NFL Week 5 Picks And Preview, The Bucs Are On The Board, Anthony Rizzo In Studio Talking Playoffs + Fyre Fest Of The Week

October 9, 2026

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got their first win of the season on Thursday night, beating the Dallas Cowboys 26-17 as 8.5-point underdogs. The victory was so improbable that both Hank and Big Cat had the Cowboys in their survivor pools. "That was a win that no one saw coming," Big Cat said. The show then ran through every Week 5 game, welcomed Anthony Rizzo to discuss playoff baseball and his upcoming Chicago Marathon, and closed with another installment of Fyre Fest of the Week.

The Bucs Are Alive, the Cowboys Are a Mess

The win was a lifeline for a Bucs team that started 0-4, and the hosts were most impressed with quarterback Jalen Daniels. "He played great, given the circumstances—short week, going to Dallas on the road," Big Cat said. Daniels didn't turn the ball over, commanded the offense, and extended plays with his legs. Running back Bucky Irving was also phenomenal, breaking a big run and picking up tough yards after contact.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:33) **Week 5 NFL Picks & Preview Kickoff** - The hosts introduce the episode, covering every NFL Week 5 game, playoff baseball, and an in-studio interview with Anthony Rizzo.
2 (02:25) **Bucs Get First Win, Cowboys in Crisis** - The hosts celebrate Tampa Bay's win over Dallas, breaking down a disastrous performance by the Cowboys.
3 (13:44) **Late-Breaking NFL Updates** - Two key updates are shared regarding the Broncos' play-calling and a Bears' injury.
4 (15:14) **Playoff Baseball: Yankees Are a Joke, Dodgers Dominate** - The hosts recap the MLB playoffs, focusing on the Yankees' elimination and the Dodgers' dominant performance.
5 (26:00) **NLCS Preview: Brewers vs. Dodgers** - The hosts preview the upcoming NLCS matchup between the two best teams in the National League.
6 (34:04) **Week 5 NFL Picks: Eagles vs. Jaguars in London** - The hosts begin their game-by-game breakdown with the international matchup.
7 (46:15) **Bears vs. Packers: Rivalry Renewed** - The hosts analyze the NFC North showdown, where the Bears are favored at Lambeau Field for the first time since 2006.

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Show Notes

The Buccaneers are on the board after they beat the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. Cowboys Defense absolutely sucks (00:00:00-00:14:48) Then we talk some playoff baseball as the Dodgers, Rays, and Brewers advance as the Guardians force a Game 5 (00:14:48-00:33:36). NFL Week 5 Picks and Preview, previewing every game including the Eagles becoming underdogs again, Bears vs Packers, can the Chargers finally win a game plus our picks (00:33:36-02:08:35). Anthony Rizzo joins us in studio to talk playoff baseball, running the marathon, what organizations do it the best, getting hit by pitches and tons more (02:08:35:24-02:41:46). We finish with Fyre Fest of the week.

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