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Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the upcoming NFL Playoff matchups.

We’re down to 8 teams remaining in the NFL playoffs! Last night, the Houston Texan’s defense stifled Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steeleers and Aaron Rodgers en route to a 30-6 blowout victory. With the win, Houston advances to play New England on Sunday afternoon in the divisional round at Gillette Stadium. Who will win the NFL divisional matchups this coming weekend?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the Steelers' playoff struggles and why they can't get over the hump.

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended in disappointment with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round last night, continuing a troubling trend of postseason failures. Despite finishing 10-7 and winning the AFC North, Pittsburgh once again failed to advance in the playoffs, extending its playoff win drought to 2017. The loss has intensified scrutiny on head coach Mike Tomlin, as fans and media debate whether consistent regular-season success is enough without playoff wins. The quarterback situation is also uncertain, with Aaron Rodgers’ future in question. Overall, frustration is high among the fan base and the Steelers head into the offseason facing pressure to make meaningful changes, whether at QB, within the coaching staff, or in their overall roster-building approach to finally break out of their postseason slump. Should the Steelers move on from Mike Tomlin? Should Aaron Rodgers retire? What are the Steelers doing wrong? Why can’t they get over the hump?

Reese and Alex discuss what the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Tomlin should do?

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended in disappointment with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round last night, continuing a troubling trend of postseason failures. Despite finishing 10-7 and winning the AFC North, Pittsburgh once again failed to advance in the playoffs, extending its playoff win drought to 2017. The loss has intensified scrutiny on head coach Mike Tomlin, as fans and media debate whether consistent regular-season success is enough without playoff wins. The quarterback situation is also uncertain, with Aaron Rodgers’ future in question. Overall, frustration is high among the fan base and the Steelers head into the offseason facing pressure to make meaningful changes, whether at QB, within the coaching staff, or in their overall roster-building approach to finally break out of their postseason slump. Should the Steelers move on from Mike Tomlin? Should Aaron Rodgers retire? How do Steelers fans feel? If Tomlin is gone, who replaces him?

Reese and Alex discuss Mike Tomlin's status and if Aaron Rodgers should retire.

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended in disappointment with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round last night, continuing a troubling trend of postseason failures. Despite finishing 10-7 and winning the AFC North, Pittsburgh once again failed to advance in the playoffs, extending its playoff win drought to 2017. The loss has intensified scrutiny on head coach Mike Tomlin, as fans and media debate whether consistent regular-season success is enough without playoff wins. The quarterback situation is also uncertain, with Aaron Rodgers’ future in question. Overall, frustration is high among the fan base and the Steelers head into the offseason facing pressure to make meaningful changes, whether at QB, within the coaching staff, or in their overall roster-building approach to finally break out of their postseason slump. Should the Steelers move on from Mike Tomlin? Should Aaron Rodgers retire?

Reese and Alex discuss if the Steelers should fire Mike Tomlin and the future of Aaron Rodgers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended in disappointment with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round last night, continuing a troubling trend of postseason failures. Despite finishing 10-7 and winning the AFC North, Pittsburgh once again failed to advance in the playoffs, extending its playoff win drought to 2017. The loss has intensified scrutiny on head coach Mike Tomlin, as fans and media debate whether consistent regular-season success is enough without playoff wins. The quarterback situation is also uncertain, with Aaron Rodgers’ future in question. Overall, frustration is high among the fan base and the Steelers head into the offseason facing pressure to make meaningful changes, whether at QB, within the coaching staff, or in their overall roster-building approach to finally break out of their postseason slump. Should the Steelers move on from Mike Tomlin? Should Aaron Rodgers retire?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Panthers Wild Card weekend loss, the San Francisco 49ers win, tonight's Wild Card game and more.

The Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams played a dramatic Wild Card playoff game on Saturday, with the Rams pulling out a 34-31 win to advance. Los Angeles jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, but Carolina battled back. The Panthers briefly took a 31-27 lead late in the fourth quarter on a Bryce Young touchdown pass, but Stafford answered with a game-winning 19-yard touchdown throw with under a minute remaining. Despite a strong performance from Young and a resilient effort, Carolina could not mount a final response, ending their season in a close, heartbreaking loss. Is Bryce Young the quarterback of the future for the Panthers? How do we grade the Panthers? What grade do we give Dave Canales and the Panthers?

The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers faced off yesterday in the NFC Wild Card round, with San Francisco coming away with a 23-19 win to end Philadelphia’s season. With the victory, the 49ers advanced to the NFC Divisional Round where they will play the Seattle Seahawks. Is Brock Purdy better than Jayden Daniels? Will Daniels end up being a bust?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss all the latest playoff action, coaching rumors, breakout performances, including the Patriots’ dominant win over the Chargers, Drake Maye’s standout debut and the potential ripple effects for struggling teams like the Titans.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Eagles loss to the 49ers yesterday in the Wild Card round.

The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers faced off yesterday in the NFC Wild Card round, with San Francisco coming away with a 23-19 win to end Philadelphia’s season. The game went back and forth, with both defenses making key plays, including interceptions by the Eagles. Philadelphia briefly took a 19-17 lead on a Jake Elliott field goal, but San Francisco answered late in the fourth quarter when Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey. With the victory, the 49ers advanced to the NFC Divisional Round where they will play the Seattle Seahawks. How does James feel about his Eagles losing?

The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 in an AFC Wild Card playoff game last night at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defense held the Chargers to just 207 total yards and no touchdowns, while recording six sacks and limiting Justin Herbert all night. Drake Maye threw for 268 yards and a touchdown and he also added 66 rushing yards. This marked the Patriots’ first playoff win since their Super Bowl LIII victory in 2019 and they now advance to the AFC Divisional Round to host the winner of the Texans‑Steelers matchup next week. How did Drake Maye look? How far can New England go?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Wild Card weekend in the NFL including the Panthers loss and Bears win.

The Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams played a dramatic Wild Card playoff game on Saturday, with the Rams pulling out a 34-31 win to advance. Los Angeles jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, but Carolina battled back. The Panthers briefly took a 31-27 lead late in the fourth quarter on a Bryce Young touchdown pass, but Stafford answered with a game-winning 19-yard touchdown throw with under a minute remaining. Despite a strong performance from Young and a resilient effort, Carolina could not mount a final response, ending their season in a close, heartbreaking loss. Is Bryce Young the quarterback of the future for the Panthers? How do we grade the Panthers?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Reese has been a Bryce Young supporter.

Bryce Young and the (8-9) Carolina Panthers and the (12-5) Los Angeles Rams are set to meet tomorrow in an NFC Wild Card playoff matchup that opens Wild Card Weekend. Reese claims he has supported Bryce Young consistently since even before he entered the NFL. Reese also claims he said "BY is not an NFL quarterback right now." Others claim Reese left out the "right now." Is Reese right? Has Reese been a consistent supporter of BY?