Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler NFL Championship Sunday Recap: Survive and Advance
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Jan 26, 2026 
Conor Orr, veteran NFL reporter known for on-site game reporting, joins to recap Conference Championship Sunday. He relays vivid on-field moments from the Seahawks-Rams clash. He paints the snowbound chaos of Patriots-Broncos and breaks down pivotal coaching calls, replay controversies, and locker room color. Short, punchy takes and live reactions keep the pace brisk.
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Darnold's Career-Reframing Performance
- Sam Darnold's playoff performance reframes his career from bust to comeback, peaking in the NFC title game.
- Dan and Marc credit Clint Kubiak's aggressive play-calling for unlocking Darnold and Seattle's offense.
Seize The Quarterback's Hot Streak
- Seattle's game plan leaned into aggressive passing when they sensed Darnold had his best stuff.
- Marc and Dan praise Kubiak for recognizing and exploiting that window instead of playing conservatively.
Execution, Not Scheme, Lost The Rams The Game
- Execution errors, not schematic inferiority, tilted the Rams-Seahawks result.
- Drops, muffed punts, and missed assignments produced the decisive swing despite high-level play.