Sho Alli returns from a brief holiday hiatus and is joined by NFL Network's Adam Rank to discuss the lowest-scoring game of the season in Seahawks/Bears, and gets into the Christmas Day outings for Chiefs/Steelers and Ravens/Texans - are the Chiefs back to being a juggernaut just in time for the playoffs? Has Lamar Jackson closed the gap on Josh Allen in the MVP race? Afterwards, Sho runs threw the remaining games, including three on Saturday and nine on Sunday, to wrap up the Week 17 primer.

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Sho Alli sends The FAN Checkdown into the Christmas break looking back on this weekend's NFL action. He dives into Jayden Daniels' five-touchdown performance to add to his Offensive Rookie of the Year case, Saquon Barkley's tale of two halves in Washington, and Sam Darnold's gritty effort behind centre to beat the Seahawks. Kay Adams, host of Up & Adams, stops by chat about Netflix's Christmas Day NFL coverage, Josh Allen's MVP candidacy, and Kansas City's chances to three-peat (15:55). Later on, Andy McNamara, host of The Sick Podcast and betting host at Woodbine Entertainment, weighs in on some NFL award races including the Most Valuable Player, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and much more (26:40)!

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Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett kick off Friday's edition of The FAN Checkdown looking back on the Chargers' 34-27 win over the Broncos last night. They discuss San Diego's pivotal fair-catch free kick, how Jim Harbaugh usage of his "favourite rule" spurred his team's comeback, Justin Herbert's strong performance behind centre, and Ladd McConkey's record-setting eighth-straight game with over 50 receiving yards. Next up, the guys look ahead to preview Saturday's NFL action featuring a clash of offensive titans in Houston and Kansas City, along with an AFC North battle between the Ravers and Steelers. Sho and Donnovan wrap up this episode breaking down the playoff scenarios for teams on the bubble, Sunday's marquee matchups and the Week 16 injury report.

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Sho Alli is back with Donnovan Bennett, and he catches up with his perspective from watching Falcons/Raiders in Vegas and weighs in on Kirk Cousins getting benched. Is the pocket passer now extinct in the modern NFL? Then, they discuss what to expect from a Michael Penix Jr.-led Falcons offence and whether Cousins has played his last snaps as an NFL starter. Then, they check in on the MVP race heading into Week 16 and whether Patrick Mahomes can still be considered the 'best QB in the league.' Finally, they tee up the Thursday nighter between the Chargers and the Broncos.

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Daniele Franceschi and Jesse Rubinoff kick off this edition of The FAN Checkdown alongside NFL Network host, Adam Rank! The trio begin by discussing the Falcons' decision to start Michael Penix Jr. in place of Kirk Cousins, what to expect from the rookie quarterback in his first NFL start this Sunday, and his fantasy upside. Later, Adam weighs in on who his most valuable fantasy player has been this season, along with the frontrunners in the NFL's MVP race. Later on, Colin Thompson, former NFL tight end and SiriusXM host, joins the conversation (32:37). Colin shares his thoughts on the evolution of the tight end position, Brock Bowers' incredible rookie season, and what separates the elite players at the TE spot. 

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Daniele Franceschi and Jesse Rubinoff look back on the pair of Monday night games, including the Falcons' 15-9 win over the Raiders and the Vikings' 30-12 win over the Bears. They discuss how seriously they should take the Vikings, Kevin O'Connell's case for Coach of the Year and whether Minnesota should give Sam Darnold a new contract. Then, they look at Falcons/Raiders and ponder why Atlanta hasn't yet turned to Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. Later, CBS Sports' Andrew Catalon (32:46) shares why he's high on the Ravens and Packers down the stretch, Josh Allen's MVP campaign, whether the Chiefs rush Patrick Mahomes back off his ankle sprain and much more.

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Jesse Rubinoff is solo as he recaps an exciting and consequential Week 15 slate, starting with Josh Allen solidifying his case for MVP in the Bills' 48-42 win over the Lions. He gets into Dan Campbell's onside kick decision and the Lions' debilitating list of injuries with David Montgomery the latest to hit the shelf. SI's Matt Verderame (5:30) joins the show to weigh in on whether the Bills' high-scoring style is sustainable come playoffs, the Eagles getting back on track with their passing game, whether the 49ers should extend Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes' high-ankle sprain and much more. Later, Jesse tees up the Vikings/Bears Monday nighter before looking at the NFC & AFC West landscapes with producer Austin Maki.

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Donnovan Bennett and Jesse Rubinoff look back on the Rams' TD-less 12-6 win over the 49ers on TNF. They discuss the Rams surging in the NFC West, Brock Purdy's 49ers future and Sean McVay's case for Coach of the Year. The Athletic's Jeff Howe (9:52) shares his thoughts on the Thursday nighter, whether the 49ers should pay Purdy, De'Vondre Campbell leaving mid-game and much more! Later, former Bills coach and Sky Sports' Phoebe Schecter (36:21) weighs in on Bill Belichick's move to UNC, the Bills' pieces coming together on offence and the Chiefs' ability to find a way.

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Donnovan Bennett and Jesse Rubinoff kick off Thursday's edition of The FAN Checkdown discussing Bill Belichick's surprise move to sign a five-year deal with the University of Carolina, the intricacies of coaching at the college level and how they see Bill fitting in with the NCAA. Greg Beacham of The Associated Press joins the fray to tee up Thursday's battle of California between the Rams and 49ers. He looks into L.A.'s strong form after knocking off Josh Allen and the Bills and San Francisco's injury-riddled season, before revisiting the Matt Stafford-Jared Goff swap. After the break, Donnovan and Jesse continue the Belichick discourse, before diving into the NFC West to rank how the division stacks up heading into Week 15. 

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Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett welcome in NFL Network insider Adam Rank (5:10) for his weekly appearance. They discuss whether the Vikings should re-sign Sam Darnold, Bryce Young and the Panthers' progress this season, the Dan Campbell effect in Detroit, Bill Belichick's outlook as the University of North Carolina's next head coach and much more. Later, Sho and Donnovan follow up on murmurs of Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown's dysfunction in Philadelphia.

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