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NFL Week 18, Playoff Picture Set, Steelers Win Thriller Over Ravens, Seahawks Take 1 Seed, Panthers Back In And Who's Back Of The Week

Monday, January 5, 202617 takes

NFL Week 18. We start with the Fastest 2 Minutes and then talk every game from the weekend. (-) Steelers 26, Ravens 24 (-) Bucs 16, Panthers 14 (-) Seahawks 13, Niners 3 (-) Falcons 19, Saints 17 (-) Browns 20, Bengals 18 (-) Jaguars 41, Titans 7 (-) Texans 32, Colts 30 (-) Giants 34, Cowboys 17 (-) Vikings 16, Packers 3 (-) Lions 19, Bears 16 (-) Commanders 24, Eagles 17 (-) Rams 37, Cardinals 20 (-) Patriots 38, Dolphins 10 (-) Broncos 19, Chargers 3 (-) Raiders 14, Chiefs 12 (-) Bills 35, Jets 3 (-) We finish with who's back of the week. (-).

Recap

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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Steelers are into the playoffs and I think they could win a game

The Steelers are into the playoffs and I still think they could win a playoff game. Now they're playing the Texans. I think they might.

The outcome of the Steelers vs. Texans playoff game occurs after this episode date.
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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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ZacZac

I no longer want Todd Bowles to coach the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

I would like Todd Bowles no longer to coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers anymore. Anyone else, I'm in.

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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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Big CatBig Cat

The Seahawks are the best and scariest team in the NFC

I think I now trust the Seahawks. I think that D is good enough if they've got the ground game working. They are, to me, the best team in the NFC right now.

The Seahawks' performance in the upcoming playoffs will determine if they truly were the best team in the conference.
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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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Big CatBig Cat

I am picking the Seahawks to be in the Super Bowl

I am Sam. Do you think the Seahawks—I am in on the Seahawks to be in the Super Bowl.

The Seahawks' playoff run will determine the accuracy of this prediction.
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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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HankHank

Tyler Schuck played terrible and is not a guy to get excited about

I bet Tyler Schuck, who's in the Hungry Dog. Only one that lost. I thought he played terrible. I will not be—my indoctrination is over. I'm done with Tyler Schuck.

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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Falcons will kick the tires on Kirby Smart for their head coaching vacancy

I think that they'll at least kick the tires pretty hard on Kirby [Smart]. All these college coaches are like, I don't want to deal with this shit anymore. The transfer portal, NIL is too much.

The Falcons' eventual coaching hire will determine if they pursued Smart.
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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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Big CatBig Cat

Chris Ballard shouldn't be safe as Colts GM after 9 years without a division title

Chris Ballard has been the Colts GM for I believe nine years now. He has never won the division and it's the AFC South. And it's not like the AFC South is bad, but there have been stretches where there have been bad teams and he has not found a way to win the division.

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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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Big CatBig Cat

The Giants should be ashamed of winning meaningless games to ruin their draft pick

You have to be so angry at the Giants for doing this year in year out where they fucked themselves over by winning completely meaningless games for no reason. Why did you win this game today?

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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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Big CatBig Cat

Ben Johnson must be more aggressive in the playoffs for the Bears to succeed

Ben Johnson fucked up at points in this game, especially not going for it on fourth and five in the fourth quarter. Hopefully he realizes the defense that the Bears have right now, you gotta be very aggressive in these playoffs to string together some wins.

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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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Big CatBig Cat

The Bears' defense is a major liability for a deep playoff run

It's gonna be very hard if you don't turn the ball over to get a deep playoff run with this defense that's just stating facts. I've watched 'em every single game. It's, if you don't get turned the ball over, they just get shredded.

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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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HankHank

Matthew Stafford shouldn't win MVP because he has too many one-yard touchdowns

Matthew Stafford, MVP? He put together a hell of a season. So many one yard touchdowns. If that was the award, he should get it. This is 10 times over.

The NFL MVP award winner will be announced in February 2026.
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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Drake May should win Most Improved Player and maybe MVP

Drake May wins the sophomore quarterback rankings. Drake May is—should we say our as a podcast—Most Improved Player of the year. Slash sophomore of the year.

Award results occur after the episode air date.
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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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HankHank

The Patriots' matchup against the Chargers is much better than playing the Bills or Texans

I would much rather play the Chargers than the Bills or the Texans. It's matchups. Like I don't—I would—I like our chances against the Chargers much more.

The Patriots vs. Chargers outcome will determine if Hank's confidence was misplaced.
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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Harbaugh vs. Vrabel playoff matchup will feel like Michigan vs. Ohio State

Do you think that this, that Harbaugh looks at this matchup against Vrabel as Michigan, Ohio State? I feel—I didn't even think about that. I think that's—I think Vrabel is the same way though.

Who Is Back

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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026·Who's Back
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HankHank

Jalen Brown was snubbed from Eastern Conference Player of the Month

My who's back is Jalen Brown. He was snubbed from Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December. He was statistically better than Jalen Brunson. He was vocal about it. He should have been player of the month.

Jalen Brunson actually won the award, making Jalen Brown's 'snub' a matter of opinion.
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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026·Who's Back
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Big CatBig Cat

Pete Carroll will be fired during Black Monday

Pete Carroll out for sure. Gotta be gone. I don't even know if they have to tell Pete Carroll. I think they just gotta be like, 'Hey man, we'll see you next year' and then just never send him like when the OTAs are.

The firing (or lack thereof) would happen immediately after this episode.
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Take Slip·Jan 5, 2026·Who's Back
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ShaneShane

Justin Herbert needs to finally win a playoff game to shut up the doubters

I just need Herbert to win a playoff game because every year it's the same fucking shit where it's everyone's hating on Herbert. We need the Chargers to win this shit. I just get my hopes up every year. Fucking 27-nothing lead we fucking blow it.