Pat Imig is back with “It’s Football” on the Pat Imig Sports Network, broadcasting from Imig.ai Studios in St. Louis and getting you ready for NFL Week 12.

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0:00 – Show Open & Network Intro
Pat Imig Sports Network intro, Imigai Studios, welcoming listeners.

0:25 – Bears, Ben Johnson & the NFC North Shakeup
Caleb Williams’ progress, Ben Johnson’s impact in Chicago, Lions without Ben Johnson, culture change with the Bears.

4:37 – Introducing Pro Football Guru Russell Baxter
Show bumper and Russell’s intro, his NFL background, setup for the Week 12 discussion.

5:12 – Sam Darnold, Seahawks & Turnover Trouble
Ernest Jones’ quote, Darnold’s late-game mistakes, Seahawks miscues and turnovers.

8:22 – Bills vs. Texans & AFC South Picture
Josh Allen’s turnover issues, Texans’ physical defense, how the AFC South race is shaping up.

11:19 – Chiefs, Colts & AFC Playoff Stakes
State of the Chiefs’ defense, wear-and-tear on a would-be dynasty, Jonathan Taylor’s impact, importance of this Colts–Chiefs matchup.

15:21 – Bears vs. Steelers Preview
Ben Johnson’s Bears against an up-and-down Steelers defense, close-game magic, field goals from deep and variance.

18:11 – Bucs vs. Rams Sunday Night Preview
Injured Bucs offense, their leaky defense, Rams’ matchup advantages and “chunk plays” discussion.

19:08 – Panthers, 49ers & the NFC West Race
Bryce Young and Brock Purdy, 49ers as regular-season warriors, divisional dynamics and NFL scheduling philosophy.

22:17 – Jets Misery & the Heidi Game Anniversary
What it’s like to be a Jets fan, remembering the Heidi Game, famous “weird” games in NFL history.

25:00 – PFG vs. ChatGPT: Top 5 Raiders of All Time
Russell’s list vs. ChatGPT’s list, Kenny Stabler, Jack Tatum, Cliff Branch, Marcus Allen, Jim Otto, Gene Upshaw, Howie Long, and who really deserves “Mr. Raider.”

36:05 – Tua, Jerusalem & the Dolphins’ Future
Tua’s “Jerusalem” answer, imagining Dolphins in the Holy Land, Mike McDaniel’s play-calling, Dolphins’ O-line issues and goal-line decisions.

40:20 – Closing Thoughts & Imig.ai Plug
Russell signs off, Pat wraps Week 12, shoutout to imig.ai and social handles.

40:31 – Pat Imig Sports Network Theme Song / Outro
Full rap outro: Pat Imig Sports Network anthem to close the show.

Pat unloads on Mizzou and Eli Drinkwitz before welcoming Pro Football Guru Russell Baxter to break down Brian Daboll’s firing, dysfunctional NFL organizations like the New York Giants, and a loaded Week 11 slate (Bills–Bucs, Chiefs–Broncos, Seahawks–Rams, Lions–Eagles) — plus a “PFG vs GPT” battle ranking the top New York Giants football players of all time.

Chapters

0:00 – Pat Imig Sports Network intro
0:16 – Show open & what’s coming up
0:52 – Mizzou football & Eli Drinkwitz rant
7:28 – Setting up the “Neanderthal” fan rant
7:50 – Mizzou fan meltdown (rant clip)
8:49 – Pat Imig Sports Network bumper
9:11 – Introducing Russell Baxter & Giants/Daboll firing
19:03 – Bills vs Buccaneers Week 11 breakdown
22:34 – Chiefs vs Broncos preview
28:01 – Seahawks vs Rams (NFC West showdown)
34:22 – Lions vs Eagles NFC clash
39:03 – Nick Sirianni’s late-game decision vs Packers
40:58 – PFG vs GPT: Top 5 New York Giants ever
49:30 – Show close & pod/YouTube plugs
50:12 – Pat Imig Sports Network rap theme / credits

Welcome to the Pat Imig Sports Network, broadcasting from ImigAI Studios in St. Louis, Missouri. Pat opens with the Dolphins firing GM Chris Grier, plays Stephen A. Smith’s reaction, and then digs into Miami’s long culture problem before welcoming Pro Football Guru Russell Baxter for a wide-ranging NFL chat—Dolphins history, ownership issues, NFC West chaos, betting shockers, SNF/MNF previews, and the Top 5 Miami Dolphins of all time.

Chapters

00:00 – Cold Open: Welcome to the Pat Imig Sports Network
00:12 – “It’s Football” intro + where to watch/listen (@GetPisn)
00:30 – “Get the Pat Imig Sports Network! Get!”
00:34 – Headline: Dolphins fire GM Chris Grier
00:39 – Stephen A. can’t believe Grier went first
02:12 – Host note: McDaniel is biracial; Grier résumé recap
02:23 – Playoff facts: 3 appearances, 3 Wild Card losses
02:32 – Dolphins’ last playoff win=2000; Grier with team since 2000
02:38 – Ryan Clark jab; culture > everything
02:49 – Post-Shula identity crisis: ’70s glory, ’80s Marino, déjà vu rebuild
03:07 – Tease: Russell Baxter joins to discuss Miami’s fall
03:12 – Owners & priorities: Jets/Raiders parallels; profits vs product
03:22 – Stephen Ross & celebrity owners; “Dolphins Fever—catch it!”
03:32 – Tag: “Stephen A stands for ‘Asinine’” button
03:42 – Bumper/Music

03:55 – Guest intro: Pro Football Guru Russell Baxter
04:19 – Week 10 setup + first big front-office shakeup
04:31 – Dolphins once a premier franchise—what happened?
05:02 – 1970s recap: three straight Super Bowls; perfect ’72; back-to-back titles
05:18 – Shula era kept Miami relevant; Marino years + clashes over identity
07:34 – Recent build: speed weapons, but weak trenches
08:01 – O-line/D-line problems; motion wrinkles figured out; injuries
08:39 – “Pushed around”; hard to fire coach mid-season
09:04 – Baxter: would be surprised if McDaniel returns next year

09:12 – Perspective: Two years ago—Dolphins hung 70 on Denver
09:39 – Fast fade; defense wore out; KC playoff no-show
09:43 – Drought reminders: no playoff win since 2000; no division since 2008
09:58 – Jets/Raiders drought context; owners in headlines for wrong reasons
10:40 – Ross as “business owner” vs “football guy”
11:10 – Sidebar: “football guy” voice; Cowboys since Jimmy Johnson
11:26 – What was that last night? Dallas face-plant
11:38 – The 2025 Cowboys: entertaining but 0.500 heartbreakers
11:55 – Jerry tries to win—just doesn’t know how; Ross doesn’t even try?
12:04 – Ross vs Jerry: one wants credit, one not a football guy
12:31 – 30 years without an NFC title game for Dallas
12:55 – Defense woes: only the Bengals are worse right now
13:17 – Bettors’ blues; both Cowboys & Bengals off in Week 10

13:34 – Hall of Fame tangent: Tom Coughlin should be in
14:33 – Hall process backlog; Parcells context; Miami 2008 turnaround note
15:31 – Parcells résumé nuggets; even early Cowboys years
16:00 – Backlog will clear; it’s the Pro Football HOF (timeline history)
16:43 – Bumper/Tagline

16:50 – NFC West sweep week: all four teams win big
18:07 – Reminder: NFC North had three last year (all one-and-done)
19:44 – SNF: Steelers vs Chargers preview
21:21 – MNF: Eagles vs Packers preview (Eagles off a bye)
22:43 – Segment: Top 5 Miami Dolphins (Guru list vs ChatGPT list)
29:03 – Marino commercials & Ace Ventura nod
29:42 – Canton memories: Marino’s induction crowd
30:57 – Marino jerseys everywhere—Pit to Miami love

31:05 – Wrap with Russell Baxter—see you next week
32:14 – End

The Steelers defense is collapsing — and fans are DONE. Pro Football Guru Russell Baxter joins Pat Imig to break down Pittsburgh’s struggles, Mike Tomlin’s stubborn system, and why they might be the St. Louis Cardinals of football.

Plus: Mike McDaniel’s bizarre press conference, Bills vs. Chiefs preview, a hilarious Tomlin Playset parody, and a look back at the best Giants–49ers moments.

🎙️ Hosted by Pat Imig from Imigai Studios, St. Louis, Missouri
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⏱️ Chapters

Intro – Welcome to the Pat Imig Sports Network

Un-Cancel The Redskins Logo and Restore Native American Hero John "2 Guns" White Calf

Pro Football Guru Russell Baxter Joins

What’s Wrong with the Steelers Defense?

Are the Steelers the St. Louis Cardinals of Football?

Fan Rant: Life as a Steelers Fan in 2025

Comedy Break – The Tomlin Playset Ad

Bills vs. Chiefs: AFC Heavyweights Preview

Why NFL Offenses Are Exploding Midseason

Patriots Rebuild & Stefon Diggs’ Leadership

Classic Rivalry: Giants vs. 49ers Memories

ESPN PrimeTime Memories & Sign-off

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🎙️ 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.

🏈 It's Football — Episode Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Show
Pat Imig opens the episode, introduces It’s Football on the Padmig Sports Network, and previews the discussion.

00:25 – Steelers’ Path to the AFC North Title
Pat breaks down the AFC North standings after Week 6 — Steelers’ 4–1 start, other teams’ struggles, and playoff math favoring Pittsburgh.

01:15 – Aaron Rodgers’ Redemption Season
Pat defends Aaron Rodgers’ performance with the Steelers, citing stats, leadership, and media criticism around his personality and vaccination stance.

02:20 – Why Pittsburgh Can Clinch Early
Discussion of the Steelers’ schedule, key matchups, and a possible early AFC North clinch scenario with Rodgers and DK Metcalf finding rhythm.

03:20 – Enter Russell Baxter: State of the League
Russell joins to discuss surprise teams like the Patriots, Jaguars, Colts, and Buccaneers — and early-season overachievers.

04:00 – Steelers’ Defense and AFC North Woes
Russell analyzes the AFC North losing streaks and Pittsburgh’s defense leading the charge with 17 sacks in three games.

06:00 – Building the Steelers Offense
Pat and Russell break down Pittsburgh’s offensive line improvement, running game development, and Rodgers’ accuracy and decision-making.

08:00 – Seattle Seahawks and Sam Darnold’s Rise
Pat and Russell discuss Seattle’s unexpected dominance under Mike Macdonald, Darnold’s turnaround, and how turnovers define their losses.

10:50 – Patriots and Drake Maye Emerging
Conversation shifts to New England — how rookie QB Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs have sparked life into the Patriots and challenged Buffalo.

12:00 – NFC Predictions and Playoff Picks
Pat names his NFC division winners and wild cards (Eagles, Lions, Packers, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Seattle, Rams) — with Russell’s takes and injury updates.

14:00 – Panthers’ Defensive Turnaround
Russell highlights Carolina’s dramatic defensive improvement and surprising home dominance after years of poor run defense.

15:45 – AFC Predictions and Contenders
Pat picks division winners (Patriots, Steelers, Colts, Chiefs) and wild cards — Russell adds perspective on the Texans’ resurgence.

17:30 – The Parity Era in Football
Pat and Russell discuss how NFL games resemble college football in competitiveness — citing tight finishes, last-play field goals, and parity across the league.

20:30 – Quick Turnarounds and Consistency
They explore how quickly teams like the Colts and Patriots can rebound — and the challenge of sustaining success like the Chiefs or past Patriots.

21:20 – Lions vs. Tampa Bay and NFC North Check-In
Pat revisits Detroit’s inconsistency, Russell analyzes their defensive flaws, and both evaluate the Packers and Bears’ progress.

24:40 – Around the League Wrap-Up
Discussion of NFC North balance, upcoming Monday doubleheader, and Russell’s work with ONSI and team features.

25:40 – Russell’s “Five Things” Format Origins
Russell shares how his “Five Things” column started during his Mike & Mike days — and how it evolved into his current coverage.

26:30 – Closing Thoughts: Jets, Rodgers, and Looking Ahead
Final reflections on Aaron Rodgers’ leadership legacy, the Jets’ dysfunction, and a preview of next week’s It’s Football episode.

Pat Imig & Pro Football Guru Rusell Baxter examine the NFL through the lens of five weeks in the 2025 season and years of covering the NFL.

QB development: Mayfield/Darnold/Jones

Pat argues you can’t judge QBs after two years; late bloomers on legit teams (TB, SEA, IND).

The Guru's QB Development Theory

Old-school grooming vs modern churn; Marino ’84 raised expectations; FA/cap changed development. The Packers, however, have remained steadfast with their long-term grooming philosophy.

Classic Colorful Coaches

Jerry Glanville, Jim Mora, Bill Parcells, Mike Ditka.

Jets Worst Organization in NFL

Front office/ownership issues; playoff drought; last AFC East title 2002;

London game & Bo Nix

Denver–Jets London setup; Bo Nix progress; Sean Payton team identity; segue to rushing attempts mattering.

Eagles Run Abandonment

Teams abandoning the run with leads (Eagles: 1 rush in 4Q; Dolphins finish 14 carries/19 yds while up big).

Jaguars Resurgence built on Speed

Jags’ speed/resilience vs dynasty; pivotal 99-yd INT; takeaways way up vs last year; Chiefs miscues.

Ravens defense leaking points

Baltimore gives up big totals in losses; Texans’ first win in Baltimore.

Could Chiefs be 2–4? AFC West picture

KC slide only matters if LAC/DEN keep winning; Harbaugh’s Chargers divisional form; Broncos confidence.

Fading home-field edge

Home teams went 4–10 last week; recent seasons show diminished HFA; playoffs less deterministic for home teams.

Joe Flacco to Bengals + Packers skid

Flacco trade note; expect more downfield shots, OL still concern; Packers haven’t won since Week 2.

Dropped-TD fiascos & celebration culture

Arizona and Indy drop TDs before the goal line; talk of contract clauses; DeSean Jackson precedent; celebrate after you score.

Guru's Top Five Teams through Five Teams

Russell’s five: 1) Detroit, 2) Tampa Bay, 3) Indianapolis ...

Week 6 MNF doubleheader preview

Bears–Commanders
Bills–Falcons

END

About The Hosts

Pat Imig is a former Host, CBS Sports Radio in St. Louis, Host of Cold Hard Football Facts on New England Patriots.com, Former Columnist at Barstool Sports & The Sporting News. Follow his sports coverage @getpisn on YouTube and all social platforms

Pro Football Guru Russell Baxter has covered the NFL for more than 40 years as a writer and historian. He spent nearly three decades at ESPN. Follow him on X @BaxFootballGuru