The episode begins with the host introducing a new intro for his YouTube channel, reflecting on an "awesome" Week 1 of the NFL season. He notes that almost every game in Week 1 was a one-score game, with 13 out of 16 being decided by a single score, two by two scores (Washington over the Giants, Detroit losing to Green Bay), and one blowout. The host humorously describes the Miami Dolphins' performance against the Indianapolis Colts as looking like a "high school team".
He then delves into game reviews:
Sunday Night Football (Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills): The host describes the Ravens "routing" the Bills until Josh Allen, whom he calls the "MVP of the league once again," put on his "Superman cape" and took over the game. Allen completed 33 of 46 passes for 394 yards and two touchdowns, throwing 300 of those yards in the fourth quarter. This outcome "tore [him] to shreds" to see happen again to a Lamar Jackson-led team, noting that the defense gave up a quarter of a season's worth of passing yards. Jackson himself was 14 of 19 for 209 yards and two touchdowns, with 70 rushing yards and another touchdown. Derrick Henry had about 170 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 carries. For Buffalo, Zay Flowers had seven catches for 143 yards, and DeAndre Hopkins made a "one-handed catch". Keon Coleman had a very good game, looking like the player Buffalo hoped he would become. Dalton Kincaid, one of Buffalo's tight ends, also scored a touchdown. Baltimore was up by 15 points at one point, but Buffalo's comeback led the host to believe Buffalo might be the best team in the AFC this year, despite having picked Baltimore to win the Super Bowl. He feels Baltimore's defense needs to improve, noting that Lamar Jackson struggles against Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes.
Monday Night Football (Chicago Bears vs. JJ McCarthy): The host calls this game another "nailbiter," with the Chicago Bears playing "30 minutes of great football" without either of their two starting quarterbacks against JJ McCarthy in his first NFL game. McCarthy, born and raised in Chicago, single-handedly dismantled the Bears in the second half, throwing three touchdowns and gaining 143 yards, though he did throw an interception which Chicago returned for a touchdown. He also scored a rushing touchdown, bringing his total to four touchdowns. Jordan Mason had 68 rushing yards, surprising the host who expected Aaron Jones to be the primary back. For the Bears, Justin Jefferson was mostly absent but ended with four catches for 44 yards and a touchdown. DJ Moore had three catches for 68 yards and appeared to suffer a concussion but returned. Caleb Williams looked "pretty good" with 210 passing yards, two touchdowns, and 58 rushing yards. The host believes Chicago will make a run this year, attributing their strong first-half defense to them playing without starting cornerbacks.
Thursday Night Football (Washington Commanders vs. Green Bay Packers): The host anticipated a closer game, potentially a Washington win, despite it being in Green Bay. Michael Parsons was a disruptive force for Green Bay, playing "100% of the snaps". Jayden Daniels "didn't really look great" and received an MRI on his knee, finishing the game but lacking his usual mobility. Austin Eckler went to the IR for the second consecutive year after tearing his Achilles, which the host notes is a tough blow for the 30-year-old. However, rookie running back Jaka Kroski Merritt showed promise in Week 1 with 82 yards and a touchdown on two carries. Other players mentioned include Zach Ertz (six receptions, 64 yards, one touchdown), Deebo Samuel (seven catches, 44 yards, one touchdown, and a 50-yard kick return), and Terry McLaurin (five catches, 48 yards on nine targets), whose performance was somewhat disappointing. Green Bay's defense, especially their defensive backs, looked "pretty dang good" through two weeks, with players like Edgerin Cooper (10 tackles, 7 solo, 0.5 sack, 2 QB hits), Quay Walker (8 tackles), and Rashan Gary (one sack) making significant plays. Bobby Wagner also continued his consistent performance with 11 tackles, and Dorance Armstrong and Von Miller also contributed sacks. The host credits Green Bay's defense for making Washington look like an average team.
The host then moves to "Overreactions":
- Aaron Rodgers for MVP: The host firmly calls this an "overreaction," despite Rodgers' Week 1 performance of four touchdowns, zero interceptions, and 244 yards (22 of 30) against his old team. He believes Rodgers, at 41, cannot repeat that success all season, especially with a tough schedule.
- Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel's last year in Miami: The host believes this is "not an overreaction" and is aligned with how their season could go. He projected the Dolphins to win 10 games but miss the playoffs. A poor start (0-3, 0-4, 0-5) could lead to changes, possibly McDaniel losing his job, or even Tyreek Hill being traded due to allegations. He considers Tua a "top-tier quarterback" when healthy, with concussions being the main concern.
- Bryce Young should be benched: The host considers this a "slight overreaction," despite Young's rough start (18 of 35 for 154 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, a 20 QB rating, and three turnovers). He notes that Young had 40 rushing yards and the team only scored 10 points against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He projects Carolina to win only five games and attributes their struggles to offensive coordination rather than Young alone, highlighting the talent in their running back room, receivers, and offensive line.
- Justin Fields will propel the Jets to the playoffs: The host does not consider this an "overreaction" but rather a matter of "reality" that will be told by the end of the year. Fields had a strong game (16 of 22 for 218 yards, one passing touchdown, two rushing touchdowns, 48 rushing yards, and no turnovers) in a close loss that the Jets "should have actually won". However, the host acknowledges the AFC's depth makes it difficult for any single team to guarantee a playoff spot.
- Kansas City's kingdom will come to a crashing halt: The host says this is "possibly not an overreaction" and depends on their upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Starting 0-2, coupled with injuries (Xavier Worthy), the absence of Rashee Rice until Week 7, a struggling run game (Hunt or Pacheco), and Travis Kelce looking like he "lost a step," raises concerns. He still predicts them to make the playoffs but sees the possibility of a decline.
Playoff Predictions
The host shares his playoff predictions:
- AFC Playoff Predictions: He projects Buffalo Bills as the number one seed, followed by the Baltimore Ravens (number two), Denver Broncos (number three), Houston Texans (number four), Cincinnati Bengals (number five), Kansas City Chiefs (number six), and Pittsburgh Steelers (number seven). He expresses frustration with Buffalo's potential dominance. He also notes the Chiefs' tough schedule, including games against the Ravens, Jaguars, Lions, and Raiders. He explicitly states he left the Chargers out of the playoffs, despite their strong Week 1 performance, as he originally only had them winning nine games.
- NFC Playoff Predictions: He surprisingly predicts the Washington Commanders as the number one seed, despite their loss to Green Bay. He has Green Bay making the championship game but "choking" and not winning the Super Bowl. The Rams are number three, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at number four, Philadelphia Eagles at number five (with Washington winning their division). He is "high on the Arizona Cardinals" for the past two seasons, predicting them at number six, with Kyler Murray having his best statistical season. The Detroit Lions are number seven, though he notes the Minnesota Vikings could easily take that spot. He also suggests the Chicago Bears could be in playoff discussion later in the season if their defense continues to play well and their starting corners return.
Weekly Picks (Week 2)
- He reviews his 3-4 record from Week 1. For Week 2, he is "doubling down" on teams that made him mad, picking Chicago at Detroit (hoping for starting corners to play and Ben Johnson to make a difference). He also picks Miami in a "get-right game" against New England. Other picks include Philly at Kansas City (a rare pick for him as he's not a Philly fan), Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football, Houston at home against Tampa Bay, and the Chargers beating the Raiders on Monday Night Football.
The episode concludes with the host thanking viewers and reminding them to bet responsibly.
