About this episode
RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers dive back into NFL week 2. [Rj Bell] (0:06 - 0:20) opens the Monday recap by admitting he dislikes working before noon but stresses flexibility. [Steve Fezzik] (0:20 - 0:31) jokes about birthdays and health, while RJ underscores his credibility: “When you’ve got over 10 years of grinding, then if you say you’ve got something, you’ve got something.” Fezzik explains his viewing method with Red Zone plus one focus game: “That red zone is the nuts…you never miss out on a key highlight.” Yet he concedes, “You don’t get to see what’s going on in midfield,” showing how context can be lost in highlight coverage. [Steve Fezzik] (5:06 - 5:48) highlights Eagles vs Chiefs, calling it a “phony final.” Philadelphia won 20–17, but “Kansas City won the stats and lost the game.” The Chiefs outgained the Eagles by 80 yards and in yards per play. Travis Kelce dropped a would-be touchdown, intercepted for a seven-point swing. Kelce’s 4 catches for 61 yards reflected diminished speed. Mahomes missed throws but added 7 carries for 66 rushing yards, effort that risks injury. RJ notes murmurs that “Mahomes isn’t what he used to be.” [Steve Fezzik] (11:26 - 12:40) critiques the Eagles’ offense. Jalen Hurts posted 9 carries for 15 yards, largely short pushes. DeVonta Smith had 4 for 53, A.J. Brown just 5 for 27. Saquon Barkley logged 22 carries for 88 yards. RJ observes: “The Eagles win a lot of games maybe they shouldn’t.” [Steve Fezzik] (16:42 - 17:17) shifts to Giants vs Cowboys. Despite losing, “The Giants, almost two yards per play better than Dallas.” Dallas survived thanks to Brandon Aubrey’s 64-yard field goal. Survivor strategy discussion follows: reducing win probability from 71% to 60% shifts odds from 1-in-1000 to 1-in-27,000, showing contrarian picks fail mathematically. Rookie back Scatabow impressed with hustle, recovering a fumble with relentless effort. [Steve Fezzik] (35:56 - 36:41) reviews Patriots vs Dolphins. Miami had superior stats but lost 33–27 after two failed fourth downs and a turnover. Both teams scored kickoff return TDs. RJ sums it up: “Non-line of scrimmage factors really point positively towards the Patriots.” A near touchdown was overturned when the runner stepped out. [Steve Fezzik] (39:21 - 40:41) turns to Bengals vs Jaguars. After Burrow’s injury, Jake Browning kept Cincinnati alive. Jacksonville dropped critical passes and failed late. Market reaction downgraded the Bengals by about 4.5 points without Burrow, underlining his value. [Steve Fezzik] (52:58 - 54:27) explains Cardinals vs Panthers. Arizona built a 24-point lead before prevent defense allowed Carolina two late touchdowns and an onside recovery. “You can have a team that kills the other team. And then at the end, the stats look kind of even.” A defensive score and failed fourth down emphasized Arizona’s control despite misleading totals. [Steve Fezzik] (58:09 - 59:53) recounts Colts vs Broncos. Indianapolis outgained Denver by 150 yards but nearly lost after settling for a 60-yard missed field goal. A penalty saved them. RJ highlights poor coaching decisions. [Steve Fezzik] (1:05:23 - 1:06:33) describes Steelers vs Seahawks. A kickoff touched Pittsburgh’s returner, Seattle recovered for a touchdown. Despite being outgained, Pittsburgh won, continuing its pattern of overachieving metrics. [Steve Fezzik] (1:10:08 - 1:10:26) lists his top five teams: Baltimore, Buffalo, Green Bay, Kansas City, Philadelphia, with Detroit close behind. [Steve Fezzik] (1:11:03 - 1:11:28) notes Detroit crushed Chicago 52–21, averaging 8.8 yards per play. RJ calls it as dominant as the score. Caleb Williams disappointed, with Fezzik saying he’d prefer “the number ten pick” next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices