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What's Wright - Chiefs CRUSH Commanders, Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce DOMINATE, NFL Week 8 Reaction | Nick Wright

Oct 29, 2025
Nick Wright dives into an electrifying recap of Week 8 in the NFL, spotlighting the Chiefs’ dominance over the Commanders, featuring standout performances from Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. He explores the curious situation with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, debates the Eagles' success without AJ Brown, and waxes poetic about Jordan Love's promising rise with the Packers. The thrill continues with a thrilling World Series Game 3 recap, highlighting Shohei Ohtani's records and Freddie Freeman’s heroics. Tune in for the latest takes and bold predictions!
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ANECDOTE

Charity Poker Two-Time Win

  • Nick Wright won Hank Azaria's charity poker tournaments twice and hoisted the trophy both times.
  • He used the prize to get Knicks tickets and joked about free Vegas rooms from losing at blackjack.
INSIGHT

Mahomes Thrives With Competent Team

  • Mahomes only needs a competent offensive line and an above-average receiving corps to look like the best player again.
  • Kansas City's aggression on fourth downs has transformed them into a guaranteed high-scoring team.
INSIGHT

Fourth-Down Aggression Changes Game

  • The Chiefs' fourth-down aggression is a strategic shift changing expected points from field goals to touchdowns.
  • Going for it deepens their playmaking and makes them far more dangerous offensively.
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