About this episode
Mackenzie Rivers and Dan Rivera talk NFL Survivor for Week 10 Mackenzie Rivers and Dan Rivera open their Week 10 NFL Survivor discussion, reflecting on surviving Week 9 with the Rams and noting they’re halfway through the season. Mackenzie mentions recording early because they love their pick this week, while teasing Dan about the Colts’ trade for Sauce Gardner. Dan blasts the move, saying GM Chris Ballard hasn’t drafted well since 2021, calling it an overpay of two first-rounders and A.D. Mitchell for a corner, arguing the Colts haven’t earned “all-in” status and are beating only bad teams. Mackenzie agrees, noting the Colts’ veteran QB situation limits upside versus AFC powers like Mahomes, Allen, and Jackson. They pivot to Week 10 Survivor talk: Denver Broncos over the Raiders. Mackenzie cites the Broncos’ home edge, elevation, and the Raiders’ fatigue from an overtime loss, while Dan admits Bo Nix isn’t great but says the Raiders are worse. They recall the 2021 Survivor heartbreak with Buffalo losing to Urban Meyer’s Jaguars and justify being more aggressive on Thursday games. Dan worries about Broncos defensive injuries but predicts a 28-14 or 28-20 win, saying the Raiders have hit their floor. Mackenzie adds data: road teams after overtime on short rest are just 4-10 ATS since 2012, making Vegas a fade. He defends Bo Nix’s improvement to mid-tier status and praises Denver’s elite defense by non-turnover metrics. They compare alternatives: Bills-Dolphins and Lions-Commanders. Dan likes Buffalo if they stay motivated post-Chiefs win but notes a possible letdown; Mackenzie calls Dolphins desperate but flawed. Both prefer the Lions against a crumbling Washington, assuming Detroit’s offensive line heals. They agree the Commanders’ defense is collapsing and the team has bottomed out, making Detroit a solid secondary choice. Next they mention Seahawks-Cardinals: Dan urges saving Seattle for Week 12 vs Tennessee but says Jacoby Brissett stabilizes Arizona; still, Seattle’s defense should handle them. Mackenzie quips about Titans being unbackable, then plugs Pregame.com’s Spartan pick with humor before joking about his “spectrum-like” delivery. They banter about that, closing with gratitude and clarity that Denver is the official pick for Week 10. Dan’s final segment looks ahead: Week 11 has few good Survivor options—Jets at Patriots on Thursday is likely best, maybe Vikings over Bears. He warns that weaker teams are cratering and the pool of trustworthy picks is shrinking. Mackenzie agrees, calling Week 11 thin outside Texans-Titans or Vikings-Bears, and they project using Seattle in Week 12. The pod wraps upbeat: “On to Week 10—Go Broncos!” and a tongue-in-cheek plug to “invest in generational wealth” via Pregame.com, maintaining their dry, witty tone and betting camaraderie throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices