Episode Description
Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 2. The guys also discuss two MNF games. SOVAM Weekend Rewind and MNF PreviewOpening (0:15 – 1:02)
Munaf Manji welcomed listeners to the Week 2 recap and double-MNF preview, joined by Mackenzie Rivers. He promised instant reactions, contest updates, and best bets.
Munaf contrasted Week 1’s fireworks with Week 2’s defense-heavy slate:
“It took about 57 minutes for us to see the first touchdown of the game from Mr. 1, Tyler Algier.”
The Falcons beat the Vikings 22–6. Team stats: Falcons 326 yards vs Vikings 198; time of possession 36:32 to 23:28; turnovers 4–1 against Minnesota. Despite five red-zone trips, Atlanta settled mostly for field goals.
Bijan Robinson shined, but rookie QB J.J. McCarthy faltered with sacks and giveaways. Mackenzie noted his new fatherhood could explain the struggles, but warned:
“You do have to prove positively that you are an improvement over Sam Darnold.”
In SERCA Survivor, most entries leaned on the Cardinals (5,169) and Ravens (4,420). Steelers and Vikings picks led to hundreds of eliminations. In Circa Millions, top sides (Cowboys, Jets, Broncos) all failed, with only the Eagles cashing. Mackenzie marveled at long field goals:
“People kick 64-yarders in overtime… wow.”
Mackenzie’s top risers:
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Packers – line moved from -7 to -9, driven by defense and Micah Parsons.
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Bills – from -10.5 to -13 after dominating the Jets.
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Colts – Daniel Jones looked sharp, Taylor balanced the attack.
Munaf agreed, adding the Lions, who dropped 52 on the Bears, proving Ben Johnson’s departure didn’t stall the offense.
Mackenzie listed three fallers:
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Jets – QB Justin Fields left concussed; 3-of-11 for 25 yards.
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Bears – crushed despite Caleb Williams’ 207 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT.
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Dolphins – porous defense, Tua’s late INT sealed loss to Patriots.
Munaf added Bengals, with Joe Burrow sidelined by a toe injury. Mackenzie said:
“A 4.5-point move from Joe Burrow to Jake Browning… probably the end of the Zach Taylor era if it’s three months.”
Munaf admitted a blunder starting Justin Fields, who netted 3.8 points, but his roster (Taylor, Neighbors, Adams) carried him. Mackenzie joked his own fantasy team was “trash.”
Texans -2.5, total 42.5. Injuries: Bucs missing Wirfs and Godwin, Texans without Mixon. Munaf stressed the Texans are 8-3 to the under as home favorites under DeMeco Ryans. Both leaned Tampa and under 42.5.
Raiders +3.5, total 46.5. Mackenzie liked the Chargers’ road edge and prep advantage. Munaf emphasized Justin Herbert’s dominance in Vegas, topping 314 passing yards in all four appearances. His best bet: Herbert over 253.5 yards. Both suggested Chargers could cover alternate spreads like -13.5.
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Mackenzie: Clippers -8 vs Jazz in their NBA opener, expecting focus after off-court drama.
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Munaf: Justin Herbert over 253.5 yards vs Raiders.
The hosts closed by thanking listeners, promoting Pregame.com’s Touchdown25 code, and inviting feedback, including prop bet requests.
Sunday Night Football (1:02 – 7:40)Contest Carnage (8:26 – 12:34)Upgrades (12:35 – 17:24)Downgrades (17:25 – 24:57)Fantasy Talk (26:17 – 28:12)MNF Doubleheader (28:12 – 37:10)Texans vs BuccaneersRaiders vs ChargersBest Bets & Close (38:02 – 43:07)
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