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Episode 316: NFL Playoffs and The FA Cup

Greg Crone January 7, 2026


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This week on You’re Wrong… And Here’s Why:

00:18 – Intro, NFL Playoffs & FA Cup Crossover
Chris and Greg open with playoff excitement and shift to soccer, previewing Nottingham Forest vs. Wrexham in the FA Cup. They discuss relegation pressure, recent league results, and how priorities differ between Premier League and Championship clubs.

02:24 – Sportsbook Switch & Odds Talk
The hosts explain switching references to oddsmakers for consistency across the network, touching on availability, usability, and current FA Cup lines.

04:11 – Forest Survival & Wrexham Promotion Reality
Deep dive into Forest’s relegation cushion, West Ham spending, and Wrexham’s surprising proximity to playoff and automatic promotion spots.

05:26 – Match Fitness, Injuries & Squad Management
Discussion on why new signings take time to integrate, recent AFCON injuries, phased returns, and how fixture congestion impacts lineup decisions.

07:29 – Wrexham Legends, Aging Players & Moving On
Thoughts on Paul Mullin’s return, Moses’ injuries, and the emotional difficulty of outgrowing club legends during rapid promotion climbs.

09:18 – Jersey Collecting & Soccer Fandom
Chris talks about collecting soccer kits, lack of entrenched rivalries, and how that changes fan attachment compared to U.S. sports.

10:29 – NFL Coaching Firings & Shockwaves
Conversation shifts to the NFL: John Harbaugh’s firing, why it stunned the league, immediate interest from multiple teams, and which organizations would (or wouldn’t) be a fit.

12:12 – Ravens Job Speculation & Coaching Market
They discuss Kevin Stefanski as a potential fit, Cleveland’s QB history, other firings (Raiders, Falcons), and rumors involving Cliff Kingsbury and mystery openings.

17:00 – Playoff Schedule Setup
Transition into Wild Card Weekend with context on seeding quirks and division winners.


NFL Playoff Games Discussed

19:27 – Rams at Panthers
NFC matchup shaped by divisional records and home-field quirks.

24:31 – Packers at Bears
Historic rivalry meeting with contrasting team identities and late-season form.

26:43 – Bills at Jaguars
Quarterback-led offenses collide in a rare Jacksonville playoff setting.

32:52 – 49ers at Eagles
Rematch loaded with recent postseason history and defensive questions.

38:43 – Chargers at Patriots
West Coast team travels east to face a disciplined, high-win opponent.

42:36 – Texans at Steelers
Physical AFC matchup featuring contrasting quarterback experience and defensive styles.

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