PTI Podcast Summary

Episode: NFL Sunday Recap and Monday Night Football Prediction
Date: October 6, 2025
Hosts: Tony Kornheiser & Michael Wilbon

Episode Theme & Overview

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon face off on the day’s hottest sports topics, focusing primarily on a dramatic NFL Sunday, including the fall of the final unbeaten teams, shocking upsets, disastrous losses, playoff baseball, college football shake-ups, and a look ahead to Monday Night Football. The episode is marked by candid banter, pointed criticisms, and genuine surprise over the week's mayhem.

Key Discussion Points

1. NFL: Unbeaten Teams Go Down

• [01:03–04:42]
  • Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills Lose: Both previously unbeaten, lost at home. The Eagles fell to Denver after allowing 18 unanswered points; the Bills were outplayed by the Patriots, with rookie Drake May starring at QB.
  • Wilbon: “Nobody's going undefeated. There's no 72 Dolphins in this group.” (01:34)
  • Tony: “The Eagles lost to Denver, which scored the last 18 points. And the Bills lost to New England, who got a terrific performance out of Drake May.” (01:23)
  • Analysis: Both hosts agree that there is no dominant, untouchable team this season, signaling a wide-open race ahead.

2. What’s Wrong with the Eagles?

• [01:57–02:50]
  • Wilbon: Criticizes Eagles’ coaching and playcalling, specifically the over-reliance on passing: “You get a new play caller, and I wonder if Sirianni… just says, ‘Let me call the plays.’”
  • Downplays talk of “panic” around the Eagles: “What's wrong with the Eagles? It's being overstated by… everybody who talks football. They'll be fine.” (02:50)

3. Biggest NFL Surprises and MVP Talk

• [03:01–04:55]
  • Tony: Surprised by Washington’s comeback win over the Chargers.
  • Quarterback Play as King: Only great QBs win—cites Bo Nix, Drake May, Jaden Daniels.
  • Early MVP Picks:
    • Tony: “My list is three: Baker Mayfield, Dane Jones, Daniel Jones. Check Dak Prescott.” (04:42)
    • Wilbon responds skeptically to Dak Prescott MVP talk: “I just watched Dak in person throw three picks… let's slow it down a little bit.” (04:47–04:55)

4. NFL’s Worst Losses of the Day

• [04:55–08:00]
  • Wilbon: “The Ravens fell to 1 and 4 after getting blasted by the Texans.”
  • Tony: “I'm tempted to say the worst loss is Arizona's, but the worst by far is the Baltimore Ravens… they've given up 160 points, 40 a game. That great historic defense, that's down the drain.” (06:16)
  • On the Arizona Cardinals: “All because your running back… flips it going across the goal line… I would have cut him last night starting.” (07:17)
  • Recurring Mistake: Both recall past moments (Desean Jackson’s premature celebration) and decry players prioritizing “celebration over winning.”

5. Major League Baseball Playoffs

• [08:41–11:43]
  • Yankees Struggle: Down 0–2 after being thrashed by Toronto.
  • Tony: "They are limping back to New York now." (08:41)
  • Wilbon: Stays optimistic about Yankees bouncing back at home: "I believe the Yankees can come back and win game three in Ruth's house… then we'll see." (09:00)
  • Detroit–Seattle Series: Competitive, not yet decided.
  • Pitching Performances:
    • Tony: "I had not heard of Schlitler or Savage."
    • Wilbon: "They're going to have to deal with Schlitler." (11:21)

6. Mail Time: MLB Playoff Predictions & Ohtani

• [14:52–17:14]
  • Phillies vs Cubs:
    • Wilbon: "The Cubs are going to win tonight… I believe the Cubs and Phillies will even their series." (15:32–16:08)
    • Tony: Praises Ohtani’s pitching for the Dodgers; amazed by his breaking ball.
    • Discussion on Dodgers pitcher management—Kershaw likely to start rather than come out of bullpen.

7. College Football: Penn State Upset & Coaching Fallout

• [17:14–19:12]
  • Biggest Story: Penn State, a contender, loses to a previously winless UCLA squad.
    • Tony: “The most compelling result was Penn State losing to a winless UCLA team… Penn State was No. 2… now they are MIA.” (17:19)
    • Wilbon: “Ding, ding, ding. That is the answer… How much further do they go with [James Franklin]?” (18:32, 19:06)
    • Tony: "They've won national championships, but at the end of the year, how much further do they go with him?" (19:05–19:12)

8. Happy Time—Notable Anniversaries & Athlete Highlights

• [21:07–23:49]
  • Trevor Lawrence (Jaguars QB) big Monday night game—time for a “transition.”
  • Steven Vogt: Celebrated for his unlikely move from player to Manager of the Year, historic Cleveland Guardians comeback.
  • Connor McDavid: Decides to remain with Edmonton Oilers; Tony highlights his “team-friendly” contract. Salary compared to NBA norms.

9. Lightning Round: Quick Hits

• [24:10–25:22]
  • Deion Sanders’ health concern—Wilbon: “Worried and hope the best for Coach Prime.”
  • Bengals QB struggles, Ja Morant ankle injury (“significant”), Skip Schumacher new Rangers manager, and WNBA Finals pitching “All-Desert” matchup.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On NFL parity:
  • Wilbon: “Nobody's going undefeated. There's no 72 Dolphins in this group.” (01:34)
• On premature celebrations:
  • Tony: “I would have cut him [Cardinals RB] last night… The celebration is more important to you than winning the damn game. Get out.” (07:17)
• On Ravens’ decline:
  • Tony: “That great historic defense, that's down the drain at the moment here… as we say in French at the moment, the Ravens say mort.” (06:30)
• On Penn State’s collapse:
  • Tony: “Penn State was number two in the country… now they are MIA. You don’t know where they are.” (17:19)
• On Connor McDavid’s new deal:
  • Mike: “By the way, his salary: $12 million a year. Do you know what the average salary last year in the NBA was? $11.9 million average.” (23:45)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Eagles & Bills Discussion: 01:03–04:42
• NFL’s Biggest Losses & Cardinals Meltdown: 04:55–08:00
• MLB Playoff Reactions: 08:41–11:43
• Mail Segment—Phillies, Cubs, & Ohtani: 14:52–17:14
• Penn State & College Football Shake-up: 17:14–19:12
• Happy Time (Lawrence, Vogt, McDavid): 21:07–23:49
• Quick Hits/Lightning Round: 24:10–25:22

Tone & Style

Casual, witty, and unfiltered. Tony and Wilbon mix knowledgeable analysis with good-natured digs and visible frustration at repeated sports blunders. Their chemistry shines through spontaneous jokes (“You’ve ruined your whole life for the Cubs!”), exclamations (“Ding, ding, ding!”), and history-driven commentary.

Summary Takeaway

This episode delivers a brisk, insightful, and irreverent review of a wild NFL Sunday, stunning upsets across pro and college football, and the continuing drama of October baseball. Tony & Wilbon’s conversational style distills chaos into analysis and entertainment, with memorable moments both for fans and casual listeners.