The postseason opens the only way the NFL knows how—by firing half the league. We start with a full breakdown of Black Monday fallout, including surprise exits in Baltimore, Atlanta, Cleveland, Arizona, and Las Vegas, plus sweeping changes in Dallas and Washington. We also tip the cap to Montana State after a dominant FCS Championship run.

From there, Derek explains why player development has become the real arms race in the NIL era, while Caleb makes the case that quarterback upgrades won’t magically fix the Raiders or Jets. We close the book on preseason over/unders, check the final standings in the season-long competition, and set the stage for Wild Card Weekend.

Every matchup gets its due—from Rams-Panthers to Texans-Steelers—with X-factors on both sides and a clear-eyed look at where each game can be won or lost. Brodie Bets wraps things up with a look back at last week’s results and a fresh slate of postseason picks as the playoff grind officially begins.

The regular season is over. The excuses are gone. And the margins only get thinner from here.

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