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Episode 272: Wildcard Weekend 26′

Mario Hines January 8, 2026


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This week on The Underdog NFL Show: 

 

00:13 – Playoffs Are Here & Format Weirdness
Chris and Mario open with disbelief that the playoffs arrived so fast, questioning seeding quirks and how certain road teams received unusually favorable first-round matchups.

00:48 – John Harbaugh Firing & Coaching Carousel
Reaction to John Harbaugh’s dismissal after 18 years, comparisons to Andy Reid’s Eagles exit, speculation about landing spots, and why some organizations remain unattractive despite openings.

02:18 – Coordinator Firings & Continuity Failures
Discussion of the Lions moving on from John Morton, how bad coordinator fits can derail seasons, and why patience sometimes backfires.

03:26 – Todd Bowles Retained in Tampa
Analysis of Tampa Bay’s decision to keep Bowles, Baker Mayfield injury effects, and why the collapse wasn’t as simple as staff turnover.

04:46 – Betting Reference Change
The show explains switching to oddsmakers for lines due to accessibility, parlay flexibility, and consistency across platforms.

07:02 – Quarterback Declarations & Draft Timing
Conversation on early QB draft entries, Jets development struggles, market myths, and why limited college starts remain risky.

11:26 – Falcons, Colts & QB Decision Regret
Debate on Atlanta’s QB timeline, Indianapolis’ handling of Riley Leonard, and how hesitation often costs playoff chances.

13:25 – Draft Philosophy & Age Debate
Critique of older prospects rising into Round 1, late-bloomer quarterbacks, and how physical peaks skew evaluation.

16:56 – Defensive Draft Misses
Breakdown of recent drafts where defensive talent existed but was misidentified or misused.

19:26 – Eagles Defensive Collapse Context
Discussion of coverage busts, penalties, and how opponent game plans exploited weaknesses late in the season.


NFL Playoff Games Discussed (Spoiler-Free)

22:16 – Rams at Panthers
Unusual seeding matchup shaped by spread disparity, environment, and recent history.

26:13 – Packers at Bears
Cold-weather rivalry game centered on playoff nerves and offensive reliability.

31:19 – Bills at Jaguars
Momentum-based matchup highlighting belief, quarterback variance, and perception gaps.

33:46 – 49ers at Eagles
High-profile playoff rematch focused on defensive health and offensive rhythm.

37:34 – Chargers at Patriots
Experience vs. first-time playoff exposure with coaching contrast front and center.

39:33 – Texans at Steelers (MNF)
Physical AFC matchup defined by defense, pass protection, and postseason pressure.

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