Jon Lovett, 42, an Obama speechwriter turned popular podcast host, is a co-founder of a political media company called Crooked Media, a co-host of “Pod Save America,” and a well-known liberal pundit. (Spoilers ahead.)

Jon Lovett, a podcaster and speechwriter who worked with former President Barack Obama, was the first person voted off during the season premiere of "Survivor 47."

Which is partially what makes our panel picks a little concerning for Week 3. It seems like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should be the most obvious choice to pick up a win with a home game against the Denver Broncos on tap Sunday.

Over the first two weeks of the season, the New Orleans Saints have looked like the most dominant team in football, outscoring the Cowboys and Panthers by a combined score of 91-29. Running back Alvin Kamara has already racked up nearly 300 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns this season.