Dead End Sports

College Football chaos, playoff upsets, a 49ers shocker, and a historic Bears comeback—this episode is football from start to finish.

NBA fans, fair warning—this episode is all football.

We break down the College Football Playoff as the national championship matchup is set for MLK Jr. Day, with Miami surviving Ole Miss and Indiana shocking the country by blowing out Oregon.

Who wins it all? And which NFL team should already be calling Curt Cignetti?

Wild Card Weekend delivered a major upset as the 49ers went into Philadelphia and eliminated the defending champion Eagles despite injuries piling up.

How far can San Francisco realistically go, and what must the Eagles change this offseason?

We close with the game of the weekend as the Bears erased an 18-point halftime deficit to stun the Packers.

Are the Bears now NFC favorites—and should Matt LaFleur’s seat be getting hot?

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We’re officially into the new year, and the sports calendar is loaded. On this episode of Dead End Sports, we turn our attention to the NBA as contenders and pretenders start to separate, with Christmas Day matchups sparking a new Spurs vs Thunder rivalry and the Pistons making noise atop the East.

We then shift to college football, breaking down the College Football Playoff semifinals after a wild holiday stretch that saw dominant wins, major upsets, and a shocking loss for the defending champs. Who took the worst L, and who’s heading to the National Championship?

In the NFL, the regular season wrapped with a dramatic AFC North showdown as the Steelers edged the Ravens in a win-and-you’re-in game. We debate Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore and whether Aaron Rodgers can finally get Mike Tomlin a playoff win in this decade.

We close the show with our final picks of the regular season and our Wild Card Weekend predictions, plus Spike’s Power Rankings.

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The AFC playoff race has become unpredictable as several of the conference’s top contenders continue to slide. The Kansas City Chiefs took another loss, falling 20–10 at home to the Houston Texans. The Baltimore Ravens dropped a divisional game to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 27–22. And the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a potentially season-ending setback on the road against the Buffalo Bills, losing 39–34. With three preseason AFC favorites trending downward, what is more likely: • All three teams missing the playoffs? • Or one of them catching fire and making a deep postseason run? And of the three quarterbacks — Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow — who is having the true “season from hell”? We break down the AFC landscape, the quarterback struggles, and what each franchise can still salvage.

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Week 14 belonged to the NFC North, as all eyes were on three statement wins across the division.

• The Detroit Lions dominated the Cowboys at home, 44–30.

• The Minnesota Vikings shut out the Commanders, 31–0.

• The Green Bay Packers revived their rivalry with a crucial 28–21 home win over the Bears.

Which of these games stood out the most? And with the regular season winding down, who has the edge to win the NFC North based on the remaining schedules?

Remaining Schedules:
Chicago Bears: CLE, GB, SF, DET
Detroit Lions: LAR, PIT, MIN, CHI
Green Bay Packers: DEN, CHI, BAL, MIN

We break down momentum, matchups, and which team is best positioned to close strong.

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Eagles down bad right now.

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The 2025–26 college football regular season has officially wrapped, and conference championship weekend delivered several major upsets that reshaped the playoff landscape. With new champions crowned and unexpected losses across the board, the committee’s final 12-team selection has sparked plenty of debate.

Did the committee get it right?
Which teams earned their spot, and which programs were left out in the cold?

We break down the biggest wins, the surprising losses, and what the national championship bracket looks like heading into January.

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Nick topped the standings last week with a strong 3–1 record, and the crew is back with another round of NFL weekly picks for Week 11. This slate includes: TB vs BUF DET vs PHI SEA vs LAR KC vs DEN Plus, who will rise — and who will fall — in the weekly standings after this week’s games? Who are YOU picking in Week 11? Drop your predictions and tell us who you think wins each matchup!

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The Philadelphia Eagles escaped Lambeau Field with an unconvincing 10–7 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. The crew discusses what the game revealed about both teams — the Eagles’ inconsistency, the Packers’ offensive struggles, and whether either squad truly looks like a serious NFC contender. We also dive into the big questions: Should Matt LaFleur be under more scrutiny? And what should we make of Jordan Love at this stage of his development? Did the Eagles impress you at all? And is it fair to start questioning Matt LaFleur or Jordan Love? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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The Houston Texans improved to 4–5 after one of the wildest finishes of the season, dropping 26 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 36–29. The crew dives into what this comeback says about DeMeco Ryans as a head coach — culture, resilience, adjustments, and leadership. And on the flip side, what should we make of the Jaguars after blowing a game like this? Is this loss a warning sign for how their season could unravel? Is DeMeco Ryans proving he's one of the best young coaches in the league? And how concerned should Jaguars fans be? Leave your takes below! Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, DeMeco Ryans, Texans comeback, Jaguars collapse, NFL Week 10

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The Denver Broncos continue stacking wins, taking down the Las Vegas Raiders 10–7 on Thursday Night Football to move to 8–2 — now tied with the Patriots and Colts for the best record in the league. The crew debates whether the Broncos deserve top-three status in the AFC and what this latest win truly tells us about their ceiling. We also take a hard look at the Raiders after another disappointing primetime showing. Is it time for a real conversation about the direction of that organization?

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