Bill Belichick was officially SNUBBED from the first-ballot Hall of Fame, and we have questions. Is Bill Polian to blame for this petty move against the greatest coach of all time? Plus, we recap a "gross" Championship Sunday as the New England Patriots punch their ticket to the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks.

Chapters:
00:00 – The Belichick HOF Scandal: Who Voted No? 
12:45 – Is the East Coast "Soft"? (Winter Storm Rant) 
22:10 – Patriots vs. Broncos: The Worst Playoff Game Ever? 
35:50 – Is the Patriots' Super Bowl Run "Mickey Mouse"? 
48:15 – Seahawks/Rams: Is Sam Darnold a Wagon? 
01:05:30 – Coaching Carousel: Mike McCarthy to the Steelers 
01:15:20 – Joe Burrow to the Vikings? (Trade Rumors) 
01:28:45 – AI-Generated "Scorching Hot Takes" 
01:35:10 – Shot Takes: Outfit Repeating & Final Thoughts

The Bears’ season is officially over—but the future has never looked brighter. We break down Chicago’s playoff exit, why Caleb Williams has already cemented himself as a franchise QB, and what Ben Johnson’s next steps must be as the Bears shift into full win-now mode.

From there, we dive headfirst into an absolutely chaotic NFL Divisional Round: Josh Allen’s latest playoff meltdown, the Bills firing Sean McDermott, conspiracy-level injury stories, and why some “elite” teams might not be as legit as they seem. We debate coaching carousel madness, questionable GM decisions, and which franchises are actually built to contend.

We wrap with Super Bowl predictions, Rams vs. Patriots vs. Broncos chaos scenarios, and why experience, luck, and timing matter more than ever in today’s NFL.

Bears fans should be disappointed—but also excited. Everyone else? Buckle up.

00:00 – Intro
02:15 – Bears season postmortem
06:40 – Was this season actually a success?
10:55 – Caleb Williams proves he’s the franchise QB
16:20 – Ben Johnson’s playoff performance & future
22:45 – Bears offseason priorities (defense, cap, draft)
32:10 – NFL Divisional Round reactions
38:30 – Josh Allen’s playoff collapse
45:50 – Bills fire Sean McDermott: what went wrong
55:05 – Coaching carousel chaos around the league
1:08:30 – Injury controversy & NFL conspiracy talk
1:18:40 – Super Bowl predictions
1:26:10 – Final thoughts & what’s next

"Feels like deja vu, another Bears-Packers stunner." The Bleacher Bums are back to bask in the glory of the Bears advancing to the Divisional round after a heart-stopping win over their biggest rival. We analyze the "12 lucky breaks" that ended 12 years of futility and discuss why Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson have officially cemented themselves as the future of the franchise.

In this episode:

• The Comeback: Overcoming a 21-3 deficit and the "butterfly effect" of the final Hail Mary.
• Classless Winning?: Defending Ben Johnson’s post-game comments and the "sore winner" narrative.
• Wildcard Wrap-up: Why Bryce Young is in the "Jordan Love Tier" and the liability of the Bills' defense.
• Divisional Predictions: Can the Bears survive an "honorable death" against Matt Stafford at Soldier Field? 
• Hot Takes: The 49ers' stadium conspiracy theory and the future of Mike Tomlin.

Grab a cold one—it’s house money from here on out. Bear Down.

Black Monday is officially here. 🏈 The NFL coaching carousel is spinning out of control with seven head coaching vacancies, including shocking "mutual partings" for legends like John Harbaugh and Pete Carroll. We break down the fallout, rank the best open jobs, and dive into the rumors linking Matt Nagy to the Tennessee Titans (visor included).

Then, we turn our attention to a massive NFL Wildcard Weekend. It’s a historic showdown at Soldier Field as the Bears and Packers meet in the postseason for only the third time ever. With "Everything on the Line" for both franchises, we give our final predictions for the frozen tundra. Plus, we analyze the legacy stakes for Josh Allen and Justin Herbert, and look at Indiana’s dominant rise in the College Football Playoff.

Inside the Episode:

• The Black Monday Chaos: Ranking the 7 open coaching jobs.
• The "Nagy to Tennessee" Rumors: Is the visor making a comeback?.
• Bears vs. Packers: A deep dive into the 2026 Wildcard rematch.
• AFC Legacy Games: Why Josh Allen MUST win the AFC this year.
• CFP Update: Is the SEC dynasty officially over?.
• Shot Takes: AI Super Bowl ads and the end of Stranger Things.

he Bears are NFC North Champions, and even in defeat, this felt like a turning point.

In this episode of The Bleacher Bums Podcast, we break down the Bears’ thrilling Sunday Night Football performance against San Francisco and why it may have been the most encouraging loss of the season. The offense looked explosive, the coaching felt confident, and the Bears showed they’re no longer rebuilding, they’re contending.

We talk Caleb Williams’ growth, elite arm talent, remaining flaws, and why his ceiling under Ben Johnson is so high. We also dive into the breakout of rookie weapons Luther Burden and Colston Loveland, what Rome Odunze’s return could unlock, and why this offense may only be scratching the surface.

Plus:

• Why this Bears team feels different than years past
• Ben Johnson’s unconventional play-calling
• Austin Booker’s emergence on the defensive line
• Running back questions heading into the offseason
• Live playoff implications from Rams–Falcons

📈 We also revisit our pre-season division predictions, holding ourselves accountable by breaking down which divisions we nailed, which ones blew up completely, and how the 2025 NFL landscape shifted faster than expected.

The Bears aren’t just winning, they’re building something real.

The Bears finally did it, and the fallout is glorious.

In this episode of the Bleacher Bums Podcast, we break down Chicago’s statement win over Green Bay and what it means moving forward. From dominant moments on the field to what this game tells us about the future of the rivalry, we cover it all — no sugarcoating, no Packers sympathy.

We dive into standout performances, coaching decisions, and the moments that flipped the game on its head. Plus, we talk big-picture implications for the Bears, the Packers’ growing issues, and where both teams go from here as the season heats up.

If you’re a Bears fan, this one’s cathartic.
If you’re a Packers fan… maybe sit this out.

Welcome back, Bleacher Bums! We dive deep into the chaos of the sports world, from college football's broken system to the biggest shakeups in the NFL. Don't worry, we still found a way to talk baseball in December!

In This Episode:
01:50 | College Football Playoff is BROKEN: Analyzing the Notre Dame & ACC Controversy.
06:45 | The "Wild West" of CFB: NIL, Transfer Portal, and the Mega-Conference future (SEC vs. Big Ten).
10:05 | Our Radical Solution: Why the CFP must eliminate Conference Championship Games.
15:30 | Coping with the Packers Loss: Our Bears Takeaways on House Money and Caleb Williams.
20:15 | Packers Fans are Losers: Why the "Bears Still Suck" chant is pathetic.
25:40 | Is the Chiefs Dynasty OVER? Patrick Mahomes and the AFC Playoff Race.
30:55 | The Craziest Story: Philip Rivers comes out of retirement for the Colts?.
35:00 | MLB News: White Sox #1 Pick & Dodgers Spending Spree.
37:45 | Shout Take 1: The Allen Wrench is the most worthless tool on Earth.
41:20 | Shout Take 2: The Cable TV + On Demand era was the peak of entertainment.

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Welcome back, Bleacher Bums! We've made history in this podcast's five-year run: The Chicago Bears are now the NFC #1 seed! This victory over the Eagles is called the team's "first true signature win" since the 2018 season, proving this roster is now fundamentally built on "physicality and the run game".

We dive deep into how the 9-3 Bears shockingly ran for nearly 300 yards and became the defense to finally STOP the Eagles' Tush Push. Plus, we cover the massive fallout from NFL Week 14, predict division winners, and drop some spicy coaching hot takes.

Hit the subscribe button and let us know: Is this the weirdest NFL season ever?!

Key Moments & Timestamps
01:22 | A Monumental Time: The incredible reality of the Bears currently holding the NFC's #1 seed.

02:56 | Signature Win Analysis: Why the win over the Eagles means more than any game since the Lovie Smith era.

07:22 | Stopping the Tush Push: Who foresaw the Bears' defense figuring out the Eagles' unstoppable play?.

11:50 | Identity vs. Gimmick: Comparing the Bears' new identity to the inconsistent, "gimmicky" offense of the Matt Nagy era.


18:11 | Bears Playoff Outlook: Final predictions on how the team will finish the season and whether their winning record is "sustainable".

34:40 | NFC North Trouble: The Packers sweep the Lions, and Dan Campbell has to take over play-calling duties.


42:06 | AFC Coaching Hot Seat: Doubling down on the prediction that Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh will both be out after this season.

51:11 | Vikings' Disaster: The JJ McCarthy meme situation, the team's terrible draft classes, and why they should trade Justin Jefferson.



01:02:16 | Chiefs on the Ropes: Why the Chiefs are "one loss away from being done" in the playoff race due to a brutal schedule and tiebreakers.


01:11:53 | Final Division Predictions: Picking all the AFC and NFC division winners at the three-quarter point of the season.

01:18:22 | Shot Take: IShowSpeed: A rant about the puzzling popularity of IRL streamers and the next generation of content.

The Bears are somehow 7–3 and right in the middle of an NFC North race that makes absolutely no sense. This week we break down what their winning streak means, how sustainable it is, and where the division stands as the Lions regress and the Packers continue to look mid.

We cover all the biggest Week 11 storylines: Chiefs playoff danger, Broncos surging, Falcons collapsing, Panthers improving, Texans fading, and more. Plus our ongoing cursed-teams debate, Vikings QB problems, and one of the funniest Shot Takes in a long time.

It’s Week 11 — chaos everywhere. Let’s talk about it.

The internet has spoken, the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles have formed The Alliance, and the boys are here to break down the most unlikely power duo in football history.

From the meme that became a movement to how this alliance could actually shake up the NFC, Brett and Nick dive into what it all means for both franchises, and the fans riding the wave.

Then it’s a full-throttle sports catch-up:

Dodgers go back-to-back in a World Series heartbreak for the Blue Jays.

ESPN vs. YouTube TV sparks a streaming war rant for the ages (“Bring me back to cable, I don’t care anymore.”)

ESPN Bet collapses as Penn Entertainment fumbles a $2 billion deal, proving DraftKings and FanDuel still own the board.

We also run through Week 10 of the NFL, where chaos reigned, stars dropped, and playoff dreams started to wobble.

NFL injury carnage hits hard: Jayden Daniels, Travis Hunter, and Tucker Kraft headline a brutal stretch shaping the playoff picture.