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Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ plus FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth Jan 06, 2026

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Three-time Super Bowl champion/NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the Atlanta Falcons firing head coach Raheem Morris, discuss the Rams vs Panthers rematch, New Orleans Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough, how many road teams get the win in the Wild Card round, how deep the Seahawks and their formidable defense can go in the playoffs, why he has big concerns about the Denver Broncos despite their #1 seed in the AFC, and more.

In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the NFL coaching carousel, Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf, the 6-11 Cincinnati Bengals running it back next season with no changes to their coaching staff, Kevin Stefanski’s next head coaching gig, if Philip Rivers would make a good NFL head coach, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s chances to repeat as NBA champions, and more.

Rich and the guys debate how long after January 1st is it appropriate to wish someone “happy new year!”

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Hour 1: Rich Ranks the NFL Head Coach Openings, plus CBS Sports’ Bill Cowher Jan 06, 2026

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Rich ranks the top open NFL head coaching jobs including the Raiders, Giants, Titans, Falcons, Cardinals and Browns.

Pro Football Hall of Fame coach/NFL on CBS analyst Bill Cowher tells Rich why this year’s playoffs field is wide open, why Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was right to rest many of Philadelphia’s starters in Week 18, weighs in on Mike Tomlin’s future as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach, and reveals if he’s found as much professional satisfaction as a member of the media as he did being a Super Bowl-winning coach.

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Hour 3: Cardinals, Browns & Falcons Firings, Myles Garrett’s Sack Record, & Jets’ INT-less Season Jan 05, 2026

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Rich reacts to the Arizona Cardinals parting ways with Jonathan Gannon and the team’s remaining question about what to do with QB Kyler Murray, questions the Falcons cleaning house by firing head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot despite Atlanta’s strong finish to the season, and weighs in on the Cleveland Browns firing 2-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski.

Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York becoming the first team in NFL history to do an entire season without recording an interception.

The guys react to Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett’s record-setting 23rd sack of the season, and debate if Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce should come back next season or call it a career.

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Hour 2: Ravens’ Next Steps, Eagles Sitting Starters Debate, Rich’s Seahawks Mea Culpa Jan 05, 2026

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Rich weighs in on what’s next for the Ravens after missing the playoffs, including the futures of head coach John Harbaugh and QB Lamar Jackson in Baltimore.

The guys debate if it was wise for Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni to sit many of his star players in Philadelphia’s Week 18 loss to the Washington Commanders.

Rich explains how the Seattle Seahawks proved him very wrong in shutting down the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18 to take the NFC West and the NFC’s #1 seed in the playoffs.

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Hour 1: Steelers-Ravens Reactions, Raiders Should Hire Cignetti, plus Jags HC Liam Coen Jan 05, 2026

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Rich and the guys react to the thrilling finish to Ravens vs Steelers in the NFL’s regular season finale to determine the winner of the AFC North.

Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and Rich discuss Jacksonville winning the AFC South in his first year on the job, the MVP-level play from franchise QB Trevor Lawrence the 2nd half of the season, what WR Jacobi Meyers has brought to the team after his midseason trade, the challenges the Jags’ stout defense will face in Buffalo Bills’ reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen and league leading rusher James Cook in their Wild Card showdown, what advice he has for potential first-time head coaches entering the coaching carousel interview process, and more.

Rich weighs in on Pete Carroll’s one-and-done 3-14 season with the Las Vegas Raiders, and explains why Tom Brady and Mark Davis should do whatever it takes to hire Indiana’s Curt Cignetti.

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NFL Week 18: Playoffs Preview, Ravens' Need a Shakeup & More Jan 05, 2026

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A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics:

1:55 - The Steelers are blessed! They're going to the AFC title game and Aaron Rodgers will be back next season

6:30 - Either Lamar Jackson or John Harbaugh won't be with the Ravens next season

11:15 - The NFC West will win less than three combined games in the playoffs

15:00 - Multiple teams that rested starters this week will regret it and lose in the Wild Card round

18:45- Sam Darnold is the QB under the most pressure heading into the postseason

21:50 - The Falcons messed up not hiring Bill Belichick two seasons ago

27:30 - Some team needs to throw the bag at Curt Cignetti to be their head coach

30:00 - After the most insane season ever, the Super bowl won't include either a #1 or a #2 seed

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Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5, NFL Wild Card Matchup Predictions, plus Michael Irvin Jan 02, 2026

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Pro Football Hall of Famer and University of Miami alum Michael Irvin and Rich discuss the Hurricanes’ improbable run to the College Football Playoff semifinals with an upset win over Ohio State, Philip Rivers’ NFL return and if he ever considered a comeback, explains why former Dallas Cowboys teammate Emmitt Smith is the GOAT running back, which teams he sees facing off in the Super Bowl, and more.

Rich lists his top under-the-radar NFL stories this season including takes on the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride, the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, and Miami Dolphins RB De’Von Achane.

Rich breaks out his crystal ball to predict the matchups for the NFL’s Wild Card round playoff games

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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Fixing the CFP, plus Colts QB Philip Rivers Jan 02, 2026

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Colts QB Philip Rivers tells Rich why he chose to return to the NFL after his 5-year retirement, if we could see him playing in the league next season, and discusses being coached by current Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during his NC State playing days.

Rich explains why he agrees with Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning who believes the College Football Playoff should be wrapped up by New Year’s Day, and lays out how the controversial Transfer Portal window opening will impact new LSU HC Lane Kiffin (who just earned $500,000 when Ole Miss made the CFP semifinals).

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Buccaneers vs Panthers, Seahawks vs 49ers, Matthew Stafford vs Drake Maye for NFL MVP honors, Mike Tomlin’s future as the Steelers’ head coach, Myles Garrett’s pursuit of the NFL single-season sack record, and more.

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Hour 1: Indiana Is College Football’s New Bully, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Jan 02, 2026

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Rich breaks down the College Football Playoff quarterfinal games that included top-ranked Indiana boat racing Alabama in the Rose Bowl, Ole Miss knocking off SEC rival Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, Oregon’s shutout of Texas Tech, and a huge Miami Hurricanes upset of the #2-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes.

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the chances Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza goes #1 overall in this year’s NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins hiring Hall of Fame QB Troy Aikman to consult in their GM search, the chances we see a big-name quarterback (Lamar Jackson? Joe Burrow?) traded this offseason, which head coaches could be out of job come Black Monday, and updates the latest injuries to key players heading into Week 18.

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TJ's Predictions for 2026, O'Shea’s Top 5 Dream Matches, and more Dec 30, 2025

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O'Shea & T.J. react to the most recent WWE Smackdown, a new U.S. Champion, AEW's World's End PPV, and MJF's return to the top. O'Shea also dropped 5 Dream Matches he'd love to see, and T.J. predicts what superstars will hold belts 1 year from now.

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