Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler NFL 2025 Week 18 Preview & Playoff Scenarios!
Jan 1, 2026
Joining the hosts is Conor Orr, a seasoned NFL reporter and analyst from Sports Illustrated. They dive into the critical Week 18 matchups that hold playoff implications, highlighting the Panthers vs. Buccaneers and Seahawks vs. 49ers. Conor shares insights on coaching turnover and player injuries, while the team discusses the intense rivalry of Ravens vs. Steelers. They also break down their Quad Box picks, focusing on key games like Browns vs. Bengals and Packers vs. Vikings. Get ready for predictions and playoff scenarios!
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New Year’s Eve Banter Sets Tone
- Dan, Marc, and Conor share nostalgic New Year's Eve childhood bits to open the show.
- They use the banter to set a lighter tone before heavy week 18 playoff scenario talk.
Butterfly Effects Decide Seasons
- Small season events create butterfly effects: one early turnover or penalty can change clinching scenarios.
- The hosts repeatedly point to single plays (e.g., JC Horn's pick) as season-defining moments.
Saturday NFC South Decider
- The Panthers-Buccaneers game is effectively a division title playoff with direct stakes for NFC South ownership.
- A Carolina win clinches the division while a Bucs win requires a Saints loss to flip the outcome.