The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Championship Sunday: Darnold's Moment, Pats Bury Stidham, Steelers Hire Mike McCarthy, and Blue Man Group
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Jan 26, 2026 They relive a wild NFC title game where Sam Darnold seals a comeback and Seattle’s offense balances deep plays with a powerful running game. They critique late-game clock and challenge decisions. They unpack New England’s snow-game strategy and conservative path to the Super Bowl. They react to Pittsburgh hiring Mike McCarthy and wander into Vegas acts like Blue Man Group and festival anecdotes.
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Darnold's Redemption Feels Real
- Sam Darnold delivered a clutch, mistake-free performance that felt fully deserved rather than fraudulent.
- The Seahawks trusted Darnold in the fourth quarter and that confidence paid off.
Clock Management Undermined The Rams
- Sean McVay's timeout and challenge indecision late cost the Rams crucial clock and timeout resources.
- Small clock-management errors compounded into a loss despite Stafford's great drive.
Seahawks' Attack Mixed Explosives With Efficiency
- JSN, Ken Walker, and Darnold formed a balanced attack with explosive plays and consistent short-yardage gains.
- Ken Walker's ability to break tackles and create yards after contact masked box-score modesty.
