Chris Russell opens the show breaking down a wild NFL Monday, from the Colts’ surprising signing of Philip Rivers after Daniel Jones’ season-ending Achilles injury to the Eagles–Chargers matchup, which he argues was defined more by offensive incompetence than defensive brilliance. The Rooster then examines the Commanders’ recent second-round draft choices, contrasting them with standout Eagles rookie Cooper DeJean, and debates with A-MAC over which team, the Commanders or the Giants, is the bigger “clown show,” with audience calls adding humor and heat to the discussion. Chris pivots to roster issues, arguing why a defense-heavy draft might be Washington’s best path forward, while revisiting a key detail about Rivers’ connection to Shane Steichen that reshapes his view of the signing. The show wraps with Chris reacting to Notre Dame’s exclusion from the College Football Playoff, cutting through the school’s and ACC’s claims of targeting, sharing insights from Nick Saban, and calling for greater leadership and accountability in college football.