Show Notes
Fitz & Whit are breaking down the West divisions, and there’s no shortage of questions. The 49ers look like the best team in football, but are the Rams better than their record suggests? Will turnovers be the downfall of the Seahawks, and what’s next for Arizona after the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade?
Over in the AFC West, the undefeated Chiefs keep rolling, but what do Bo Nix and the Broncos need to figure out? The Raiders might be headed for a losing record, but what the hell is going on with the winless Chargers?
Plus, Fitz breaks down what he’s seeing from Cam Ward and makes the case for why benching him might be the best move for the Titans. Get ready for another week of pure NFL chaos!
00:00 Week 5 Was Pure Chaos 02:58 Are the 49ers the Best Team in the NFL? 05:44 Why San Francisco’s Depth Makes Them Dangerous 08:12 The Rams’ Special Teams Problem Is Costing Them 13:22 Can the Rams Win Their Next Five Games? 15:50 What’s Really Going Wrong With the Cardinals? 19:20 Can Marvin Harrison Jr. Bounce Back in Houston? 23:38 The Seahawks’ Biggest Weakness Is Self-Inflicted 26:58 Can Seattle Win Its Next Five Games? 28:27 Is the NFC West the Best Division in Football? 29:52 Are the Chiefs Really the AFC’s Best Team? 33:29 Is Bo Nix the AFC’s Jalen Hurts? 36:28 What Denver Needs to Unlock Its Offense 40:34 The Chargers’ Season Is Already Slipping Away 41:52 Are the Raiders Headed for a Brutal Stretch? 43:34 Fernando Mendoza’s First Impression 47:34 Cam Ward Film Breakdown: The Good and the Bad 52:06 Fitz’s Case for Benching Cam Ward 01:00:00 Legendary Moment of the Week: Kickers Come Through Follow Fitz and Whit on Social Media: https://www.fitzandwhit.be
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