The Weird & Wonderful NFC Playoff Race (with Michael-Shawn Dugar)
Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
4.9 • 5.2K Ratings
🗓️ 4 December 2025
⏱️ 66 minutes
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Summary
It's the weekly installment of the End Around! This week, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar! But first, Dan unveils his NFC Quarterback Confidence Pyramid for the 10 NFC teams fighting for a spot in the postseason. Then, Mike joins to share tales from Inside the Darnold Hive (AKA Seahawks Spotlight) and break down the NFC playoff field to separate the pretenders from the contenders. Before he signs off, Mike gives us a Money Mike Week 14 Three-Legged Olsen parlay. Finally, we preview the pivotal TNF matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions.
0:00 Coming up on today’s show
5:41 NFC QB Confidence Pyramid
19:03 Michael-Shawn Dugar returns to the program!
23:07 Inside the Hive
32:19 Crowded NFC Playoff Picture
38:47 Money Mike Week 14 Parlay
46:16 TNF Preview: Cowboys at Lions
57:36 Wrap Up
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