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Mike Golic is in awe of Myles Garrett, but still thinks someone else had a better season when it came to sacks. Mike doesn't trust many teams in the AFC but he does love the Houston defense. Mike will be at Green Bay vs Chicago this weekend for third matchup between the two teams in 6 weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 NFL Regular Season has concluded! The Pittsburgh Steelers but a bow on the games on the NFL Week 18 slate with a last minute victory over the Baltimore Ravens to claim the AFC North title and a playoff berth. Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson put on a clinic in the 4th quarter but in the end, Mike Tomlin got the better of John Harbaugh. The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos are the #1 seeds for the NFC and AFC divisions in the playoffs and the Raiders have the #1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Chris, Beau and Nate breakdown the decisive games from week 18 and lookahead to the NFL Wild Card round and also review the teams the Head Coaching firings from across the NFL as Raheem Morris, Pete Carroll, Jon Gannon and Kevin Stefanski will be looking for new jobs while the Falcons, Raiders, Cardinals and Browns are looking for new head coaches.The fellas also celebrate Myles Garrett's claim to the NFL sack record! (00:00:00) - NFL Week 18 Reactions & Dawg of the Day (00:08:15) - Best Flight & Worst Flight (00:19:45) - Pittsburgh Steelers Beat Baltimore Ravens For Playoff Berth (00:34:15) - Houston Texans-Pittsburgh Steelers Lookahead (00:43:20) - Buffalo Bills-Jacksonville Jaguars Lookahead (00:59:10) - LA Chargers-Houston Texans Lookahead (01:07:25) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Beat Carolina Panthers But Miss Playoffs (01:16:00) - LA Rams-Carolina Panthers Lookahead (01:18:50) - Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints (01:24:10) - Seattle Seahawks Win NFC West Over San Francisco 49ers (01:36:35) - San Francisco 49ers-Philadelphia Eagles Lookahead (01:50:45) - Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears (01:52:55) - Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears Lookahead (02:01:00) - Myles Garrett Breaks Sack Record (02:09:40) - Bermuda Triangle: Kyle Long Calls Chiefs-Raiders & Giants Lose #1 Seed (02:20:45) - Locals Landline Presented By Zone (02:30:10) - BetMGM Moments Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open. Green Light Hotline: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ Also, check out our paddling partners at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Appomattox River Company ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer. Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: If you want some Black Friday merch, check out our sale:https://greenlightpodcast.shop/?fbclid=PAZnRzaAOR1RFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad3Jup6i1N2qH77pK8eUeSbKt2Y0OXMldIw1dRTq_xDRuY3Ctp99Qj4pfyGAw_aem_w9tp_XwGL-ZptFIHvlrM1g Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

(0:00) Patriots vs. Chargers, How much pressure is on Josh Allen? (28:47) Brou's MVP Ballot (42:15) DK Metcalf reinstated, Will Aaron Rodgers thrive with him back? (48:41) Mahomes Mountain (01:10:04) Patnhers upset keys, What's the playoffs mean for Josh Allen without rest of AFC's big 4? (01:21:17) Arik Armstead joins the show (01:30:55) John Harbaugh leaves Ravens, What would beating the Patriots mean for Justin Herbert? (01:53:18) FTF reacts to John Harbaugh and Ravens parting ways (02:03:59) What's next for the Ravens and Lamar Jackson? (02:12:00) Who will be the Ravens' next head coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Steelers beat Ravens, Clinch AFC North, Surprised Baltimore fell short? (26:42) Aaron Rodgers dominates, Can the Steelers make a run? (39:30) What does the Browns firing Kevin Stefanski mean for Shedeur Sanders?  (46:40) Lamar Jackson's future, Should John Harbaugh and Ravens split? (01:10:37) Myles Garrett breaks sack record (01:22:30) Seahawks beat 49ers, More of a statement for Brock Purdy or Sam Darnold? (01:28:53) Bears swept by Lions, Steelers have a shot in wide-open AFC? (01:51:40) 49ers lose to Seahawks, Were the Steelers vindicated? (02:02:01) He Said, We Said (02:10:30) Is Myles Garrett the best defensive player ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three-time Super Bowl champion/NFL on FOX analyst/'Stinkin' Truth' host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the Atlanta Falcons firing head coach Raheem Morris, discuss the Rams vs Panthers rematch, New Orleans Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough, how many road teams get the win in the Wild Card round, how deep the Seahawks and their formidable defense can go in the playoffs, why he has big concerns about the Denver Broncos despite their #1 seed in the AFC, and more. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday' Rich weighs in on the NFL coaching carousel, Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf, the 6-11 Cincinnati Bengals running it back next season with no changes to their coaching staff, Kevin Stefanski's next head coaching gig, if Philip Rivers would make a good NFL head coach, the Oklahoma City Thunder's chances to repeat as NBA champions, and more. Rich and the guys debate how long after January 1st is it appropriate to wish someone “happy new year!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, and Mike Garafolo ranking the AFC Playoff teams. Tony Dungy joins the show and ranks his AFC teams, and discusses Ben Johnson’s impact on the Chicago Bears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wiggy's lead - The Patriots' season has been a success, but they should still be able to make a deep playoff run given how weak the AFC is this year. Greg's lead - Tom Brady picks Matthew Stafford for MVP.

Get ready for AFC Wild Card Weekend as we break down every matchup, key edges, and the playoff pressure that defines January football. From quarterback decision-making to coaching chess matches, no AFC game is simple this weekend. We're diving into Bills vs Jaguars, Chargers vs Patriots, and Texans vs Steelers, focusing on where these games will be won, who's under the most pressure, and which teams are truly built for a playoff run. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray's Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠

Seth and Sean discuss if DeMeco's secretly disappointed in his defense narrowly missing out on being the top scoring defense in the NFL, his chippy response to Steelers questions, the Astros introducing Tatsuya Imai, go through the day's Headlines, talk with Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker, discuss some different messaging being preached by Will Anderson and DeMeco Ryans, look at what kind of chance the Athletic's computer is giving the Texans to win the AFC, react to others being petty and get petty themselves in this week's PettyCast, discuss what may have been behind DeMeco's frustration about the Steelers questions, why they're psyched about the Astros adding Tatsuya Imai, power rank the postseason power rankings from the outlets that actually did them based largely on how high they ranked the Texans, and sit down for an exclusive talk with Texans owners Cal & Hannah McNair as the team prepares for a prime time playoff matchup with the Steelers.

Seth and Sean talk with Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker, discuss some different messaging being preached by Will Anderson and DeMeco Ryans, and look at what kind of chance the Athletic's computer is giving the Texans to win the AFC.

In the first full Monday show in some time, Christian quickly turns towards the Patriots' and their playoff chances as the second seed in the AFC. With the Chargers resting starters in order to face the Pats, does anyone fear facing New England in their postseason trips? Then, the story remains the same of how wide open the NFL and AFC is which means the Pats' chances are just as high as anyone else. And, Christian looks back on the regular season and finds the games that meant the most during the year.

The Nashua Telegraph's Tom King joins the show to talk about the Patriots landing as the second seed in the AFC, if Jim Harbaugh or Mike Vrabel has the edge over the other, and if Drake Maye will win the MVP.

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil reacted to the Nuggets beating the 76ers without of any Denver's starters playing. Taking a look at the AFC playoffs, who do the Broncos not want to see? The guys broke down the Broncos' flaws on offense and defense. Looking ahead to the NFL head coach openings, the guys discussed if Vance Joseph and Davis Webb would be a perfect package deal together. 

Dover and Cecil began the show reacting to the Nuggets taking down the 76ers last night without Denver playing any of their starters. Can this team continue to win without Nikola Jokic? The fellas broke down the AFC playoff teams and discussed the flaws on each team. The guys took a look at the 2026 opponents for the Broncos. Will Von Miller pass DeMarcus Ware in career sacks? 

0:00 - The most predictably unpredictable win EVER! The Nuggets always pull these crazy games out of their hat. In Philly, second night of a back to back, everyone either hurt or resting...and you beat a fully-healthy 76ers squad. One of, if not the greatest, Nuggets win of all time.Next, it's our favorite day(s) of the year. The Moseys are back. It's our annual awards show where look back on all the stupid things we've done in the past year. First category: Worst Bodily Function.18:14 - Of all the AFC teams that the Broncos could face in the divisional round...is there one that you'd prefer? Is there a matchup that best suits the Broncos?Next Moseys category: Worst (Best) Use of the Dump Button.34:38 - The NCAA Transfer Portal is open, and already, all hell has broken loose. That didn't take long.Next Moseys category: Worst Live Read. 

In this episode join Isaiah as he first reacts to the Steelers beating the Ravens in classic win or go home game, as Isaiah explains why Aaron Rodgers was the biggest winner (6:02). Next Isaiah shares some thoughts on John Harbaugh and explains why it's time for the Ravens to move on (15:04). Following Isaiah does an preview of the AFC wildcard matchups and predicts his winners (23:46). Lastly Isaiah reacts to the Falcons firing head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot as he explains why (32:26)?

Denver Broncos just moved on from two offensive depth pieces after earning the first seed in the AFC in the NFL playoffs. Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton and quarterback Bo Nix responded to fan criticism of Denver's offensive struggles. Chargers safety Tony Jefferson had some rather interesting thoughts on the Broncos' roster heading into the playoffs. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has his first head coaching interview.Join the Broncos Avenue community to receive exclusive perks! Get early access to videos, ad-free episodes, special badges and MORE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVaN0vAKhNky_bhTwW1VQFQ/joinWant us to cover MORE Denver Broncos news? Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BroncosAvenue?sub_confirmation=1Socials: https://linktr.ee/broncosavenue

This is who WE would want. Brian Batko is confident in Justin Herbert. Herbert has a good coach and Brian and Austin think he will break through. Joe has Aaron Rodgers 3rd! Brian trusts CJ Stroud and Trevor Lawrence more than Rodgers. We all think that Sean Payton is the best coach in the AFC that is in the playoffs!

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Ranking the top quarterbacks and coaches we would want to have in the AFC playoffs. This is who WE would want. Brian Batko is confident in Justin Herbert. Herbert has a good coach and Brian and Austin think he will break through. Joe has Aaron Rodgers 3rd! The Steelers are a better team because of Aaron Rodgers.

Baltimore a chuté ! En ratant le field goal de la victoire à la dernière seconde, Tyler Loop offre le titre de la division aux Pittsburgh Steelers. Un titre et une qualification en playoffs pas imméritée pour un Mike Tomlin et des Steelers toujours aussi résiliant. On revient également sur la première place en AFC des Broncos et la 3e jolie place des Jaguars. Victor Roullier et Raphael Masmejean sont au micro.Bonne écoute ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

On this week’s Monday NFL Football recap, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan break down all the biggest storylines heading into another crucial slate of games as the playoff picture continues to take shape. The boys kick things off with Ravens vs. Steelers, diving into what this matchup means for the AFC North and how both teams are trending at this point in the season. From there, they preview Chargers vs. Patriots, looking at what to expect from each side and where both teams stand as the year winds down. The conversation then shifts to Sam Darnold, as Will and Taylor debate whether he can truly get it done when the pressure is on. Zooming out, the guys talk NFC momentum and why the conference still feels wide open, before breaking down Packers vs. Bears, including what they’re seeing from both teams and how the rivalry continues to evolve. To close things out, they turn their attention to AFC momentum, discussing which teams are peaking at the right time and who they trust heading into the playoff push. As always, it’s a full breakdown of the games, the narratives, and what actually matters as the season rolls on. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Open 1:29 Ravens v Steelers 5:04 Chargers v Patriots Preview 9:14 Can Sam Darnold Get It Done? 13:44 NFC Momentum 25:24 Packers v Bears 29:55 AFC Momentum 44:50 #TierTalk 1:07:00 Jim Beam - Taste Of The Offseason See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot was decided in Week 18 and Chris Long reacts to the 1 and 4 pm games from the NFL's Week 18 slate and the NFL playoff bracket. Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars defeated the Titans to maintain their hold of the #1 seed in the AFC South. Myles Garrett sacked Joe Burrow to earn the NFL's sack record. The Falcons defeated the Saints which means the Panthers won the NFC South and are in the NFL playoffs. The Bears and Eagles both lost which means the Bears keep the #2 seed in the NFC playoff bracket. And the Broncos held on against the Chargers to earn the AFC's #1 seed. Chris also reacts to the Atlanta Falcons firing Raheem Morris and which coach could be in Atlanta next season. HELLO, Locals! Green Light is hosted by Chris Long and is joined weekly by Beau Allen, Nate 'Dr. Fax' Collins, Macon Gunter, Stanford Steve + many more athletes and celebrity guests. Subscribe to get in-depth analysis, instant reactions and team highlights | Presented by BetMGM Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open. Green Light Hotline: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ Listen to the Full Episode and check out all our content: https://greenlightpodcast.org/

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his level of optimism surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the postseason after their thrilling AFC North-clinching win over the Baltimore Ravens, which AFC teams he's betting on during the Wild Card round of the playoffs, why the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Jets seem destined to be cellar dwellers again in 2026, why he has zero confidence in Sam Darnold and the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks making the Super Bowl out of the NFC, and how the firing of head coach Raheem Morris by the Atlanta Falcons could set off a chain reaction of NFL coaching changes on Black Monday. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Steelers top Ravens for AFC North(22:00) Mike Tomlin reacts to win(46:00) Lamar reacts to loss - will he remain a Raven?(55:00) Who is the AFC's best team right now? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics: 1:55 - The Steelers are blessed! They're going to the AFC title game and Aaron Rodgers will be back next season 6:30 - Either Lamar Jackson or John Harbaugh won't be with the Ravens next season 11:15 - The NFC West will win less than three combined games in the playoffs 15:00 - Multiple teams that rested starters this week will regret it and lose in the Wild Card round 18:45-  Sam Darnold is the QB under the most pressure heading into the postseason 21:50 - The Falcons messed up not hiring Bill Belichick two seasons ago 27:30 - Some team needs to throw the bag at Curt Cignetti to be their head coach 30:00 - After the most insane season ever, the Super bowl won't include either a #1 or a #2 seed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the New England Patriots' 38-10 blowout win over the Dolphins in Week 18 before looking ahead to their Wild Card matchup next Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. 0:00- Patriots blow out the Dolphins in Week 18 to close out an incredible 14-3 regular season turnaround; will face Chargers in Wild Card Round3:20- Does the easy schedule mean the Pats are at risk of being exposed in the playoffs? Have we seen anything from this team that makes you think 'the moment' could be too big for them?16:50- Despite an up-and-down first half, the Patriots finish the regular season by taking care of business vs. the Dolphins to secure the no. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs21:30- Maye or Stafford: who's your MVP? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(1:00) – Connor shocks Matthew and Jay by admitting to knowing very little about Star Wars(8:15) – Rotoworld Player News: Tyler Loop misses game-winning kick, projecting Kenneth Gainwell and Derrick Henry in 2026, buying/selling Michael Wilson next season, Matthew Stafford's MVP case, ranking Colston Loveland among TEs(33:00) – More Week 18 Reaction: Expectations for Jaxson Dart and Jaydon Blue in sophomore seasons, Rhamondre Stevenson vs TreVeyon Henderson ADP next year(40:40) – Black Monday Headlines: Raiders let go of Pete Carroll, Browns fire Kevin Stefanski, Falcons cut ties with Raheem Morris(44:05) – Weekend Warriors: Trevor Lawrence, Parker Washington, Mitch Trubisky, Ray Davis, Tyler Shough, Chase Brown, Justin Jefferson, Tank Bigsby, Alec Pierce(49:30) – Last Call: Betting the exact Super Bowl result, the Jaguars to win the AFC, and Eagles to win the NFC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00) THE GANGS ALL HERE! Fred, Hardy, Wallach and the guys behind the glass are all back from their respective vacations.WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: (24:39.62)(36:05.40) The Patriots finished the regular season with a dominant 38–10 win over the Dolphins, clinching the No. 2 seed in the AFC and a 10-win improvement.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski recap a wild Week 18 that saw an instant classic in the Ravens-Steelers SNF game. The two look ahead to the entire playoff field and ask what's next for teams like the Ravens and Buccaneers. The two also look at latest coaching news and react to all the firings that have already taken place on 'Black Monday'. (1:00) - New pod schedule for January (3:45) - NFC playoffs first look: Who can actually win it all? (14:00) - AFC playoffs first look: Who can actually win it all? (29:00) - What's next for Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers? (49:30) - Reaction to all the head coaching news so far  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show celebrating the Broncos clinching 1st place in the AFC. They discuss how the offense looked against the Chargers backups heading into the playoffs. They update the 6am listeners about Gabriel Landeskog’s scary looking injury. The guys highlight the turnovers the Broncos’ defense generated against the Chargers. They point out the poor blocking in the run and pass game. Are the Broncos the worst #1 seed in NFL playoff history? Stoke seems to think so. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour with all the biggest news and notes from around the NFL after Week 18.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour celebrating the Broncos’ 14-3 record... but also anxious about the way the Broncos have looked heading into the postseason. Stink and Stoke give a 9am listener a reality check about the Broncos’ offense and the eye test compared to the rest of the AFC. They take a moment to laugh at the Raiders after more Black Monday news came in from the Silver and Black. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show debating how valid Myles Garrett’s sack record is, Stoke ranting about how the Colts handled signing the Phillip Rivers’ signing, and breaking down the transfer portal by the numbers.  

Ray G and JRich react to a chaotic NFL Week 18, break down the Black Monday coaching and front office carousel, and preview the College Football Playoff Semifinals. From a vintage Aaron Rodgers performance to playoff seeds being finalized, this show sets the table for the entire postseason. We also touch on early 2026 NFL Draft order implications, major transfer portal QB movement, and preview what's coming next on the channel — including Mock Monday, AFC matchup breakdowns Tuesday, and NFC matchups Thursday. Topics Covered: NFL Black Monday coaching & front office fallout Week 18 recap + playoff seeds set Steelers clinch playoffs behind vintage Aaron Rodgers Top-10 NFL Draft order discussion NCAA Transfer Portal QB movement CFP Semifinal previews What's next for Wake Up With Ray & J hank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray's Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into Bo Nix's performance in yesterday's Broncos game. What did the guys make of Bo Nix yelling at Sean Payton on the sideline during the game? We hear from Nix and his thoughts on being the "overdogs" and learning from the playoffs last year. We react to the Broncos winning yesterday and securing the number one seed in the AFC. While securing the one seed was a huge positive, we discuss all the concerns we still have with the team as they head into the playoffs. What did the guys make of the Broncos defense and finally busting through with creating turnovers? Who stood out on the Broncos defense? We breakdown the Broncos run game and debate how confident we are in the running backs and if JK Dobbins could return to the team during the playoffs. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos securing the number one seed in the AFC despite the Broncos offense struggling yet again. How confident are the guys in the Broncos divisional round playoff game coming off back-to-back ugly wins? Zach and Phil debate if Sean Payton was holding back the offense to not give away play calls ahead of the playoffs? We breakdown the Broncos run game and the guys advocate for Jaleel McLaughlin to get more opportunities with his recent spike in production. What did the guys make of the strength of the Broncos in their defense. Should Nik Bonitto have had an even bigger day than he did? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos defense taking the ball away from the other team. 

We are back for the first show of 2026! The Chargers finish 7th in the AFC and will take on the Patriots. The Rams lock up the 5-seed and will travel to Carolina. The Raiders announce they have fired Pete Carroll. The Padres were quiet during the Christmas break. Did Browner break 100? Recapping our winter break and looking ahead to a busy 2026.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LB Christian Elliss joins the show/Mike Vrabel Coach of the Year? // Wha' Happened?: Week 18 // The Denver Broncos and the scariest teams in the AFC //

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Sean Payton and what it means to get the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The guys broke down the latest struggles with the Nuggets. What's the latest news with Gabriel Landeskog's injury. The fellas heard from Bo Nix how much he took off rushing with the ball last game. 

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil broke down how the Broncos earned the No. 1seed in the AFC. The fellas broke down Bo Nix's stats compared to Russell Wilson's in his first two years. Dover explained why he wants to knock Aaron Rodgers into retirement and the Steelers out of the playoffs. Cecil mentioned that he still wants the Broncos to take the hardest path to the Super Bowl. 

Dover and Cecil kicked off the show reacting to the Broncos beating the Chargers to clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC. What did we learn about RJ Harvey after he got his 6th start of the season? The guys discussed if we should be worried about the Broncos offense after yesterday's weird performance. The fellas reacted to Deion Sanders landing a top transfer WR. 

Happy National Spaghetti Day!Ladies and gentlemen we are back for the 18th NFL Sunday of the year! Condolences to the fans whose teams are done, but the playoffs are here… Panthers win the South, 49ers get bullied, Bears losing streak, what are the Eagles doing, Bills go out on top, Jags are a wagon, Cowboys quit, Broncos/Seahawks get 1 seed … Plus on SNF, a win and in for the Steelers/Ravens for the last AFC playoff spot!We had an epic Bowl season as we will wrap up our bowl picks graphic. Plus we will finalize our path to the championship power rankings for the CFB Playoff semi-finals, and then we will talk some College Football news/notes.The football segments continue! We have the shambles-o-meter, hang the banners, and of course our DraftKings DFS/Bets recap! Finally, we all root for different teams (49ers - AK, Bills - JVi, Cowboys - ButchP/Tex, & DYLON - Vikings) so we will have to go to the podium to answer questions and/or brag insufferably. Look alive, and let's laugh!Follow us on:HOF Bets: https://hof-bets.app.link/millygoats (Promo Code: MILLYGOATS)Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/MillyGoatsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheMillyGoatsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMillyGoatsTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheMillyGoatsPodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheMillyGoatsApple Pod - https://rb.gy/0meu1Spotify Pod - https://t.ly/ZUfObWeb - https://themillygoats.godaddysites.com/

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0:00 - It's Black Monday aka one of Schefter's busiest days of the year. And yet, he still carved out a few minutes for us. What does Schefty think of the head coach firings so far? What are his thoughts on the NFL's playoff picture, which is finally set in stone?14:22 - The Vegas Raiders locked up the #1 pick in the NFL draft then fired Pete Carroll. Are they going to draft Fernando Mendoza? Also, no rest for your Nuggets! They play again tonight in Philadelphia. What are the Keys to a Nuggets bounce-back victory? 33:27 - The Broncos locked up the AFC's 1 seed and secured a first round bye. What are their plans for the bye week? How is it different from the regular in-season bye week?

0:00 - Are you satisfied with yesterday's Broncos win? A win is a win AND they secured the AFC's 1 seed. Or did you want to see more from the offense? Do style points matter?20:33 - Let's take a look AROUND THE NFL! The last weekend of the regular season never disappoints, especially the Sunday Night affair between the Ravens and the Steelers.38:06 - Which Broncos players were in the groove yesterday? Was anyone on the offensive side of the ball in the groove?Also, has Moser gotten an update on Landy's injury yet? Why are NHL teams so vague with "upper body" or "lower body," etc? Why don't they ever explain what's actually going on?

0:00 - It's officially official. Your Denver Broncos are the AFC 1 seed. They have a first round bye, and the road to the Super Bowl runs through Denver, Colorado. Stop me if you've heard this before...the defense was stellar yesterday, but the offense looked a bit anemic. Did you want to see more from the offense against the SuperChargers JV squad? Do style points matter? Or do you not care about any of that because A WIN IS A WIN IS A WIN and the 1 seed is locked up, baby!22:37 - The Avs lost their 3rd regulation game of the season, but that wasn't the worst part. Gabe Landeskog went crashing into the net, then left the game with an injury. THANKFULLY, it doesn't look like another knee injury.34:22 - Aaron Gordon and Christan Braun returned to the Nuggets lineup yesterday, and they lost to a 10-win Brooklyn Nets squad. In the postgame, Coach Adelman was less than pleased with the effort, to say the least.

With the Broncos victory over the Chargers, they locked up the #1 seed in the AFC and are presently the best team in the NFL. The road to the Super Bowl is a mile high. Laurie, Tim, and Jess break down the playoff teams and discuss who the Broncos would rather see when the Divisional round comes to town in two weeks. 14-win season are hard to come by. Enjoy it Broncos Country! You earned it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After calling the game for the Chargers, Matt “Money” Smith shares his immediate thoughts on the team's recent performance and what's ahead. He praises the defensive effort despite several key starters being out, emphasizing that most of the Broncos' points came off turnovers—not sustained offensive drives. Money stays optimistic about the Chargers' playoff path, pointing to how wide-open the AFC still. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Schopp and The Bulldog question if their is a clear favorite in the AFC for this years playoffs

How impressive was the Seahawks win over the 49ers...How the AFC bracket shapes up, Adam Rittenberg joins the guys to preview the CFB Playoff Semifinals and the Ducks chances 2nd time around against the Hoosiers...and how will the Ducks approach the rematch.

Denver Broncos have defeated the Los Angeles Chargers and claimed the first seed in the AFC for the first time since 2015 when they won Super Bowl 50! Hosts Amir Farrell and Evan Petruk discuss Denver's offensive struggles under Sean Payton and why you should NOT be concerned heading into the divisional round of the playoffs. Join the Broncos Avenue community to receive exclusive perks! Get early access to videos, ad-free episodes, special badges and MORE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVaN0vAKhNky_bhTwW1VQFQ/joinWant us to cover MORE Denver Broncos news? Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BroncosAvenue?sub_confirmation=1Socials: https://linktr.ee/broncosavenue

We are back for the first show of 2026! The Chargers finish 7th in the AFC and will take on the Patriots. The Rams lock up the 5-seed and will travel to Carolina. The Raiders announce they have fired Pete Carroll. The Padres were quiet during the Christmas break. Did Browner break 100? Recapping our winter break and looking ahead to a busy 2026.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.