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Ben Solak joins the show to break down and pick every Wild Card game, with the key matchups that matter most. Plus, reaction to the John Harbaugh firing and Baltimore’s next coaching search.

(0:00) Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny!

(1:30) Ravens Fire John Harbaugh After 18 Seasons

(11:40) Who should the Ravens hire next?

(15:40) Rams @ Panthers Preview

(27:18) Packers @ Bears Preview

(44:30) Bills @ Jaguars Preview

(1:03:10) 49ers @ Eagles Preview

(1:22:45) Chargers @ Patriots Preview

(1:37:42) Texans @ Steelers Preview

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Peter begins the episode with a reaction to the news out of Washington, that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury would be moving on after a "mutual parting of ways,” and uses that as a springboard to analyze and dissect just how crazy the NFL can be. Year to year, things turn over, and the success of one season can play no role in security and comfort heading into the one after that. From Washington to Atlanta to Cleveland to Arizona to New York to Tennessee to Las Vegas, Peter touches on all the various openings, rumors, and thoughts swirling around the league. Greg Olsen joins the show and is fantastic. They talk Panthers, coaching middle school football with Jonathan Stewart and Luke Kuechly, and then get into a lengthy discussion on whether Greg could see himself in the front office of an NFL organization. Lastly, they discuss the current Miami team, what it means to be a Cane, and Greg's plans for the CFP semifinal game versus Ole Miss.

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Mina is joined by Domonique Foxworth to rank EVERY team in the playoff field: Seahawks, Rams, Jaguars, Bills, Eagles, Chargers, Steelers, Texans, Packers, Bears, Broncos, Patriots, Panthers and 49ers.

Plus, a special appearance from Marcus Spears to grade our rankings!

Breaking down who we trust most, who has real Super Bowl upside, and who feels like a first-round exit waiting to happen. We look at how each contender is actually playing right now, not just their record, and what the matchups tell us as the postseason approaches. 

Do you agree with our rankings?

Timecodes:

0:00 Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny

0:25 Power Ranking EVERY Playoff Team

2:23 #1: Jacksonville Jaguars

7:45 #2: Los Angeles Rams

11:05 #3: Seattle Seahawks | #4: Houston Texans

16:50 #5: Denver Broncos

21:00 #6: Buffalo Bills

24:20 #7: Philadelphia Eagles

28:05 #8: New England Patriots

29:30 #9: Green Bay Packers

32:55 #10: San Francisco 49ers

34:15 #11: Chicago Bears

35:15 #12: Los Angeles Chargers

38:00 #13: Carolina Panthers | #14: Pittsburgh Steelers

40:45 Marcus Spears grades our Power Rankings

45:20 See you next time!

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Kevin Clark breaks down the biggest winners and losers from Week 18, including why a single missed kick in Ravens/Steelers may shape the next decade for both franchises. From Atlanta’s long-overdue reset, to major questions looming for Baltimore, Las Vegas, and New York, this was one of the most illuminating days of the NFL year.

Kevin digs into:

Why rookie kickers feel more pressure when trailing than when tied

How the Ravens’ long-term outlook may have changed overnight

What Atlanta, the Raiders, and Giants should actually be looking for in their next head coach

Why the “Patriot Way” should finally be retired

Seattle’s rise, Baltimore’s flaws, and Kevin’s biggest miss of the season

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Jourdan Rodrigue joins the show to preview the most important games of Week 18, with division titles and playoff positioning still up for grabs. They break down the matchups that will help decide how the postseason picture shakes out and what each team is facing heading into the final weekend of the regular season.

The conversation includes a look at Panthers vs. Buccaneers, Seahawks vs. 49ers, and Steelers vs. Ravens, diving into what’s at stake in each game and how the pressure ramps up with everything on the line.

To wrap things up, they hand out New Year’s resolutions for non-playoff teams, focusing on what needs to change, what can’t be repeated, and how franchises should be thinking about the offseason.

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Kevin Clark is joined by Hall Of Fame Defensive Back Rod Woodson to breakdown the matchup that will decide the AFC North on Sunday. Having played for both teams Rod provides unique insight into what we should expect from the Ravens/Steelers. 

Rod also shares his thoughts on how he would have to adjust his game if he played present day, why Patrick Surtain II reminds him of himself, and shares a few hilarious stories from his playing days.

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Mina is joined by Domonique Foxworth to talk through everything that stood out from Week 17 across the NFL. They break down who showed out, who struggled, and what it all means as the playoff picture continues to take shape. They react to the Falcons pulling off a surprising Monday night upset over the Rams & with plenty of Week 18 and postseason implications mixed in throughout.

Winners:

Brock Purdy

Malik Willis

Derrick Henry

Tyler Shough & the Saints

Woofs:

Pittsburgh Steelers

Baker Mayfield & the Buccaneers

Josh Allen

C.J. Stroud

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ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler joins Kevin Clark to break down what’s shaping up to be a quieter-than-usual NFL Black Monday. With teams firing coaches earlier than ever, the traditional end-of-season chaos has changed, and Jeremy explains why fewer openings may actually make this hiring cycle more intense.

The guys dive into:

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Kevin Clark recaps everything from the penultimate week of the NFL's regular season. Was Buffalo right to go for 2 against the Eagles and has Philadelphia established themselves as the favorites in the NFC on the strength of their pass rush? Kevin tackles Myles Garrett's comments on how the Steelers went out of their way to prevent him from getting the sack record and hurt themselves offensively in the process. 

Plus, why Tyler Shough has made it clear that he's the Saints quarterback next season. Kevin details why he believes it's time for the NFL to institute a draft lottery in an effort to curb teams taking at the end of the season.

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Former Chiefs All-Pro tackle Mitch Schwartz joins This Is Football to break down what actually went wrong for Kansas City and what comes next. From the evolution (and stagnation) of Andy Reid’s offense, to why Mahomes can’t fix everything on his own, to the importance of schematic advantages in the modern NFL, this is a masterclass in how football really works.

Schwartz explains why under-center offenses are back, how teams like the Rams and 49ers are creating run-game advantages with motion, and why winning on third-and-long is the real separator for contenders. 

Plus:

Why elite defensive linemen could still play into their 40s

The best offensive line in football right now

Who deserves “Protector of the Year”

How Tyrann Mathieu changed the Chiefs’ culture

The funniest trash talk Mitch ever heard on an NFL field

What it’s actually like being a Jewish NFL player during Christmas week

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