Podcasts about NFC

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin jump into Week 17 with the Bears just falling short against the 49ers. Week 18 will have a big impact on playoff scenarios and Matt is wondering how many NFC are legit contenders. The Eagles 2nd half stats and lack of offense has Drew doubting them in the playoffs. Which QB are you going to trust in the playoffs? Matt highlights teams that have disappointed down the stretch. Matt recaps his first play by play experience and the feedback from fans. Matt explains some of the 'magic' during the broadcast and how coaches would reveal their game plans. Looking back at the Christmas NFL games, how did we see two of the best kickers in the league struggle? The Lions took a bad loss to the Vikings. Matt feels bad for Travis Kelce's possible last home game at Arrowhead. The Texans defense could give them a chance in the playoffs. The Ravens put up a strong game against the Packers. The Steelers have to be disappointed losing to the Browns. The Patriots rolled past the Jets. The Colts have lost 7 of 8...Matt wonders if it was worth it for Philip Rivers. The Raiders lose and become the favorite for the #1 overall pick. Plus, Matt reviews some rules for wearing different sports jerseys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take begins with the stumbling Rams. Two weeks ago they were Super Bowl favorites. Now, three road games await them in a daunting NFC playoff field. (0:00) Then, Paul Finebaum predicts a HUGE upset in the CFP. (23:40) Next, would not reaching the Super Bowl this season be the biggest playoff disappointment of Josh Allen's career? (36:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with flawed NFC contenders. (0:00) Then, which team has the best chance to pull off a CFP Quarterfinals upset? (13:40) Next, Jason McCourty lists his top 5 NFL teams. (24:00) Finally, the AFC North Title is on the line in week 18. It's another Harbaugh-Tomlin showdown, but this edition comes with higher stakes... (31:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2025 NFL season is 17 weeks old and with the playoffs right around the corner, a few playoff seedings and spots are still up for grabs. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears in an offensive shootout to keep their hopes of the NFC's #1 seed alive. Brock Purdy and Caleb Williams traded punches throughout Sunday evening until the 49ers defense stood tall. The Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks knocked off the Carolina Panthers, setting up a week 18 matchup that'll determine the winner of the NFC South. The Philadelphia Eagles held off the Buffalo Bills comeback attempt. Jalen Hurts commanded the first half and Josh Allen owned the second half but it was the Eagles defense that dominated the entire game, allowing the Eagles to stay alive in the race for the NFC's 2nd seed. The Steelers fell to the Browns, the Ravens knocked off the Packers and the Texans defeated the Chargers to all set up wild Wk18 playoff implications. Chris and the fellas break down the games, talk through the playoff outlooks and give their best thoughts on the teams that can win a Super Bowl this season. (00:00:00) - NFL Week 17 Reactions: Dawg of the Day (00:08:35) - Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills (00:42:00) - San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears (01:06:15) - Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers (01:19:00) - Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (01:27:45) - Baltimore Ravens vs Green Bay Packers (01:30:25) - Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers (01:42:45) - Houston Texans vs LA Chargers (01:54:20) - Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs (01:57:05) - Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts (02:08:00) - NFL Playoff Previews: Teams That You Trust (02:22:35) - Bermuda Triangle Games: Lions vs Vikings, Bengals vs Cardinals, Cowboys vs Commanders, Saints vs Titans, Patriots vs Jets & Giants vs Raiders (02:36:15) - Locals Landline Presented By Zone (02:41:45) - BetMGM Moments (03:26:05) - MNF Preview: LA Rams at Atlanta Falcons 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.

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:

Brian Noe talks about why there is a serious need for the NFL to change how the playoff seeding works as there is a serious chance that a team with a losing record hosts a playoff game in the NFC, how the 49ers entire playoff picture can be changed, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before we look ahead to the Seahawks Saturday night battle against the San Francisco 49ers, let's look back at the micro-moments in the Panthers game that kept Seattle in the pole position in the NFC. To kick things off, Ty Okada and and Drake Thomas were key in providing some sound tackling and effective run support. Additionally, we dial in on how Nick Emmanwori and Julian Love helped contain the outside runs when the Panthers tried to change things up. On offense, the focus goes to the play of the offense following the Julian Love interception - it was a physical, clock-controlling dirve that set up their late touchdown. But in traditional 3 IN, 3 OUT style, it wasn't all sunshine and roses. There were some badly whiffed blocks up front, Ken Walker tried a bit too much to bounce to the outside, and Sam Darnold did not choose wisely on his only interception/non-interception on the day. Join our  Sea Hawkers Podcast Pickem League - free prizes for weekly winners. Support the show Get in the Flock! Visit GetInTheFlock.com Or visit our website for other ways to support the show Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | TuneIn | RSS Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter Listen on our free app for Android, iOS, Kindle or Windows Phone/PC Call or text: 253-235-9041 Find Sea Hawkers clubs around the world at SeaHawkers.org Music from the show by The 12 Train, download each track at ReverbNation    

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to review the film from the victory over the Buffalo Bills this past Sunday. The question remains: Should the Eagles rest their starters with the no. 2 seed in the NFC still in play? Which NFC opponents would the Eagles likely face, and whom should they prefer? Can the Eagles ride their defense to another Super Bowl run? Just how dreadful has the Eagles offense been, according to the numbers? Plus, Shawn's movie minute and throwback jersey talk. Should the Eagles rest their starters? (02:22) Likely opponents (07:14) The defense (15:21) Jihaad Campbell's future (27:25) Jalen Carter's first game back (31:08) Shawn's Movie Minute (35:53) The offense (42:09) Join us December 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. ET at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly for our first Philly Special meetup. No RSVP is required. We hope to see you there! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down the Bears' back-and-forth loss to the 49ers, starting with a pick-six that set the tone and a scoring frenzy that saw the game tied five different times. They dive into the biggest takeaways from the performance, including defensive struggles, an offense that found its rhythm in San Francisco, and why the Bears ultimately couldn't complete the comeback. The duo also hands out game balls and highlights the impact of rookies stepping up despite the loss. From there, the focus shifts to what still lies ahead. Ruthie and Clay take a closer look at the NFC playoff picture, how the Bears can secure the No. 2 seed, and what a potential first-round matchup with the Packers could mean. They also preview the season finale against the Lions, discuss how Ben Johnson may approach the final week, and wrap up with a “Wired In” segment and thoughts on what this performance signals going forward.

Get Up resumes with the NFC 1 seed. Who's it going to be, and how much does each team need home field advantage? (0:00) Meanwhile - Jaxson Dart impressed in his rookie campaign, but the Giants are in prime position to draft another QB. Should they pick ANOTHER QB of the future in the 2026 draft? (14:20) Then - Greg McElroy tells Dante Moore how to attack Texas Tech's rugged defense. (23:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to Get Up with a change in the narrative! The NFC gets a Monday night makeover. We'll tell you what it really means for the Rams! (0:00) Meanwhile - We're going live to Philly. Sal Paolantonio explains exactly what happened in the second half against the Bills, and gives you the one reason why the Eagles can still fly back to the Super Bowl. (14:40) Plus- College football, power house playoffs! We'll tell you which of the big dogs is on serious upset alert! (24:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 18 Door Opened, Lions Stumbled The NFL weekend handed the Detroit Lions every break. Green Bay got drilled. Chicago lost to San Francisco. A win-and-in shot with the Chicago Bears in Week 18 sat on the table. Detroit did not hold up its end. The Christmas loss to the Minnesota Vikings turned opportunity into regret. The Vikings were a known entity. They crowd the middle. They blitz. They play downhill. Detroit still walked into the trap. The result felt like a coaching loss from prep to whistle. That sting was familiar. The opener against Green Bay carried the same scent. The Detroit Lions Podcast audience heard the frustration. A good team played small in a gotta-have-it moment. NFC Results That Framed It Everything else aligned. The Packers got blown away. Jordan Love was out. Baltimore rolled, and Derrick Henry ran wild. Malik Willis played well before leaving hurt again. Chicago then dropped a high-scoring thriller to the 49ers on Sunday night. The Bears sit high in the NFC mix, pending what the Rams do. Seattle sits at number one. All of it kept a Week 18 showdown in play. Detroit only needed to cash its Christmas ticket. It did not. The 12 Personnel Trap on Offense The offensive plan made it harder. Detroit leaned into 12 personnel and pounded inside. That shrank the field. Linebackers crept up. Safeties walked down. Put Shane Zylstra or Giovanni Ricci in the slot and defenses do not fear the seam. They crowd the box and choke the space where Detroit wanted to live. Spacing matters. You chase linebackers and safeties off with speed and threat. Kalif Raymond changes leverage. Isaac Teslaw does too. Use them to widen the second level and clear seams. Detroit instead condensed everything and invited contact. Inside runs met free hitters. Protection saw extra bodies and late blitzers. The Vikings love that fight. Detroit gave it to them snap after snap. Irrespective of line play, the structure was off. The Lions drew defenders into the very area they targeted. That is backwards. Against an aggressive front, widen, stress, and punish. Detroit did not. Coaching Heat: Campbell and Morton This one lands on the headsets. Dan Campbell as play caller. John Morton as offensive coordinator. Minnesota started Max Brosmer and had backups across the offensive line. Short week for both teams. The Vikings still looked more prepared for what Detroit would do than Detroit was for what Minnesota always does. That is the rub. The worry now is persistence. Keeping Morton in any capacity invites more of the same. Scheme must create its own luck. Preparation must steal downs. The Lions can manufacture it with smarter spacing, better personnel groupings, and quicker answers to pressure. Week 18 still offers meaning. The path narrowed because Detroit gave it away. The fix is not mystical. It is alignment, speed on the field, and a plan that refuses to play to an opponent's strength. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnAcmdsNjlw #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #minnesotavikings #chicagobears #greenbaypackers #sanfrancisco49ers #jordanlove #derrickhenry #malikwillis #12personnel #lateblitzers #spacing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Minneapolis Meltdown The Detroit Lions walked out of Minneapolis with bruises and questions. The Minnesota Vikings exposed protection issues, timing issues, and game-management issues. It was hard to watch. On the latest episode of The Grey Area, the conversation turned fast from pain to purpose. This is the last week of the season. The Bears are next. The focus is whether anything learned in that loss will shape what happens now. Dan Campbell's words mattered. Right after the game he said the Lions “gotta make changes.” No hedging. No deflection. His Monday tone was calmer, but the message stood. Change is coming, and he has to be the agent of it. That echoes his raw line after the NFC title loss two seasons ago about “that might have been our shot.” Seasons in the NFL are fragile. Windows swing fast. What happens next decides whether that old line is a footnote or a warning. There was no comfort in the tape. Execution sagged. Play calling sputtered. The Vikings dictated terms. That adds weight to Week 18. Not for stats. For choices. Campbell's Crossroads: Play, Rest, or Recalibrate Grey wrestles with the final-week question. To play or not to play. The roster is banged up. The rhythm is off. The instinct to chase numbers gives way to a need to reset habits. The staff has to decide who benefits from snaps and who needs a seat. No simple answer, but clarity is required. Campbell already pushed past the usual coach-speak about “on to the next one.” He went straight to overhaul talk, with a game still left. That tells you where his head is. Numbers over narratives took a back seat. This week the lesson is bigger than the box score. The Lions need a cleaner plan and a cleaner identity before Chicago. That is the work. Fix the Offensive Line, Fix the Offense The priority is clear. The offensive line is job one. Find a center. Stack guard depth. Solve tackle. You can do that in one offseason. Other teams have done it with castoffs. If Brad Holmes and Campbell hit on those spots, a lot of what failed in Minnesota vanishes. Protection stabilizes the pass game. The run game breathes. Play calling opens up. Defense needs help too. All three levels. But without the line, you get what you just saw. The blueprint is attainable. The roster core can support quick repair. The front office has to execute. Temperature Check: Fans, Accountability, and the Bears Ahead Fans are angry. They should be. The team has traded on two years of success. Prices went up. Expectations followed. Then came the worst Lions performance in years, by execution and by design. That stings. The enemies list segment landed hard because accountability matters right now. Giving in to lesser angels is easy. The smarter move is to demand concrete fixes. The Detroit Lions still control their response. Beat the Bears with purpose. Then attack the line, the depth, and the defensive holes. Campbell opened the door to change. Now he has to walk through it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WqWARwBd_E #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #minneapolismeltdown #minnesotavikings #protectionissues #game-managementissues #dancampbell #week18 #chicagobears #playorrest #offensivelineoverhaul #findacenter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00-27:32) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the decision by the Indianapolis Colts to start Riley Leonard on Sunday in the regular season finale against the Houston Texans. (27:34-39:55) – Jake pays off his tease by sharing what he discovered last night while watching the Indiana Pacers lose their ninth consecutive game. Is it time to be worried about Pascal Siakam and his future with the Pacers? (39:55-47:01) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing Thursday’s College Football Playoff game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. (47:01-1:11:56) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company to talk all things Indiana Pacers with Jake Query. They discuss the concerns they have with how fatigues and worn out Pascal Siakam looks with the team struggling and him having to shoulder the load every single night. Scott pinpoints when the Pacers accepted that this was going to be a losing season and what message the front office is sending to the team by constantly bringing players in for that last roster spot. (1:11:56-1:26:53) – Jake Query continues his conversation on the problem with college athletics and how things are getting out of hand with coaches finding loopholes in athletic eligibility. He plays what Matt Painter had to say following Purdue’s win last night over Akron on the matter. (1:26:53-1:37:25) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake Query being joined by Don Fischer from Pasadena to recap what his first day in California entailed before Thursday’s game against Alabama. Don highlights a player returning that won’t get mentioned a ton, comments on how special last year and this year have been for the faithful football fans, and hasn’t noticed anything different with how IU has operated in preparing for the game. (1:37:25-1:58:35) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly visit on Query & Company and his conversation with Jake Query starts out by discussing why the Indianapolis Colts are starting Riley Leonard on Sunday when they didn’t against the Jaguars two days ago. They also talk about the future of the franchise and why he ultimately believes both Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard will be back next season. (1:58:35-2:11:36) – Matt Weaver from 247 Sports joins Jake Query from the Indianapolis airport to continue previewing Thursday’s College Football Playoff game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Matt provides an update on how healthy IU is going into the game, assesses if the Hoosiers have an advantage over the Crimson Tide if rain is in the forecast, and identifies something Curt Cignetti has done really well. (2:11:36-2:18:46) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio and joins the conversation that Jake was having with Eddie as to who the best team is in the AFC & NFC.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Sports Daily covers some crazy NFL QB stats historically, why I'm staring to be a little down on the Seahawks, where to lean in the NFC playoffs, and how wide open this whole playoff season is.   Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing the Bears' decision to play their starters against the Lions in their regular-season finale Sunday as they pursue the No. 2 seed in the NFC. They then turned the conversation to the Bears' future. Is quarterback Caleb Williams going to be the Bears' quarterback for the next 10 years? They also took calls from Score listeners.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Bears' decision to play their starters against the Lions in their regular-season finale Sunday as they pursue the No. 2 seed in the NFC.

Dave and Lefko hear what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdaonld had to say about yesterday’s win over the Panthers, the latest on Rashid Shaheed’s status, and how he is preparing for this weekend’s matchup against the 49ers in his Monday press conference, they discuss what the shortened week means for the Seahawks week eighteen matchup against the 49ers, they look at how the Seahawks offensive line held up without Charles Cross, and they break down how important being the number one seed in the NFC would be to the Seahawks Super Bowl hopes. 

A Monday Night Football shocker moves a multitude of betting markets (00:00-09:45). The NFC continues to be wide open as the boys react to everything from Week 17 (09:45-25:30). OROY, OPOY, MVP and COY all up in the air with one week of regular season football to go (25:30-32:55). Survivor recap and the guys have CFP bets on all four games (32:55-41:17). X: @chickenxdinner, @JoeOstrowski, @spshootYT: @betchickendinnerIG: @betchickendinner, @JoeOstrowski

Mike and Wes review the loss to the Ravens, including all the adversity and rough defensive outing (3:59). They also discuss potential motivations for Week 18 at Minnesota (7:57), provide an injury update (13:04), and highlight QB Malik Willis' outstanding play (15:01), before looking at the full NFC playoff picture (21:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rams are losing momentum down the stretch; there's no doubt about it. They shouldn't have lost to Carolina. They had multiple opportunities to sweep Seattle on TNF. Now, coming off nearly 12 days of rest, they lay an egg on MNF against the Atlanta Falcons. It's disheartening, considering the ways they've figured out how to lose this season. But it's not even close to over. If they find themselves in the 5th seed, they'll have their favorable match-up vs. the NFC South. If they're in the 6th seed: beating Philadelphia in Philly or the Bears in Chicago could be the boost they need to get through the NFC. To us, it's crazy to call anything over at this point. With this coach, and this QB: when the surrounding cast IS HEALTHY... anything is possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Eagles face the Washington Commanders this Sunday to close out the regular season. While the Eagles don't have much to gain on their own, a win paired with a Bears loss in Week 18 would vault them to the NFC's No. 2 seed. Despite that possibility, the fanbase is divided on whether the starters should play or rest. The WIP Afternoon Show breaks down why the Eagles must play their starters in Week 18 and why it matters heading into the playoffs.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier, in for Jason and Mike, react live to the Falcons holding off a late surge from the Rams on Monday night. The guys examine the NFC playoff picture after the Rams' surprising loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take begins with a shocker in Cleveland! Shedeur took down Rodgers, and the Tomlin doubters return. Do the Steelers need to find a new head coach? (0:00) Then, how much can we really trust the injured, potential NFC one seed 49ers? (16:00) Next, a heated debate about the Bills decision to go for 2 at the end of the game. (25:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot break down the massive Seahawks–49ers matchup, laying out the stark difference between winning the NFC's top seed versus entering the playoffs as a road-bound wild card. They debate San Francisco's battered defense, Seattle's dominant defense, and whether Sam Darnold can rediscover the early-season form that once put him in MVP conversations—especially after scoring just 18 total first-half points over the last four games. Mitch floats a classic emotional hedge: bet the 49ers money-line so a Seahawks win feels priceless and a loss at least comes with consolation cash. Mitch and Brady Henderson break down Seattle's 27–10 win over Carolina, praising another elite defensive performance while sounding alarms about the offense's habit of slow starts and turnovers, with just 18 first-half points over the last four games. They preview Saturday night's NFC West showdown in Santa Clara, weighing a battered 49ers defense against Brock Purdy's red-hot offense and debating which version of Sam Darnold shows up. The segment closes with Taco Time honors for DeMarcus Lawrence and Zach Charbonnet, as Seattle stands one win away from the NFC's No. 1 seed and a first-round bye. Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch for a wide-ranging College Football Playoff preview, diagnosing Clemson's 7–6 collapse as the moment NIL and the portal finally "happened" to Dabo Swinney, and reacting with surprise to Kyle Whittingham leaving Utah for Michigan as a potential cleanup hire. Neuheisel breaks down all four CFP games, backing Ohio State to survive Miami, Texas Tech to upset Oregon, Indiana to knock off Alabama, and Ole Miss to take down Georgia. He locks in Ole Miss plus the points as his official pick, staying hot at 8–6 against the spread while handing out Taco Time honors along the way.   GUESTS   Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | High-stakes NFC showdown looms as Seahawks chase the No. 1 seed, debate a hedge bet, and wonder where first-half Sam Darnold went. 3:08 | BEAT THE BOYS - Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 24:07 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table - Brady Henderson; Seahawks dominate Carolina but face the ultimate test: hot Niners offense, shaky starts, and everything on the line in Santa Clara. 44:24 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; College football's new reality hits Clemson, Michigan turns to Kyle Whittingham, and Neuheisel makes his CFP picks with Ole Miss as the hill to die on.

Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 12/29/25 Brian Webber on the San Francisco 49ers thrilling against the Chicago Bears to put themselves in position to snatch the #1 seed in the NFC. With one week left in the regular season, Brian breaks down the playoff scenarios. Today's Guests include Ted Nguyen of The Athletic and Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the Eagles nail-biter win in Buffalo against the Bills. The Eagles currently hold the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoff race with the possibility of getting the No. 2 slot. Should they play the starters in the next week's regular season finale against the Commanders with the No. 2 seed still possibly in reach? We say it almost every week - just how good has this defense been? Why did the offense go silent in the second half? Sheil and BLG examine what Nick Sirianni has been doing as a head coach? Plus, the most important plays of the game that led to the victory. Should the Eagles play the starters next week? (03:15) Thoughts on the victory over the Bills (11:08) What in the world happened on offense? (23:25) Nick Sirianni's contributions to this team (31:08) The most impactful plays of the game (42:11) Join us December 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. ET at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly for our first Philly Special meetup. No RSVP is required. We hope to see you there! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time to Get Up with a game for the ages last night - The Bears left their hearts in San Francisco - we'll tell you exactly what it meant for both NFC heavyweight (0:00) Meanwhile - A slugfest in Philly with a fabulous finish that left lots of room for doubt!!!! (13:00) And - oh the Steelers blew it - now they play for their lives Sunday night - we'll tell you why the reason they lost was a player who wasn't even on the field! (39:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C-Lo is back as CMac finds a rare silver lining in Jaxson Dart's "smarter" play during the Giants' win. We're breaking down the "mouthguard mystery," Myles Garrett's reaction to the Steelers, and the coming Saturday night showdown between the Seahawks and 49ers for the NFC's #1 seed.

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Today's Sports Daily covers a wild NFL weekend, most of your playoff teams are set but seedings still up in the air, flip a coin when it comes to the NFC this year, and the lower seeded teams in the AFC have all the experience.   Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers discuss all the action from this past weekend. The NFL Week 17 slate delivered one of the most electric prime time games of the season, with the San Francisco 49ers edging the Chicago Bears 42 to 38 on Sunday night in a matchup that reshaped playoff positioning and showcased elite quarterback play. Chicago stunned early with a pick six on Brock Purdy's first throw, but San Francisco responded immediately, and the game exploded into a 14 to 14 tie by the end of the first quarter. The offenses never slowed, combining for 80 total points as both teams traded touchdowns in relentless fashion. Purdy shook off the early mistake and authored a dominant performance, completing 24 of 33 passes for 303 yards and three passing touchdowns while adding two rushing scores for five total touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey powered the ground game with 140 rushing yards on 23 carries and added 41 receiving yards, while Caleb Williams kept Chicago competitive with 330 passing yards, two touchdowns, and additional production as a runner. San Francisco covered as a small favorite and the total sailed past the closing number, but the defining moment came on the final play, when the 49ers generated pressure and preserved the win as time expired. The victory extended San Francisco's winning streak to six and set up a decisive Week 18 showdown with Seattle for the NFC West crown. Despite offensive brilliance, concerns linger on the defensive side for the 49ers, who continue to battle injuries, including the absence of Fred Warner and Nick Bosa, making the team heavily reliant on its offensive efficiency. The Bears, meanwhile, continued to validate their late season surge, with repeated comeback wins and sustained offensive execution placing them firmly among the NFC's top contenders. Elsewhere, Week 17 clarified several division races heading into the regular season finale. Baltimore's win over Green Bay tightened the AFC North race, setting up a winner take all matchup with Pittsburgh in Week 18, while the NFC South and NFC West will also be decided in the final week. With motivation varying across the league, markets are shifting rapidly based on rest decisions, injuries, and incentives, making information paramount entering the final slate. As the postseason approaches, Week 17 will be remembered for its chaos, its scoring, and a Sunday night classic that reinforced San Francisco's championship aspirations while reminding the league that no defense is safe when momentum and execution collide at the highest level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brock Purdy and the 49ers survived a 42–38 SNF shootout to stay alive in the chase for the NFC's top seed, while Derrick Henry detonated for 216 rushing yards and four TDs to keep Baltimore's season alive. We also hit the biggest Week 17 questions and takeaways across the slate: Eagles/Bills, Vikings/Lions, Broncos/Chiefs, Texans/Chargers, Patriots/Jets, Steelers/Browns, plus the rest of Sunday's chaos and the Week 18 implications. 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 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

What a crazy NFL Week 17 slate, with one game left tonight. Kay Adams breaks down the playoff picture for the AFC and NFC brackets. Indianapolis Colts Hall of Fame linebacker Dwight Freeney joins to talk Colts football and react to Bears vs. 49ers and Eagles vs. Bills, as well as discuss whether Maxx Crosby will be playing elsewhere in 2026.

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We take a look at the NFL playoff picture and make predictions.

Steve Hartman and Veejay Huskey guide you through Week 17 of the NFL on Fox Sports Radio’s End Zone Radio! Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers try to avoid letting Myles Garrett setting the sack record against them while clinching the AFC North, the Seahawks try to keep ahold of the NFC’s top seed in Carolina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us why the Detroit Lions should consider moving on from quarterback Jared Goff, and explain why the Kansas City Chiefs need to nudge Travis Kelce into retirement this offseason. Plus, former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports Radio NFL analyst Shaun King swings by to discuss the Maxx Crosby conundrum in Las Vegas, his dark horse Super Bowl picks coming out of the AFC and the NFC, the ugly truth about Goff, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seattle Seahawks earned a victory at home over their division rival Los Angeles Rams and now head for the road to close out the final two games of the 2025 regular season. Can they finish strong enough to be able to return home for their playoff run? We kick off the show by taking a look back at the win over the Rams and some of the key moments. Is there one area where Rams fans have a legitimate gripe about the two-point conversion call that tied the game up for the Seahawks? We also talk about the Seahawks record against teams that are set to make the playoffs this season. They currently stand at 4-2, and they have a chance to improve that record over these final two weeks of the season if the Panthers are able to win their division. That record comes with a slightly disturbing stat -- or maybe a stat that provides optimism depending on your perspective. Either way, it's going to be something they likely have to overcome each week. Is there anything that should worry us about this matchup with the Panthers? We get into some of the reasons why the Panthers find themselves in position to win their division. In the second half of the show, we discuss the Seahawks six players selected for the Pro Bowl. Sam Darnold was outside the top 10 in fan voting, yet earned a spot over some high end quarterbacks in the NFC. Byron Murphy received more fan votes than any other defensive tackle, yet he was snubbed. The New York Jets franchise finds itself in the spotlight of the Do Better segment along with an Australian snake. Better at life honors go to a mammal of unusual size and Seahawks backup who deserves more praise than he's received this past week. Join our Sea Hawkers Podcast Pickem League - free prizes for weekly winners. Support the show Get in the Flock! Visit GetInTheFlock.com Or visit our website for other ways to support the show Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | TuneIn | RSS Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter Listen on our free app for Android, iOS, Kindle or Windows Phone/PC Call or text: 253-235-9041 Find Sea Hawkers clubs around the world at SeaHawkers.org Music from the show by The 12 Train, download each track at ReverbNation  

As the Eagles make their way up to Buffalo in a late season matchup, what will the Eagles look like as they are almost certainly locked into the 3rd seed in the NFC. Ray Didinger joins the show to preview the game. Mike Catalana, who covers the Bills, joins the show to discuss what challenges the Bills pose to the Birds.

Carmen Vitali & Tracy Sandler talk about the NFC playoff picture, the magic around the Chicago Bears this season, thoughts on who the league MVP will be, Dave Helman of The Athletic Football Show stops by, previewing Bears – 49ers, the possible end of the road for the Chiefs and TE Travis Kelce, The Athletic’s Matt Barrows joins the show, picks for the weekend, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a strong 12-3 record heading into the final weeks, Mike Macdonald's squad has already clinched a playoff spot and sits atop the NFC West. In this series, we dive deep into what it will take for the Hawks to go all the way to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. We'll break down: Sam Darnold's resurgence at QB and his clutch performances leading comeback wins The explosive offense powered by Jaxon Smith-Njigba (already shattering receiving records), Cooper Kupp, Kenneth Walker III, and dynamic playmakers like Rashid Shaheed Mike Macdonald's elite defense that's stifling opponents and keeping Seattle in the top tier of points allowed Key challenges: Staying healthy, winning the tough remaining games, securing a bye, and navigating a loaded NFC playoff field Is this the year the 12s finally get back to the Lombardi? Join the discussion – are the Seahawks true contenders or will the Rams, Bears, or others stand in their way? Use promo code NEST on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/NEST. Terms and conditions apply. #Sleeper Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.com/thehawksnest Twitter...@SeahawksNester Twitch...@TheSeahawksNest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Francisco 49ers (11–4) roll into Sunday Night Football on a 5-game winning streak, averaging 34.5 points per game since Brock Purdy's return — but they'll face one of the hottest teams in football: the Chicago Bears (11–4), winners of 7 of their last 8 with Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson completely turning the franchise around.In this episode, we break down:How Chicago's elite run game matches up against a much-improved 49ers run defenseWhy Caleb Williams' mobility and deep ball will test San Francisco's secondaryBears' league-leading takeaway defense vs Purdy's efficiencyWhether Christian McCaffrey can hit 100+ yards againGeorge Kittle's matchup advantage in the slotKey injuries — and what they actually mean on the fieldWhy Chicago is a deadly 2nd-half team… and what SF must do earlyX-factors, matchups to watch & final predictionsPlus, we answer the big question:

Episode #198 | Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers Pre Game ShowIn Episode #198 of the BFR Podcast, we dive into the massive Week 17 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Join Dave and Ficky as they share their insights on the intense battle for NFC supremacy, offering a fan's perspective on what this result means for the critical #1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Whether it's about the coaching decisions in crunch time or the performance of the defense against a top-tier offense, we've got you covered in this episode.Tune in to get the latest Bears news, game predictions, and post-game reviews. Don't miss our unique take on the road to the Super Bowl and the updated playoff picture!

First Take resumes with the faltering Thunder as Wemby, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper made them look human. Who's their bigger threat: Spurs or Nuggets? (0:00) Then, Travis Kelce's last home game and a cross conference showdown between the Eagles and Bills. (11:10) Next, a potential NFC conference finals preview between the Bears and 49ers will certainly deliver, but which team has more at stake? (23:00) Finally, with a playoff spot clinched and injuries mounting, should the Packers rest Jordan Love against the Ravens? (31:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris, Macon and Stanford Steve pick their best bets from the NFL's Week 17 slate. Plenty to choose from, big and tight lines both. The fellas love the 49ers to cover against the Chicago Bears in a battle that could determine the NFC's #1 seed. The Packers to win, the Bills team total and the Patriots to cover are all picks the fellas liked. As well as Cameron Dicker over 1.5 field goals - you already know. Chris: Packers -4, Bills team total over 22.5, Seahawks -7, Bucs-Dolphins over 45.5, 49ers -2.5 Steve: Eagles +1.5, Bengals-Cardinals over 52.5, Giants -.5, Steelers team total over 18.5, Shedeur Sanders Passing Yards under 185.5 Macon: Browns +3.5, Patriots -13.5, Chargers-Texans over 39.5, Cameron Dicker over 1.5 field goals made, Saints -2.5 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/

How would you draft a dynasty team with category restrictions? Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price debuted a new game called The Build to close out 2025, drafting teams through ten rounds with unique constraints each turn. From selecting NFC quarterback wide receiver duos to choosing players under 25, the hosts battled to build the highest scoring roster using Dynasty GM point values. Listen to This Episode:

Dan Day & Omar Kelly talk with Chris Perkins from the Sun Sentinel about the Latest situation for the Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa & Mike McDaniel. Omar and Chris got into a spirited debate about what's wrong with the dolphins, whether it's about the talent or the GM. They also talk about the playoff picture on the NFC side.

Dan Day, Omar Kelly are in for Joe Rose today as they recapped the Christmas NFL games and the NBA Games. Omar talks about how the Dolphins are built via the Bill Walsh way of football. We talk about the Joker's outstanding performance during the late NBA games. Dan Day, Omar Kelly talk about the Miami Hurricanes whether or not they can beat Ohio State on New Year's Eve. They talk about the Lamar Jackson rumblings of whether he wants to be the Next Miami Dolphins QB. They talk about Quinn Ewers, whether he can be the guy for the Dolphins QB or nahh. Dan Day & Omar Kelly talk with Chris Perkins from the Sun Sentinel about the Latest situation for the Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa & Mike McDaniel. Omar and Chris got into a spirited debate about what's wrong with the dolphins, whether it's about the talent or the GM. They also talk about the playoff picture on the NFC side. Dan Day & Omar Kelly talk about what the Dolphins need to do moving forward as a franchise. They also talk about who would hypothetically work here in going forward and so much more.

Path for the Bears to clinch the No. 1 seed in NFC remains clear full 1218 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:10:57 +0000 EVoGkX3buKU1EPLatSHx3CWCO0R5W4bu nfl,chicago bears,sports Mully & Haugh Show nfl,chicago bears,sports Path for the Bears to clinch the No. 1 seed in NFC remains clear Mike Mulligan and David Haugh lead you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, Mully & Haugh routinely interview the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Bears receiver DJ Moore, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy.Catch the Mully & Haugh Show live Monday through Friday (5 a.m.- 10 a.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @mullyhaugh. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodc