I Put a Curse on the Chargers After They Cost Me $1,000

I’ve officially done voodoo on the Chargers. After what they’ve done to me, I’m declaring a losing season. The curse is active. 🪄⚡

For the second straight year, the Chargers knocked me out of Circa Survivor. Another $1,000 entry gone.

I went to Vegas. I made shirts. My entry didn’t even make it to Monday Night Football.

Michael Benatar and J Dawg break down NFL Week 1, from the Chargers disaster and Justin Herbert debate to Caleb Williams’ MVP potential, Minnesota’s quarterback questions, and the Giants’ strong start against Dallas.

Then we preview Week 2 with early Survivor candidates, model leans, and a debate about whether the Australia trip will affect the Rams and 49ers.

IN THIS EPISODE

⚡ The Chargers end our Survivor hopes

🐻 Caleb Williams: MVP potential or Week 1 overreaction?

👀 Vikings quarterback questions and Giants optimism

✈️ Our Australia travel theory gets another test

💰 Early discussion: Texans, Browns, Commanders and Raiders

CHAPTERS

00:00 Week 1 chaos and Australia jet lag

01:27 The Chargers cost Michael another $1,000

05:33 The Justin Herbert debate

09:54 Vikings win, quarterback questions remain

12:46 Bullshit or Believe: Caleb Williams MVP?

18:11 Are the Giants for real?

21:01 Saints drama and our betting recap

23:54 Early Week 2 Survivor shortlist

27:29 Week 2 model leans and disagreements

30:57 Raiders +7 against the Chargers

31:46 Final thoughts

CORRECTIONS TO THE ON-AIR DISCUSSION

• Chicago scored 59 points against Carolina, not 50.

• New Orleans visits Baltimore in Week 2.

• Giants–Rams is Monday, September 21, so New York is not playing on a short week.

The betting numbers discussed come from our September 14 recording. They are preliminary leans, not a finalized card or confirmed current sportsbook offers.

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