The regular season is over, and this episode is all about setting the stage for the NFL playoffs. We break down the final week of action, including the controversial Bucs–Panthers game, Seattle’s statement win over San Francisco, and a brutal Ravens loss that sends Pittsburgh to the postseason. From there, we dive into the wild card matchups, what each team needs to do to win, and which games feel like locks, toss-ups, or upset alerts. We close with the latest NFL news and coaching carousel moves that are already shaping next season.

Week 17 didn’t disappoint. The Texans defense keeps dominating, the Eagles survive in Buffalo, San Francisco refuses to blink, and playoff pressure is officially real. We hit MVP + award races, Panic Meter, Giants talk, and our predictions heading into Week 18. Buckle up, things get honest.

Week 16 delivered everything the NFL promises at its best.
Chaos, controversy, playoff-shifting moments, and a finish we’ve never seen before.

We break down the Rams–Seahawks instant classic, check the temperature on the league’s biggest quarterbacks, separate contenders from pretenders, and call out the teams that fooled us when it mattered most. This wasn’t about box scores — it was about pressure, adjustments, and who’s actually built for January.

Summary

In this episode of the Beat the Clock Podcast, hosts Ryland MQ and Big Ant dive deep into the NFL season, discussing the latest game highlights, team performances, and player evaluations. They analyze coaching strategies, the impact of injuries on team dynamics, and make predictions for the playoffs and Super Bowl. The episode wraps up with their picks for Week 16 matchups, providing insights into what fans can expect as the season progresses.

In this episode of the Beat the Clock Podcast, hosts Ryland and Big Ant dive into the latest NBA news, including player injuries and team performances. They discuss the MVP ladder, highlighting top contenders like SGA, Jokic, and Luka Doncic. The conversation shifts to risers and fallers in the league, analyzing players like Jalen Brown and Jalen Johnson. The hosts also make predictions for the upcoming NBA Cup and engage in trade talks surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, exploring potential moves for the Bucks and other team

On today’s Beat The Clock Podcast, Ryland and Big Ant breaks down a wild Week around the league. We open with the games of the week, including Tennessee shocking Cleveland despite a massive performance from Sanders, Pittsburgh sneaking out a road win that might swing the AFC North, and Jacksonville lighting up a tough Colts defense to take control of the AFC South. We also touch on the ripple effects around the draft order, injuries shaping the playoff race, and what these results actually mean moving forward. It’s a packed show with real takes, updated info, and the kind of breakdowns you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune in.

Host Ryland MQ and co-host Big Ant break down a wild week across the NFL with real reactions and a ton of storylines. We hit everything from controversial calls, huge upsets, QB drama, and teams either proving something or fully exposing themselves. We run through every game, touch the biggest news around the league, and dive into debates.

Ryland and Anthony give their risers and fallers two months into the NBA season, and opinion so far. Along with the Beat The Clock Power Rankings.

Today's BTC Pod Ep. Includes a special guest and I will be breaking down my contenders and pretenders as the league starts to separate. The Rams and Seahawks look like the real threats in the NFC, while teams like the Patriots are winning games but still showing flaws that keep them out of that true contender tier. I also hit all the big NFL news from this week, dive into the MVP race with Stafford, Drake Maye, and Jonathan Taylor, and talk through who’s underrated, overrated, and who just flat-out hasn’t been good. Closing things out with a couple hot takes, including Indy’s playoff ceiling and the Chiefs possibly collapsing down the stretch.

A full rundown of the NFL and NBA as of November 19, 2025, breaking down the AFC and NFC playoff races, the hottest teams, and the biggest injury updates shaping the season. Ryland dives into early NBA/NFL MVP frontrunners like Luka Dončić, Cade Cunningham, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford, Jonathan Taylor, along with the players and teams trending up across the league.