3 & Out - Lions dominate the Vikings, Playoff picture is set, Mayo out in New England

Jan 6, 2025

The Detroit Lions soared with a stunning victory over the Vikings, showcasing their resilience despite injuries. Discussion turns to the upcoming NFL playoff picture, with thrilling matchups like the Eagles vs. Packers. Controversies surrounding the Dolphins and Cowboys' coaching stability add intrigue. The Patriots make headlines firing their head coach, eyeing former player Mike Vrabel for a comeback. Meanwhile, the Broncos clinch a playoff spot, and the Titans secure the No. 1 draft pick, highlighting a wild season in the NFL.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Resurgence of the Detroit Lions: A Cultural Transformation

03:56 • 2min

Lions Roar Over Vikings

06:13 • 19min

NFL Coaching Stability and Betting Excitement

25:33 • 4min

Shifting Coaching Strategies in the NFL

29:51 • 10min

Resilience and Controversy: The Buccaneers' Playoff Journey

40:10 • 4min

Coaching Futures and Quarterback Quandaries

43:49 • 9min

Unforeseen Challenges in the Jets' Quarterback Saga

52:51 • 2min

John is back reacting to Sunday Night Football as Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and the formidable Detroit Lions offense CRUSHES Sam Darnold’s red-hot Minnesota Vikings by a score of 31-9. Middlekauff tips his cap to the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed in the Lions and salutes the squad’s resiliency as they’ve overcome a rash of injuries throughout the NFL season. After, Middlekauff takes a look at the NFL playoff picture including some interesting games between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers and Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens facing off against their divisional rivals Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then, John has some thoughts on the NFL head coaching carousel, Tyreek Hill’s drama with the Miami Dolphins and what’s going on with Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. Lastly, John reacts to the early NFL Sunday window including breaking down why the New England Patriots have fired first year head coach, and why they’re targeting former player and NFL head coach Mike Vrabel to replace him. John breaks down the action across the NFL and salutes the Denver Broncos and Bo Nix for clinching a playoff spot after DOMINATING Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs without superstar QB Patrick Mahomes before diving into the Tennessee Titans clinching the number 1 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft.

3:50 - SNF - Vikings at Lions reaction

21:26 - Wildcard Weekend preview

24:41 - Reaction to Jim Irsay's comments on Ballard and Steichen

32:19 - Reaction: Patriots fire Jerod Mayo

36:55 - Steelers could trade Mike Tomlin

40:20 - Saints at Bucs reaction

44:23 - Steelers could trade Mike Tomlin

47:35 - Titans earn first overall pick in the Draft

50:25 - Did Aaron Rodgers play his last NFL game?

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