Welcome to Episode 14 of The Morning After with your host Jared Smith! In this special end-of-year episode, Jared Smith recaps an absolutely wild Week 17 in the NFL—plus previews Week 18 and the upcoming College Football Playoff.Tune in for: 🏈 A full NFL Week 17 breakdown: Surging underdogs, struggling favorites, key wins, and head-scratching moments. 🔥 Deep dive into betting trends: Which teams are hot against the spread and why the smart money might surprise you. 🌟 The inspiring story of Philip Rivers’ comeback—life lessons on tackling fear, regret, and seizing the moment. 💥 Playoff implications & lookahead lines: Who’s punching their ticket to the postseason, where the value is, and early picks for Week 18. 🎓 Expert analysis of the College Football Playoff: In-depth previews, strengths, and weaknesses of each team, plus actionable best bets. 🏆 NFL Awards watch: Jared Smith breaks down the races for MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and more. 💡 “Morning Glory” Bowl Bet: Jared Smith's favorite bet in the Birmingham Bowl.It’s the final show of the year—and Jared Smith reflects on three amazing months of podcast growth, the power of getting out of your comfort zone, and what’s in store for 2026.If you love smart takes, actionable betting insights, and a little life inspiration to boot, don’t forget to: 👍 Like this video🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes📰 Sign up for the newsletter🗣️ Drop your playoff predictions and college football picks in the comments!Thanks for riding along with The Morning After. See you in 2026—let’s keep building something special together!and more magic on The Morning After!00:00:00 – Welcome & Show Introduction00:01:37 – Reflections on the Podcast Journey00:02:45 – Setting New Year Intentions & Looking Forward00:04:09 – NFL Week 17 Overview: Underdogs’ Success00:06:12 – Favorite Story of the Year: Philip Rivers’ Comeback00:09:45 – NFL Week 17 Game-by-Game Recaps & Insights00:23:16 – Coaching Hot Seats: Jets & Aaron Glenn Discussion00:28:36 – Offensive vs Defensive Coaches in the Modern NFL00:31:55 – Packers, Bears & the NFC Playoff Picture00:38:40 – Week 18 Early Lines & Betting Angles00:53:54 – Contract Incentive Props & Betting Efficiency00:54:01 – NFL Award Market Breakdown01:06:13 – College Football Playoff: Full Game Previews01:36:04 – Bowl Game Pick: Birmingham Bowl Morning Glory01:37:32 – Closing Thoughts & End of Episode