Nightcap Hour 3: CJ Stroud & Houston Texans CRUSH Cardinals + Mariota LEADS Commanders past Giants + Panthers FLOP vs the Saints

15 Dec 2025 · 35 min · 21 chapters

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In short

NFL recap and debate show focused on several Week games, especially CJ Stroud/Texans, Mariota/Commanders, and Saints vs Panthers. It also includes listener Q&A and broader AFC playoff positioning talk.

Guests (hosts/regulars mentioned)

No named guests appear in the transcript. The hosts are Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Shannon Sharpe (co-host).

Key claims

  • Texans’ CJ Stroud and Houston’s offense are surging; they’re 6 straight wins and rebounded from 0-3.
  • Commanders ended an 8-game losing streak; they held a late comeback attempt by the Giants.
  • Saints beat the Panthers in a late comeback/finish; Panthers “flopped” after leading.

Notable examples (games/stat lines)

  • Texans 40-20 Cardinals: Stroud 22/29, 260 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT; Nico Collins 2 TD; Trey McBride 12-134-2.
  • Commanders 29-21 Giants: Mariota leads; late holds after turnovers; Jackson Dart 10/19, 211, 1 TD for Giants.
  • Saints vs Panthers: Saints win via late drives and a final-second field goal by Charlie Smythe.

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Chapters

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The Impact of News

0:31 to 0:55

Discussion on the distrust in news and its effects on society.

“I hate to say it, but I don't trust much of anything.”

The Impact of News

10:17 to 10:54

Discussion on the distrust in news and its effects on society.

“Hey, it's Erin Andrews from Calm Down with Erin and Krissa.”

C.J. Stroud and Texans' Performance

11:09 to 14:00

Analysis of C.J. Stroud's impressive performance leading the Texans.

“Stroud led the Texans to a six-straight win, 40-20 over the Cardinals.”

Discussing the Commanders' Victory

14:00 to 15:12

A breakdown of the Commanders' recent win against the Giants, analyzing player performances and game strategy.

“He ain't gonna get no triple crown What you call him got 14 I thought he was an AFC I don't know what I was thinking Devontae Yeah, yeah, I don't know.”

Player Performances and Stats Review

15:12 to 17:45

Reviewing key player statistics and performances from various games including the 49ers and Titans.

“The Commanders had to hold on at the end.”

Analysis of the 49ers' Success

17:45 to 20:08

Analyzing the 49ers' performance and their competitive standing in the division.

“Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes to lead the 49ers to a 37-24 win over the Titans.”

Analysis of the 49ers' Success

20:15 to 21:42

Analyzing the 49ers' performance and their competitive standing in the division.

“Warning, this product can cause mouth cancer.”

Analysis of the 49ers' Success

21:49 to 23:54

Analyzing the 49ers' performance and their competitive standing in the division.

“I hate to say it, but I don't trust much of anything.”

Saints vs Panthers Game Recap

24:06 to 25:31

Recapping the Saints' comeback victory over the Panthers, including key plays and player performances.

“Tyler Shook made two Saints scoring drives in the final five minutes, and the second cap by 47-yard Charlie Smiths.”

Q&A Segment and Closing Remarks

25:31 to 28:00

Final thoughts, listener questions, and humorous interactions among hosts.

“Now it's time for our final segment of the evening.”
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Discussing Recent Game Outcomes

28:00 to 29:15

The hosts talk about their recent experiences at a Rams game and the outcomes.

“Hey, listen, if you keep yours, I'm going to go get the unit.”

Cowboys Defense Performance

29:15 to 30:24

The conversation shifts to the performance of the Cowboys defense and their struggles.

Evaluating Team Potential: Chiefs vs Bengals

30:24 to 31:39

Hosts evaluate which team, the Chiefs or Bengals, has better potential for the future.

“It's definitely not anything for a quarterback.”

Injury Impact on Quarterbacks

31:39 to 33:36

Discussion centers around the implications of ACL injuries for quarterbacks and examples from famous players.

“I don't know if he's going to have the team surgery do it.”

Offensive Line Challenges

33:36 to 36:25

The team discusses the struggles faced by various NFL teams, particularly regarding their offensive lines.

“Capricorn Sabre, who do y 'all think comes out of the AFC?”

Pet Health and Difficult Decisions

36:25 to 38:38

Hosts share personal experiences regarding the health of pets and the emotional decisions related to their care.

“he back again he had no choice but to run away what the f y 'all slow bro we're not saying don't run but he can't bubble he's not lamar he's not mike vick he doesn't have that kind of foot speed to outrun those ends.”

Special Experiences at NFL Games

38:38 to 40:42

Sharing a heartwarming experience involving a young fan at an NFL game.

“They've given me too much joy to let them spend one more day.”

Bengals and NFL Team Performance

40:42 to 42:01

Final thoughts on various NFL teams, emphasizing the Bengals' recent struggles.

“Damn, D-74, how much damage would you do in today's NFL?”

Listener Reactions and Team Performance

42:01 to 43:21

Listeners discuss team performance and player updates.

“Hey, he got a chance to get on nightcap.”

Player Highlights and Birthday Shoutout

43:21 to 44:35

Discussion about player highlights and a special birthday shoutout.

“MM 1984, Broncos going to need Shannon to call the National Guard again if we play the Patriots.”

Player Highlights and Birthday Shoutout

47:41 to 49:24

Discussion about player highlights and a special birthday shoutout.

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0:00Copenhagen Spit Free packs American-grown tobacco into pouches made from when your elbows deep in an engine block.

0:09Shannon Sharpe:They're masked up, torching deep cuts into stubborn pipes. Her helmet's on, riding deep into backcountry. When there's no time or space to spit, grab Copenhagen Spit Free Pouches. Find them in stores today. Not all varieties available in all geographies. Warning, this product can cause mouth cancer. I turned off news altogether. I hate to say it, but I don't trust much of anything. It's the rage bait. It feels like it's trying to divide people. If we got clear facts, maybe we can calm down a little. NBC News brings you clear reporting. Let's meet at the facts. Let's move forward from there. NBC News.

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2:52Shannon Sharpe:That color, that chill. The new Tropical Butterfly Refresher from Starbucks. Guava and passion fruit flavors with mango pineapple flavored pearls. Yeah, that feels like summer before you even taste it. Funny how one small stop becomes the best part of the day. Start your summer rhythm with Starbucks. Try the new Tropical Butterfly Refresher from Starbucks. This is Tav Ramos from Inside American Soccer. And this summer, Topgolf is turning into the ultimate soccer destination. They've got a new soccer-themed game you can play with your group, exclusive food and drink items. They've even installed full-size soccer goals so you can try to hit golf balls right into the net.

3:36And every match all summer long will be on throughout the venue. And if you want to keep the fun going all summer, you can get the Topgolf Summer Fun Pass, which lets you play every single day and bring up to five guests every visit. Get yours now at topgolf.com slash fun pass.

3:57They bad.

3:58Shannon Sharpe:They terrible. Also, Trevor Lawrence accounted for six touchdowns, including a career-high five passing touchdowns as the Jags overwhelmed the Jets from start to finish. 48-20 extended their winning streak to five games. Lawrence completed 20 of 32, 3-30, and didn't have a turnover for the third consecutive game. His passer rating was a career high 136.7, the best in his five-year career. Lawrence said after the game, definitely that is as confident as I felt. Just feeling in our locker room and our team and our offense, it's been fun, but we've got to continue to build on that and not get complacent.

4:37Shannon Sharpe:There's still a lot ahead of us. They had a good day. Hey, Trevor Lawrence had a good day. You know, he had a good day. you know 330, five TDs but again you throw caution to the win because you are playing the Jets you're playing another team similar if you play the Jets and you play the Raiders you have a great outing there's a reason why you had such a great outing there's a reason why you looked the way you did I think if I'm not mistaken the Jaguars are quiet 10-4 they are I think right they are quiet 10-4 I think they're going to be alright if they're going to continue to win or make a run in the playoffs Trevor Lawrence is going to have to keep playing like this and I'm not talking about against the Jets against those opponents that are equal or to better than you so to me this is not a good test for them it's great for team morale and momentum going into next week I'm not sure who they're playing but I mean listen you're playing the Jets but we need to see performances like today and what you did today against some of the better teams where it's difficult.

5:46Shannon Sharpe:Well, I'm going to use them to get my confidence up. Hey. Hey. Hey. It looks like teams are getting their confidence up on three teams, four teams. If you play Arizona, and they're going to fight back, especially offensively. If you play the Jets, if you play the Raiders, and right now my Bengals. Oh, oh. My Bengals. Guess who the Jazz guy got next week? B-R-O-N-C-O-S Broncos, Broncos, Broncos You got an A, A See, now this is the game That game against that defense That's in Jacksonville That's what you need to see That's what we need to see Trevor Lawrence Look like Trevor Lawrence did today Turn them loose Five TVs Turn me loose.

6:46Golly. Yeah. Now that's... Copenhagen's Spit Free packs American-grown tobacco into pouches.

6:55Shannon Sharpe:Made for when your elbow's deep in an engine block. They're masked up, torching deep cuts into stubborn pipes. Her helmet's on, riding deep into backcountry. When there's no time or space to spit, Grab Copenhagen's spit-free pouches. Find them in stores today. Not all varieties available in all geographies. Warning, this product can cause mouth cancer. Are you looking for support in your weight management journey? ZepBound Terzepatide may be able to help. ZepBound is a prescription medicine used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity to help adults with obesity or some adults with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems to lose excess body weight and keep the weight off.

7:41ZepBound is approved as a 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, or 15 milligram injection. ZepBound contains terzepatide and should not be used with other terzepatide-containing products or any GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines. It is not known if ZepBound is safe and effective for use in children. Don't share needles or pens or reuse needles. Don't take if allergic to it. Or if you or someone in your family had medullary thyroid cancer or if you've had multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. Tell your doctor if you get a lump or swelling in your neck. Stop ZepBound and call your doctor if you have severe stomach pain or a serious allergic reaction.

8:19Severe side effects may include inflamed pancreas or gallbladder problems. Tell your doctor if you experience vision changes before scheduled procedures with anesthesia. If you're nursing, pregnant, plan to be, or taking birth control pills. Taking ZepBound with a sulfonylurea or insulin may cause low blood sugar. Side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, which can cause dehydration and worsen kidney problems. Talk to your doctor. Call 1-800-545-5979 or visit zepbounce.lily.com. I turned off news altogether. I hate to say it, but I don't trust much of anything. It's the rage bait. It feels like it's trying to divide people.

9:05If we got clear facts, maybe we can calm down a little. NBC News brings you clear reporting. Let's meet at the facts. Let's move forward from there. NBC News, reporting for America. This is Tab Ramos from Inside American Soccer. And this summer, Topgolf is turning into the ultimate soccer destination. They're not just throwing games on in the background. Topgolf is going all in on soccer. They've got a new soccer-themed game you can play with your group, special in-venue activations, exclusive food and drink items inspired by the global game, and at more than 60 locations, they've even installed full-size soccer goals so you can try to hit golf balls right into the net.

9:50And every match all summer long will be on throughout the venue. So it's a great place to watch with friends, hang out, compete a little bit, and enjoy the atmosphere. And if you want to keep the fun going all summer, You can get the Topgolf Summer Fun Pass, which lets you play every single day and bring up to five guests every visit. Get yours now at topgolf.com slash fun pass. Summer hits different at Topgolf. Hey, it's Erin Andrews from Calm Down with Erin and Krissa. I don't know about your house, but at my house, everybody's online. Streaming, gaming, shopping, Zoom calls, you name it. That's why having fast, reliable internet that can keep up really matters and why you need Optimum's famously fast fiber-powered internet.

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11:11Shannon Sharpe:C.J. Stroud led the Texans to a six-straight win, 40-20 over the Cardinals. The winning streak is the longest since the nine-game run in 2018. They've rebounded from an 0-3 start One game behind the Jags In the AFC South And currently in line for a wild card spot The Broncos are 12-2 The Patriots are 11-3 The Jags are 10-4 The Steelers are 7-6 The Chargers are 10-4 Buffalo 10-4 Texans 9-5 Followed by the Colts, Ravens, and Dolphins Look because they can get after your quarterback. They didn't say Jacoby Brissett, but twice, Ochoa. So you got to give him credit. Trey McBride, 12 catches,$1.34. Two does.

11:58Shannon Sharpe:He might lead and triple crown the tight ends. Well, he already got catches of yards. He almost over. Is he over 1 ,000 yet? He got to be close. Yeah, he got to be. How many TDs does he have? CJ Stroud was 22 of 29. 260, three touchdowns, no interceptions. They ran the ball 33 times, Ocho, for a buck 43. Nico Collins, three for 85, two touchdowns. Dalton Schoen had eight for 76 and a touchdown. Ogunbun Wale had three for 32. Cade Stover, so forth and so on. But Jacoby Brissett was 20 or 40. Two 49, three touchdowns, only one interception. Trey McBride was 12 for 134 and two touchdowns. and Michael Wilson again, Ocho.

12:47Shannon Sharpe:Five for 54 and another touchdown.

12:53Shannon Sharpe:He has 1 ,000? Wow. Ocho, you already got 1 ,071 in 10 tubes. Woo. Wait, that might be a triple crown running for tight ends right there, huh? I mean, that... I mean, it would be very impressive when he can get the triple crown because anybody got that many touchdowns in AFC? yeah hell no what you call him guy 14 but he in the NFC Devontae

13:23I don't think

13:25Shannon Sharpe:yeah just the AFC yeah could yeah

13:37but I don't think

13:38Shannon Sharpe:I don't think any receiver in the AFC has double digit touchdown No Yeah, T is the closest with nine Any receivers going over a thousand yards? Oh, Chase Chase probably over a thousand He is Chase is fourth right now I think he has a thousand He ain't gonna get no triple crown What you call him got 14 I thought he was an AFC I don't know what I was thinking Devontae Yeah, yeah, I don't know. I don't know why I was thinking all of a sudden Arizona the AFC Look You got I mean they got some weapons. I mean when they get a Marvin Harrison jr. Back McBride right Williams you got look, excuse me Wilson.

14:28Shannon Sharpe:You got you got some receipt You got some skill position players

14:34And you could be gonna throw it now

14:36Shannon Sharpe:But obviously they're going to look to improve, upgrade that position. I don't know if it's going to be in the draft. I don't know anybody that's available. I don't think anybody that can be available can do any more than what Jacoby's doing. I don't see anybody that's somebody's backup that's not under contract that can come and do any better than what he's doing currently. But we'll see. I mean, maybe they go in the draft and get a quarterback on show. CJ Stroud, we talked about that. Bronco, we talked about that. The Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 to end their losing streak at eight games.

15:12Shannon Sharpe:The Commanders had to hold on at the end. They was up by 14, and then all of a sudden, they turn over here and turn over there, and all of a sudden, you get back in the ball game.

15:32Boy, Jackson Dart, Jackson Dart had a nice line.

15:36Shannon Sharpe:It was 10 of 19 211 touchdown Ja 'Cory Krosky Merritt at 18 for 96 They ran the ball 37 times for a buck 45. Jackson Dart was 2036, 246 two touchdowns, one INT. They ran the ball 29 times for a buck 46 Wondell Robinson had 5 for 54 at a touchdown. Tyron Tracy Jr. had 3 for 27 at a touchdown. Phil Johnson had 3 for 72. Terry McLaurin had 3 for 69 at the top.

16:13Shannon Sharpe:That's all I got for you. Abdul Carter got another I think that's two sacks for him on the season. How many sacks does Abdul Carter got now on the season? Von Miller got a sack down. Von Varn probably got about five or six sets Man I feel bad for be wax because anytime they put him in past coverage. Oh, Joe Yeah, I mean that's not fair. That's not what he do. That's not his strength If anything that would be his weakness, you know be him being in past coverage is not is not what he does And they have to stop putting him in What do you want to take him out on third down? Oh, well, here's the thing they pass on first and second down What are you gonna do because they tried to match him up on it?

16:53Shannon Sharpe:they tried to match him up on a tight end, which he's never been able to cover. And now he can't, I mean, he just, can you still play the run? Yes. But he's really a liability in pass coverage.

17:09Shannon Sharpe:Bond Miller got seven sacks, don't you? Yeah. Abdul got two and a half. You got to pick that up, bro. Next year, you're going to have to get double digits. You're going to need double digit sacks. How many sacks Vaughn got now for a career? 135?

17:32Oh.

17:41Shannon Sharpe:Okay.

17:45Shannon Sharpe:Brock Purdy. 49. Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes to lead the 49ers to a 37-24 win over the Titans. Quietly, San Francisco, man, that division, I mean, think about it. You got the Rams, the Niners, and the Seahawks. Seahawks, hey, balling. Well, Rams, Seahawks, 49ers are right there. They're right there. Cam Ward was 18-29, 170, two touchdowns. No interception. Tony Pollard, 14 for 104. They ran the ball 20 times for$1.36. Brock Purdy was 23 of 30. 295, three touchdowns. They ran the ball 38 times for$1.38. Ricky Piersol, six for 96. Kittle, eight for 88 on a touchdown. Jawan Jennings had three for 37 and two touchdowns.

18:48Um

18:51Shannon Sharpe:Jeffrey Simmons had a sack and a touchdown But he was caught a touchdown, but he caught it like he was tiny like he caught the ball before Hey, hey, Jerry jips a jeffrey simmons might be one of those players on you know when they was little they was in high school They what they were smaller they played tight end something Yep, and they got you got you got big gotta know hate himself into a a d-line He tackled yeah And he He naturally catches the ball like he's done it before Yeah, try to and look how he got open He ran to the flat and just uncovering. I mean he stopped planning to shift and uncover Hey, that's that's a lineman dream.

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19:35I heard trim. We heard trim. We have talking about him Also, his dream is to be able to catch a touchdown. I wouldn't be surprised if before the season ends They put Trent Williams in a position. We can get that little dream touchdown. Copenhagen's Spit Free packs American-grown tobacco into pouches.

19:54Shannon Sharpe:Made for when your elbow's deep in an engine block. They're masked up, torching deep cuts into stubborn pipes. Her helmet's on, riding deep into backcountry. When there's no time or space to spit, grab Copenhagen's Spit Free pouches. Find them in stores today. Not all varieties available in all geographies. Warning, this product can cause mouth cancer. Are you looking for support in your weight management journey? ZepBound Terzepatide may be able to help. ZepBound is a prescription medicine used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity to help adults with obesity or some adults with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems to lose excess body weight and keep the weight off.

20:40ZepBound is approved as a 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, or 15 milligram injection. ZepBound contains terzepatide and should not be used with other terzepatide-containing products or any GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines. It is not known if ZepBound is safe and effective for use in children. Don't share needles or pens or reuse needles. Don't take if allergic to it. Or if you or someone in your family had medullary thyroid cancer, or if you've had multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. Tell your doctor if you get a lump or swelling in your neck. Stop ZEPBound and call your doctor if you have severe stomach pain or a serious allergic reaction.

21:18Severe side effects may include inflamed pancreas or gallbladder problems. Tell your doctor if you experience vision changes before scheduled procedures with anesthesia, if you're nursing, pregnant, plan to be, or taking birth control pills. Taking ZEPBound with a sulfonylurea or insulin may cause low blood sugar. Side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, which can cause dehydration and worsen kidney problems. Talk to your doctor. Call 1-800-545-5979 or visit zepbounce.lily.com. I turned off news altogether. I hate to say it, but I don't trust much of anything. It's the rage bait. It feels like it's trying to divide people.

22:04If we got clear facts, maybe we can calm down a little. NBC News brings you clear reporting. Let's meet at the facts. Let's move forward from there. NBC News, reporting for America. This is Tab Ramos from Inside American Soccer. And this summer, Topgolf is turning into the ultimate soccer destination. They're not just throwing games on in the background. Topgolf is going all in on soccer. They've got a new soccer-themed game you can play with your group, special in-venue activations, exclusive food and drink items inspired by the global game, and at more than 60 locations, they've even installed full-size soccer goals so you can try to hit golf balls right into the net.

22:50And every match all summer long will be on throughout the venue. So it's a great place to watch with friends, hang out, compete a little bit, and enjoy the atmosphere. And if you want to keep the fun going all summer, You can get the Topgolf Summer Fun Pass, which lets you play every single day and bring up to five guests every visit. Get yours now at topgolf.com slash fun pass. Summer hits different at Topgolf. Hey, it's Erin Andrews from Calm Down with Erin and Krissa. I don't know about your house, but at my house, everybody's online. Streaming, gaming, shopping, Zoom calls, you name it. That's why having fast, reliable internet that can keep up really matters and why you need Optimum's famously fast fiber-powered internet.

23:35It blows flaky 5G home internet out of the water. It's fast and reliable and doesn't slow down when everybody's online, which, let's be honest, is all the time. Right now, they have a deal that's tough to beat, just$25 a month for five years. So don't wait. Call 866-9-OPTIMUM. Visit Optimum.com or stop by your local Optimum store today. Famously fast, fiber-powered internet for$25 a month for five years. That's a no-brainer. Terms apply. See Optimum.com for details.

24:08Shannon Sharpe:Tyler Shook made two Saints scoring drives in the final five minutes, and the second cap by 47-yard Charlie Smiths. Smith or Smythe? Smythe's field goal in the final second. because New Orleans pulled out a 2017 comeback victory over Carolina. Carolina tore it around. They tore it. They bull-jibed around and let New Orleans hang around, hang around, hang around. And that's what you get. They should have put them away because I think they were up like 17-7 at one point in time.

24:43Shannon Sharpe:Bryce Young was 15-24, 163, one touchdown. They ran the ball 31 times for$1.27, but Tyler Shook was 24-32, 272, one touchdown. Chris Olave had six for 85 with a touchdown. Ville had five for 69. I mean, they just let them hang around, and that's what you get when that's what happens when you let a team hang around. You got to kill an ant with a sledgehammer. Yes, you do. These are one of those games with as bad as the Saints have been all season long, you would hope and you would think as well as the Panthers have played this season, this is a game that they go in there and win.

25:33Shannon Sharpe:Now it's time for our final segment of the evening. Now it's time for Q and A.

25:47Shannon Sharpe:He's leading move that gang and Must love cash 69 Shannon chance is giving seat. Let me That's what do you let me find out you need some kids of beer grosser or some nightcap show is set. Let's go Some who sir It's a beard growth serum. Oh You think that stuff work What she's talking about don't come in the bottom Okay, yeah Okay, she talked about comes in a box Don't let that go over your head, don't you Okay, I got you It went over my head, I'll probably get it Oh, okay, that's what he meant Okay, okay I'm your leader, Shadour Excuses Incoming No excuse. He didn't play well. He didn't play well.

26:46Shannon Sharpe:He didn't play well. He didn't play well. I could have swore we said that, didn't we? We said he didn't play well.

26:57Shannon Sharpe:Jason Zeldorf, my guy Aaron Jones, making big late runs. It's great to see a former UTEP minor player having success. He's always good games against the Calgary. Yes, he always does. When he was a Packer, he was a Cowboy killer. He said his goal was to always play for the Cowboys, and they didn't draft him, and when he was a free agent, they didn't send for it. So every chance he gets, he tries to punish them. And 23-66, we want all the smoke in Denver. Bo Nix outplayed the hottest quarterback in the league, Tristan Watson. Get that boy Bell money. PS2 sent that boy to the Pelican Bay. you know you have a tough you know have a tough tough night dealing with Pat even Riley Moss got a pick today Ocho you see that yeah he did you keep growing that beard the lady's gonna say boy you look better than two piece a two piece side of fried rice just joking I hope y 'all are well thanks doc I'm doing well I'm gonna let it go I gotta go at least when was last when was last Saturday the 6th I gotta go at least to December 7th I mean damn January 7th I don't know why I keep saying December 7th I gotta go that'll be a month yeah so I'm gonna let it see January 7th I'm gonna see what it looks like January 7th there you go there you go but you know I could be I have told you, I could be talking into keeping it.

28:35Shannon Sharpe:OK, OK. I could be talking into keeping it now. Hey, listen, if you keep yours, I'm going to go get the unit. How are you? I'm serious. I promise you, if you keep yours, I'm going to get a unit. I'm going to have a barber put it on.

28:53Shannon Sharpe:Man, you're going to look like Bad Man Leroy Brown with a bald head of B.

29:00Shannon Sharpe:I get it. I get it.

29:07Shannon Sharpe:SBTLX04, me and Jackie were at SoFi and had a great time sitting in the 100th section and going to Verizon line, but the Rams won. Cheer her up, Rams FTW. Huh? Yeah.

29:26Shannon Sharpe:Who did you want to win? well Jackie I'm sorry that you down but

29:34Shannon Sharpe:she must have wanted the Lions to win but I mean it's going to be tough to beat them in that building you're going to probably have to get them out there in the cold your boy Sammy oh I'm a Cowboys fan and our defense sold our season they did but your offense didn't play particularly well tonight

29:59Shannon Sharpe:but the cowboy but your defense has been bad all year all year long well no oh this is this is the thing that the the the team the cowboys defense will have stretches in certain games that give give you hope yeah when they play well that's where it comes from

30:23Shannon Sharpe:Joe Black 92 40 between the Chiefs Bengals and Cowboys which team do y 'all think are in better position to turn the team around going forward I would say the Chiefs for the simple fact I trust Andy Reid and Brett Beach I do not trust anything going on in Cincinnati and I do not trust Jerry Jones

30:44I don't like the fact that you don't have no confidence in us.

30:47Shannon Sharpe:Okay, based on what since Andy Reid has been there and Brent Beach You know about five Super Bowls and basically a seven-year span all those division titles I just trust them more than I trust the other teams Look, we know Patrick Holmes is gonna be coming off an ACL injury, but with medicine now ACLs is not a death sentence. It's definitely not anything for a quarterback. John Elway didn't even have an ACL. Tom Brady tore his ACL. Peyton Manning wore deep. So it's not the same. ACLs is not a death sentence for a professional athlete anymore. Where it used to be, it's not a. It's damn near a sprained ankle that keeps you down for like six, seven months.

31:32Shannon Sharpe:So he'll be back. He'll be back. OTA, let's see, so January, February, March, April, May. He'll be back throwing in May. He'll be fine. He'll be fine. I don't know who he's going to have. I don't know if he's going to have the team surgery do it. I don't know if he's going to go to L.A. and have Eletroge do it. He does a lot of surgeries. He's the team doctor for the Lakers and the Dodgers, but he does a lot. He's at the Curling Joe Clinic.

32:01Shannon Sharpe:Sajay, 1988, Ocho, one word, rebuild. My Jags going to put foot for your Broncos next week. Duval. Ain't going to happen. Okay. I thought you were going to take that. Okay. Let's stop. Tell Duval to bet something. H-Bell OG. How would y 'all construct the Chiefs offense or defense? I think the Chiefs need to get Kyle Pitts if he's available. Jeremiah Love and some O-line. Yeah. If Kyle Pitts is available, yeah, they're going to get him. Absolutely, but I don't know if he's gonna be available. I don't know if The pastor's gonna let him go because we know he has the ability he has unbelievable ability Let him go so he can go somewhere where they gonna use him the correct way

32:56Shannon Sharpe:They need offensive line help man, I mean think about it All the back even the backups with the backups the backups were playing But Jawan Johnson, he got hurt. And now his backup, the left tackle, he got hurt. And then his backup got hurt. Now the guard got hurt. Now he's back. Trey Smith, he's hurt. You're asking an awful lot. They didn't play well enough this year. It's really as simple as that. Mahomes had some good games where he looked like Mahomes, but he was off a lot. what's really hurting them, Ocho, the deep ball. That deep ball used to be automatic, and now they rarely, it's really, really hard to consistently have to go 10 plays, 12 plays, 14 plays down the field where they used to just hit you with one or two plays and be in the end zone.

33:53Shannon Sharpe:Capricorn Sabre, who do y 'all think comes out of the AFC? I'm going with the Bills.

34:03Shannon Sharpe:Uh, T that's, uh, uh, Scar watch detail service chair. I thought you was growing out your beard. Also does talent beat hard work.

34:16Shannon Sharpe:No. Now look now you got, you, you said that you just can't say the, the, because if I'm so much supremely talented and someone working hard, then yes. But if we're close, let's just say you got more talent. let's just say we're going to do great talent you're at a 100 and I'm at 90 but I outwork you I'm going to get you every time

34:48Shannon Sharpe:Capricorn Saber, Uncle Nocho, stay blessed man can I get a shout out for my boy Mark Armstead yep Mark Armstead, your boy want to shout you out I don't know what you did special today but whatever you did, keep doing it because Capricorn, I don't know what his real name is, but he wanted to shout you out, let you know he was thinking about you. Darkborn, Ocho, I'm sure if you gave Uncle 5 ,900, he'd let you say foot and ball this week. Nope, he can't say foot or ball, playoffs. As a matter of fact, don't even say NFL. It's all good. Say the conglomerate. It's all good. We're a bunch of 32 teams up under.

35:28Shannon Sharpe:Ron Unruly, don't count us out. just yet. Go Cowboys. Yeah, and take them sorry ass bingos with you. All good. Hey, hey, hey, laugh now. Y 'all gonna be crying later. Uh, uh, Micheal, whatever y 'all done. Man, they got all these crazy names. Man, STM, the line trash, 12 good. Who 12? Oh. yeah we know that we mentioned that only one starter that started this season was in there today yes we've mentioned that even that being said should do it didn't play well it's so two things can be true the offensive line wasn't good and should do it didn't play well they don't have to be mutually exclusive

36:27Shannon Sharpe:he back again he had no choice but to run away what the f y 'all slow bro we're not saying don't run but he can't bubble he's not lamar he's not mike vick he doesn't have that kind of foot speed to outrun those ends. Are you slow?

36:50Shannon Sharpe:Man, let me find out you just got S's and U's on your report card. Satisfactory, unsatisfactory. Ron Unruly, you need Jesus himself with that Browns offense. Terrible team and coaching. Yeah, you know it might be a situation that might need to hear a different voice.

37:15Shannon Sharpe:And that's okay too. But they do, they look, they're devoid of talent now. It's not like they're just oozing with talent on the offensive side of the football, Ocho. They're not. I think everybody can see that. H-Bell OG between the Raiders, Bengals, and Chiefs. I don't know whose old line is worse. Yeah, you're right about that. Maybe I can find five good players if I were to combine the lines. I don't know. I don't know if there's anybody on the Raiders or Bengals offensive line I really want, but I don't want nobody from the Chiefs either. Always J-Twist. Shadour and Stefanski cannot coexist.

37:58Shannon Sharpe:One has to go. Can't say that you're wrong. Bryce G5W. My dog is sick. We're waiting to find out if she has cancer or not man she's in declining fast i'm from the south i found this dog she saved my life but you know what it is pray for bella may thanks y 'all bro it's tough but the one thing that i've always said myself is that i'm gonna always do what's in the best interest of the dog because sometimes we keep animals alive for us it's not about them because they're in pain they be suffering but because we don't want to let them go and i had to make that i've had to make that decision a lot in the last five years.

38:40Shannon Sharpe:A lot. I put three dogs down. And all of them painful. But I can't let them suffer. They've given me too much joy to let them spend one more day. And I'll be excited because I get to hold them. I get to kiss the muzzle. Nah, I can't let them suffer. I can't. Ray Cleese, 9949. Ocho grow his beard until the Bengals reach the playoffs again bad. That's a good one. That's a good one. I like that. Boy, you be your beard be bigger than James Harden. Hey, I like that. That's a good one. Nate Harper one. Hey, Ocho, dude, you think my Eagles got back on track offensively today? No, they play. Let me finish reading.

39:32Shannon Sharpe:What would you guys do to continue to prove this offense? Ocho, they played the Raiders. Yeah, I mean, listen. That's, no. That's like going to take a test and you got the answers. No. Thrill Brown, 3709. Ocho, why butter get kicked out of the suite? Much love for you getting him down there. Hey, hey, listen. That was so funny, but I got to say thank you. Get that before out of here, Ocho. You heard? That was Mama Chase. Mama Chase. Hey, Ocho, get that. But listen, Mama Chase and Papa Chase, man, they showed love. They were just playing. And obviously, it was fun. It was fun. It was a good experience for Butter.

40:18It was his first NFL game. And I was able to pull some string to get us down on the sideline, to get us down there on obviously the opposing teams. And the Bengals were really lenient with that. They don't normally let people do that. So thank you to them for being able to make that day for him and make that experience, his first experience actually going to a game, one to remember.

40:44Shannon Sharpe:Damn, D-74, how much damage would you do in today's NFL? Much love to both of you and Nightcap family. You see what these tight ends doing? You see what McBride? And the Kelsey, the Hawkinsons, and the Laportus? I did what I did in the running era. I feel pretty comfortable that I'd be able to do it this era. I feel pretty comfortable. Tone the Virgo Ocho had a lot to say two weeks ago about the energy. Now Ravens flop. Yeah, he disappointed. Now look at it. Listen, I done paid respects to y 'all. Y 'all keep egging it on. All right, that's cool. Latin Ochico 1988 everybody let's sing together Wendy Wendy Wendy gonna win another game Wendy Wendy Wendy gonna win another game never give them jokes give them jokes keep them coming keep them coming Rilla World we butt up my boy in great company now BMO Murderland Ocho Hey, you're a good man for all you did for butter.

41:59Shannon Sharpe:Looks like he had a blast. Yeah, man, he had an unbelievable time. Hey, he got a chance to get on nightcap. Red Hood, 6378. Please teach Ravens receivers how to catch the ball. You saw the impact Ray had week two at Reeve. This game with your coach, and I expect 300 receiving yards, no drop. Please give extra lessons, especially with Zay Flowers. Yeah, it'll be rough out there for him sometime. Robbie P6619 What's good Uncle Ocho Hopefully those guppies don't perform like the Cincinnati Kittens tomorrow Respect to y 'all Yeah, let's let them be guppies I don't know, they might be sardines and stink up the place Derrick Jones The Chief's complacency has finally caught up with them Their arrogance and feeling like we don't need to get better Yeah, now you see Sometimes that's what it takes Jason Zeldorf 70-80 Ocho Bengals stink as much as all y 'all know what he eats.

42:58Shannon Sharpe:Baird Gang, 268. Ocho, the Bengals have terrible luck for two years, two years behind on paying up. Coincidence? You might want to pay up. Yeah, that's what I've been trying to tell him. Jane Baird, Ocho, I need to buy some presents too. Junior underscore cool cat, do y 'all think San Antonio is real contenders this season? they beat they beat okc last night ocho and when we first game back he is 22 point with 22 points in 21 minutes uh but they they did man they did i mean you look at uh uh stephan castle and vassal and wimby and dylan harper and so sure who wasn't even there uh i like cornet oh they good yeah yeah they're gonna be there for a while they're gonna be there for a while If women can stay healthy, big if.

43:51Shannon Sharpe:MM 1984, Broncos going to need Shannon to call the National Guard again if we play the Patriots. Come to Denver. Josh R2808, late to the show tonight. What's going on with Justin Jefferson? Barry gave strong. Ocho, I don't know. Black Sharpie comes in the unit. Look, he had an opportunity to make a touchdown. that look. He missed him on one of the over route. He threw it a little high. And then he had Chase in the end zone. He put some zip on it. Jetta in the end zone. He put some zip on it. But Jetta know he got to catch that one. Got to catch that one. Day L underscore Weezing. Can I get a shout out from my son Jeremiah Filer?

44:35Shannon Sharpe:He turned 16. Jeremiah, happy birthday. Happy 16th birthday. Pops wanted to say happy birthday. Keep up the great work. Keep the grades going if you play sports be all you can be that concludes this episode of nightcap y 'all know who I am I'm your favorite on Shannon Sharp my partner and co-host who brave the cold only to watch his team get shut out get skunk you ain't heard when last time you heard somebody say get skunk don't you man y 'all got skunk it's all good I'm your favorite on Shannon Sharp. That's my partner and co-host of Liberty City Legend being the Ring of Fame honoree. Former Pro Bowl and all the pro for the Bengals.

45:24Shannon Sharpe:Not for the Broncos because we win. That's Chad Ochocinco Johnson. Please make sure y 'all hit that subscribe button. Please make sure you hit the like button. Go subscribe to the Nightcap Podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts from. We'd like to thank each and every one of you for your support and your continued support. Continue to support us. those looking to purchase a bottle of Shea by La Portia and you can't find it in a state or city near you head over to LaPortiaCognac.com to order you a bottle or two it will get shipped directly to your door it's a premium tasting VSOP the best tasting premium VSOP cognac on the market and we have the 375's available now check that out see Ocho we moving up and we coming out with an XO please drink responsibly and stay safe go follow my media company page on all of its platforms Shea Shea Media and my clothing company, 84, with 84 being spelled out.

46:16Shannon Sharpe:That link is also pinned in the chat. The Vikings beat the Cowboys by the score of 34 to 26. Vikings get a road win. And the Cowboys are on life support. And I'm about to walk in the room as soon as the nerves turn her head. And I'm pulling the plug. Next week, it's over. Next week, it's over. Thank you guys for joining us. We'll see you tomorrow night after Monday Night Football where the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Miami Guppies. Thank you guys for joining us. We'll see you tomorrow. Peace.

47:38I'll see you next time.

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