How far can Brock Purdy take the banged-up San Francisco 49ers? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab recap that thrilling SNF shootout and dive into key winner-take-all battles in the AFC North and NFC South. Will the Pittsburgh Steelers or Baltimore Ravens come out on top of the division? Is it fair that the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers or hot-and-cold Carolina Panthers will host a playoff game? Closing things out, the crew looks at the most disappointing teams that missed the playoffs before discussing their "One More Thing."

(6:20) - 49ers win shootout over Bears

(19:40) - Browns upset Steelers

(40:40) - Bucs & Panthers fight to win abysmal NFC South

(49:34) - Which playoffs miss is most disappointing?

(1:02:25) - One More Thing

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Merry Christmas Eve from the Inside Coverage podcast crew! Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein, and Ben Fawkes break down the key Week 17 NFL matchups this week, including a pivotal NFC matchup between Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Plus, can the Seattle Seahawks hold onto their lead when they take on the Carolina Panthers? The crew breaks down these matchups and more before discussing their "One More Thing."

(6:20) - Eagles @ Bills

(13:05) - Bears @ 49ers

(23:45) - Texans @ Chargers

(31:25) - Jaguars @ Colts

(42:05) - Seahawks @ Panthers

(52:05) - Giants @ Raiders

(1:01:35) - One More Thing

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Could Kyle Shanahan walk away as the coach of the year after this season? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein, and Frank Schwab discuss the Coach of the Year race and break down the San Francisco 49ers defeating the Indianapolis Colts on MNF. Closing things out, the crew breaks down Frank's latest playoff projections before talking about their "One More Thing".

(3:43) - 49ers beat Colts on MNF

(17:13) - Mike Tomlin coaches 19th straight non-losing season

(30:55) - Who is the Coach of the Year?

(45:04) - Frank's playoff projections

(56:41) - One More Thing

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Will the Pittsburgh Steelers be able to make the playoffs without DK Metcalf available for the last two games of the regular season? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, and Frank Schwab discuss the latest results and news from a wild Week 16. Could this be the end of John Harbaugh with the Baltimore Ravens? Plus, the guys break down Thursday night's game between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams that was decided in part by a controversial call that sent the game to OT. And how is the MVP race shaking out with just two weeks to go? Hear about it all on today's episode of Inside Coverage!

(3:50) - DK Metcalf suspended for confronting a fan

(19:15) - Could Ravens move on from John Harbaugh?

(28:20) - “Small market” Jaguars beat Broncos

(42:20) - Seahawks beat Rams in dramatic fashion

(52:30) - Chiefs plan move to Kansas

(1:00:20) - Who is the MVP frontrunner?

(1:06:15) - One More Thing

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Can Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers stake their claim over the NFC North this weekend? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano and Charles Robinson break down that matchup along with other key battles across the league, including the Jacksonville Jaguars taking on the formidable Denver Broncos defense. Later in the show, Andrew sits down with The Athletic's NFL insider Dianna Russini to discuss the latest news in the league and what to expect ahead of Christmas Day games. Who could clinch a playoff spot and who could be eliminated? Find out on our Week 16 preview show!

(5:08) - Packers @ Bears

(13:58) - Jaguars @ Broncos

(20:21) - Buccaneers @ Panthers

(28:14) - Patriots @ Ravens

(37:43) - Steelers @ Lions

(44:21) - Dianna Russini joins the show!

(1:07:03) - One More Thing

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Will Tua Tagovailoa ever start again for the Miami Dolphins? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Ben Fawkes discuss the benching of the QB, with rookie Quinn Ewers set to take over for the rest of the season. They move on to debate whether the Atlanta Falcons will start the 2026 season with Kirk Cousins as signal caller, before discussing the latest cryptic comments from Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor. Andrew also sits down with Amon-Ra St. Brown to discuss the 2025 NFL season, as well as his Christmas priorities ahead of the holiday. Closing things out, the crew breaks down the enormous matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks before discussing their "One More Thing".

(4:48) - Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa

(16:14) - Could Kirk Cousins start next season for the Falcons?

(23:58) - Amon-Ra St. Brown joins the show!

(32:56) - What changes do the Bengals have to make this offseason?

(47:28) - Puka Nacua trashes NFL referees

(1:01:41) - One More Thing

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Should we believe in the Pittsburgh Steelers after their MNF win? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab discuss Steelers' playoff chances and Tua Tagovailoa's future with the Miami Dolphins. Also, did the New England Patriots need to lose to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday to strengthen their playoff run? Plus, Andrew sits down with Legion of Boom members Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor to discuss the 2025 NFL season along with their thoughts on the state of the Seattle Seahawks. Closing things out, the crew breaks down Frank's latest playoff projections before talking about their "One More Thing".

(7:12) - Steelers MNF win over Dolphins

(18:30) - Did the Patriots need to lose to the Bills?

(24:14) - Richard Sherman & Kam Chancellor join the show!

(37:13) - How will the Packers move on without Micah Parsons?

(43:32) - Playoff Projections

(56:06) - One More Thing

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How will the Kansas City Chiefs approach the offseason after missing the playoffs and losing Patrick Mahomes to an ACL injury? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, and Frank Schwab examine the future of KC's dynasty as well as the impact of Micah Parsons' season-ending ACL injury. Later on, the guys analyze the Denver Broncos' impressive 11-game win streak and their position on top of the AFC. The guys also look at Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals' situation to see if they can create positive momentum for next season. They close things out with a fun discussion about Philip Rivers performance in a heartbreaking loss vs. the Seattle Seahawks.

(6:16) - Where do the Chiefs go from here?

(18:44) - Micah Parsons out for the season

(25:33) - Are the Broncos the scariest team in the AFC?

(34:15) - Can the Bengals and Joe Burrow find a way forward?

(49:01) - Philip Rivers to start Week 16

(55:56) - One More Thing

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What should we make of Joe Burrow's dejected press conference? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Ben Fawkes break down the possible meanings behind the Cincinnati Bengals QB's words. Could he want out? They also preview the biggest matchups of Week 15, including a crucial AFC North clash between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs' potential playoff elimination game against the Los Angeles Chargers. They're joined by Khalil Shakir and Justin Jefferson in the process. You don't want to miss this fun preview show!

(2:17) - Could Joe Burrow be on the move?

(15:06) - Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots (ft. Khalil Shakir)

(25:35) - Detroit Lions @ Los Angeles Rams

(35:08) - Green Bay Packers @ Denver Broncos

(44:45) - Minnesota Vikings @ Dallas Cowboys (ft. Justin Jefferson)

(56:59) - Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs

(1:03:51) - One More Thing

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What should our expectations be for 44-year-old Philip Rivers if he suits up on Sunday for the Indianapolis Colts? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson look at the possible scenarios for the QB's potential return to the field. Later, Andrew sits down with NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah to discuss Rivers, the 2026 NFL Draft class and more. After that, the Inside Coverage crew breaks down Travis Kelce's frustration with the Kansas City Chiefs' season. They also take a look at Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments ahead of their game against the Cleveland Browns and discuss the possibility of Jalen Hurts being benched, before sharing their “One More Thing.”

(0:34) - Managing expectations for Philip Rivers

(19:01) - Daniel Jeremiah joins the show!

(40:23) - Travis Kelce voices frustrations with season

(48:22) - Ben Johnson desperate to beat the Browns

(54:11) - Nick Sirianni denies Hurts benching rumors

(55:53) - One More Thing

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