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  • Mike vs. Sean Week, Plus the NFL Coaching Portal Era

    Mike vs. Sean Week, Plus the NFL Coaching Portal Era
    Jan 21 2026
    Championship Sunday is here, and somehow the NFL still found time to spin the coaching carousel at full speed. We start with the latest moves around the league, including John Harbaugh heading to New York, Kevin Stefanski landing in Atlanta, Jeff Hafley taking over in Miami, and Robert Saleh getting another shot in Tennessee. We also react to Matt LaFleur’s extension in Green Bay, Buffalo pulling the plug on Sean McDermott, and Mike McDaniel resurfacing as the Chargers’ offensive coordinator.

    From there, Derek explains why the NFL coaching market is starting to look a lot like the college transfer portal, while Caleb makes the case that the single playoff bye might be the most important advantage in all of pro sports.

    Then it’s all about Mike vs. Sean Week. We preview both championship matchups—Patriots at Broncos and Rams at Seahawks—breaking down the key storylines, matchup edges, and X-factors that could decide who punches a ticket to the Super Bowl. Riley Moss, RJ Harvey, Grey Zabel, and Davante Adams all get the spotlight as the margins get thinner and the stakes get heavier.

    We close things out with Brodie Bets, recapping last week’s results and locking in our picks for the biggest weekend of the season. No safety nets, no excuses—just two games left before everything turns into legacy talk.






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    1 ora e 5 min
  • The Second Weekend Hurts More: Divisional Round Preview

    The Second Weekend Hurts More: Divisional Round Preview
    Jan 14 2026
    The postseason chaos isn’t slowing down. We open with another wave of firings and front-office moves as Miami parts ways with Mike McDaniel, Pittsburgh watches Mike Tomlin step away, and both the Eagles and Chargers hit reset on their offenses. We also look ahead at how the open jobs could shake out, matching coaches to landing spots and asking which franchises are actually ready for a reset—and which are just rearranging deck chairs.

    From there, we take stock of the teams already sent home, breaking down the single biggest thing each Wild Card loser has to fix this offseason—from identity crises in Green Bay to long-term vision problems in Pittsburgh. Derek makes the case that Indiana deserves real respect (and that Dante Moore discourse has gone off the rails), while Caleb explains why the 4 seed might quietly be the most dangerous trap in the playoff bracket.

    Then it’s all about the Divisional Round. Bills–Broncos, 49ers–Seahawks, Rams–Bears, and Texans–Patriots all get full previews, complete with X-factors on both sides and the matchups that will decide who moves on and who spends January updating résumés. We wrap things up with Brodie Bets, recapping last week’s picks and locking in this weekend’s slate as the margin for error officially disappears.

    January doesn’t forgive—and this round proves it.

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    1 ora e 33 min
  • Coaching Casualties and the Wild Card Gauntlet

    Coaching Casualties and the Wild Card Gauntlet
    Jan 7 2026
    The postseason opens the only way the NFL knows how—by firing half the league. We start with a full breakdown of Black Monday fallout, including surprise exits in Baltimore, Atlanta, Cleveland, Arizona, and Las Vegas, plus sweeping changes in Dallas and Washington. We also tip the cap to Montana State after a dominant FCS Championship run.

    From there, Derek explains why player development has become the real arms race in the NIL era, while Caleb makes the case that quarterback upgrades won’t magically fix the Raiders or Jets. We close the book on preseason over/unders, check the final standings in the season-long competition, and set the stage for Wild Card Weekend.

    Every matchup gets its due—from Rams-Panthers to Texans-Steelers—with X-factors on both sides and a clear-eyed look at where each game can be won or lost. Brodie Bets wraps things up with a look back at last week’s results and a fresh slate of postseason picks as the playoff grind officially begins.

    The regular season is over. The excuses are gone. And the margins only get thinner from here.

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    1 ora e 24 min
  • Last Call for the Regular Season: Week 18 and the Football Epilogue

    Last Call for the Regular Season: Week 18 and the Football Epilogue
    Dec 31 2025
    The regular season refuses to go quietly, so here we are—Week 18. We open with coaching and personnel headlines, including Kyle Whittingham’s latest chapter, Chip Kelly landing another offensive coordinator gig at Northwestern, and a spirited debate over Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees (with a few backups ready just in case).

    From there, Derek makes the case that Trevor Lawrence has finally arrived, while Caleb questions whether this final week actually serves a purpose—or if we’re all just killing time before the playoffs. We hit the lone preseason over/under left standing, spotlight Ravens–Steelers as the Game of the Week, and break down X-factors in a rivalry that never needs extra motivation.

    As always, Brodie Bets wrap things up with bowl season bleeding into NFL chaos, a clean slate on the season record, and one last batch of picks before everything really starts to matter. Week 18 may feel optional—but the takes certainly aren’t.

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    1 ora e 4 min
  • Moore Problems, ACL Nightmares, and the Week 17 Rundown

    Moore Problems, ACL Nightmares, and the Week 17 Rundown
    Dec 24 2025
    Week 17 brings chaos, clarity, and a few things nobody asked for. We start with Michigan firing Sherrone Moore with cause as the coaching carousel somehow finds another gear, then pivot to brutal news around the league as Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons both suffer ACL tears that could ripple well into 2026.

    From there, it’s time to take victory laps (and eat a little crow) on our preseason over/unders, hand out Eliminated Team of the Week to a growing pile of misery, and punch playoff tickets for the teams that actually handled business. Derek makes the case that the Saints are quietly wrecking the NFC South, Caleb checks in on Championship Aggies, and we sort contenders from pretenders with just two weeks left.

    We wrap it up with Bears–49ers as the Game of the Week, Brodie Bets rolling into bowl season, and a full slate of picks as the playoff picture sharpens and patience wears thin. December football is here, and there’s nowhere left to hide.

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    54 min
  • Grandpa Phil to the Colts and the December Sorting Hat

    Grandpa Phil to the Colts and the December Sorting Hat
    Dec 10 2025
    Week 15 is here, and the football universe is officially unhinged. Grandpa Phil has wandered into Indianapolis like he’s looking for early-bird dinner, the playoff picture is a full-on clown parade, and the coaching carousel is spinning so fast we’re checking it for OSHA violations.

    This week, Derek breaks down why December separates the pretenders from the contenders, while Caleb rings the alarm on Bowl Season collapsing faster than the Titans’ playoff hopes. We hit the latest hires—from Collin Klein to Matt Campbell to Tosh Lupoi, yes really—and react to a fresh batch of eliminated teams that somehow gets more depressing every week.

    Then it’s Mock Draft Season (don’t pretend you’re not excited) with our early 2026 Top 10, a look at every team still clinging to playoff life, and the full AFC/NFC bracket as it stands now. Chargers-Chiefs headlines our Game of the Week, plus Brodie Bets returns with enough chaos to make Vegas nervous.

    It’s Week 15. It’s fun. And Grandpa Phil is a Colt now. Let’s ride.

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    1 ora e 29 min
  • Kiffin’s Bayou Breakaway and the Week 14 Rundown

    Kiffin’s Bayou Breakaway and the Week 14 Rundown
    Dec 3 2025
    It’s a full-blown coaching carousel this week, and Derek and Caleb are hanging on for dear life. Lane Kiffin bolts to LSU, half the country hires a new head coach, and the guys break down one of the wildest reshuffling sprees college football has ever seen. Derek lays out his plan to fix the entire college football calendar, while Caleb wonders why he’s suddenly talking about Duke like they matter in December.

    Then it’s back to the NFL: preseason over/unders get settled, another stack of teams gets eliminated, and playoff tickets get punched faster than a holiday check-out line. The Stockwatch gets spicy (Texans up, Vikings down), and the Game of the Week features a classic Bears–Packers showdown with Micah Parsons and D’Andre Swift circled as X-factors.

    Finally, Brodie Bets roll on with rivalry games, conference title chaos, and another week of handshake math.

    Coaching changes. Conference realignment headaches. Playoff races heating up.

    Week 14 is here — buckle up.

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    1 ora e 37 min
  • Fired Coaches, Full Plates, and Week 13 Fates

    Fired Coaches, Full Plates, and Week 13 Fates
    Nov 26 2025
    It’s a Thanksgiving feast of football takes this week as Caleb and Derek break down a wild slate of headlines—including Chip Kelly getting the Vegas boot, the Giants sending another coach packing, and Oklahoma State rolling the dice on Eric Morris.

    Then it’s time to build the Thanksgiving NFL Plates: Caleb and Derek each draft their Turkey, sides, and desserts from around the league, with some teams getting seated at the kids’ table whether they like it or not.

    The Eliminations roll on as more teams get carved up, Playoff Tickets get stamped, and the Stockwatch delivers spicy buys and ruthless sells (sorry, Bears fans).

    The Game of the Week—Bills at Steelers—comes with X-factors that could swing the whole AFC picture, and the Brodie Bets return with another round of Meacham Magic, Vitamin B12, SECond Nature, Baker’s Delights, Bo-liever Picks, and all the chaos the handshake standings can handle.

    Stuff your plate. Settle in. Week 12 is served.

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    1 ora e 23 min