Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

NFL Week 17 Preview!!

Dec 27, 2024

Jourdan Rodrigue, an NFL reporter for The Athletic focusing on the Falcons and Commanders, and Michael-Shawn Dugar, who covers the Lions and 49ers, join the discussion. They delve into the rookie quarterbacks' impacts as the Falcons face the Commanders, and explore the Lions' resilience amid challenges. With insights on playoff implications, they break down upcoming games like Broncos vs. Bengals and Packers vs. Vikings. Their analysis is infused with light-hearted banter and engaging predictions, making for a compelling and entertaining preview.

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Michael-Shawn Dugar

Jourdan Rodrigue

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Quick takeaways

The holiday season heightens the risk of identity theft, making it crucial for consumers to safeguard their personal information online.

The Kansas City Chiefs showcased their playoff potential with a decisive Christmas Day win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, securing their postseason spot.

The Baltimore Ravens' performance against the Texans highlighted their offensive versatility and solidified their status as a serious playoff contender.

Coaching changes can greatly influence team dynamics and performance, as seen with the Raiders' shift under interim leadership affecting their strategy.

Deep dives

Holiday Identity Theft Awareness

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Intro

2min

Music and NFL Reflections

15min

AFC Playoff Strategies and Financial Management

2min

Exciting Preview of Falcons vs. Commanders with Sponsorship Highlights

2min

NFL Week 17 Insights and Nostalgic Banter

14min

Evaluating Quarterbacks and Team Dynamics

18min

Quarterback Futures: Mayfield and Young

6min

NFL Showdown: Broncos vs. Bengals

8min

Previewing Playoff Implications and Exciting Promotions

2min

10.

Cardinals vs. Rams: Implications and Frustrations

8min

11.

Lighthearted Anecdotes and Cinematic Reflections

2min

12.

NFL Week 17 Insights and Predictions

13min

13.

Playoff Hopes and Team Struggles

8min

14.

Team Dynamics and Betting Insights

4min

15.

NFL Week 17 Predictions and Insights

10min

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to preview ALL the games on the Week 17 slate! But first, Dan and Marc recap the two Christmas Day games, starting with Chiefs at Steelers (2:08) before covering Ravens at Texans (9:40). Then we move to the Week 17 preview, where we start with the prime time games: Falcons at Commanders on Sunday night (21:36) and Lions at 49ers on Monday night (30:49). Then, it's time for our Games We Cannot Wait to Watch: Packers at Vikings (38:52), Panthers at Buccaneers (48:49), Broncos at Bengals (59:01), and Cardinals at Rams (1:06:57). After that, we dive into the Gravy Boat to hit the remaining games: Chargers at Patriots (1:15:02), Jets at Bills (1:18:13), Cowboys at Eagles (1:20:21), Raiders at Saints (1:25:30), Titans at Jaguars (1:28:47), Colts at Giants (1:29:07), and Dolphins at Browns (1:32:52). Finally, we finish up the show with Money Mike picks (1:38:40) and Fearless Predictions for Week 17 (1:41:53).

2:08 Chiefs at Steelers Recap

9:40 Ravens at Texans Recap

21:36 Falcons at Commanders Preview

30:49 Lions at 49ers Preview

38:52 Packers at Vikings Preview

48:49 Panthers at Buccaneers Preview

59:01 Broncos at Bengals Preview

1:06:57 Cardinals at Rams Preview

1:15:02 Chargers at Patriots Preview

1:18:13 Jets at Bills Preview

1:20:21 Cowboys at Eagles Preview

1:25:30 Raiders at Saints Preview

1:28:47 Titans at Jaguars Preview

1:29:07 Colts at Giants Preview

1:32:52 Dolphins at Browns Preview

1:38:40 Money Mike Picks

1:41:53 Fearless Predictions for Week 17

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NFL Week 17 Preview!!

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