Wild Card Weekend Predictions, Fact or Fiction, and Playoff TD Calls | Out of Bounds (Ep. 1924)

Jan 6, 2026

The hosts dive into their emotional reactions to the Steelers' playoff win and a dramatic missed kick. They predict outcomes for Wild Card Weekend, discussing matchups like Rams at Panthers and the Bears' upset chances against the Packers. The conversation shifts to coaching changes across the league. In a fun segment, they debate whether losing-record teams deserve playoff spots and explore the implications of Micah Parsons' injury. Finally, they share contest results and make touchdown predictions for the upcoming games.

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ANECDOTE

Chaotic Reaction To Missed Game-Winner

Scott Bogman and Joe Pisapia recount frantic reactions to the Ravens-Steelers finish and the shanked field goal.
They describe the moment as an all-time classic with live yelling, sweat, and disbelief on the kick.

INSIGHT

Wide Open Playoff Field

Joe Pisapia notes the 2026 playoff field feels unusually wide open with multiple legitimate top teams.
He highlights Denver and Seattle as deserving one seeds while saying there is no single dominant champion.

ADVICE

Use Week 18 Wake-Up Calls

Do temper expectations after an emotional Week 18 finish and use it to motivate better preparation.
Joe advises that Ben Johnson should get the Bears to refocus after a misleading late-season win.

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Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Ravens vs Steelers Reaction - 0:01:29

Wildcard Weekend Schedule & Predictions - 0:05:50

Head Coach Changes - 0:20:50

Favorite Moments of The Week - 0:23:21

Fact or Fiction - 0:28:23

3-1-1 Contest Results - 0:34:35

Playoff Touchdown Call Contest - 0:35:15

BettingPros Premium - 0:38:08

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