Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron: Hour 3 (Sept 14, 2025)

Hosts: Andrew Salchunas (in for Matt & Myron), David Dennis Jr. Special Guest: Michelle Smallmon (Unsportsmanlike)

Episode Overview

Hour 3 of Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron dives deep into NFL Week 2 action with energetic debate and analysis. The hosts break down marquee matchups, question notable quarterback contracts, spotlight struggling franchises, and close the show with a rapid-fire round of game picks featuring their guest, Michelle Smallmon. All discussions are rooted in frank, playful banter—delivering both insight and entertainment for any football fan.

Key Discussion Points

1. Eagles vs. Chiefs: Changing Fortunes of a Dynasty

Timestamps: 00:29–05:48

• Chiefs’ Aura Diminishing:

  • The hosts debate whether the "fear factor" surrounding Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid is fading after a sluggish start and post-Super Bowl struggles.
  • Andrew: "At what point does the but just go out the door? Like,...one roster is much better than the other." [04:03]
  • David: "That mystique…when that starts to go away, teams are starting to look at that." [04:37]

• Roster Concerns:

  • Injuries, suspensions, and aging stars (e.g., Travis Kelce, Isaiah Pacheco) may be proving too much for Mahomes to overcome.

2. 49ers vs. Saints: Quarterback Value & Shanahan’s Genius

Timestamps: 06:08–11:19

• Mac Jones Gets the Start:

  • 49ers play without Brock Purdy (injury); Mac Jones given his shot under Kyle Shanahan.
  • Andrew’s Hot Take: Paying Purdy big money may have been a mistake, as Shanahan can “win with basically anybody.”
    • "There’s a chance I could watch Mac Jones go out there, play okay football, and then…maybe we shouldn’t have paid this guy all that money." [09:14]
  • David Skeptical: Not convinced Mac can replicate Purdy; calls it “a pretty ugly game.” [08:42]

• Saints’ Tank Mode:

  • David, a Saints fan, outright roots for losses to secure a high draft pick:
    • "You need to go as close to 0 and 17 as possible so you get a number one pick." [10:50]
  • “It's time to rebuild so you can draft Arch Manning, you know, the next superstar.” — Andrew [11:06]

3. Seahawks vs. Steelers: Evaluating New Faces

Timestamps: 12:39–16:45

• QB Shifts:

  • Steelers look to maintain momentum behind Aaron Rodgers' return; debate over whether his Week 1 performance is sustainable.
  • DK Metcalf’s new role for Pittsburgh mentioned.
  • Concerns about Steelers’ defense after a high-scoring battle vs. the Jets.

• Sam Darnold Watch:

  • David casts doubt after a lackluster Week 1 for Darnold:
    • "Did not look good…but again, you’re going against 49ers team. The defense there is good." [16:34]

4. Panthers vs. Cardinals: Bryce Young’s Struggles

Timestamps: 18:17–21:55

• Cardinals’ Defensive Edge:

  • Arizona expected to overwhelm Carolina and Bryce Young, who faces job security questions after another rough outing.
    • David: “I think it’s going to be another ugly, ugly…game for Bryce Young.” [19:34]

• Quarterback Bench Watch:

  • Bryce Young and Russell Wilson seen as top candidates for early-season benching. Andrew points out Carolina has no promising young backup, just veteran Andy Dalton. [21:19]

5. Vikings vs. Falcons: Rookie QB Showdowns

Timestamps: 23:05–26:55

• JJ McCarthy (Vikings) & Michael Penix Jr. (Falcons):
  • Both rookie QBs receive praise for clutch Week 1 performances.
  • David: “You got to feel like you got…a quarterback of the future just like the Vikings.” [24:29]
  • Falcons’ defense impresses, but ground game struggles noted.

6. Monday Night Previews: Bucs-Texans & Chargers-Raiders

Timestamps: 26:55–32:13

• Bucs Offense vs. Texans Defense:

  • Tampa Bay’s offense (Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Bucky Irving) faces Houston’s stout defense—matchup framed as a showdown between the “offense wins championships” and “defense wins championships” philosophies.
  • Andrew: “[The Texans’] defense is that good. It’s one. It’s going to be one of the top five defenses in the NFL this season, in my opinion.” [29:05]

• Texans’ Fatal Flaw:

  • Offensive line issues threaten to derail C.J. Stroud’s development.

• Chargers’ Upset and Herbert’s Leap:

  • Impressed by Chargers’ win over the Chiefs, Andrew and David discuss whether this is finally Justin Herbert’s star-making year.
  • David: “This is Justin Herbert…a guy who looked like he was ready to make the leap.” [31:44]

Special Segment: Michelle Smallmon’s First Pitch & Rapid-Fire Picks

Timestamps: 34:29–44:09

• Memorable Moment: Michelle’s First Pitch
  • Humorous recount of Michelle’s ceremonial first pitch at Brewers-Cardinals. She bounced it after changing routine last-minute.
  • Michelle: “I was a huge failure. I was a huge disappointment. I take responsibility for the L, for my Unsportsmanlike team.” [34:29]
  • David’s Quip: “You’re trying to make St. Louis jealous, hanging out with an ex…?” [36:16]
  • Michelle’s Honesty: “Maybe I got in my head because my emotions were all over the place representing the brewers when deep down, I’m a St. Louis girl.” [36:34]

Take Your Pick: Rapid-Fire NFL Week 2 Predictions

Timestamps: 37:26–44:09

Each game, David, Michelle, Andrew, and the off-air picks from Matt & Myron:

• Key Upsets:

  • Michelle picks Jets over Bills as her “big upset of the week.” [40:23]
  • Andrew lone wolf on Bears over Lions for variety. [41:56]

• General Trends:

  • Clean sweeps for 49ers, Rams, Ravens, Cowboys, Cardinals
  • David adamant Saints fans should root for losses.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “I think Eagles win and they win big.” — Michelle, Eagles-Chiefs [43:35]
  • “I’ve vowed that I’m seeing, I’m watching zero snaps of Saints football.” — David [10:28]
  • “It's going to be a pretty ugly game.” — David on Niners-Saints [08:42]

Notable Quotes & Punchy Banter

• On the Chiefs dynasty slide:

  • “That fear factor has gone out the window, I think for the Chiefs.” — David [04:37]

• On Brock Purdy’s contract:

  • “I believe San Francisco made that mistake, considering who they have as the head coach that I think could win with basically anybody.” — Andrew [08:25]

• On Saints season goals:

  • “Go as close to 0 and 17 as possible so you get a number one pick.” — David [10:50]

• On Michelle’s first pitch:

  • “His only rule was don’t bounce it...So I went up on the mound, I threw the pitch, and it was short. I bounced it. So I humiliated us.” — Michelle [34:29]

Engaging Interactions & Energy

• Banter is lively yet sharp—David’s Saints gallows humor and Andrew’s QB contract skepticism stand out for frankness and humor.
• Michelle Smallmon’s guest spot offers vulnerability, humility, and warmth.
• The “Take Your Pick” segment provides a fun, competitive close with each pundit putting their predictions on the line.

Structure & Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamps | |---------------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Eagles-Chiefs deep dive | 00:29–05:48 | | 49ers-Saints & Purdy contract debate | 06:08–11:19 | | Seahawks-Steelers, Darnold chatter | 12:39–16:45 | | Panthers-Cardinals, Bryce Young worries | 18:17–21:55 | | Vikings-Falcons rookie QB review | 23:05–26:55 | | Monday doubleheader previews: Bucs-Texans, Chargers-Raiders | 26:55–32:13 | | Michelle Smallmon’s first pitch | 34:29–37:26 | | Rapid-fire game picks | 37:26–44:09 |

Final Thoughts

This episode is a fast-paced, irreverent, and highly informative whip-around NFL discussion, mixing hard analysis with unapologetically passionate fandom. The inclusion of Michelle Smallmon’s first-pitch story and the group prediction segment adds relatability and friendly competition, making Hour 3 a must-listen (or read!) for those prepping for NFL Sunday.