Conor Orr, NFL writer and analyst, joins the hosts to analyze the thrilling Vikings-Rams matchup. They dive into the Rams' defensive dominance, highlighted by nine sacks, and debate Sam Darnold's future amid his struggles. The conversation shifts to the upcoming Divisional Round, exploring exciting storylines and comparing the legacy of past legends with today's quarterbacks. They wrap up with a look at coaching dynamics and the impact of performance on player contracts, all soaked in humor and insightful analysis.

Conor Orr, an NFL reporter known for his insightful game coverage, joins James Palmer, an NFL Insider with firsthand experience from key matchups this weekend. They dive into the thrilling Wild Card games, spotlighting the Commanders vs. Buccaneers showdown with its decisive plays. The Packers' struggles against the Eagles take center stage, highlighting critical turnovers. They also examine the intense Steelers-Ravens rivalry, the Chargers' ongoing challenges, and reflect on the influence of A.J. Brown's favorite book, 'Inner Excellence,' on athletes this postseason.

Heed The Call (Underdog Sports) is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC.Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back to preview the first round of the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs as Wild Card Weekend arrives! We start with the Saturday games, hitting Chargers at Texans (11:43) and Steelers at Ravens (27:58). Next, we move to Sunday’s first game, Broncos at Bills (38:15), before taking a halftime news timeout (48:07) to cover the Raiders front office changes (50:56) and the Titans firing GM Ran Carthon (55:24). After that, we move to Packers at Eagles (58:49) and finish with Vikings at Rams (1:17:34).0:00 NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview11:43 Chargers at Texans Preview27:58 Steelers at Ravens Preview38:15 Broncos at Bills Preview48:07 News Timeout50:56 Raiders Fire Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco55:24 Titans Fire Ran Carthon58:49 Packers at Eagles Preview1:10:30 Commanders at Buccaneers Preview1:17:34 Vikings at Rams Preview1:27:00 Wrap UpCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.RocketMoney.com/HTC today!Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lively discussion, NFL insider James Palmer breaks down the latest coaching changes across the league. With insight into the Jaguars' recent shake-up and the Giants' front office turmoil, he reveals what’s next for the Patriots and Jets amidst their coaching searches. Palmer also sheds light on Lou Anarumo's coaching prospects after his departure. The conversation highlights the intense dynamics of team leadership and the challenges franchises face in attracting top talent while navigating the demanding landscape of the NFL.

Conor Orr, an insightful NFL writer and analyst, joins the discussion to recap the thrilling Week 18. He dives into the Detroit Lions' stunning triumph over the Vikings and the Buccaneers securing the NFC South title. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by the Bengals and Steelers, the Broncos' return to the postseason, and the impressive coaching strategies that led to these results. They also touch on the emerging talents like rookie quarterback Bo Nix and reflect on the playoff picture shaping up for an exciting wildcard weekend.

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 18 slate! The NFC North showdown for the #1 seed, numerous playoff scenarios and draft order implications. As usual, we start with the prime time game: Vikings at Lions on Sunday night (7:33). Then, it's time for our Games We Cannot Wait to Watch: Bengals at Steelers (20:04), Browns at Ravens (29:13), Chiefs at Broncos (36:13), and Giants at Eagles, where we cover the Eagles' decision to sit Saquon Barkley instead of chasing the single-season rushing record (45:39). After that, we dive into the Gravy Boat for the final time to hit the remaining games: Panthers at Falcons (57:07), Saints at Buccaneers (59:17), Dolphins at Jets (1:01:54), Chargers at Raiders (1:04:21), Commanders at Cowboys (1:07:37), Bears at Packers (1:11:16), Jaguars at Colts (1:14:36), Bills at Patriots (1:18:29), Texans at Titans (1:21:19), 49ers at Cardinals (1:24:16), and Seahawks at Rams (1:25:25). Finally, we finish up the show with Money Mike picks and Fearless Predictions for Week 18 (1:34:00).0:00 NFL Week 18 Preview7:33 Vikings at Lions Preview20:04 Bengals at Steelers Preview29:13 Browns at Ravens Preview36:13 Chiefs at Broncos Preview45:39 Giants at Eagles Preview57:07 Panthers at Falcons Preview59:17 Saints at Buccaneers Preview1:01:54 Dolphins at Jets Preview1:04:21 Chargers at Raiders Preview1:07:37 Commanders at Cowboys Preview1:11:16 Bears at Packers Preview1:14:36 Jaguars at Colts Preview1:18:29 Bills at Patriots Preview1:21:19 Texans at Titans Preview1:24:16 49ers at Cardinals Preview1:25:25 Seahawks at Rams Preview1:34:00 Money Mike Picks & Fearless Predictions for Week 18Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap the Monday Night Football matchup between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers, a game with zero playoff implications but plenty of juice on the field (6:35). Then, Underdog NFL Insider James Palmer joins for a new segment called New Year's Resolutions for NFL Podcasters, where each of the heroes gives a resolution for themselves as someone who covers the league to take on in the new year (21:37).0:00 Intro6:35 Lions-49ers MNF Recap21:37 New Year's Resolutions47:59 Wrap UpSupport the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap EVERY game from the Week 17 Sunday slate, with some help from Gravedigger. Big playoff implications, draft order movement, a host of 40-point outings and MORE! We start with Packers at Vikings (2:24) and then cover Cowboys at Eagles (14:01), Panthers at Buccaneers (23:47), Broncos at Bengals (34:05), Cardinals at Rams (43:54), Chargers at Patriots (49:29), Jets at Bills (56:07), Colts at Giants (1:04:12), Dolphins at Browns (1:09:22), Raiders at Saints (1:14:10), Titans at Jaguars (1:19:52), and finish with Sunday Night Football between the Falcons and Commanders (1:25:12).0:00 Week 17 Recap2:24 Packers at Vikings Recap14:01 Cowboys at Eagles Recap23:47 Panthers at Buccaneers Recap34:05 Broncos at Bengals Recap43:54 Cardinals at Rams Recap49:29 Chargers at Patriots Recap56:07 Jets at Bills Recap1:04:12 Colts at Giants Recap1:09:22 Dolphins at Browns Recap1:14:10 Raiders at Saints Recap1:19:52 Titans at Jaguars Recap1:25:12 SNF: Falcons at Commanders RecapSupport the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Marc dive into the Seahawks vs. Bears game, discussing the lackluster score and impressive defense. They humorously dissect the Bears' struggles and the Seahawks' uneven performance, sparking laughs and passionate calls for fan changes. Winter weather in LA gets a lighthearted mention, along with creative nicknames for their listeners. Nostalgic holiday traditions are shared, alongside quirky pop culture gems like a rare Star Wars Christmas album. Merch ideas and audience engagement round out this entertaining recap of football and fun.

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.