Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk all things weekend sports. Plus, the guys preview MNF Chiefs at Jaguars.
[Munaf Manji (0:15–1:07)] Munaf opened NFL Week 5 coverage, previewing Sunday’s upsets, market shifts, and Monday’s Chiefs-Jaguars matchup. He promised analysis of key stats, bets, and survivor-pool fallout with co-host Mackenzie Rivers. [Mackenzie Rivers (1:07–1:11)] Mackenzie called it “a day of surprises,” setting the tone for an unpredictable weekend. [Munaf Manji (1:12–2:59)] He highlighted New England’s 23-20 win over Buffalo, crediting its defense for allowing only three first-half points and praising rookie Drake May (22-of-30, 273 yards, 0 INTs). Stefon Diggs torched his old team (10 catches, 146 yards), showing execution over flash. [Mackenzie Rivers (3:00–5:00)] Mackenzie analyzed May’s precision—few incompletions in recent games and a top-10 QBR ahead of Caleb Williams. He argued May “is just good,” projecting him to rival Herbert and Mahomes while Allen’s turnover proved costly. [Munaf Manji (5:01–7:33)] Munaf noted both teams averaged 6.0 yards per play, but turnovers (+2 Patriots) decided it. He turned to Denver’s upset of Philadelphia, citing the Eagles’ fifth straight week being outgained—first since 1987 for a champion—and criticized abandoning Saquon Barkley’s run game. [Mackenzie Rivers (7:34–8:56)] Mackenzie said Philly’s metrics justify Vegas dropping them to third favorite (+425). Poor 3rd-down rates (2-for-11) and penalties show the same flaws, not bad luck. [Munaf Manji (8:57–12:01)] He recapped Circa Survivor chaos: Rams and Cardinals losses eliminated over 6,600 entries, costing $2 million in value. [Mackenzie Rivers (12:02–15:02)] Mackenzie called the Cardinals’ collapse a “top-11 worst loss since 2018,” blaming officiating on Demercado’s goal-line call and saying the Kyler Murray era is ending as rookie Cam Ward rose. He warned against betting the Rams vs Shanahan, a historically tight matchup. [Munaf Manji (15:02–17:55)] He praised Ward (21-of-39, 265 yds) and Ridley (131 yds) in Tennessee’s comeback, then shifted to market moves: Colts up +1 after a 40-6 win behind Jonathan Taylor’s three TDs (17-66), Cardinals -1. [Mackenzie Rivers (17:55–20:59)] He added minor upgrades for Denver, Tampa Bay, and Washington, downgrades for Buffalo, Jets, and Bengals, showing a tight market. [Munaf Manji (21:00–23:27)] Previewing Monday night, he noted Kansas City (-3.5) vs Jacksonville; Mahomes regains weapon Xavier Worthy (83 receiving, 38 rushing yards). Jags forced multiple INTs each game. [Mackenzie Rivers (22:20–23:27)] He stayed neutral but liked a “fun bet” on Mahomes for MVP at 4-1. [Munaf Manji (23:28–26:14)] Munaf took Jags +3.5 and framed their defense as turnover-driven (8 INTs in 4 games). [Mackenzie Rivers (26:15–27:11)] He leaned Over 45.5, citing KC’s 37-point form and Jacksonville’s drop-plagued offense inflating totals. [Munaf Manji (27:11–28:17)] He reported Worthy’s ankle swelling but active status; Mahomes leads KC rushing (130 yds vs Pacheco’s 127). [Mackenzie Rivers (28:17–28:30)] He liked Mahomes rushing over 22.5 yards. [Munaf Manji (28:31–31:18)] Munaf predicted Worthy could top 55.5 receiving in two catches and urged combining rushing and receiving overs. He plugged Pregame.com and the upcoming NBA season. [Mackenzie Rivers (31:19–35:16)] He boasted a 57% NBA career record and playfully urged fans to buy his package, crediting data tools for model improvements. [Munaf Manji (35:17–36:38)] Munaf closed by promoting their NBA and football shows and signed off with enthusiasm for Monday night football.
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