topics, including Deion Sanders and Colorado, CFB parity, Tyreek Hill, the Super Bowl halftime show, and more (1:18:15).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Sean Fennessey and Van Lathan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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