Talanoa Hufanga on His Pick-Six, Polamalu & Facing the 49ers | The Matchup Ep. 4

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga joins Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders to break down his game-changing pick-six against Matthew Stafford, share what mentor Troy Polamalu taught him about life and football, and discuss facing his former team, the San Francisco 49ers. The AFC Defensive Player of the Week explains what he saw before jumping the route—and what the Broncos need to do to start faster and finish strong. Plus, Chris and Emmanuel debate Pat Surtain’s performance against Davante Adams, explain how Trent McDuffie shut down Jaylen Waddle, and make their Week 4 receiver predictions. Can Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins take advantage of Jacksonville’s secondary? How could Puka Nacua’s return change Adams’ targets? And can Denver go into San Francisco and win? They also break down the Cowboys’ late-game mistakes against Baltimore, discuss Odell Beckham Jr.’s release and Travis Hunter’s first-interception controversy, and unveil their Top 10 NFL team rankings alongside Chris’ Strap List and Emmanuel’s Top 10 receivers. The Matchup with Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders is brought to you by bet365. Subscribe for weekly NFL breakdowns, player interviews, rankings and picks from two Super Bowl champions. INTRO / QUICK SLANT 00:00 Episode 4 opening and Hufanga guest tease 00:22 Meet Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders 00:34 Cowboys–Ravens: Dak’s missed chance and Dallas’ defensive breakdown 03:57 Odell Beckham Jr.’s release and what comes next 05:53 Matt Nagy on Odell’s role 07:39 Travis Hunter’s first interception and the ball boy incident WEEK 3 MATCHUP REVIEW 09:10 Segment introduction 09:28 Jaylen Waddle vs. Trent McDuffie 11:23 Davante Adams vs. Pat Surtain 14:45 CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens vs. Baltimore WEEK 4 MATCHUP PREVIEW 16:56 Chase and Higgins vs. Jacksonville; Travis Hunter’s snap count 18:40 Chase and Higgins catches and yardage predictions 20:33 Adams and Puka vs. Philadelphia’s secondary 22:18 How Puka’s return could change Adams’ targets 23:45 DeVonta Smith vs. Trent McDuffie TALANOA HUFANGA INTERVIEW 25:44 Introducing Talanoa Hufanga 26:00 The story behind “Huf” and “Tuf” 26:32 What Troy Polamalu taught Hufanga 28:45 Hufanga breaks down his pick-six 30:24 Facing the 49ers and his former teammates 31:18 Starting fast and finishing strong MILE HIGH SALUTE 32:19 Broncos–Rams recap and the stadium atmosphere 33:44 Bo Nix’s decisions and Denver’s offensive rhythm 34:29 The interception erased by a penalty 36:19 Broncos–49ers preview and Emmanuel’s pick 39:10 Brock Purdy and San Francisco’s weapons 39:47 Emmanuel’s broken-rib story 40:27 Riley Moss and preparing for Kyle Shanahan TOP 10 NFL TEAMS 42:13 Emmanuel’s power rankings 42:37 How many potential Hall of Famers do the 49ers have? 44:09 Why Chris ranks the Chiefs No. 1 46:14 Gary Kubiak vs. Kyle Shanahan TOP 10 DBs / WRs 47:43 Chris’ Strap List: Pat Surtain stays No. 1 48:14 Their cornerback rankings vs. PFF grades 50:01 Amik Robertson and Philadelphia’s secondary 50:47 Interceptions vs. catches allowed 51:31 Emmanuel’s Top 10 receivers 52:16 Touchdowns and Davante Adams’ rise 52:42 Drake London and Zay Flowers WEEK 4 PICK ’EM 53:38 Current standings and this week’s disagreements 53:59 Commanders vs. Colts 54:42 Rams vs. Eagles 55:51 Bears vs. Jets 56:44 Film study, picks and rankings 57:20 Closing and sponsor sign-off #TalanoaHufanga #DenverBroncos #TheMatchup #ChrisHarrisJr #EmmanuelSanders #TroyPolamalu #NFL #broncoscountry GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER OR 1-800-MY-RESET. VISIT MDGAMBLINGHELP.ORG (MD). Must be 21+ (18+ DC) and physically present where bet365 operates. Please gamble responsibly. T&Cs apply. Void where prohibited.