Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler 2025 NFL Week 16 Recap: 19 Miles Closer
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Dec 22, 2025 
Conor Orr, an experienced NFL reporter, joins the discussion to break down every thrilling game from Week 16. The panel dives into the Patriots' impressive road victory over the Ravens and examines coaching impacts, particularly digging into Stefon Diggs’ fit within the team. They highlight the Jaguars' stunning win in Denver, crediting Liam Coen's game plan. Attention also turns to the Bears' miraculous OT win and Philadelphia clinching the NFC East, setting the stage for intense playoff drama.
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Patriots' Resilience Validates Drake Maye
- The Patriots erased a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Ravens and secure a playoff berth.
- Drake Maye delivered his first 300-yard game and showed growth as a resilient young QB.
Sessler's Locked Pick Bit Backfires
- Marc Sessler jokingly locked the Ravens in a picks bit despite privately expecting the Patriots to win.
- The hosts riffed on Sessler's habit of publicly locking picks he doesn't truly believe in.
Chaos Decides Steelers-Lions Outcome
- The Steelers beat the Lions on a chaotic final play that was initially announced as a touchdown then nullified by offensive pass interference.
- That result puts Pittsburgh squarely in control of the AFC North despite earlier injuries.