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With Wildcard Weekend behind us, it’s time to look ahead to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs — where the margins get smaller and the stakes get even higher.

In this episode, Matt and Eddie preview all four Divisional Round matchups, including:

Broncos vs Bills — defense, experience, and a heavyweight AFC clash

Patriots vs Texans — structure versus momentum in a fascinating contrast of styles

Seahawks vs 49ers — a division rivalry with Super Bowl implications

Bears vs Rams — belief, form, and whether Chicago’s run can continue

We break down the key matchups, playoff narratives, and what each team needs to do to punch their ticket to Championship Weekend — as well as who we trust most when the pressure ramps up.

Let us know in the comments 👇

Which team do you see making it to the Conference Championships?

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Welcome back to Across the Gridiron.

Wildcard Weekend delivered exactly what playoff football promises — big moments, major upsets, and seasons ending fast.

In this episode, we break down the first five games of Wildcard Weekend, including:

- The Chicago Bears’ remarkable turnaround and statement playoff win

- The defending Super Bowl champions heading home early

- The Buffalo Bills marching on, showing composure when it mattered most

We look at what decided each game, which teams took a step forward, and how the playoff picture is already shifting heading into the next round.

Let us know in the comments 👇

Which Wildcard result stood out to you?

The regular season is over. The margin for error is gone. Welcome to Wild Card Weekend.

In this solo episode of Across the Gridiron, Eddie breaks down the NFL Wild Card Weekend matchups, reacts to how the playoff field finally took shape, and looks back briefly at the teams who didn’t make it — including the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys, and the coaching fallout that followed.

With Matt unable to make the recording (entirely Eddie’s fault), Eddie still runs through both sets of picks, teasing the season-long prediction challenge — and admitting he’s now going for broke heading into the playoffs.

Wild Card games previewed:

🏈 Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers

🏈 Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

🏈 Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars

🏈 San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles

🏈 Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots

🏈 Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers

The discussion focuses on:

Playoff history of quarterbacks, coaches, and franchises

Why some teams are built for January football — and others aren’t

Which picks are safe… and which ones are pure playoff instinct

We close by teasing the Divisional Round reaction and predictions episode once the dust settles.

If you enjoy NFL playoff analysis, Wild Card predictions, and honest debate, make sure to Like, Subscribe, and drop your picks in the comments.

Week 18 didn’t just end the regular season — it reshaped the entire NFL playoff picture. In this episode of Across the Gridiron, Matt and Eddie react to the final week of the season, spend serious time breaking down the AFC chaos, and explain how one of the league’s biggest contenders failed to even make the playoffs.

We dive deep into:

🔥 Week 18 reactions — what really stood out as the regular season closed

🔥 The AFC playoff picture — who’s actually built for January football and who isn’t

🔥 Baltimore Ravens missing the playoffs — how did it unravel, and what does this mean going forward?

🔥 Super Bowl predictions — who we like to come out of the AFC and NFC now that the field is set

🔥 Quarterback and coaching pressure — which teams have answers, and which ones still have questions

This episode is less about box scores and more about patterns, identity, and playoff reality — who’s peaking, who’s limping, and who simply ran out of time.

If you enjoy NFL reactions, playoff analysis, and honest Super Bowl debate, make sure to Like, Subscribe, and tell us in the comments:

Who do you trust most in the AFC now — and who are you backing to win the Super Bowl?

With the regular season reaching its final stretch, the NFL playoff picture is finally taking shape. In this episode of Across the Gridiron, Matt and Eddie break down what has stood out across the AFC and NFC over the last couple of weeks — who’s trending up, who’s slipping at the wrong time, and which teams look built for January football.

We then turn our attention to Week 18, previewing and predicting some of the most important matchups of the weekend:

🏈 Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots — Division stakes, defensive identity, and late-season pressure

🏈 Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers — NFC West intensity and contrasting trajectories

🏈 Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers — One team chasing seeding, the other playing spoiler

🏈 Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Can consistency beat volatility in a must-win spot?

🏈 Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers — Classic rivalry with real playoff consequences

We discuss:

Key AFC and NFC trends from the last few weeks

Which teams are peaking at the right time

Where the pressure sits on quarterbacks and coaches

What really matters heading into the final games of the season

If you enjoy NFL analysis, playoff discussion, and weekly predictions, make sure to Like, Subscribe, and let us know your Week 18 picks in the comments.

Week 16 didn’t just deliver drama — it reshaped the NFL playoff race.

In his first solo episode, Matt breaks down the biggest games of the weekend and what they mean for the postseason picture, starting in the NFC before moving across to the AFC. From Seattle’s stunning comeback against the Rams, to the Bears’ statement win over the Packers, and Carolina’s continued rise as Tampa Bay’s season slips away — the NFC playoff race is wide open.

We also dive into the AFC, where Trevor Lawrence is finally showing why he was a No.1 overall pick, the Jaguars surge into contention, and the Patriots quietly complete one of the league’s biggest turnarounds. Plus, we look at how Bryce Young and Caleb Williams are changing the trajectory of their franchises, and why so many teams with losing records last season are now genuine playoff threats.

If you want a clear, no-nonsense breakdown of who’s rising, who’s fading, and why December football separates contenders from pretenders, this episode is for you.

👇 Let us know in the comments which team you trust most heading into the playoffs.

Week 16 is where the NFL playoff picture stops being theory and starts becoming reality. Division titles, wildcard survival, and season-ending scenarios are all on the line — and one result this week could completely reshape the NFC race.

In this solo edition of Across the Gridiron, Eddie breaks down the key Week 16 matchups using advanced stats, recent form, and real playoff context — with Matt’s picks still part of the conversation.

Games covered:

🏈 Commanders vs Eagles — Philly aren’t elite offensively, but one win tightens their grip on the NFC East and pushes the Cowboys closer to the edge.

🏈 Bears vs Packers — Chicago’s run-heavy identity vs Green Bay’s volatility. A genuine litmus test game.

🏈 Panthers vs Buccaneers — Carolina’s mistake-free approach vs Tampa’s late-game collapses.

🏈 Broncos vs Jaguars — A pressure-heavy defense meets an offense that struggles in long-yardage situations.

🏈 Ravens vs Patriots — Two playoff teams, very different styles. Can New England force another ugly win?

We look at:

What these games mean for the 2025–26 playoff race

Which teams are built for December football

Where the pressure really sits on quarterbacks

And why efficiency and situational control matter more than raw rankings this time of year

Drop your Week 16 picks in the comments, Like, Subscribe, and come back for the reaction show after the games.

Week 15 changed the entire NFL playoff picture. A Super Bowl contender is officially OUT of the playoffs, and another heavyweight franchise is now one loss away from joining them. The margins are gone. The pressure is real. And December football has turned brutal.

In this solo episode of Across the Gridiron, Eddie breaks down the biggest Week 15 results and what they actually mean for the 2025–26 playoff race:

🔥 Chiefs vs Chargers — Kansas City are officially OUT of the playoffs. How did it unravel this fast?

🔥 Cowboys loss — Dallas most likely will miss the playoffs. Lose to the Chargers with an Eagles win and their season is over.

🔥 Bills vs Patriots — Buffalo stay alive and blow the AFC East wide open.

🔥 Rams vs Lions — The Rams are peaking at the perfect time and look like a nightmare matchup.

🔥 Broncos vs Packers — The AFC’s number one seed sends a clear message.

🔥 Jaguars domination — The Colts’ monumental collapse continues after losing their QB.

We look at who’s getting hot, who’s collapsing at the worst possible time, which quarterbacks are under the most pressure, and how the playoff paths now look with zero room for error.

If you enjoy NFL reactions, playoff breakdowns, and real consequences — Like, Subscribe, and tell us in the comments: Who’s next to fall?

Week 15 is where the NFL playoff race gets ruthless. Division leaders are under pressure, wildcard teams are running out of margin for error, and one loss could end a season. With Matt away this week, Eddie breaks down the biggest Week 15 matchups — but Matt’s picks are still very much part of the debate.

In this Across the Gridiron Week 15 preview, we cover:

🏈 Patriots vs Bills — New England lead the AFC East, Buffalo sit in a wildcard spot. Can the Bills flip the division race?

🏈 Rams vs Lions — The Rams are getting hot at the perfect time. Are they the team nobody wants in January?

🏈 Broncos vs Packers — The AFC’s number one seed faces a Packers team pushing to top the NFC North.

🏈 Cowboys vs Vikings — Dallas look like a playoff-ready team. Can Minnesota slow them down?

🏈 Chiefs vs Chargers — A must-win game for Kansas City… but Matt is calling the Chargers to pull the upset.

We break down what each result means for the 2025–26 playoff picture, which teams are heating up, which ones are slipping at the worst possible time, and which quarterbacks are under the most pressure heading into December.

Drop your Week 15 picks in the comments, Like, Subscribe, and come back for our full reaction show after the games.

Week 14 completely flipped the NFL playoff race. The Eagles collapse continues, the Chiefs are now dangerously close to missing the playoffs, the Texans deliver another statement win, and both the Bills and Jaguars are getting hot at the perfect time. Meanwhile, the Colts’ early-season hype has officially died after losing Daniel Jones and sliding out of contention.

In this episode of Across the Gridiron, Matt and Eddie break down every major result and what it really means for the postseason:

🔥 Chargers vs Eagles – Are the Eagles officially cooked? Has the slide become a full-blown collapse?

🔥 Texans vs Chiefs – Kansas City are in crisis. Are they actually at risk of missing the playoffs?

🔥 Bills vs Bengals – Buffalo are HEATING UP, and the Bengals are now fighting for survival.

🔥 Packers vs Bears – Green Bay stay alive, Chicago’s momentum stalls.

🔥 Dolphins vs Jets – Miami stabilise as the Jets fade away.

🔥 Jaguars vs Colts – Indy’s monumental collapse continues. What does this mean for the AFC wildcard race?

If you enjoy weekly NFL reactions, breakdowns and playoff debates, Like, Subscribe, and drop your Week 14 thoughts in the comments!

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