The Seattle Seahawks are back in the Super Bowl — and so are the New England Patriots — faster than anyone expected.

On this episode of The Cochrane Show, John Cochrane and his dad Scott break down:

• How Seattle rebuilt post–Pete Carroll and returned to dominance
• New England’s shock turnaround under Mike Vrabel
• Why culture matters more than tanking
• Super Bowl predictions (and whether this is a stomp)
• And the biggest debate of all: are the NFL overtime rules actually fair?

We compare current NFL overtime rules to college football and CFL proposals — including a 2-point conversion shootout idea that could finally settle playoff games the right way.

🎯 Topics Covered
• Seahawks rebuild
• Patriots culture shift
• NFL vs College OT rules
• CFL overtime ideas
• Home-field advantage
• Indoor vs outdoor stadiums
• The future of NFL broadcasting

👇 Drop your Super Bowl score prediction in the comments.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Welcome to The Cochrane Show (NFL / CFL Edition)
00:38 – Seahawks Are Back in the Super Bowl
01:50 – Letting Go of Pete Carroll: Rebuild or Reset?
02:22 – Patriots’ Shock Turnaround Under Mike Vrabel
03:21 – Super Bowl Prediction: Is This a Stomp?
03:54 – Why This NFL Season Has Been So Unpredictable
04:35 – Culture > Tanking: Why Teams Rise or Fall
05:26 – Sam Darnold, Missed Opportunities & QB Fits
06:28 – Legacy Franchises and Winning DNA
06:58 – Patriots “Do Your Job” Mentality Explained

08:08 – Current NFL Overtime Rules Explained
09:48 – Is NFL Overtime Actually Fair?
11:11 – Defense, Special Teams & the Coin Toss Debate
13:06 – Kick or Receive? The Overtime Strategy Question
14:21 – Should the NFL Use a Timed Overtime?
15:02 – CFL Overtime Rules & the 2-Point Shootout Idea
17:02 – The PERFECT NFL Overtime System (Shorts Segment)

19:14 – NFL Kickoff Rule Changes: Big Win or Confusing?
22:04 – Home Field Advantage: Does It Still Matter?
23:54 – Indoor vs Outdoor Stadiums (Future of the NFL)
25:44 – Why Weather Games Matter
27:59 – Are NFL Players Too Soft for Cold Games?

29:22 – The Future of Fan Experience (VR, GoPros, Broadcasts)
31:12 – Will YouTube Creators Broadcast NFL Games One Day?
32:42 – Where Watching NFL Games Is Headed
33:46 – Super Bowl Final Predictions
34:21 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts