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Wild-Card Weekend Recap, Bad Coaching, Bad Officiating, Good Games? (Football 01/07) Jan 08, 2018

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Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora are all together again to recap Wild-Card Weekend. The guys start by recapping a thrilling finish that probably shouldn't have been so thrilling as the Saints narrowly beat the Panthers at home in an NFC South battle. Then, it's a discussion on bad coaching across the slate this weekend. Will, Nick, Pete and Jason break down the Falcons handling of the Rams, the Jaguars grind-it-out victory over Buffalo in a matchup of long postseason droughts, and then a refereeing disaster and epic collapse in KC vs. Tennessee. The episode wraps up by taking a look at the future of eliminated playoff teams, and a quick glance at the divisional round.

Playoff Preview And Picks For Wild-Card Weekend (Football 01/05) Jan 05, 2018

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Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora get you ready for Wild Card Weekend in the NFL. First, Will and Jason hypothetically rank the playoff teams, without seeding or homefield advantage as factors. Then, it's time for JLC's Scandinavian Death Metal Lock of the Week, and analysis on Bills-Jags. Pete and Nick join for their picks against the spread in all 4 games and a new contest amongst themselves. The guys give extensive breakdowns of Titans-Chiefs, Bills-Jags, Falcons-Rams and Panthers-Saints.

Black Monday Recap, Who Will Fill Head Coaching Vacancies (Football 01/2) Jan 02, 2018

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Nick Kostos, Will Brinson and Pete Prisco break down Black Monday in the NFL. First, they discuss an opening that's been open for a while now, and the prestige of the job as head coach of the New York Giants. Then, Nick, Will and Pete discuss Jon Gruden potentially re-joining the Oakland Raiders, and his merits as a coach. That's followed by talk on the Cardinals, Bears, Colts and Lions vacancies.

Week 17 Recap, Coaching Carousel & Who's Equipped For The Playoffs (Football 12/31) Jan 01, 2018

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Nick Kostos and Pete Prisco review the last week of the regular season, what coaches have already been fired and what the playoffs mean for the teams that are in. First, the guys break down what coaches have already been canned and what's looming on Black Monday. Then, they break down who's in and who's out of this year's playoffs, who the contenders and pretenders are and the guys foreshadow their playoff picks. Finally, the guys wrap up the final week of the NFL regular season and what the future holds for many teams.

Week 17 Picks, Giants' Future, Black Monday Preview (Football 12/29) Dec 29, 2017

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Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora are back for the final week of the regular season and their Week 17 picks against the spread. First, Nick, Pete and JLC discuss the Giants new GM hire Dave Gettleman, and the future of Odell Beckham, Eli Apple, Eli Manning and the head coaching position in New York. That's followed by a Black Monday preview. Then, Jason issues his "Scandinavian Death Metal Lock of the Week." Nick and Pete then run through the Week 17 slate, adjusting their picks for injury reports and the whacky nature of the final Sunday. Then, Will hops on to share his best bets with the crew in what will be a photo finish in the SuperContest.

Week 17 Preview, Playoff Predictions (Football 12/27) Dec 27, 2017

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Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora talk about what they saw in week 16, what's to come in the last week of the regular season and who they foresee going to the postseason. First, the guys talk about what teams are in and out of playoff contention after the week 16 results. Next, they preview what's ahead on the Week 17 slate of games. Then, the duo talk about teams that may rest their starters and the New Year's Eve night game getting canceled. Finally, the Dallas Cowboys come up once again on whether or not a coaching change is what's needed.

Week 16 Sunday Recap, Playoff Pictures & Coaches On The Hot Seat (Football 12/24) Dec 25, 2017

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Pete Prisco and Nick Kostos recap the Sunday slate of week 16 NFL games including how the playoff pictures are shaping up and what coaches' seats are the warmest. First, Nick and Pete tell you how their picks are shaping up. Then, the duo recap the Sunday games for the NFL's week 16, breaking down the good and the bad. Finally, the guys discuss the AFC & NFC playoff pictures, who's looking most like the league MVP, and who could be fired once the season ends for many teams.

Week 16 Picks, Quarterbacks Of The Future (Football 12/22) Dec 22, 2017

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Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora bring you their picks against the spread in the penultimate regular season week in the 2017 NFL schedule. First, Will and Jason go over JLC's "Scandinavian Death Metal Lock of the Week," screamed in a much crazier and deeper way. Then Pete and Nick join Will to break down the full slate of action and who they are picking with lots on the line, both for the teams and their personal race in the SuperContest.

A.J. Green Interview, Playoff Picture, Jimmy G Top 10? (Football (12/20) Dec 20, 2017

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Nick Kostos, Will Brinson and Pete Prisco bring you the midweek edition of the Pick Six podcast. The guys discuss the NFC playoff picture following the Falcons Monday Night Football victory, and if Atlanta is actually a threat in the conference. That's followed by analysis on rulings in the Cowboys-Raiders game, the 2-game suspension issued to Panthers LB Thomas Davis, and if the Packers will sit Aaron Rodgers. Next, it's America's favorite podcast game show, 'Hot Take or Just Right.' Then, star Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green joins Nick to discuss what has been happening in Cincy this season, including his take on the Marvin Lewis situation, what it was like to play for Hue Jackson, his altercation with Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey, his trust in Andy Dalton, AJ McCarron's potential and much more!

Week 15 Recap, Controversial Calls, Pats Win Game Of Year (Football 12/18) Dec 18, 2017

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Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora gather to recap Week 15 across the NFL. First, Will Nick and Pete discuss the controversial ending to Steelers-Patriots, if the Seahawks are dead, Blake Bortles surprising performance recently, Aaron Rodgers return, and Super Bowl possibilities. Then, JLC joins Will to discuss his dismay with quarterback play across the league especially in Cincy and Miami, and changes that should go into effect the rest of the season in Green Bay and New York. That's followed by an extensive playoff scenario breakdown, with the postseason just two weeks away.

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