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This Is How It Happened: Thomas Morstead and the Saints' onside kick in Super Bowl XLIV Jan 26, 2019

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Arguably the two most important plays in the history of the New Orleans Saints came on special teams. On September 25, 2006, safety Steve Gleason blocked an Atlanta Falcons punt, producing the Saints' first touchdown in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina. It was the fulfillment of a promise that the Saints would return to New Orleans after the hurricane decimated the city and forced the team to play in San Antonio and Baton Rouge the year prior– but it wasn't a Super Bowl.

Three and a half years later, down 10-6 at halftime of Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts, a decision was made in the Saints' locker room that would shock the world, change the momentum of the game and lead to the Saints' first Super Bowl victory ever: Sean Payton ordered punter Thomas Morstead to start the second half with a surprise onside kick.

Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson and Dan Wetzel sit down with Morstead almost nine years after that day to discuss how it happened: what transpired over halftime in that locker room that led to that risky decision and what was it like being one of the only people in the world who knew what was about to transpire.

Be sure to visit Yahoo Sports later in the week for videos and articles about Morstead's famous kick as we provide tons of Super Bowl content heading into Super Bowl XLIII.

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The NFL's pass interference and overtime problems, plus Senior Bowl standouts Jan 22, 2019

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Charles Robinson and Terez Paylor are live from Mobile, Alabama where Senior Bowl preparations are in full effect. But before they can get to the 2019 draft class, Yahoo Sports' NFL experts discuss the league reportedly looking into making pass interference penalties reviewable and how they'd like to see that rule change implemented.

Also on the show:

• Should the overtime rules be changed again? (3:45)

• Laser-gate, the Patriots' "underdog" status and early Rams-Patriots thoughts (9:15)

• Previewing the Senior Bowl and which prospects to look for in the 2019 NFL draft (13:20)

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Conference Championship Sunday Night Freestyle: The Rams and Patriots advance on a controversial Sunday Jan 21, 2019

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The 2018 season's conference championship Sunday will be remembered by two simple numbers: 1 and 2.

2 overtime periods and 1 blown pass interference call.

The stage is set for a Rams/Patriots Super Bowl in Atlanta on February 3rd, but the Chiefs and Saints are hogging the headlines on January 21st. While the Saints are owed a major apology by the league for the referees' missed penalty in the final minutes of regulation, the Chiefs loss is leading many to question the OT rules again as they didn't get a chance to touch the ball in the extra period.

Yahoo Sports' Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson react to a controversial Sunday after being in-person for the AFC and NFC championship games, respectively. First, Charles Robinson reports in from New Orleans, where the Saints were shocked at home against Sean McVay, Jared Goff and the Rams.

Later, Terez covers the reaction from Arrowhead Stadium, where the Chiefs' postseason demons caught up with them (17:00).

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Kyler Murray declares, Flores and Taylor the latest head coaching candidates and AFC/NFC championship previews Jan 16, 2019

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On the eve of Patrick Mahomes and Jared Goff possibly ascending to their first Super Bowls, young Oklahoma quarterback phenom Kyler Murray declared for the NFL draft. Goff and Mahomes are undoubtedly two of the premiere young talents at quarterback in the league and the latter is expected to be named NFL MVP in just a few weeks.

After opening the show remarking on Adam Gase's press conference laying its early stake to 2019 meme-of-the-year, Yahoo Sports' Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson discuss Murray's decision to choose football over baseball, his much-debated height and where he could go in the 2019 draft (2:00).

Next, Terez and Charles give a brief history of New England Patriots defensive coordinator Brian Flores and his fit as the presumed next head coach of the Miami Dolphins (10:20). They move to the other remaining head coaching vacancy and give their thoughts on Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor fitting the bill with the Cincinnati Bengals (16:20).

Moving to the AFC and NFC championship games, Terez and Charles wrap up previewing Rams/Saints (19:10), Patriots/Chiefs (25:00) and end the show with their final game predictions (29:45).

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Divisional Round Sunday Night Freestyle: Stage is set for Mahomes/Brady and Goff/Brees Jan 14, 2019

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At the end of the divisional round, the NFL's four best teams made the cut. Yahoo Sports' Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson react to football's elite eight going full chalk.

First they discuss the Saints' big win in the Big Easy against the former champs and how the Eagles' Carson Wentz/Nick Foles conundrum is most likely over (2:00).

They stay in the NFC and focus on the Rams' monster running attack and Charles gives his first-hand impressions from the Cowboys' loss in L.A. (8:45).

Moving to the AFC, Terez describes the jubilation in Kansas City after the Chiefs beat the Colts and prepare to host their first AFC Championship game ever (21:00).

Finally, they wrap-up with the Patriots' blow out win over the Chargers in Foxboro as the Pats head to their eighth consecutive final four (29:20).

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Broncos, Browns and Jets make their head coaching hires Jan 10, 2019

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Break the glass, it's an emergency Yahoo Sports NFL Podcast. It was a busy Wednesday in the NFL which saw the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos and New York Jets all fill the head coaching vacancies within their organization.

Yahoo Sports' Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson open this emergency Wednesday night episode reacting to the news that Freddie Kitchens is the new head coach in Cleveland and what that means internally for the chaotic organization.

Next, they discuss the Broncos hiring 60-year-old defensive coordinator Vic Fangio away from the Chicago Bears and how Denver is bucking the trend of hiring young, offensive-minded head coaches. It doesn't hurt that they're bringing former Super Bowl winning head coach Gary Kubiak back as their new offensive coordinator (17:35).

They react in the moment to the news out of New York that former Dolphins head coach Adam Gase was hired to coach the Jets (25:50) and wrap up the podcast discussing former Green Bay head coach Mike McCarthy's uncertain future (31:45).

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Packers, Cards and Bucs find their next head coach, plus divisional round previews Jan 09, 2019

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Fresh off the news that Kliff Kingsbury has been hired as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, Yahoo Sports' Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson react to one of the most anticipated and surprising hires in recent NFL history.

They transition from that to Green Bay's hiring of Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt LeFleur, what Packers fans should be excited about and what should make them nervous (13:30).

To wrap up the week's head coaching news, they discuss Bruce Arian's filling in the vacancy with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20:45), and Dirk Koetter becoming the new offensive coordinator with the Atlanta Falcons (27:00).

Later in the show, Charles and Terez preview all four divisional round matchups: Colts @ Chiefs, Cowboys @ Rams, Chargers @ Patriots & Eagles @ Saints (31:00).

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Wild-card Sunday Night Freestyle: Foles Magic 2.0, Dak gets the W and Chargers and Colts win on the road Jan 07, 2019

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After a 2018 regular season notable for its early offensive fireworks, wild-card weekend went into the books with kicking and defense as the major headlines.

Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson and Terez Paylor recap all four wild-card games from the weekend, starting with the Eagles' miracle win over the Bears, Cody Parkey's missed field goal and the return Nick Foles' Philly Special magic.

Next they discuss the Colts' win over the Texans, why Frank Reich should be the coach of the year and how the Chiefs should be scared heading into next weekend. (12:00)

Later, Charles offers his perspective from watching the Cowboys beat the Seahawks in person and how Dak and the Cowboys new offensive weapons finally seem to be maturing at the right time. (20:50)

Finally, they wrap up the show discussing the Chargers defeating the Baltimore Ravens on the road, the calls for Lamar Jackson's benching and why the Chargers seem like the most balanced team in the AFC. (31:50)

Charles and Terez will be back later in the week to preview next weekend's four divisional round matchups.

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Adam Gase headlines Black Monday and Wild Card weekend previews Jan 03, 2019

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Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson teased it on this very podcast immediately after the Miami Miracle: Adam Gase was not safe in South Beach. He headlined a crop of 6 coaches out of their jobs on Black Monday, in addition to Mike McCarthy and Hue Jackson, who were fired earlier in the year.

Charles Robinson and Terez Paylor open the show discussing the 8 head coach openings and what the Dolphins, Browns, Broncos, Jets, Cardinals, Packers, Bengals and Buccaneers are looking for in their next hire.

Later in the show, Charles and Terez touch on the breaking news that charges against Washington linebacker Reuben Foster were dropped and what that means for his future (28:45).

Finally, they address the growing frustration in Pittsburgh with Antonio Brown (30:30), and wrap up the show previewing all four Wild Card games heading into the weekend (34:20).

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Week 17 Sunday Night Freestyle: Playoffs are locked but questions for Mariota and Winston linger Dec 31, 2018

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The 2018 NFL regular season is over and the playoff matchups are set, coaches are on the way out and some long vacations are getting started just in time for the new year (hello, Kirk Cousins!).

For the final time in 2018, Yahoo Sports' Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson react to a full slate of Sunday games including the Colts' win over the Titans, the Vikings' loss, Nick Foles' playoff chances and tough questions for the teams and quarterbacks on the outside looking in.

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