PFT Live with Mike Florio Key moments from AFC Championship + Did Mike Vrabel outsmart Sean Payton? (1/27 Hour 1)
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Jan 27, 2026 They break down key conference-championship moments, including a controversial fourth-down call and a game-changing blocked field goal. Weather and indoor vs outdoor venues spark a loud debate. There's a deep dive into a late interception and a clock-closing bootleg that sealed the win.
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Home Fields Should Decide Championships
- Conference championships played at home preserve earned advantages and local conditions.
- Chris Sims prefers keeping outdoor games and the authenticity they bring over neutral indoor sites.
A Personal Michael J. Fox Moment
- Chris Sims met Michael J. Fox at Nobu and reacted emotionally to the encounter.
- The meeting hit hard because Fox shaped Sims's childhood through films and TV.
Situational Mastery Wins Close Games
- Mike Vrabel's situational game management tilted the AFC Championship's momentum toward New England.
- Smart, context-specific decisions beat generic analytics in high-leverage moments.