Herbert’s Future, a Week 6 NFL Preview, Plus an NBA Deep Dive

Oct 15, 2026 · 2h 57m · take 37 of 43

Bill Simmons·01:58:185.6Open
The Nuggets win more than 50 games.
“I had you guys over 50.”
Nuggets

Make your take

In context

BillOrlando.

BillOrlando was the hardest one because they have a new coach, and I didn't like how they were coached last year.

BillAnd if they're happier and healthier, why wouldn't they have like 48 wins?

BillI had you guys over 50.

BillI just feel like last year you were like, you're from hell.

BillJokic got hurt in December.

Billyou got hurt in December Jamal put crazy miles on himself Gordon got hurt he missed time CB yeah then you lost Watson down the stretch everybody got

From the episode transcript around 01:58:18. Speaker names are recognized by voice.

Comments

← Previous take · 01:57:46The Hawks are a play-in team, around the 9 or 10 seed.Next take → · 02:18:08Fernando Mendoza probably comes in for Kirk Cousins in about a week.