Sometimes 'you have to gamble'...and that's where I'm at as well.

After review of the excellent SOTS and all the discussion of the caps and teasers....

I think that's Rob at TC9a wearing the IN. Mike was setup clearly last episode as the next Zap to go. Mike was desperate last week and remains so. While there might be a new clue(due to Ralph using his HII), I don't think that anyone will either find or play one this week. So Mike is gone at the first TC.

Since the second IC is all about endurance both physical and mental(resisting temptation), I don't have a lot of confidence in the spa gals(Natalie and Ashley) denying themselves pleasure knowing they are safe in numbers. While Grant has the strength and Yoga focus to last he too is safe and simply a misdirection. He won't awaken until he is betrayed by Rob and at that point it might be too late. Since historically endurance chals have been dominated by females I'm left with Julie/Andrea. I think this could be Julie's moment to shine with her firefighter training. Julie wins the second IC.

Now's the real tricky part...who goes in the second TC. I think that Rob still considers Phillip under his control and views him as potential goat material...and worth the 'gamble'. And from both last week's footage and this week's promos/PR pics that David has placed himself in Rob's crosshairs. Rob targets at the first hint of betrayal or competition for control. And with David shown sullen in his composure, it's his 'tell' to Rob that he is the remaining biggest threat to him. David is my choice as the second boot.

Both boots go to RI....no time for any chal this week, which provides for a 3 person RI chal next week with 2 going home.

So that's my gamble this week. We'll see if it plays out. Enjoy the show everyone and good luck in your picks.