Felger & Massarotti Seahawks Setup Super Bowl XLIX Rematch // Patriots Reach Super Bowl LX with Win in Denver // Patriots Callers - 1/26 (Hour 3)
Jan 26, 2026
Callers react to the Patriots reaching the Super Bowl and debate whether anyone expected this run. Heated discussion over Denver’s fourth-down calls and execution failures on goal-line plays. Recap of the Seahawks' comeback win and how they match up with New England. Rapid-fire caller takes on kicking, weather, player roles, and postseason narratives.
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Analytics Vs. Game Sense
- Mike Felger and callers argue analytics drove Sean Payton's fourth-and-one decision over common-sense risk management.
- They say analytics ignored momentum, game context, and the simpler option to take three points.
Take The Points On Fourth-And-Short
- Avoid gambling on fourth-and-short when your opponent controls the game and you can take three points.
- Take the field goal to protect a lead and minimize needless risk in hostile conditions.
Playoff Fourth-Down Odds Differ
- Fourth-down conversion rates rose in the regular season but remained lower in playoffs, flipping the expected odds.
- Mike Felger notes playoff dynamics make analytics less predictive in high-stakes games.