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December 8, 2025 48 mins
Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk sports recap for this weekend. The guys also preview Monday Night Football and much more. Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers recap NFL Week 14, noting the Texans’ dominant defense holding KC to 10 points and completing a crucial 3-0 stretch vs Bills/Colts/Chiefs, putting them firmly in the AFC playoff and division race with a soft final four-game schedule. They break down SNF where KC’s banged-up OL struggled against Houston’s elite front led by Will Anderson, contributing to Mahomes’ rough fourth quarter and the growing question of whether the Chiefs’ dynasty window is slipping, with issues at WR, OL health, aging Travis Kelce and a shaky run game. Mack jokes about Travis/Taylor Swift, while both agree KC needs retooling, not a total teardown, around Mahomes. Discussion shifts to Chiefs playoff odds (~18%), their remaining schedule, and whether a hedge is worth considering. They cover Texans’ upside, citing their defense as potentially conference-championship caliber if it sustains. They debate AFC’s best team; Mack says Bengals despite likely missing playoffs. Survivor pool carnage leaves only 11 entries. Market downgrades: Colts lose Daniel Jones to an Achilles tear, massive line move vs Seattle; Washington downgraded with Jaden Daniels hurt and a porous defense; Ravens downgraded as AFC North tightens, Steelers favored to win division; Browns downgraded after losing to Tennessee. Upgrades: Jaguars (big win, now AFC South favorites), Vikings (JJ McCarthy shows life vs Washington), Packers (Jordan Love surging, now road favorites in Denver), plus modest upgrades for Rams, Saints, Steelers. They hit league narratives: Miami’s slim playoff odds, question whether Harbaugh survives if Ravens miss postseason, Chiefs’ 2026 cap table showing huge OL and Mahomes commitments. They preview MNF: Eagles at Chargers, line Eagles -2.5, Herbert expected to play despite hand surgery; Chargers RB Hampton activated but likely limited; Eagles in a buy-low spot needing a rebound after poor recent showings; Chargers inconsistent, often struggling vs bad defenses; Munaf’s best bet is Eagles -2.5. Mack’s best bet: Kamani Vidal over 35.5 rush yards due to shotgun usage and matchup vs an Eagles run D recently gashed by Chicago. They align that both bets can win. NBA chatter: Wemby nearing return, in-season tournament quarterfinals upcoming; Mack fires a 2-star under 238.5 in Heat-Magic due to offensive regression and playoff-style environment; they discuss the Thunder’s historic start and LeBron’s clutch play vs Philly. Closing banter hits CFB playoff controversies (Alabama getting in over hotter two-loss teams like Notre Dame), potential future expansion, and upcoming NFL/NBA pod content, with reminders to use Pregame promo code RPO15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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