The Broncos secure home-field advantage and a bye, but concerns linger about offensive execution, quarterback play, and whether Denver is peaking at the right time. The panel breaks down Bo Nix’s recent performances, Sean Payton’s role in his development, offensive line struggles, and which playoff opponents pose the biggest threat. Attention then shifts to the Nuggets after their remarkable overtime win in Philadelphia despite missing most of their rotation, highlighting the importance of depth, player development, and managing minutes heading into the stretch run without Nikola Jokic. The episode closes with reflections on coaching hires around the NFL, the state of late-season football, and what both Denver teams must prove as the postseason approaches.

To wrap up the year, After the Horn takes on a Hot Ones–style wing challenge, pushing through rising Scoville levels while talking sports, media, and memories. The conversation moves from Denver’s place on the national sports stage to why Nikola Jokic and Shohei Ohtani stand apart as once-in-a-generation talents. From there, the episode turns reflective, with personal stories about legendary athletes, the risks of meeting your heroes, and the writers and broadcasters who influenced generations of fans. As the heat peaks, the stories get even better, making this a fitting, free-flowing finale that blends laughs, insight, and classic After the Horn chemistry.

It’s the Christmas Week Weekend Betting Edition of After the Horn as Tom Green, Woody Paige, and Ron Zappolo tackle one of the busiest and quirkiest slates of the season. The conversation opens with the NFL’s expansion into Christmas Day, including Lions–Vikings on Netflix and Broncos–Chiefs with Denver installed as a heavy favorite. The crew discusses whether the Broncos need to make a statement, how motivation and weather factor into the number, and why the Chiefs suddenly feel like the ghost of Christmas past. From there, the guys move through Ravens–Packers, Jaguars–Colts, Eagles–Bills, Texans–Chargers, and Bears–49ers, debating playoff urgency, quarterback injuries, and which teams can actually be trusted. The episode wraps with a deep dive into the College Football Playoff and New Year’s bowls, including Ohio State–Miami, Oregon–Texas Tech, Alabama–Indiana, and Ole Miss–Georgia, with strong opinions on experience, roster depth, and who’s truly built for this stage.

From trap games and turnovers to trick plays that don’t quite work, the guys break down what went wrong for the Broncos and what needs fixing fast. The discussion expands into the larger NFL picture, including inconsistent officiating, replay controversies, gambling’s influence on perception, and why fans’ behavior toward players is becoming a league-wide issue. The episode also features reflections on the new John Elway documentary, Arrowhead Stadium’s legendary home-field advantage, and where the Broncos and Chiefs could be headed over the next decade.

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The Weekend Betting Edition of After the Horn returns with Tom Green, Woody Paige, and Ron Zappolo delivering sharp analysis, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs as they run through the biggest games of the week. The conversation starts with major College Football Playoff matchups, including Alabama vs. Oklahoma, Miami vs. Texas A&M, Ole Miss vs. Tulane, and James Madison’s tough road test at Oregon, with plenty of debate over spreads, motivation, and coaching situations.

On the NFL side, the crew breaks down Rams vs. Seahawks, Packers vs. Bears, Buccaneers vs. Panthers, Chargers vs. Cowboys, and a pivotal AFC matchup between the Broncos and Jaguars. The guys discuss why Denver continues to be undervalued by Vegas, Bo Nix’s recent surge, and what this game could mean for the Broncos down the stretch. They also dive into Steelers vs. Lions, Patriots vs. Ravens on Sunday night, and 49ers vs. Colts on Monday Night Football, mixing betting strategy with larger conversations about quarterbacks, coaching decisions, and playoff pressure.

As always, the show blends sharp betting insight with classic After the Horn banter, making this a must-listen heading into a packed football weekend.

With the Broncos riding an 11-game win streak and Super Bowl talk heating up, After the Horn welcomes longtime Denver sports voice Vic Lombardi for a wide-ranging, deeply reflective conversation that goes far beyond the standings. Tom Green, Ron Zappolo, and Woody Paige discuss why this Broncos team feels different, how expectations change when a team truly matters again, and whether Denver is in the midst of a rare, city-wide golden era with the Broncos, Nuggets, and Avalanche all operating at elite levels.

The conversation expands into the chaos surrounding college football, including the College Football Playoff debate, Notre Dame’s place in the sport, NIL, the transfer portal, and Vic’s recent one-on-one time with Deion Sanders. Lombardi offers thoughtful perspective on Prime’s leadership, the challenges of winning at Colorado, and why authenticity — in coaching and in media — ultimately matters more than public opinion.

The episode takes a powerful turn as Vic opens up about his ongoing battle with aggressive prostate cancer, sharing how it has reshaped his outlook on life, fear, honesty, and purpose. It’s an emotional, honest discussion about mortality, legacy, and helping the next generation find their voice — a classic After the Horn episode that blends sports, history, humor, and humanity.

This week’s Weekend Betting Edition opens with the Army–Navy matchup and a look at how the oddsmakers view the final stretch of the college football season, including major movement in the national championship market. The crew then turns to the NFL, running through a full slate of games with thoughts on Ravens–Bengals, Bills–Patriots, Browns–Bears, Chargers–Chiefs, Lions–Rams, Colts–Seahawks, Dolphins–Steelers, and of course Broncos–Packers, where Denver enters as a surprising home underdog despite a ten-game win streak. The conversation also covers updated Super Bowl odds, MVP contenders, and why some teams remain public favorites regardless of performance. As always, the guys offer sharp insight, big laughs, and plenty of disclaimers about not listening to a single pick they make.

This week on After the Horn, Ron Zappolo, Tom Green, and Woody Paige open with the bizarre finish to Broncos–Raiders and whether Pete Carroll’s late field goal crossed the line in an NFL now consumed by sports betting. They question the league’s integrity, the role of officiating, and how prop bets and gambling culture have completely changed the fan experience. The conversation expands to other examples across the league, from Baltimore–Pittsburgh’s controversial officiating to Kevin Stefanski’s puzzling decision with Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland. The guys analyze the Broncos’ final four games, debating whether Denver needs to run the table to secure the top seed and how matchups with Green Bay, Jacksonville, Kansas City, and the Chargers could shape the AFC playoff picture. They discuss Bo Nix’s growth, the softness of New England’s schedule, and the sudden surge of the Houston Texans as a potential postseason threat. The show then shifts to college football, where Notre Dame’s bowl decision, chaotic playoff selections, and meaningless conference title games highlight what the panel calls a completely broken system. They argue for playoff expansion, eliminating title games, and even appointing a commissioner—names like Nick Saban and Peyton Manning are floated. In the final stretch, the conversation widens into reflections on Howard Cosell, Muhammad Ali, and stories from early careers in sports journalism before closing with personal memories about family, fathers, and how each of them fell in love with sports. It’s a wide-ranging, nostalgic, and fiery episode heading into the holidays.

Championship weekend delivers chaos, and the crew breaks down how Oklahoma, Alabama, BYU, Texas Tech, and Georgia shape the final CFP picture. Woody shares classic BYU and ABA stories before the betting show officially gets underway, with picks across Cowboys–Lions, Bengals–Bills, Colts–Jaguars, Steelers–Ravens, Bears–Packers, Broncos–Raiders, Texans–Chiefs, and more. The guys debate the Heisman Trophy race between Fernando Mendoza, Julian Sayin, and Diego Pavia, and how the Indiana–Ohio State matchup could decide everything. They wrap with college championship picks, the biggest value plays on the board, and a few classic Woody tangents to finish the show.

On this episode of After the Horn, Tom, Ron, and Woody break down another close-call Broncos win and ask the question every fan is thinking: can Denver keep surviving these razor-thin finishes? They look at Bo Nix’s up-and-down performance, the late-game magic, and why the defense suddenly looked vulnerable against a backup quarterback. The discussion expands to whether the Broncos can truly compete with New England for the AFC’s top seed, how both teams match up stylistically, and which remaining games could define the conference race. From there, the show shifts to Colorado State’s surprising and impressive hire of Jim Mora Jr., why it's the most accomplished coach the Rams have landed since Sonny Lubick, and what it means for CSU’s future in a changing conference landscape. The guys also dive into Colorado’s frustrating finish under Deion Sanders, what went wrong in Year 2, and how CU must overhaul its staff and strategy to regain credibility. They wrap with a fiery debate on Lane Kiffin’s decision to jump ship, college football chaos, and the NIL-driven new world everyone is navigating.