It's Football Ep 3 - NFL Week 8 with Pat Imig on the Pat Imig Sports Network

🎙️ SEGMENT 1 — Intro & Opening Monologue: “NFL Feels Like College Football”

Timestamps: 0:00 – 3:06

Summary:
Pat Imig opens the show with his signature humor and energy, introducing the Pat Imig Sports Network broadcasting from St. Louis. He compares today’s NFL to college football — every game feels meaningful, full of chaos and tight finishes.

• Notes that 2025 NFL games have featured an unusual number of one-score finishes.
• Points out that today’s college players enter the NFL more “seasoned,” used to massive crowds and pressure.
• Closes the monologue: “It feels like college football — and I like it. I like it a lot.”

🧊 SEGMENT 2 — The Icy Issue: “Justin Fields vs. Woody Johnson”

Timestamps: 3:06 – 5:39

Summary:
Pat introduces the “Icy Issue” — a recurring feature mixing humor and analysis — focusing on Jets QB Justin Fields and owner Woody Johnson.

• Reacts to Woody Johnson’s comments criticizing Fields’ “rating.”
• Mocks Johnson’s cluelessness: “What is he like, an M? His Madden rating?”
• Calls Johnson “not a football guy,” arguing that owners like him drag down franchises.
• Suggests the team should be sold — jokingly mentions Gary Vee as a potential buyer.
• Concludes with a pointed message: “Woody Johnson, stop throwing your players under the bus.”

🏈 SEGMENT 3 — Guest Interview: Pro Football Guru Russell Baxter

Timestamps: 5:39 – 24:33

Summary:
The main feature of the episode — an extended, insightful football conversation between Pat Imig and Russell Baxter. Topics include:

Detroit Lions’ Rise

• Discuss how the Lions’ defense has improved — physical, fast, and balanced.

Chargers’ Struggles

• Pat and Russell analyze why Justin Herbert and the Chargers look different in 2025.

Jonathan Taylor & Running Game Resurgence

• Pat compares Taylor’s spin moves to Marshall Faulk; Russell mentions Chuck Foreman.

Saquon Barkley’s Decline

• Russell discusses Barkley’s lack of breakaway runs and how teams can overuse star RBs.

Cowboys, Broncos & Defenses

• Debate whether Dallas’ offense is sustainable. Russell praises balance and experience.
• Reflect on the Broncos–Giants thriller — 33 fourth-quarter points and chaotic finishes.

Quarterbacks and Contracts

• Talk about Mac Jones’ incentive-based contract, 49ers QB situation, and Kyle Shanahan’s tendencies.

Steelers & Packers Analysis

• Evaluate Steelers’ defensive inconsistency and how Joe Flacco exploited it.
• Discuss Packers’ flat offense, Jordan Love’s growth, and Micah Parsons’ dominance.

Chiefs’ Dominance

• Pat jokes about yet another Chiefs primetime game.
• Russell highlights that KC’s defense is the real story — three shutouts already in 2025, after only two all last season.

💥 SEGMENT 4 — Five Ass-Kicking Facts

Timestamps: 24:33 – 28:11

Summary:
Pat and Russell close the show with the recurring high-energy segment — “Five Ass-Kicking Facts” — full of stats, trivia, and wit:

1. Giants vs. Eagles: Chance to beat Philly twice in a season — hasn’t happened since 2007.
2. NFC vs. AFC Record: NFC dominating interconference play, 25–12.
3. Chiefs vs. Washington History: KC has beaten Washington 10 of 11 times; last loss was in 1983.
4. Chargers’ Split Record: 3–0 vs. AFC West, 1–3 against everyone else.
5. Vikings’ Defense & QB Issues: Big plays allowed vs. Eagles; Carson Wentz and QB woes continue.