NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal The Death Episode! (And Lions-Cowboys Preview)
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Dec 2, 2025 This week, the hosts declare NFL teams and trends lifeless after 13 weeks. Colleen buries several AFC teams and questions the Eagles' Super Bowl chances. They discuss Jackson Dart's reckless play and debate the future of the tush push. The chaotic state of the Raiders comes under scrutiny, while the Steelers' season is eulogized. A preview of the highly anticipated Lions vs. Cowboys matchup reveals playoff stakes and highlights Dak Prescott's MVP potential. Expect deep insights and plenty of banter!
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Death Framing As A Narrative Tool
- Death is a universal topic the hosts used to frame NFL team and trend evaluations as 'alive' or 'dead'.
- Framing sports narratives around life/death creates dramatic, comedic entry points for analysis.
Threats Treated As Locker-Room Norms
- Gregg recounts a Jaguars-Titans scuffle where a player allegedly threatened to kill another and Liam Cohen downplayed it.
- He highlights how violent language is normalized in NFL workplaces compared with other jobs.
Momentum And Injuries Trump Records
- Colleen declares the Seahawks and Colts 'dead' due to lineup and injury problems and poor recent play.
- She argues momentum and injuries make playoff hopes unreliable despite records.