The Bill Simmons Podcast
Hello Cleveland: Week 4 NFL Picks, NBA Award Leans, Raiders Realities, and Boston Despair
Oct 1, 2026 · 2h 25m · take 27 of 61
- The Raiders are a legitimately good team this season.
“I do think this Raiders thing is pretty real, though.”
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BillYou feel stupid in the second quarter. Like, Kelsey happens.
BillKelsey, play over the middle. You just hear, like, a loud noise. You're like, the Chiefs aren't even at home. What's happening?
BillYeah.
BillI do think this Raiders thing is pretty real, though. Oh, no doubt about it. I
Housedon't mean to
Billbe throwing shade. But you're right. This is a whole other level. And I think the Chiefs have a bye next week.
BillThis is a classic.
From the episode transcript around 00:47:13. Speaker names are recognized by voice.

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