The Eagles and Ravens Are Going in Opposite Directions | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

The podcast discusses the contrasting performances of the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. The Eagles are on a winning streak and are considered a Super Bowl contender, while the Ravens are struggling due to their poor defense and special teams play. The podcast also discusses the future of Ohio State football coach Ryan Day after their recent loss to Michigan and the college football playoff race.

Eagles and Ravens Performances

• 00:00:48 The Philadelphia Eagles have won eight straight games and are the two seed in the NFC. They are the number one rushing offense and the number two defense in the NFL. The Eagles' defense has improved significantly since their Super Bowl appearance in 2018.

Ravens' Struggles

• 00:03:36 The Baltimore Ravens have lost their last two games and are now the six seed in the AFC. Their defense is ranked 18th in opposing yards per play, 25th against the third down, and 31st against the pass. Lamar Jackson is having a great season, but the rest of the team is not carrying their weight.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Upset

• 00:08:47 The Pittsburgh Steelers won a shootout against the Cincinnati Bengals, 21-21. They have only given up 20 points in four games this season. Kenny Pickett threw for 414 yards, the most he's thrown in a game in seven years. Despite their win, the Steelers are not considered a top team in the AFC.

Kirk Cousins' Interceptions

• 00:12:51 Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions in the Minnesota Vikings' game against the Atlanta Falcons. The interceptions were alarming and raised concerns about his ability to play at a high level. Despite the interceptions, the Vikings are still in the playoff race.

Matt Eberflus' Firing

• 00:15:49 Matt Eberflus, the head coach of the Chicago Bears, was fired after their loss to the Detroit Lions. He was criticized for his play-calling and his use of challenges. The Bears are struggling and the loss to the Lions was another blow to their already bleak season.

Ryan Day's Future at Ohio State

• 00:26:46 Ryan Day is facing pressure after Ohio State's recent loss to Michigan. The loss was particularly disappointing given the talent on the Buckeyes roster. The podcast discusses the possibility of Day being fired and whether he can continue to function as the head coach at Ohio State.

College Football Playoff Race

• 00:39:58 The podcast discusses the college football playoff race and which teams are in contention. The podcast host gives his top 12 teams, including Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, Penn State, Ohio State, and South Carolina. The podcast also discusses the possibility of Alabama making the playoff.

The Frolic Room

• 01:09:44 The podcast hosts discuss the Frolic Room, a dive bar in Los Angeles, where Kyle, one of the co-hosts, had a recent hangout. The hosts discuss the atmosphere of the bar, the drinks, and the people they met there. The hosts also discuss the possibility of Ryan joining them at the Frolic Room.

The Tickle Monster

• 01:22:47 The podcast hosts discuss an email from a listener who is known as the 'Tickle Monster'. The listener shares a story about how he was trying to build up his tolerance for physical contact by asking people to tickle him. The hosts discuss the listener's actions and how they could be perceived as inappropriate.

The Movie Theater Experience

• 01:25:11 The podcast hosts discuss an email from a listener who had a strange experience at the movie theater. The listener was approached by a teenager who asked him for snacks and then proceeded to strike up a conversation with him. The listener gave the teenager a fake phone number to avoid further contact.