That Football Show 10/9: Can Anyone Stop the Chiefs? Bold Predictions for the Rest of the Season
Oct 9, 2026 · 59m
Summary
Tucker Franklin and Matt Verter discuss the Chiefs' bye week, predicting Mahomes will win MVP and Kenneth Walker will lead the league in touches. They rank all 32 NFL quarterbacks, placing Brock Purdy second and identifying the "Cousins-Darnold line" contenders. The hosts also analyze upcoming Week 5 matchups, including the Raiders-Patriots and Bills-Rams games, while noting the Broncos' new play-calling situation.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Rice injury and MVP predictions
Personal updates: Moving and home repairs
Setting up for Sunday football
Chiefs schedule analysis and must-win games
Chiefs as AFC No. 1 seed and Bills defense
Mahomes MVP stats and offensive line outlook
Kenneth Walker's historic season and awards
Chiefs defensive pass rush and Chris Jones
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Ranking all 32 NFL quarterbacks
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Sean Payton taking over play-calling duties
Upcoming games: Raiders vs Chargers, Bills vs Rams
Texans defense and Lions' decline
Bozo of the Week and Lane Johnson retirement
Mitch Schwartz video and closing remarks
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