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Who will come out on top of the Divisional Round of the playoffs this weekend? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano and Frank Schwab are joined by special guest LB Kyle Van Noy to preview the AFC's matchups. But first, they dive into John Harbaugh reportedly signing a 5-year $100M deal to become head coach of the New York Giants. Kyle delivers his unique insight from their shared time together with the Baltimore Ravens. Later in the show, Andrew and Frank are joined by betting analyst Ben Fawkes to turn the page towards the NFC's marquee matchups, before closing things out with their "One More Thing."(4:00) - KVN on John Harbaugh, Ravens coaching search and more(21:36) - Bills @ Broncos(31:15) - Texans @ Patriots(37:38) - 49ers @ Seahawks(50:40) - Rams @ Bears(59:18) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview all four NFL divisional round games. After reacting to the New York Giants hiring John Harbaugh to be their next head coach, the duo deep dive divisional-style on the four big games coming up this weekend.Nate & Charles start with an AFC hoss fight featuring the electric Buffalo Bills offense vs. the stout Denver Broncos defense. On Saturday night we'll see the San Francisco 49ers try to improve on their last performance against the 1-seed Seattle Seahawks, and the two hosts determine whether the 9ers have the juice.The Sunday games feature Drake Maye and the New England Patriots taking on the stingy Houston Texans defense and the Los Angeles Rams trying to outscore the red-hot Chicago Bears. Nate & Charles wrap up the show with their Hail Mary bold predictions for this weekend.(2:20) - Giants hire HC John Harbaugh(10:00) - Bills @ Broncos(36:00) - 49ers @ Seahawks(57:10) - Texans @ Patriots(1:23:20) - Rams @ Bears(1:43:45) - Hail Mary predictions Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Who will get a seat in the NFL's game of head coach musical chairs this offseason? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano and Jori Epstein predict what coaches will land at all nine openings and why they should go there. Plus, Andrew sits down with Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake to discuss the firing of Mike Tomlin as well as the upcoming playoff matchup at Chicago. Andrew also talks to Jacksonville Jaguars legend Maurice Jones-Drew to get his opinions on the head coach hiring cycle.(5:15) - Dante Moore returns to Oregon(10:20) - Head coach matchmaker(29:50) - Maurice Jones Drew joins the show(53:50) - Rams DB Quentin Lake joins the show(1:09:50) - One More Thing

Who will be the fourth-ever Pittsburgh Steelers head coach? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab break down the impact of Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Steelers, along with the fate of Aaron Rodgers. Could the 42-year-old QB retire? The crew also discusses the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers firing their offensive coordinators. Plus, should eliminated Wild Card teams panic ahead of the offseason?(0:00) - Mike Tomlin steps down(23:57) - Is this it for Aaron Rodgers?(38:05) - OCs Kevin Patullo & Greg Roman fired(47:43) - Should these eliminated playoff teams be panicking?(1:03:30) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon deep dive on the nine NFL teams with head coach openings to determine the best fit for each job. For each team, Nate & Matt discuss the franchise's biggest selling point and their favorite pick to be next head coach. The duo start with the Baltimore Ravens, where they determine the best fit for Lamar Jackson. Next, the two react to the breaking news that the Los Angeles Chargers fired OC Greg Roman before moving on to the Las Vegas Raiders (who have a more enticing roster and organization than you might think.)Later, Nate & Matt cover the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons. During some preliminary thoughts on Mike Tomlin, the news breaks that Mike Tomlin officially steps down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, and the two hosts discuss what Tomlin's future could hold.The duo wrap things up with thoughts on the Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants and Tennessee Titans.(4:10) - Ravens(18:20) - Chargers fire OC Greg Roman(25:00) - Raiders(34:25) - Browns(42:20) - Falcons(54:15) - Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers head coach mid-Tomlin conversation(1:04:30) - Dolphins(1:12:20) - Cardinals(1:20:35) - Giants(1:32:10) - Titans Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon join forces to recap the Houston Texans dominating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the final game of NFL Wild Card Weekend. The duo discuss the Texans offense coming to life, how the defense shut down Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh offense, their chances against the New England Patriots next weekend and what the future of the Steelers could look like. Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

What will the Philadelphia Eagles do this offseason after losing in the Wild Card round to the San Francisco 49ers? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab break down the incredible games from the weekend, including a wild ending in Chicago as well as a thriller in Duval. The crew also looks back at Justin Herbert's struggles in New England and what it could mean going forward for the Los Angeles Chargers before closing things out with their "One More Thing."(3:50) - 49ers beat Eagles(24:35) - Bears beat Packers(36:55) - Bills beat Jaguars(45:50) - Patriots beat Chargers(54:35) - Rams beat Panthers(59:45) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon give their instant reactions and takeaways from a very fun NFL Wild Card Weekend. The two hosts start with the New England Patriots taking care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night by blowing up Justin Herbert and the LA offense. Next up, the duo cover the San Francisco 49ers pulling off the upset against the Philadelphia Eagles (where does Philly go from here?) and the Buffalo Bills getting a huge win despite a valiant effort by the Jacksonville Jaguars.Later, Nate & Matt recap the two Saturday games, as the Chicago Bears won a crazy one over the Green Bay Packers (should they make a coaching change?) and the Los Angeles Rams narrowly escaped what would've been a devastating loss to the Carolina Panthers.(3:25) - Patriots beat Chargers(20:50) - 49ers beat Eagles(41:15) - Bills beat Jaguars(58:50) - Bears beat Packers(1:20:50) - Rams beat Panthers Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Who will be the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson and Ben Fawkes break down where Mike McDaniel will go next and question the coincidental timing of the firing before previewing the NFL Wild Card weekend slate of games that includes a juicy rematch between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. The trio also analyzes the Buffalo Bills' tough road test as they face the Jacksonville Jaguars and the rest of the game slate before closing things out with their "One More Thing."(1:35) - Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel(11:13) - Bucs clean house(18:25) - Rams @ Panthers(28:55 ) - Packers @ Bears(39:27) - Bills @ Jaguars(47:23) - 49ers @ Eagles(56:40) - Chargers @ Patriots(1:04:25) - Texans @ Steelers(1:12:10) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview ALL six NFL Wild Card games. After reacting to the Miami Dolphins firing Head Coach Mike McDaniel and where he could potentially land as one of the better playcallers in the NFL, the duo dive into Wild Card Weekend. Nate & Charles start off by discussing whether the Carolina Panthers have a chance to keep it close against the Los Angeles Rams, if the Chicago Bears can get the upper hand on the Green Bay Packers in their rubber match and if the Buffalo Bills really deserve to be road favorites against the red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars.Later, Nate & Charles discuss the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles battling to see who can get the good vibes going again, the Los Angeles Chargers trying to overcome their injuries against the New England Patriots (and MVP Drake Maye) and the Pittsburgh Steelers walking into a buzzsaw Houston Texans defense on Monday night. The two hosts wrap things up with their Hail Mary bold predictions, including some pessimism surrounding Bryce Young and Aaron Rodgers.(2:45) - Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel(13:30) - Rams @ Panthers(23:20) - Packers @ Bears(40:35) - Bills @ Jaguars(1:00:05) - 49ers @ Eagles(1:16:30) - Chargers @ Patriots(1:41:20) - Texans @ Steelers(1:49:50) - Hail Mary predictions Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Can the Philadelphia Eagles find a way back to the Super Bowl? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano sits down with wide receiver Jahan Dotson to talk about the Eagles' chances in the playoffs. But first, Jori Epstein joins Andrew to discuss the aftermath of John Harbaugh's firing and what it may mean for Mike Tomlin's future in Pittsburgh. Later in the show, the duo breaks down how the Raiders can rebuild with the No. 1 pick and Jerry Jones' handling of the defensive coordinator opening in Dallas.(4:00) - Fallout of John Harbaugh firing: Lamar Jackson & Mike Tomlin(24:00) - Jahan Dotson joins the show!(32:45) - Raiders starting their rebuild(44:50 ) - Jerry Jones mentions Venezuela in press conference(55:05) - Can Titans GM keep bias out of coaching search?(1:05:00) - One More Thing

Where do the Baltimore Ravens go from here after firing head coach of 18 years John Harbaugh? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab discuss the Ravens' future along with other coaching vacancies across the league at the coordinator level. Closing things out, the crew looks at how coaching situations could affect certain QBs before discussing their "One More Thing."(0:30) - Ravens fire John Harbaugh(25:18) - Cowboys fire DC Matt Eberflus(34:05) - Commanders part ways with OC Kliff Kingsbury & DC Joe Whitt Jr.(43:05) - Lions part ways with OC John Morton(46:49) - Could Tua Tagovailoa play elsewhere in 2026?(50:50) - How will head coaching openings affect QBs?(1:02:30) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon reveal their 2025 All-Football 301 Team: the most underrated players at every position this NFL season (no Pro Bowlers allowed). Nate & Matt start off the show with thoughts on the various coaching changes that took place around the NFL on Black Monday, including reactions to Kliff Kingsbury departing the Washington Commanders, which opening is the most intriguing, where Kevin Stefanski will land and more.Next, Nate & Matt reveal the offense for the All-Football 301 Team as they discuss under-appreciated stars this season like WR Parker Washington, QB Mac Jones, TE Brenton Strange and the most under-appreciated guys along the offensive line.On the defensive side of the ball, the two hosts break down what makes players like Chase Young, Jordyn Brooks, Jalen Pitre and more so underrated for their respective defenses. While only about a dozen players make the final team, the two hosts cover a ton of players that don't get enough respect around the NFL.(3:10) - Black Monday reactions(19:30) - All-Football 301 Team: skill players(47:25) - All-Football 301 Team: offensive line(1:00:05) - All-Football 301 Team: defensive line(1:13:40) - All-Football 301 Team: defensive back sevenSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Where will Kevin Stefanski go after being fired by the Cleveland Browns? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab discuss the Browns' future as well as a flurry of head coaches getting fired on "Black Monday" in the NFL. Later in the show, the crew breaks down Zac Taylor and Joe Schoen getting another season to figure things out with their teams. Closing things out, the guys look back at the pivotal results from Week 18 before discussing their "One More Thing."(4:30) - Browns fire HC Kevin Stefanski(16:25) - Raiders fire HC Pete Carroll(25:00) - Kirk Cousins on his future in Atlanta(37:50) - Cardinals fire HC Jonathan Gannon(46:18) - HC Zac Taylor and GM Joe Schoen get another shot(53:10) - Week 18 recap(58:45) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald give their instant reactions and takeaways from Week 18 of NFL action. The two hosts start with their takeaways from the Pittsburgh Steelers' dramatic win over the Baltimore Ravens to win the AFC North on Sunday night.Later, the duo dive into their biggest takeaways from Week 18, starting with Myles Garrett finally breaking the NFL sack record. Nate & Charles also give their thoughts on the Seattle Seahawks shutting down the San Francisco 49ers to take the NFC 1-seed on Saturday and the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars extending their monster winning streaks and threatening to do some real damage representing the AFC South in the playoffs.On the low side of Week 18, the NFC South was decided in the dumbest way possible, and the duo discuss the future of every team in the division as the Carolina Panthers stumble backwards into the playoffs. Also, the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets appeared to wave the white flag in the final week of season. After Charles reacts live to Atlanta Falcons firing Raheem Morris, Nate & Charles close out the show with their early thoughts on the final playoff picture and the first round of playoff matchups.(00:55) - Steelers beat Ravens to win AFC North(17:30) - Myles Garrett breaks sack record(25:35) - Seahawks shut down 49ers(36:50) - AFC South looking dangerous entering playoffs(50:50) - NFC South decided in the dumbest way possible(1:06:20) - Dolphins & Jets wave the white flag(1:11:25) - 2026 playoff picture thoughts Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview the three biggest games of NFL Week 18. Nate & Charles get Lost in the Sauce on the three games with major playoff implications, starting with whether Baker Mayfield & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can overcome their recent struggles to win the NFC South and beat the Carolina Panthers (with some help from the New Orleans Saints). Next, the duo cover the Seattle Seahawks & San Francisco 49ers battling it out for the 1-seed and the NFC West title. Can the Seahawks defense slow down a red-hot Brock Purdy? Nate & Charles close it out with the Sunday night battle for the AFC North with the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens and which veteran quarterback can carry their team to the playoffs.(4:40) - Panthers @ Buccaneers(29:30) - Seahawks @ 49ers(57:50) - Ravens @ Steelers(1:16:30) - Hail Mary bold predictions Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

How will the NFL playoffs shakeout after three key Week 18 battles? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Ben Fawkes break down the most consequential matchups in the NFC South, NFC West and AFC North. The trio closes things out with their favorite under-the-radar games to watch out for in Week 18 before discussing their "One More Thing."(5:10) - Packers sign Trevon Diggs(9:10) - Panthers @ Buccaneers(20:15) - Seahawks @ 49ers(28:30) - Ravens @ Steelers(45:00) - 3 more interesting Week 18 games(56:40) - One More Thing

Will Matthew Stafford remain the MVP favorite after a disappointing showing on MNF? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab break down the Los Angeles Rams' loss to the Atlanta Falcons that saw Stafford throw 3 picks. Plus, is it really that surprising that Trevon Diggs was released by the Dallas Cowboys? The crew closes things out with one last look at Frank's playoff projections before discussing their "One More Thing."(6:34) - Falcons upset Rams on MNF(23:11) - Cowboys release Trevon Diggs(32:53) - Should playoff teams sit starters in Week 18?(47:52) - Frank's Playoff Projections(56:45) - NFL coaching hot seats(1:05:54) - One More Thing

Nate Tice is joined by PFF's Trevor Sikkema to buy or sell playoff teams as true Super Bowl contenders before breaking down a few of their favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Nate & Trevor start with the AFC, as they explain why they're both buying the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars. The duo disagree on the Houston Texans before touching on the Los Angeles Chargers & Buffalo Bills.Next, the two hosts dive into the NFC playoff bracket: they both buy the Seattle Seahawks (with some caveats), Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams. The duo sell the Chicago Bears, both NFC South teams (Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Carolina Panthers) and the Green Bay Packers. Nate & Trevor work out their disagreements on the San Francisco 49ers.The duo round out the show with a few thoughts on some of their favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, including who to keep an eye on in the College Football Playoff.(4:35) - Broncos(15:35) - Patriots(24:20) - Jaguars(35:10) - Texans(41:10) - Chargers & Bills(43:35) - Seahawks(49:20) - Bears(58:20) - NFC South(1:00:20) - 49ers(1:06:40) - Rams(1:09:40) - Packers & Eagles(1:14:20) - Our favorite NFL Draft prospects Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

How far can Brock Purdy take the banged-up San Francisco 49ers? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab recap that thrilling SNF shootout and dive into key winner-take-all battles in the AFC North and NFC South. Will the Pittsburgh Steelers or Baltimore Ravens come out on top of the division? Is it fair that the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers or hot-and-cold Carolina Panthers will host a playoff game? Closing things out, the crew looks at the most disappointing teams that missed the playoffs before discussing their "One More Thing."(6:20) - 49ers win shootout over Bears(19:40) - Browns upset Steelers(40:40) - Bucs & Panthers fight to win abysmal NFC South(49:34) - Which playoffs miss is most disappointing?(1:02:25) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald give their instant reactions and takeaways from Week 17 of NFL action. After providing takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' shootout win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, the duo provide their 3 Highs, 3 Lows from a wild week around the NFL. The highs include the Philadelphia Eagles holding off the Buffalo Bills late, the Las Vegas Raiders getting the inside track on the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft over the New York Giants and the Houston Texans winning their eighth straight on Saturday over the Los Angeles Chargers.For the lows, Nate & Charles hit on the Green Bay Packers showing they can't be trusted in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers acting like they're not interested in winning the NFC South and the Pittsburgh Steelers proving unable to clinch the division against the Cleveland Browns.For Extra Credit, the duo discuss Drake Maye's huge 5-TD performance and Trey McBride setting records for the Arizona Cardinals.(1:00) - 49ers beat Bears(20:00) - Eagles beat Bills(33:15) - Raiders win (lose) tank bowl(45:20) - Texans win eighth straight(55:30) - Packers can't be trusted(1:07:05) - Does anyone want to win the NFC South?(1:21:35) - Steelers lose to Browns(1:33:05) - Extra Credit: Drake Maye & Trey McBrideSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice reacts to the Christmas Day NFL slate and looks ahead to the NFL playoff race. Nate gives his instant takeaways from the Dallas Cowboys win over the Washington Commanders, a wild Minnesota Vikings upset win to knock the Detroit Lions out of playoff contention and the Denver Broncos taking care of the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night in their quest for the top seed in the AFC.(1:20) - Cowboys beat Commanders(6:00) - Vikings beat Lions(12:15) - Broncos beat Chiefs Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Merry Christmas Eve from the Inside Coverage podcast crew! Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein, and Ben Fawkes break down the key Week 17 NFL matchups this week, including a pivotal NFC matchup between Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Plus, can the Seattle Seahawks hold onto their lead when they take on the Carolina Panthers? The crew breaks down these matchups and more before discussing their "One More Thing."(6:20) - Eagles @ Bills(13:05) - Bears @ 49ers(23:45) - Texans @ Chargers(31:25) - Jaguars @ Colts(42:05) - Seahawks @ Panthers(52:05) - Giants @ Raiders(1:01:35) - One More Thing

Could Kyle Shanahan walk away as the coach of the year after this season? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein, and Frank Schwab discuss the Coach of the Year race and break down the San Francisco 49ers defeating the Indianapolis Colts on MNF. Closing things out, the crew breaks down Frank's latest playoff projections before talking about their "One More Thing".(3:43) - 49ers beat Colts on MNF(17:13) - Mike Tomlin coaches 19th straight non-losing season(30:55) - Who is the Coach of the Year?(45:04) - Frank's playoff projections(56:41) - One More Thing

Nate Tice is joined by the Ringer's Sheil Kapadia to reveal their Christmas wish lists for eliminated NFL teams. With 14 teams already eliminated, the duo pick nine of the most interesting teams at the bottom of the NFL pecking order and provide the next big move they need to make as they climb back towards relevance. Sheil highlights the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Nate provides offseason fixes for the Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets. Nate & Sheil wrap up with a lightning round of biggest needs for a few the rest of the eliminated teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Washington Commanders and more.(4:45) - Browns(12:40) - Chiefs(22:20) - Cowboys(31:35) - Titans(38:55) - Giants(50:05) - Dolphins(57:45) - Vikings(1:06:40) - Raiders(1:09:45) - Jets(1:15:20) - Lightning round! Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Will the Pittsburgh Steelers be able to make the playoffs without DK Metcalf available for the last two games of the regular season? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, and Frank Schwab discuss the latest results and news from a wild Week 16. Could this be the end of John Harbaugh with the Baltimore Ravens? Plus, the guys break down Thursday night's game between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams that was decided in part by a controversial call that sent the game to OT. And how is the MVP race shaking out with just two weeks to go? Hear about it all on today's episode of Inside Coverage!(3:50) - DK Metcalf suspended for confronting a fan(19:15) - Could Ravens move on from John Harbaugh?(28:20) - “Small market” Jaguars beat Broncos(42:20) - Seahawks beat Rams in dramatic fashion(52:30) - Chiefs plan move to Kansas(1:00:20) - Who is the MVP frontrunner?(1:06:15) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald give their instant reactions and takeaways from Week 16 of NFL action. First, the duo give their takeaways from the New England Patriots' win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, including whether it's time to shut down Lamar Jackson.Next, the two hosts dive into their 3 Highs, 3 Lows from the Week 16 Sunday slate. Nate & Charles start by highlighting the Jacksonville Jaguars knocking off the 1-seed Denver Broncos, the Chicago Bears getting their revenge over the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Chargers offense looking dangerous against the Dallas Cowboys heading into the playoffs.The lows of Week 16 include the Detroit Lions being unable to save their season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continuing their freefall in a loss to the Carolina Panthers (sparking questions about whether Baker Mayfield is really the future) and the Minnesota Vikings-New York Giants slop fest featuring some rough young QB play. Nate & Charles wrap things up with some thoughts on the post-Tua Tagovailoa Miami Dolphins and the other rookie starters struggling today.(00:50) - Patriots beat Ravens(18:40) - Jaguars beat Broncos(32:30) - Bears beat Packers(44:10) - Chargers beat Cowboys(49:20) - Lions lose to Steelers(1:00:40) - Buccaneers lose to Panthers(1:10:40) - Vikings-Giants slop fest(1:23:35) - Extra Credit: post-Tua Dolphins thoughts & other rookie startersSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Can Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers stake their claim over the NFC North this weekend? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano and Charles Robinson break down that matchup along with other key battles across the league, including the Jacksonville Jaguars taking on the formidable Denver Broncos defense. Later in the show, Andrew sits down with The Athletic's NFL insider Dianna Russini to discuss the latest news in the league and what to expect ahead of Christmas Day games. Who could clinch a playoff spot and who could be eliminated? Find out on our Week 16 preview show!(5:08) - Packers @ Bears(13:58) - Jaguars @ Broncos(20:21) - Buccaneers @ Panthers(28:14) - Patriots @ Ravens(37:43) - Steelers @ Lions(44:21) - Dianna Russini joins the show!(1:07:03) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview the biggest games of NFL Week 16. The two hosts start by getting Lost in the Sauce on their three favorite games of the weekend, previewing both sides of the ball for Jacksonville Jaguars @ Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears and New England Patriots @ Baltimore Ravens.Next, Nate & Charles reveal their key matchups to watch in Cheat Sheet as they preview a huge divisional battle with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers taking on the Carolina Panthers, plus the Pittsburgh Steelers @ Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon.The duo wrap things up with the Hail Mary bold predictions for the weekend, as Charles discusses a sneaky hoss fight between Josh Allen and Myles Garrett while Nate predicts a turnover-heavy day between Bo Nix and Trevor Lawrence. Plus, Nate gets a grievance off his chest that you need to hear about people severely underrating the newest generation of quarterbacks.(2:15) - Jaguars @ Broncos(28:40) - Packers @ Bears(53:45) - Patriots @ Ravens(1:16:15) - Buccaneers @ Panthers(1:26:15) - Steelers @ Lions(1:30:00) - Hail Mary predictions(1:36:05) - Stop underrating modern quarterbacks Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Will Tua Tagovailoa ever start again for the Miami Dolphins? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Ben Fawkes discuss the benching of the QB, with rookie Quinn Ewers set to take over for the rest of the season. They move on to debate whether the Atlanta Falcons will start the 2026 season with Kirk Cousins as signal caller, before discussing the latest cryptic comments from Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor. Andrew also sits down with Amon-Ra St. Brown to discuss the 2025 NFL season, as well as his Christmas priorities ahead of the holiday. Closing things out, the crew breaks down the enormous matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks before discussing their "One More Thing".(4:48) - Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa(16:14) - Could Kirk Cousins start next season for the Falcons?(23:58) - Amon-Ra St. Brown joins the show!(32:56) - What changes do the Bengals have to make this offseason?(47:28) - Puka Nacua trashes NFL referees(1:01:41) - One More Thing

Should we believe in the Pittsburgh Steelers after their MNF win? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab discuss Steelers' playoff chances and Tua Tagovailoa's future with the Miami Dolphins. Also, did the New England Patriots need to lose to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday to strengthen their playoff run? Plus, Andrew sits down with Legion of Boom members Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor to discuss the 2025 NFL season along with their thoughts on the state of the Seattle Seahawks. Closing things out, the crew breaks down Frank's latest playoff projections before talking about their "One More Thing".(7:12) - Steelers MNF win over Dolphins(18:30) - Did the Patriots need to lose to the Bills?(24:14) - Richard Sherman & Kam Chancellor join the show!(37:13) - How will the Packers move on without Micah Parsons?(43:32) - Playoff Projections(56:06) - One More Thing

How will the Kansas City Chiefs approach the offseason after missing the playoffs and losing Patrick Mahomes to an ACL injury? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, and Frank Schwab examine the future of KC's dynasty as well as the impact of Micah Parsons' season-ending ACL injury. Later on, the guys analyze the Denver Broncos' impressive 11-game win streak and their position on top of the AFC. The guys also look at Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals' situation to see if they can create positive momentum for next season. They close things out with a fun discussion about Philip Rivers performance in a heartbreaking loss vs. the Seattle Seahawks.(6:16) - Where do the Chiefs go from here?(18:44) - Micah Parsons out for the season(25:33) - Are the Broncos the scariest team in the AFC?(34:15) - Can the Bengals and Joe Burrow find a way forward?(49:01) - Philip Rivers to start Week 16(55:56) - One More Thing

Nate Tice is joined by the Athletic's Dane Brugler to break down all the 2026 NFL Draft prospects to keep an eye on throughout the upcoming College Football Playoff. The duo start by diving into the top prospects to watch in each of the playoff games coming up this weekend: 12 James Madison @ 5 Oregon, 9 Oklahoma @ 8 Alabama, 11 Tulane & 6 Ole Miss and 10 Miami @ 7 Texas A&M. Nate & Dane empty their notebook on big-name players to keep an eye on like Dante Moore, Rueben Bain, Cassius Howell, Fernando Mendoza, Peter Woods and many more.Nate & Dane wrap up the show with the teams on bye this week: 1 Indiana, 2 Ohio State, 3 Georgia & 4 Texas Tech. They discuss whether QB Fernando Mendoza projects as the future first overall pick,(7:10) - 12 James Madison @ 5 Oregon(23:25) - 9 Oklahoma @ 8 Alabama(34:50) - 11 Tulane & 6 Ole Miss(37:50) - 10 Miami @ 7 Texas A&M(57:50) - Fernando Mendoza & Indiana(1:12:05) - More bye teams: Ohio State, Georgia, Texas Tech Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald give their instant reactions and takeaways from Week 15 of NFL action. The duo kick things off with The Late Hit, as they give their thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.Next, Nate & Charles bring you through the ups and downs of Week 15 with 3 High, 3 Low. The high side of the Sunday slate included the Denver Broncos taking sole possession of the 1-seed in their win over the Green Bay Packers, the Buffalo Bills staying in the division race in a win over the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars getting statement wins.The lows of Week 15 included the Kansas City Chiefs officially being eliminated (and losing Patrick Mahomes), the Detroit Lions being unable to hang in there against the Los Angeles Rams and the NFL's worst offenses looking even worse than normal (talking to you, Cleveland Browns & Las Vegas Raiders). They wrap up with quick thoughts on Philip Rivers' not-that-bad day against the Seattle Seahawks.(00:50) - Vikings beat Cowboys(16:30) - Broncos beat Packers(27:10) - Bills beat Patriots(41:25) - AFC contenders get key wins(56:05) - Chiefs are officially cooked(1:06:00) - Lions lose to Rams(1:13:50) - Browns and Raiders look even worse than normal(1:22:00 ) - Extra Credit: Philip Rivers' day against SeattleSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

What should we make of Joe Burrow's dejected press conference? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Ben Fawkes break down the possible meanings behind the Cincinnati Bengals QB's words. Could he want out? They also preview the biggest matchups of Week 15, including a crucial AFC North clash between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs' potential playoff elimination game against the Los Angeles Chargers. They're joined by Khalil Shakir and Justin Jefferson in the process. You don't want to miss this fun preview show!(2:17) - Could Joe Burrow be on the move?(15:06) - Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots (ft. Khalil Shakir)(25:35) - Detroit Lions @ Los Angeles Rams(35:08) - Green Bay Packers @ Denver Broncos(44:45) - Minnesota Vikings @ Dallas Cowboys (ft. Justin Jefferson)(56:59) - Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs(1:03:51) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview the biggest games of NFL Week 15. After some quick opening thoughts on the 2026 quarterback class, the duo start by getting Lost in the Sauce on their three favorite games. Nate & Charles break down both sides of the ball as they deep dive on Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots, Detroit Lions @ Los Angeles Rams and a hoss fight of a matchup featuring the Green Bay Packers @ the Denver Broncos.Next, Nate & Charles dive into their Slop Watch picks, including Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts taking on the monster Seattle Seahawks defense and the Miami Dolphins trying to play spoiler against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two hosts wrap things up with their Hail Mary bold predictions for Week 15, as Nate predicts a big win for the Kansas City Chiefs and Charles forecasts a huge rushing day for the Bills.(6:50) - Bills @ Patriots(28:10) - Lions @ Rams(50:05) - Hoss Fight of the Week: Packers @ Broncos(1:10:15) - Slop Watch: Colts @ Seahawks(1:19:00) - Slop Watch: Dolphins @ Steelers(1:25:50) - Hail Mary bold predictions Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview the biggest games of NFL Week 15. After some quick opening thoughts on the 2026 quarterback class, the duo start by getting Lost in the Sauce on their three favorite games. Nate & Charles break down both sides of the ball as they deep dive on Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots, Detroit Lions @ Los Angeles Rams and a hoss fight of a matchup featuring the Green Bay Packers @ the Denver Broncos.Next, Nate & Charles dive into their Slop Watch picks, including Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts taking on the monster Seattle Seahawks defense and the Miami Dolphins trying to play spoiler against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two hosts wrap things up with their Hail Mary bold predictions for Week 15, as Nate predicts a big win for the Kansas City Chiefs and Charles forecasts a huge rushing day for the Bills.(6:50) - Bills @ Patriots(28:10) - Lions @ Rams(50:05) - Hoss Fight of the Week: Packers @ Broncos(1:10:15) - Slop Watch: Colts @ Seahawks(1:19:00) - Slop Watch: Dolphins @ Steelers(1:25:50) - Hail Mary bold predictions Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

What should our expectations be for 44-year-old Philip Rivers if he suits up on Sunday for the Indianapolis Colts? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson look at the possible scenarios for the QB's potential return to the field. Later, Andrew sits down with NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah to discuss Rivers, the 2026 NFL Draft class and more. After that, the Inside Coverage crew breaks down Travis Kelce's frustration with the Kansas City Chiefs' season. They also take a look at Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments ahead of their game against the Cleveland Browns and discuss the possibility of Jalen Hurts being benched, before sharing their “One More Thing.”(0:34) - Managing expectations for Philip Rivers(19:01) - Daniel Jeremiah joins the show!(40:23) - Travis Kelce voices frustrations with season(48:22) - Ben Johnson desperate to beat the Browns(54:11) - Nick Sirianni denies Hurts benching rumors(55:53) - One More Thing

Could 44-year-old Philip Rivers help the ailing Colts? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, and Frank Schwab break down that scenario as well as the MNF matchup that saw the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Philadelphia Eagles. Later, Andrew sits down with The Athletic's Eagles reporter, Zach Berman, to talk all things Philly and Jalen Hurts. Finally, the crew looks at what teams could make it into the playoffs according to Frank's projections before giving their “One More Thing.”(0:36) - Philip Rivers signs to Colts' practice squad(19:48) - Chargers beat Eagles on MNF(33:51) - Zach Berman joins the show!(47:57) - Frank's Week 14 Playoff Projections(1:03:18) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon break down the biggest potential X-factors that could define the most chaotic AFC playoff race we've seen in years. The duo start with their instant reactions to the Indianapolis Colts signing 44-year-old Philip Rivers. After giving their takeaways from the Los Angeles Chargers' overtime win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, the duo dive into the AFC playoff race and reveal their 8 X-factors that could determine who goes home early and who goes the distance.Matt breaks down the Jacksonville Jaguars' shaky offense line, the Denver Broncos rookies on the ascent, the Buffalo Bills tight ends and the confusing New England Patriots secondary. Nate analyzes the Pittsburgh Steelers passing game, the Bills defensive spine and the Houston Texans pass protection abilities.(2:45) - Colts sign Philip Rivers to practice squad(12:45) - Chargers beat Eagles on MNF(24:25) - Jaguars X-factor(34:05) - Steelers X-factor(45:35) - Broncos X-factor(55:35) - Bills X-factors(1:13:35) - Texans X-factor(1:16:55) - Patriots X-factor Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

What should we make of the AFC with a month left in the regular season? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano and Frank Schwab analyze the crucial results from Week 14 including the Denver Broncos gaining back the conference lead, the Jacksonville Jaguars taking control of the AFC South and much more. We also recap all things SNF with the Houston Texans' victory over the Kansas City Chiefs as well as the Green Bay Packers taking back the NFC North with a win over the Chicago Bears. Closing things out, the crew breaks down what it means for Shedeur Sanders after he becomes the Cleveland Browns' starting QB for the rest of the season before giving their “One More Thing.”(3:25) - AFC chaos: Broncos, Colts, Jaguars, Steelers(24:10) - Texans beat Chiefs on SNF(39:45) - Packers take the lead over Bears in NFC North(47:10) - Breaking down Shedeur Sanders' big day(59:25) - One More Thing

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald give their instant reactions and takeaways from Week 14 of NFL action. The duo kick things off with their reactions to the Houston Texans putting the Kansas City Chiefs' season on the ropes on Sunday night.Next, Nate & Charles break down their 3 Highs, 3 Lows of Week 14. The highs include the Green Bay Packers wrestling control of the NFC North from the Chicago Bears, the Jacksonville Jaguars taking the late AFC South lead from the Indianapolis Colts and the Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills outscoring Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals.The lows of Week 14 include the Tampa Bay Buccaneers falling apart against the New Orleans Saints, the Baltimore Ravens being unable to stop Aaron Rodgers & the Pittsburgh Steelers from taking the AFC North lead back and the Atlanta Falcons' playoff contention coming to an end against the Seattle Seahawks. The duo also discuss Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders battling it out in the snow for Extra Credit.(00:45) - Texans beat Chiefs on SNF(21:05) - Packers beat Bears(31:05) - Jaguars beat Colts(41:30) - Bills beat Bengals(49:15) - Buccaneers lose to Saints(57:15) - Ravens lose to Steelers(1:07:35) - Falcons eliminated from playoffs(1:13:15) - Extra Credit: rookies battle it out Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: