Wild Card Weekend was chaos — and it reshaped how we should think about the postseason with one AFC spot still up for grabs.

What was the most impressive performance of the weekend — a coach winning a chess match, a QB putting on the cape, or a defense stealing points in the red zone? Which team gained the most belief from a win that felt bigger than the scoreboard? And which winners still left you uneasy even after surviving?

The coaching carousel is already heating up. James Palmer and Chase Daniel share their thoughts, including why moving on from Matt LaFleur would be “utterly insane." The guys also share potential best fits for Mike McDaniel — where would his offensive creativity hit fastest, and what kind of situation would actually maximize his strengths?

Then the conversation turns to the most impressive performances of Wild Card weekend. Chase points to Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers’ ability to win the schematic battle — even with injuries — and how their plan created answers in the middle of the field when it mattered. James adds his own standouts, including the Patriots flipping a major red-zone weakness into a winning formula, plus the reality of what it looked like watching Justin Herbert under constant pressure.

Which team gained the most momentum? James makes the case for Buffalo, why Josh Allen's moment carried historical significance, and how their say-it-with-your-chest style travels in January. Chase counters with Chicago, focusing on the Bears’ late-game identity and what their comeback DNA says about their ceiling when the pressure spikes.

Not everyone who advanced convinced. The guys dig into the winners that still raised red flags — what needs to clean up immediately, what could get exposed next, and why surviving isn’t the same as proving you’re built for a deep run.

They also look at the teams whose seasons ended and what we actually learned in defeat. Chase breaks down what the Eagles’ loss revealed about their offensive construction and how fragile it becomes if the run element disappears. James points to the Jaguars as a team worth tracking into the offseason — what changed late in the year, what’s real, and why big swings could still be coming.

To close, we chat about the thin line between competitive and petty. Ben Johnson’s postgame moment sparks a real debate: how much emotion is too much after a win like that — and who’s actually offended by it? James and Chase then share their own hang-ups - what are you irrationally competitive about that you probably shouldn’t be?

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What was the most impressive performance of Wild Card Weekend — and who made you a believer after the first round?

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Wild Card Weekend is here in the NFL — and with it comes chaos, pressure, and opportunity. Which teams are built to survive January football? Which quarterbacks can change their postseason narrative in one game? And which contenders have everything to lose as the playoff field opens up with no clear favorite?

We start in the NFC with a massive North showdown as the No. 2 seed Chicago Bears host the No. 7 seed Green Bay Packers. Can the Bears seize the moment and win their first playoff game in 15 years behind second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, or do the Packers find life after limping into the postseason on a four-game skid? With Jordan Love searching for answers and Chicago entering a new era, this matchup carries weight far beyond one weekend.

Next, we head to Foxboro for the AFC’s No. 2 seed matchup as the New England Patriots host the Los Angeles Chargers. Is this the moment Justin Herbert finally breaks through in the postseason after playing all season behind a battered offensive line? And how much can the Chargers rely on a defense that’s quietly been one of the league’s most complete units against a Patriots offense still finding its footing?

The defending champions begin their road back to the Super Bowl as the Philadelphia Eagles host the San Francisco 49ers. With key starters returning on both sides of the ball, are the Eagles finally healthy at the right time — and does that change the ceiling for a repeat run? Or can the 49ers disrupt Philadelphia’s balance and expose cracks that didn’t show up down the stretch?

In Jacksonville, the Jaguars’ late-season surge meets the ultimate test as Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills come to town. With the AFC playoff picture wide open, is there added pressure on Allen to deliver on the road? Can Buffalo establish the run against the league’s best run defense, and how dangerous is a Jaguars team that’s been winning with discipline, takeaways, and momentum?

We close with Monday Night Football as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in a physical, high-stakes matchup. How will Aaron Rodgers handle a relentless Texans pass rush? What does the return of DK Metcalf mean for Pittsburgh’s offense? And with postseason expectations looming large, what does this game mean for Mike Tomlin’s future if the Steelers fall short?

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Which Wild Card matchup are you watching closest — and which upset feels inevitable?

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John Harbaugh’s tenure in Baltimore is over — and the ripple effects are being felt across the entire NFL. Where do the Baltimore Ravens go from here? How does Harbaugh's exit change the coaching landscape? Will there be more coaching changes to come?

The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini breaks down how Harbaugh’s firing unfolded behind the scenes, why the timing matters, and how his sudden availability reshapes the NFL coaching carousel for teams searching for their next leader.

What’s next for the Ravens after parting ways with their head coach of 18 seasons? The Athletic’s senior Ravens writer, Jeff Zrebiec, joins the show to explain the immediate reaction inside the organization, how the locker room and facility are processing the move and what this decision means for a franchise still chasing a Super Bowl with two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. How much will Lamar’s prime — and his future — influence Baltimore’s next head coaching search?

The domino effect doesn’t stop there. Dan Duggan, The Athletic’s senior Giants writer, joins to discuss how Harbaugh’s firing impacts the New York Giants’ coaching search. With GM Joe Schoen retained, what traits are the Giants prioritizing in their next head coach? How important is the development of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in this process? And does Harbaugh’s availability change New York’s timeline or approach?

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Who do you think should be the next Ravens head coach?

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