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JOE FLACCO KEEPS THE BENGALS SEASON ALIVE, JON GRUDEN ON THE CURRENT NFL + DODGERS UP 3-0

2025-10-17 Sports
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Bengals Thrive with "Elite" Joe Flacco; In-Depth NFL Week 7 Preview and Coach Gruden Interview

Learn why Joe Flacco’s performance has temporarily made the Bengals must-watch TV and get expert predictions on which teams will separate themselves during the NFL Week 7 slate, offering clarity on current league trends.

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  • Flacco Fires Back: Joe Flacco delivered an electrifying performance, helping the Bengals secure a vital Thursday night win.
  • Tomlin Identified: The Steelers loss highlights Coach Mike Tomlin’s consistent pattern of losing games his team is favored to win.
  • Week Seven Separation Experts believe this week's matchups—especially involving the Cowboys and Commanders—will begin clearly separating contenders from pretenders.
  • Veteran Coach John Gruden joins the studio to analyze league struggles, discuss London travel woes, and critique struggling teams like the Eagles.

This analysis breaks down every NFL Week 7 game, focusing on key team dynamics like Philadelphia’s chemistry issues and the offensive power of the Dallas Cowboys. Readers gain immediate context for the weekend's slate and expert insight into the league’s evolving landscape, courtesy of detailed observations and statistical evidence.

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Subscribe: https://barstool.link/PMTYT Listen to the full Podcast: https://apple.co/pardonmytake 00:00 Intro 02:55 Bengals 33, Steelers 31 20:50 MLB Playoffs 27:50 Week 7 Preview 28:30 Rams/Jags 33:50 Browns/Dolphins 38:40 Saints/Bears 46:50 Pats/Titans 53:40 Raiders/Chiefs 57:20 Panthers/Jets 01:06:40 Vikings/Eagles 01:27:40 Colts/Chargers 01:30:40 Commanders/Cowboys 01:34:30 Packers/Cardinals 01:36:30 Giants/Broncos 01:38:50 Niners/Falcons 01:43:00 Jerry’s Fantasy Minute 01:48:00 Week 7 Picks 01:55:07 Jon Gruden 02:28:15 Fyre Fest Joe Flacco is all the way back and the Bengals have life. The Steelers are still the Steelers, losing games they should win under Mike Tomlin. Dodgers up 3-0 and the Blue Jays/Mariners are all tied up 2-2. NFL Week 7 picks and preview for every game. The Rams weird travel schedule, blind resumes, a bonus segment with Diani Russini, Must Win/Cant Lose for the Commanders, are we selling on the Colts at the peak and more. Jerry's fantasy minute and our best bets. Coach Jon Gruden in studio to talk football, what he's seeing from the Eagles, what quarterback is impressing him, traveling to London and more. We finish with Fyre Fest of the week.  SUPPORT THE SHOW Download the Gametime app today and use code PMT for $20 off your first purchase GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 11/23/25. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 11/16/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Download the Experian App now to see your credit card matches.  Use code TAKE on https://rhoback.com for 20% off your first purchase GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. 21+ only. Valid DraftKings Sportsbook account and X account required. AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA (select parishes), MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY only. Limit 1 entry per person. Ends 10/12/25 @ 07:00 PM ET. See Official rules and free method of entry at https://dkng.co/barstoolGOTW. Sponsored by Crown Gaming Inc. Prize issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Barstool Sports is a registered trademark of Barstool Sports Inc. Head to https://Chevy.com to learn more and build your own Chevy Silverado. Get Gameday Deals all season long only on Uber Eats. Order Now. Alcohol in select markets. Product availability may vary by region. See app for details. Check them out at https://www.forthepeople.com/PMT. Attorney Advertisement. Morgan & Morgan is headquartered in Orlando FL and has lawyers licensed to practice law in 49 states (not RI) and Washington DC. We may rely on co-counsel. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. https://www.forthepeople.com/disclaimer-and-terms-of-use/ Grab a refreshing Twisted Tea today.  Follow on TikTok: @pardonmytake Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PardonMyTake Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pardonmytake/ Follow on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pardonmytake Follow on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3PG0ARa PMT MERCH: https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/pardon-my-take Check out Barstool Sports for more: http://www.barstoolsports.com Follow Barstool Sports here: Facebook: https://facebook.com/barstoolsports Twitter: https://twitter.com/barstoolsports Instagram: http://instagram.com/barstoolsports #pardonmytake #barstoolsports

Top Comments (10)

@sagetmaster4 2025-10-17

All I can hear in my head is Stavros screaming "FLACOOOOO" over and over in his Dundalk accent

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@RegDunlopp 2025-10-17

Rossini is hilarious. Love how she goes along with the jokes 😂

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@jaredhause-dw2cg 2025-10-17

Holy Cannons

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@m-ricky2108 2025-10-17

Think I’ve gotten the devils reserve ad about a thousand times

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@adamclements3937 2025-10-17

Cheers to the Devils double reserve ad I get before every PMT.

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@robertheatley2945 2025-10-17

“Blimp in the radar” is so funny 😂

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@GrantDecyk 2025-10-17

10/10 67 explanation

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@tommytsunami4910 2025-10-17

THANK YOU FOR TIME STAMPING THE PREVIEWS AGAIN

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@crazymazey 2025-10-17

The clocks being set back is my favorite recurring bit. 10 years now hahaha

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@shane5886 2025-10-17

1:55:23 for Jon Gruden interview

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