The New ELITE QB Tier: Baker’s MVP Case + Herbert’s Leap | Ep. 127

Baker Mayfield keeps closing games like a psycho—leading the NFL in 4th-quarter TDs since ’23—and we break down why his late-game traits travel. 

Then we ask: is Justin Herbert turning into the Josh Allen 2.0 — a true “lab-made” QB finally moving the needle? 

Plus: JJ McCarthy’s injury (and why a reset helps), Carson Wentz’s return, the most surprising 2–0/0–2 teams, a quick power-ranking check, and what’s really going on with Mahomes’ two-year dip. 

Drop your Week-2 overreaction and MVP sleeper (Baker?) below.

0:00 - Intro
0:38 - The Buccaneers + Baker Mayfield Is Playing MVP Type Ball
12:42 - Justin Herbert Is Lab-Made + Why The Chargers Are Surging
17:19 - Raiders Red Flag: Ashton Jeanty's Production and Effort in Question?
22:53 - Football Blocking Is An ELITE Skill
25:16 - Vikings Pivot: Carson Wentz Starting in Week 3 + JJ McCarthy's Development
31:32 - Why The Chiefs Are Struggling
36:20 - NFL Power Rankings Week 3 + BIGGEST Surprises in NFL

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