PTI Podcast Summary

Episode: Best Win in NFL Week 7: Chiefs shutout Raiders or Cowboys DESTROY Commanders?
Date: October 21, 2025
Hosts: Tony Kornheiser & Michael Wilbon

Episode Overview

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon break down Week 7's biggest NFL victories and devastating losses, with a heavy focus on the Chiefs' statement win over Detroit and broader NFL narrative shifts. The episode also dives into college football shockwaves with Penn State firing James Franklin, MLB playoff heroics, and rapid-fire mailbag and celebratory “Happy Time” moments, all in the classic lively, irreverent PTI style.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Most Newsworthy NFL Win of Week 7

Timestamps: 00:58–04:17

• Mike Wilbon’s Pick: Kansas City Chiefs
  • Wilbon instantly selects the Chiefs’ win as most significant, saying, “It's the Chiefs because they're the most significant team… over the last… six or seven years.” (01:31)
  • He notes how Kansas City beat a “quality team” in Detroit, halting Detroit's hype train.
  • Tampa Bay’s win and Baker Mayfield’s MVP-caliber play are honored but placed a tier below.
• Tony Kornheiser’s Agreeance and Expansion
  • Tony agrees: “The answer is the Chiefs for a variety of reasons. You had it right. I did not.” (03:30)
  • He marvels at Mahomes, calling him “the best football player on the planet… proved it again.” (04:13)
  • Notes both the surprise of the Colts’ 5-1 record and importance of the Chiefs beating a Detroit team averaging 40 points per game.

Notable Quotes

• Wilbon (re Mahomes): “No, Patrick Mahomes, 15, is the best quarterback in the league. In any other opinion... is wrong.” (04:17)
• Tony: “Detroit probably came in thinking they had Kansas City on the ropes and it turned into rope a dope.” (03:45)

2. Biggest NFL Losses & Fallout

Timestamps: 04:39–07:26

• Tony on Jets, Dolphins, Ravens, Titans
  • Dismisses Brian Callahan’s firing as expected for a “bad team.”
  • Ravens: “The Ravens loss was an awful loss. They got rolled at home... but Lamar Jackson did not play.” (05:25)
  • Dolphins: “It's another bad loss… Tua was critical… saying… a lot of people on the team aren't as committed.” (06:00)
  • Jets: “The jets stink. Their offense is utterly inept.” (06:24)
• Wilbon’s Pick: Ravens
  • “The answer is the Ravens. The Ravens are the team we had expectations of. Not the Jets... Not the Titans.” (07:03)

Notable Quotes

• Tony (re Jets): “When they went through customs at London, did they declare they had an offense?” (06:40)
• Wilbon: “The Ravens. The answer is the Ravens. The Ravens are the team we had expectations of.” (07:10)

3. College Football Bombshell: James Franklin Fired

Timestamps: 07:39–11:38

• Wilbon: “The biggest deal... was the seismic firing of coach Franklin. That was an oh my God.” (08:10)
  • Describes Penn State fan/booster culture as “delusional.”
  • Predicted Franklin would be fired immediately after loss.
• Tony: “You had this right. You had it right all the way.” (09:35)
  • Franklin’s record lauded: “104–45, won 70%... a few weeks ago, Penn State was ranked number two in the country. You cannot find them with a telescope now.”
• Wilbon: “That's what Penn State's headed for. You don't want to win 10, fine. How about 7 every year? And you don't even play anybody who's ranked worth a damn. They're all delusional. We're all delusional.” (10:56)

Notable Moments

• Wilbon’s direct prediction, confirmed by Tony, about the firing’s immediacy.
• Strong critique of college football fan culture and the Penn State delusion.
• Historical context of Franklin’s tenure and Penn State’s legacy.

4. Mailbag: Cal Raleigh’s Heroics & NLCS Dodgers vs. Brewers

Timestamps: 13:47–18:27

Cal Raleigh’s Game for Mariners

• Wilbon: “It’s either inspire or carry. I’m gonna say carry as in carry his team… He’s out there like Yogi Berra and Johnny Bench… He’s being Ruth at the plate.” (13:58)
• Tony: “The word I would use is ‘leadership.’ That home run was huge... Cal Rawling (sic) gets up, he walks out to the mound, he settles the kid down.” (14:43)
• Wilbon: “This is why catcher is MVP when you do all that other stuff… can impact a game… more than anybody else.” (15:44)

Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS

• Wilbon: Lays out case for Milwaukee as best “team” but predicts most “will favor the Dodgers.”
• Tony: Favors Dodgers for star power and pitching rotation. “It feels to me, Mike, like they are suddenly born anew… The Dodgers have emerged from some sort of cocoon.” (17:15)

5. “Happy Time” & Lightning Round

Timestamps: 21:33–25:49

• Doc Rivers Birthday Tribute
  • Wilbon recalls playing against Doc as a kid; Tony riffs on how his own jersey hangs in Doc's home arena.
• Legendary Football Plays
  • Seneca Wallace’s all-time run compared to Baker Mayfield's Week 7 play.
• Mike Schilt Steps Down
  • Wilbon expresses surprise at Padres manager burnout, but notes, “Maybe this is burnout. He’ll find the fire again and come back. Maybe.” (24:00)
• Quick Hits:
  • WNBA: Aces “dynasty” with 3 titles in 4 years. (24:33)
  • UAB fires Trent Dilfer; coaching hot seats.
  • Panthers beat Cowboys, Bill Belichick rumors, NFL picks for the next games.
• Classic banter: Wilbon proudly notes his NFL upset pick hot streak; Tony jabs at Penn State's lost season.

Notable Quotes

• Wilbon on Mahomes (04:17): “No, Patrick Mahomes, 15, is the best quarterback in the league.”
• Tony on the Chiefs (03:45): “Detroit probably came in thinking they had Kansas City on the ropes and it turned into rope a dope.”
• Wilbon on Franklin’s Firing (08:10): “The biggest deal…was the seismic firing of coach Franklin. That was an oh my God.”
• Tony on Penn State (10:04): “You cannot find them with a telescope now.”
• Wilbon on college football delusion (10:56): “They’re all delusional. We’re all delusional.”
• Tony on Jets’ offense (06:40): “When they went through customs at London, did they declare they had an offense?”
• Wilbon on Cal Raleigh (13:58): “He’s being Ruth at the plate.”
• Tony on the Dodgers’ playoff form (17:15): “They are suddenly born anew. The Dodgers… have emerged from some sort of cocoon.”

Timestamps by Segment

• Chiefs’ Win vs. Others: 00:58–04:17
• Biggest NFL Loss: 04:39–07:26
• Penn State, James Franklin Firing: 07:39–11:38
• Mailbag: Cal Raleigh, NLCS: 13:47–18:27
• Happy Time & Quick Hits: 21:33–25:49

Conclusion

The episode is a lively showcase of why PTI remains a vital sports commentary institution: sharp opinions, playful rivalry, and deeper historical and cultural context. Chiefs-Dolphins-Ravens drama, Penn State’s bombshell dismissal of Franklin, and the hosts’ always-unfiltered takes make this a must-listen for sports fans looking to keep up with the week’s biggest moments—and the perspective you didn’t know you needed.