About this episode
Mackenzie Rivers and Dan Rivera talk NFL Survivor contest entries for week 4. [Mackenzie Rivers] (0:13-1:00) admitted last week’s Falcons pick was disastrous: “we lost 30 to zero,” stressing accountability since their calls sway survivor pool players. [Dan Rivera] (1:00-2:57) took blame, calling it “bad handicapping” and criticizing Michael Penix’s “sloppy mechanics” after missed field goals and a pick-six doomed Atlanta. He noted Bryce Young still “didn’t look good” but Carolina capitalized. [Mackenzie Rivers] (2:57-5:54) moved to analytics, showing Penix ranked 26th in their PFF/QBR composite, near Russell Wilson, while Bryce Young was 22nd and Caleb Williams 11th. He noted Buffalo averages 34 points per game, +10 margin, making them heavy favorites over New Orleans, but survivor rules barred reuse. [Dan Rivera] (5:54-7:44) confirmed, warning big favorites can still collapse, citing Buffalo’s past upset. [Mackenzie Rivers] (7:45-9:16) pivoted to Detroit as 10-point favorites against Cleveland, praising their rout of Baltimore but questioning if the Browns’ defense posed risk. [Dan Rivera] (9:16-12:19) dismissed Cleveland’s offense as “abysmal,” blaming Jordan Love’s “WTF throws” for Green Bay’s collapse, predicting Detroit would pull away late. [Mackenzie Rivers] (12:20-17:23) cited EPA metrics placing Detroit 5th (+28) versus Cleveland 22nd, adding survivor data: underdogs who win then dog again lose 70 of 74 times since 2012, usually by 15 points. He concluded the Lions “are a machine.” [Dan Rivera] (17:24-19:27) projected a 31-10 Detroit win, confirming them as the best multiple-entry play. [Mackenzie Rivers] (19:27-20:02) raised Denver as a 7.5-point favorite, but [Dan Rivera] (20:02-22:05) flagged Bo Nix’s poor form, ranked 29th, making him wary. [Mackenzie Rivers] (22:06-23:49) emphasized that betting on weak quarterbacks risks disaster. [Dan Rivera] (23:51-26:08) then turned to Houston as -7 favorites over Tennessee, declaring “Texans are essentially a must-win game” despite CJ Stroud’s struggles, arguing Tennessee’s inept offense makes this their best survivor spot. [Mackenzie Rivers] (26:09-29:39) agreed, stressing math requires using weaker teams eventually, and low totals boost Houston’s edge. [Dan Rivera] (29:39-32:40) examined Green Bay vs Dallas, forecasting a rebound, calling it “my number one regular entry” though suggesting splitting pools. [Mackenzie Rivers] (32:40-34:39) supported, saying Packers’ trend lines up well. [Dan Rivera] (34:40-36:46) dismissed the Chargers due to Jackson Dart’s variance. [Mackenzie Rivers] (36:46-38:18) summarized safe choices as Texans, Packers, Lions. [Dan Rivera] (38:19-42:45) finalized: Lions in multiple-entry, Texans and Packers split, urging single-entry players to “get off that Texans train now.” [Mackenzie Rivers] (42:45-43:15) closed, reminding if you still had Buffalo, “use the Bills,” otherwise survivor week four is about Lions, Packers, and Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices