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The Chicago Bears are far from favorites to reach the Super Bowl in 2025, but they have a formula that can work and if they get the top seed in the NFC, they can play their style all the way to February. The Kansas City Chiefs are also not favorites, but it is fair to say they still have what it takes to make a deep run if things break right. Teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are even longer shots to make the big game, but as they get healthy, both teams have a real shot to take a ride all the way to the final game. Finally, the Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers are even further down the list of potential Super Bowl odds, but one of them is a real contender and one is just a fun story.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

New England Patriots seize the AFC spotlight as rookie Drake May surges into top-tier quarterback conversation, fueling talk of a new dynasty.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

The Dallas Cowboys are on a roll, and combined with the Philadelphia Eagles struggles, have gotten themselves back into the NFC playoff race, but the Cowboys still are climbing up a tough hill. Staying in Texas, the Houston Texans are on fire as well and have put themselves back in the AFC race, but to keep their hopes alive they will have to face the Kansas City Chiefs, who are also desperate. Speaking of the Chiefs, they have made it to must-win territory and a loss to the Texans this week basically ends their playoff hopes. The Pittsburgh Steelers are also in crisis as their season has started to unravel, but they certainly aren't alone as the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions are also floundering. Finally, the New England Patriots kept their great year going against the New York Giants in a game everyone expected them to win, but the Patriots haven't proven enough to earn playoff optimism right now.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

AFC South heats up with the Houston Texans surging behind C.J. Stroud’s arm talent, while the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts battle for playoff survival.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

There was a major shakeup in the NFC in Week 13 as the Los Angeles Rams were upset by the Carolina Panthers and gave the conference's top seed away to the Chicago Bears after the Bears upset the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday. However, the Rams are still a more trustworthy team than the Bears down the stretch. In the AFC South, the Jacksonville Jaguars took the division lead with a stomping of the Tennessee Titans as the Indianapolis Colts potential collapse becomes more real as they lose at home to the Houston Texans and Daniel Jones battles through a broken leg. Finally, the Buffalo Bills continued to keep themselves alive in the AFC wild card race with a big win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, who continue to go the wrong way with an injured Aaron Rodgers.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

The Carolina Panthers continue to prove that they belong in the NFC Playoff picture! The Buffalo Bills RUN ALL OVER the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh and Josh Allen sets an NFL record. The Los Angeles Chargers keep hold of the AFC West and the Miami Dolphins keep hope alive!

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially in trouble after a loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Now sitting way back in the AFC, the Chiefs have very few tiebreakers to help them and in this game specifically, they only have themselves to blame with the penalties and poor defensive adjustments. The Green Bay Packers swept the Detroit Lions and really handled their division rival. Like the Chiefs, the Lions are not in serious danger while the Packers find a way to pull us back in to believing in them. The Cincinnati Bengals shocked the Baltimore Ravens in the return of Joe Burrow. While the attention will go to Burrow and crew, it was actually the much-maligned defense that impressed. Lamar Jackson simply is not playing good football and the Ravens can't be trusted in the future. Finally, the Philadelphia Eagles host the Chicago Bears on Black Friday in a game that will really give us some truth about the two teams involved.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025

Dallas Cowboys sweep the Chiefs and Eagles, igniting Super Bowl chatter. Can Dak Prescott and George Pickens propel Dallas to a deep playoff run

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

We look at the Week 13 action throughout the NFL, discussing Shedeur Sanders having another big opportunity vs. the 49ers, the Bills and Steelers facing off in a big AFC battle and more.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

Matthew Stafford electrifies the NFL MVP race, pushing the Los Angeles Rams to the brink of a new quarterback legacy tier.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

NFL THANKSGIVING: The Detroit Lions took a bad loss to the Green Bay Packers to open this NFL season, but now they have a chance to get revenge in a critical moment in the NFC North as both teams look up to the Chicago Bears. Both teams still have plenty to prove if they want to win a title. In the second game, the desperate Kansas City Chiefs take on a HOT Dallas Cowboys team that is rolling on offense and just had a big comeback win over the Eagles. Finally, we get Joe Burrow returning for the Cincinnati Bengals against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens need to keep their momentum rolling, but games against the Bengals are always interesting.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

Thanksgiving football heats up as the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers clash in a high-stakes NFC North battle,

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

The Los Angeles Rams have proven all season they are the class of the NFL so far. With a dominating defense and reliable offense led by MVP-Favorite Matthew Stafford, the Rams are poised for a deep postseason run. As for who comes next, Tyler is rolling with the Seattle Seahawks even after a close win to the Tennessee Titans while Luke believes in the New England Patriots, even after the injury news. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs played in the Super Bowl last season, but are having their own struggles in 2025. Regardless, Tyler still believes in both teams and thinks they will be fine by playoff time, while Luke isn't so sure about the Eagles. Finally, the Seattle Seahawks lost to the Rams then followed that up with a close win against the Tennessee Titans and some are looking at them sideways, but Tyler simply doesn't believe it and thinks the Seahawks will win a playoff game.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Chicago Bears surge into playoff contention as Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson shatter expectations in the NFC North.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Shedeur Sanders has finally been named as the starting quarterback of the Cleveland Browns after winning his first start against the Las Vegas Raiders. Sanders played well, but the reality is it took far too long for Sanders to get this opportunity and there is a chance the Browns may fall backwards into destiny. Joe Burrow will return for the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving and while it will make for better entertainment, it seems like a silly move for the Bengals considering where they currently stand. It is misery for the Minnesota Vikings as second-year starter J.J. McCarthy has looked awful as the season has spun out of control. Now, McCarthy may miss time again with a concussion, but there are way bigger questions afloat after his recent performances. We got follow up news on Baker Mayfield on Monday and it sounds like he avoid major injury for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but with the way the rest of the team has been playing lately, their early-season dreams may be dashed anyways. Finally, the San Francisco 49ers cruised to a victory at home against the Carolina Panthers. Neither team should be taken serious in the NFC playoff picture regardless of whether they make it or not.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Dallas Cowboys stun Philadelphia Eagles with Dak Prescott’s thrilling comeback as playoff stakes surge.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs were on the ropes in a battle with the Indianapolis Colts, but Patrick Mahomes came up clutch with an overtime victory and kept their playoff hopes alive. The Detroit Lions survived an onslaught from the New York Giants and Jameis Winston to keep pace with the Chicago Bears in the NFC North. Speaking of the Bears, they scraped by a Pittsburgh Steelers team led by Mason Rudolph that looked bleak at times. Joe Burrow did not return for the Cincinnati Bengals, but that didn't prevent the New England Patriots from playing with their food before securing a victory. One of the NFC's best, the Seattle Seahawks, had control for most of the day, but kept their win streak going with a one-score win over the Tennessee Titans. The Los Angeles Rams ROLLED the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and are making a strong case they are the best team in the NFL while Matthew Stafford makes an MVP case. The other NFC favorite, the Philadelphia Eagles, got handed a bad loss by the Dallas Cowboys, making the Rams case stronger.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs summon all of their strength and resilience to defeat the Indianapolis Colts behind Patrick Mahomes.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Dallas Cowboys aim to prove their revamped offense can outpace the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense led by Vic Fangio

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

We look at the Kansas City Chiefs' season being on the line vs. the Colts in Week 12, Shedeur Sanders making his first start for the Cleveland Browns against the Las Vegas Raiders and more.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

STUNNER: The Houston Texans kept their playoff hopes alive with a big win over the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen. The victory was led mostly by the Texans defense, starring Will Anderson Jr., who harassed Josh Allen all night. The Kansas City Chiefs are playing for their playoff lives for the rest of the season and they get to begin the push against the Indianapolis Colts. The Chiefs have no choice, but to go all out to win, but the Colts are too good to lose by too much off of the bye. The Philadelphia Eagles are constant drama once again and with the Dallas Cowboys playing confident, an underdog cover seems likely. In the NFC wild card race, the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers are both pushing to break into the dance, and now they face off with their seasons in the balance. The Jacksonville Jaguars look to stay hot and are a much better team than the Arizona Cardinals, making them a great option to cover this weekend. Finally, Jaxson Dart looks to return to play for the New York Giants and they may be double-digit underdogs, but Dart gives them a great chance to keep it close against the Detroit Lions.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

AFC playoff chaos heats up as the Indianapolis Colts brace for a brutal stretch against the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and key divisional rivals.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

The Houston Texans are climbing out of a hole they dug early in the season as they climb towards the playoffs, but starting with Thursday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen, Houston starts a final stand for their postseason hopes that will determine their season. Starting against Allen, after his record-setting performance in Week 11, is a brutal first task. Like the Texans, the Kansas City Chiefs sit at 5-5 and outside the playoff picture. Their task is also difficult as the Chiefs take on the Indianapolis Colts coming off their bye week. The Chiefs are running on fumes and must win this game to stay afloat in the AFC. The Pittsburgh Steelers also need to stay afloat as the Baltimore Ravens hunt them down and they have a good chance to do so against the Chicago Bears, who are winning with messy football. Finally, there are two pivot games in the NFC playoff picture that take place out west. The Los Angeles Rams play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Francisco 49ers take on the Carolina Panthers. Whatever happens in these matchups will have a big impact on the NFC bracket.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Colts fans claim Tyler Warren is the clear Offensive Rookie of the Year, but can anyone challenge his all-pro caliber performance?

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

The NFL Players Squad Show goes over the biggest news from the week in the NFL former players who have played on the gridiron. The crew goes over big games from Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Josh Allen, and ask if the Bears are for real? Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. #joshallen #jaxonsmithnjigba #chicagobears Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

The NFL playoff picture is starting to form, but with 7 weeks left in the season there is plenty of time for change. The Los Angeles Chargers just came off an embarrassing loss, but Luke Braun thinks they can rebound to take the AFC West from the Denver Broncos. Tyler thinks there could be a shake up in the AFC South as the Jacksonville Jaguars could surge while a tough schedule for the Indianapolis Colts could slow them down. The Detroit Lions are dealing with some Dan Campbell questions, but Luke thinks they are primed to overtake the Chicago Bears by the end of the season. While the Baltimore Ravens also continue their expected assault on the Pittsburgh Steelers division lead, the Steelers are dealing with Aaron Rodgers uncertainty. Finally, the Carolina Panthers are this year's surprise team and they can continue to make their push the to the NFC playoffs, but an even bigger surprise is the state of the Kansas City Chiefs, who are in danger of missing the playoffs entirely.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Dallas Cowboys unveil a retooled defense and roll past the Las Vegas Raiders with standout debuts from Quinnen Williams and George Pickens.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

The Atlanta Falcons past, present and future are sit in the balance after Michael Penix knee injury knocked him out for the season. Now, the Falcons will enter the end of 2025 in total flux with no clue what they can rely on. The Pittsburgh Steelers will also be dealing with quarterback concerns as Aaron Rodgers is dealing with a fractured left wrist that has his status up in the air. Adding to the quarterback news, the New York Jets benched Justin Fields in a lost season. The AFC South has gotten even more interesting as the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans both got great wins to keep their playoff hopes alive. Sunday Night Football was a blow out as the Dallas Cowboys demolished the Las Vegas Raiders, but even with the new defensive additions, it is too little, too late for the Boys. The Cincinnati Bengals are also dealing with an injured starting quarterback, but now they will be without star receiver Ja'Marr Chase after he spit on Jalen Ramsey.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

AFC West shakeup, Chiefs' dominance questioned, Eagles' defense shines, Lions struggle, Browns' QB drama, and Rams push for NFC West lead on Locked On NFL

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

The Seattle Seahawks took on the Los Angeles Rams in a battle for the lead of the NFC West and like some had suspected, Sam Darnold was unable to deliver for the Seahawks and threw four interceptions that ultimately doomed his team. This is why people struggle to buy in to Darnold as a threat. Josh Allen delivered in a big way for the Buffalo Bills over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while the Denver Broncos also got it done with a clutch home win over the Kansas City Chiefs. This makes it nearly impossible for the Chiefs to get home-field advantage at any time in the playoffs. The Baltimore Ravens want to make the playoffs and they continued their march towards it with a win over the Cleveland Browns, but it wasn't pretty. An ugly loss to the Houston Texans hurt the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, but they bounced back with a dominant win over the Los Angeles Chargers and kept pace in the wild card race. In the NFC, the Carolina Panthers did the same with a historic performance from Bryce Young to sweep the Atlanta Falcons this year. Finally, the Philadelphia Eagles demolished the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football and Dan Campbell's decision to take over offensive play-calling does look mighty suspect after Jared Goff looked to crumble.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

The Broncos keep up their winning ways! Josh Allen goes for SIX touchdowns!

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

Chicago Bears surge to 6-3 behind Caleb Williams' electric play—are they true contenders, or merely outperforming expectations?

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

We look at the Bills and Buccaneers battling for a big Week 11 win, the Rams and Seahawks fighting for the NFC West lead and more.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are currently on the outside looking in for the AFC Playoffs and now they must travel to Denver to take on the 8-2 Broncos. With the Chiefs fighting for their lives, they will get the W, but the talented Denver defense will make them work for it. A big-time NFC clash, the Detroit Lions head to take on the Philadelphia Eagles and with the Eagles current( and constant) drama, the Lions togetherness will lead them to an upset. The Seattle Seahawks will also find a way to cover as underdogs in their heavyweight match with the Los Angeles Rams. Two inconsistent home favorites, the Minnesota Vikings against the Chicago Bears and the Miami Dolphins against the Washington Commanders, are teams we should count on to cover with victories this week as the NFL brings balance to the standings. Finally, the New England Patriots played with their food at times against the lowly New York Jets, but ultimately handled business and moved to 9-2.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Cincinnati Bengals face a staggering crossroads: should Joe Burrow be traded after the offense thrives in his absence?

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

We have a battle out west in Week 11 as the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks finally face off in a game between two of the best teams in the NFL that could decide home-field advantage for the playoffs. Another divisional matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos has a chance to shake up the AFC. In the AFC North, everything is up for grabs with the Cincinnati Bengals taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens trying to stay rolling against the Cleveland Browns. The Chicago Bears are 6-3, but the Minnesota Vikings could play spoiler. Finally, Thursday Night Football has the New England Patriots taking on the New York Jets and it is just about how much the Patriots are going to win by at this point.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Washington Commanders’ offseason gambles spark heated debate—did risky wide receiver moves doom their playoff hopes?

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

The Cincinnati Bengals shocked the NFL on Monday when they announced Joe Burrow would be back at practice and have his 21-day window opened to return from Injured Reserve, but the Bengals are 3-6 and if they lose either of their next two games, they would be fools to bring Burrow back. Likewise in the NFC, the Atlanta Falcons completely blew their chances to have a good season and now the playoffs are less likely than having a top 10 pick which they do not own. The Minnesota Vikings have to be worried about J.J. McCarthy now as it becomes clear they are not a playoff team. Finally, in the NFC East, it is time to write off the Washington Commanders who are having a disaster season and the Dallas Cowboys, as their defense is truly bottom of the barrel.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

New York Giants shake up the NFL by firing Brian Daboll, but is keeping Joe Schoen a costly mistake?

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles got an UGLY win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football in a game where both offenses couldn't get much going, but Jalen Hurts was able to make big plays when his team needed them and Jordan Love wasn't. We got our second head coach firing of the 2025 season on Monday as the New York Giants moved on from Brian Daboll. Daboll was always on the hot seat and seeing Jaxson Dart get injured was probably the final straw for the Giants decision makers. Daboll may be on the way out, but we got a surprise return on Monday as well as Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow returned to practice and should be back in the lineup by Thanksgiving. Moving out west, we saw the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks dominate their opponents as the race for the division intensifies.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Houston Texans stun Jacksonville Jaguars with an unbelievable 26-point fourth-quarter comeback—was this the biggest meltdown of the NFL season?

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

The New England Patriots got another road win in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Drake Maye made an MVP statement in a solid performance that leaves him as the favorite to win the award. One of the players falling back in that race is Josh Allen, who had multiple turnovers in a massive upset as the Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills. Johnathan Taylor ran wild on the Atlanta Falcons to lead the Indianapolis Colts to another victory and has now put himself in that MVP conversation as well. As many expected, Baltimore Ravens are right back in the thick of it after controlling the Minnesota Vikings and intercepting J.J. McCarthy multiple times. On Sunday Night Football, the Los Angeles Chargers throttled the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers. The Chargers were far from perfect, but they handled their business and kept pace in the competitive AFC.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

Jonathan Taylor put the Indianapolis Colts on his shoulders in a comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Buffalo Bills took a step back in the AFC, losing to the lowly Miami Dolphins.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders stumble again, falling to the Denver Broncos as offensive woes and costly mistakes define their season

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

We look at Drake Maye and Baker Mayfield fighting for MVP position, the Rams and 49ers facing off in an NFC West showdown in Week 10 and more.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

On Thursday Night Football, the Denver Broncos barely survived against the Las Vegas Raiders. It was an ugly game and even though they won, the Broncos just don't live up to their record and can't be trusted as a true threat in the AFC Playoffs. The Philadelphia Eagles head to Green Bay to take on the Packers in a matchup of NFC Elites. Philly just loaded up on defensive line talent and that can attack the Packers suspect offensive line. In the AFC, the Pittsburgh Steelers head to Los Angeles to face the Chargers and after the Chargers offensive line took more injuries in Week 10, the Steelers rejuvenated pass rush should go wild. Seattle added Rashid Shaheed to the mix at the trade deadline and his fit should lead the Seahawks to an easy win over the Arizona Cardinals. After getting their first win of the season, the New York Jets should be able to keep it rolling against the Cleveland Browns. Finally, after losing C.J. Stroud due to a concussion, the Houston Texans won't be able to knock off the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Buffalo Bills silence doubters with another regular season win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but with playoff heartbreak looming, is this the year Josh Allen finally breaks through?

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

The Denver Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football in a game we do not expect to be close and if that happens, the Broncos will move to 8-2 and put a strangle hold on the AFC West. The issue is, no one takes the Broncos serious as a contender and this game won't change that. In the NFC West, madness continues to reign as the Arizona Cardinals are now benching Kyler Murray for Jacoby Brissett while they look up to the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams. Finally, the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys made big acquisitions at the trade deadline, but will sauce Gardner or Quinnen Williams make the bigger impact? If the answer is Gardner, the Colts Super Bowl window is wide open.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Tennessee Titans won the NFL trade deadline without making a single major move. By standing pat at 1-8, they've positioned themselves to control the 2026 draft's top pick

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025