Heartbreak has a shape, and tonight it looked like a perfect throw to Cole Kmet that deserved a different ending. We sit with the loss to the Rams and refuse to look away from the fine print: Caleb Williams was electric, the drops were brutal, and the fourth-quarter edges weren’t sharp enough. Pride is real, so is frustration, and both can push a team forward if you translate emotion into habits.

We dig into the sequence that swung the game, why route effort matters when the ball is late or underthrown, and how veterans like Kmet steady a rookie-heavy supporting cast. Caleb’s leadership arc shows up on the field and behind the mic—taking blame, spreading credit, and setting a tone that demands more from everyone, including DJ Moore. We talk development without excuses: cleaner stems, stronger hands, smarter situational football, and the boring details that separate “almost” from “advance.” The Soldier Field crowd and the weather did their part. Now the offense needs to match that energy snap to snap.

Zooming out, we tackle the Mike Tomlin step-down and what it means for Steelers culture, plus a blunt look at the AFC’s shifting hierarchy. The Patriots look ahead of schedule, and that should make a lot of teams uncomfortable. We sort quarterback narratives that got loud this weekend—who elevated, who folded, and why context matters when you hang 30 and still walk off a loser. Finally, we circle back to Chicago’s runway: keep Kmet, rebuild Loveland’s confidence, demand relentless effort from every route, and give Caleb the infrastructure to turn highlight throws into winning scripts.

If you felt the sting and still see the future, you’re in the right place. Hit follow, share this with the diehard in your life, and drop your take: what single change would have flipped this game—and what’s the first move you make this offseason?

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January football doesn’t hand out free passes, and this week proved it. We open with Buffalo’s exit and the myth that turnovers don’t belong to star quarterbacks. You can praise Josh Allen’s jaw-dropping talent and still say four giveaways are a losing script, especially when the defense keeps giving up 28-plus in the playoffs. That pattern, and the roster’s wide receiver neglect, finally came due. From there, we walk through the NFC’s pivots: San Francisco’s injuries catching up, Seattle’s defense arriving with bad intentions, and the Rams’ route precision and motion carving stress-free throws for Stafford.

The Bears gave us the rare loss you can build on. Caleb Williams remains controlled chaos—some routine stuff looks messy, then he rips a 51-yard-in-the-air dart to force overtime. That throw was timing, torque, and nerve, and it changes how Chicago is perceived by free agents and by the rest of the NFC. The middle class should be nervous.

Then we get to the main event: New England’s defense mauling Houston while Drake Maye rode the rollercoaster and still found answers. Four fumbles and a pick will usually bury you; instead, the pass rush set edges, the secondary stole windows, and the offense flipped from Pop Douglas to Kayshon Boutte without losing tempo. This version of the Patriots has something they’ve lacked for years: functional depth and multiple ways to win a drive. Heading into Mile High, the blueprint is clean—early screens to punish aggression, motion to declare coverage, quick-game confidence for Maye, then layered shot calls. On defense, make Jarrett Stidham solve late rotations and simulated pressure on third and long.

We close with picks for both title games and why this playoff run carries a familiar 2001 hum: tough defense, timely offense, and a young quarterback who keeps finding the throw that changes the night. If that identity holds in Denver, a Super Bowl date with LA or Seattle is more than a dream. If you’re riding with us, hit follow, share with a friend who needs smarter football talk, and drop a review with your AFC and NFC winners—who’s lifting the trophy?

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Missing the Point Podcast is back with a Wild Card Weekend instant reaction — and it starts in Foxborough with the New England Patriots’ 16–3 playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers, their first postseason victory since 2018. Hosts Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan break down Mike Vrabel’s defensive masterclass, the front seven taking over, coverage sacks, and the secondary locking up LA’s receivers.

On offense, they unpack Drake Maye’s huge second half (and the ball-security issue he has to fix), plus Rhamondre Stevenson’s redemption game as a true dual-threat back. Then it’s a full NFL whip-around: Justin Herbert’s latest playoff collapse, Bills vs Jaguars chaos, Caleb Williams’ comeback win over the Packers, and quick takes on the rest of Wild Card Weekend — plus early picks for next week’s matchups.

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The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 31–27 in the NFL Wild Card Round, and this is the immediate postgame reaction from Missing the Point. DK Sizzle (Dave Clarke) is joined by first-time guest Leah Clarke (Steelers fan / wife / resident sanity coach) to break down the Bears–Packers playoff comeback after Chicago trailed 21–3 at halftime and pulled off an 18-point comeback—the largest Bears playoff comeback in franchise history.

We talk Caleb Williams’ clutch 4th quarter, Ben Johnson’s aggression, the Bears offense finally taking control late, and why the Bears defense felt like chaos even when it made the final stand. We relive the biggest swings: missed chances on loose balls, the moment the Bears found life, the late-game drive, and the “too much time left” panic as the Packers pushed into field goal range.

Then we zoom out: what this win means for the Bears season, why Caleb’s postgame mindset (“job’s not finished”) hits different, and how Chicago’s narrative changes after finally winning a playoff game for the first time in 15 years. We also sneak in a quick Steelers–Texans preview (Monday Night Football), CJ Stroud cold-weather chatter, Pittsburgh’s defensive identity, and why you should probably smash the under.

Bears. Packers. Playoffs. Immediate aftermath. Bear down.

The Power Rankings are officially retired (they’ve been ranked… they’ve been powered… we did it). The NFL Playoffs are set, every team is seeded, and the crew is back for the Playoff Show.

Dave Clarke (aka DK Sizzle) hangs with Real BK Bob Kelly and Money Mike Marcangelo to look back on a weirdly awesome NFL season, celebrate the chaos, and preview the Wild Card matchups the way friends actually do: a little analysis, a lot of laughs, and just enough nonsense to keep it honest.

We hit the big questions: Which teams are real? Which teams are just “horseshoe-up-the-ass” lucky? Who’s about to be a nightmare matchup? And what game is guaranteed to be an absolute rock fight? From Steelers–Texans to Jaguars–Bills, the Patriots’ road to the Super Bowl, the Rams in the NFC, the 49ers vs Eagles debate, and the emotional rollercoaster of Bears–Packers in prime time—this is your full NFL playoff bracket breakdown, but with actual vibes.

If you love football and you love laughing about football, you’re in the right place. Let’s do the playoffs.

Mike Marcangelo and Dave Clarke return with a pivotal late-season episode of Missing the Point as the 2025 NFL season heads into Week 17 and the playoff picture finally comes into full focus. This show centers on two defining Week 16 victories that reshaped expectations across the league, the New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears both delivering comeback wins that solidified their status as legitimate contenders.

The episode opens with a deep breakdown of the Bears’ dramatic win over the Green Bay Packers. Mike and Dave discuss Caleb Williams’ continued growth, his ability to respond in high-pressure moments, and why this performance felt like a franchise checkpoint for Chicago. They analyze the late-game execution, DJ Moore’s impact, and Ben Johnson’s offensive philosophy, while debating whether this Bears team is officially ahead of schedule or right on time.

From there, the focus shifts to New England’s comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Drake Maye’s performance takes center stage, from navigating early adversity to closing the game with confidence. The guys break down Maye’s decision-making, his chemistry with Stefon Diggs, and why this Patriots team looks more complete than it has at any point since the post-Brady rebuild began. They also examine lingering concerns such as turnovers, pass protection, and whether New England can consistently close out playoff-caliber opponents.

Beyond the individual games, this episode zooms out to the broader NFL playoff race. Mike and Dave walk through AFC and NFC seeding scenarios, potential first-round matchups, and which teams are trending up or quietly slipping as January approaches. They debate momentum versus résumé, quarterback ceilings, coaching advantages, and why certain teams feel more dangerous than their records suggest.

If you are following the Patriots’ rise, the Bears’ breakthrough season, or the evolving NFL playoff landscape entering Week 17, this episode delivers smart analysis, honest debate, and clear-eyed football conversation when it matters most.

00:00 Patriots and Bears Surge as Playoff Contenders
03:51 Chicago Bears’ Dramatic Comeback Against Packers
16:17 Stefon Diggs Dominates in Patriots’ Ravens Upset
25:13 Analyzing Drake Maye’s Poise and Patriots’ Road Dominance
39:35 Patriots’ Road to Super Bowl. AFC Playoff Path
51:07 Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl Hopes in the NFC Playoff Race
01:06:01 Reflecting on Mirrored Seasons and Playoff Outlook

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Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season is here, and the Missing the Point crew unloads on one of the most chaotic weeks the league has seen in years. Dave, Mike, Bobby, and Rayshawn break down the fallout from a Week 15 that completely reshaped the playoff picture and may have permanently altered multiple franchises.

It starts with the injuries. The ACL gods showed no mercy. Patrick Mahomes is done for the season, ending the Chiefs’ playoff hopes in brutal fashion. Micah Parsons goes down, ripping the heart out of Green Bay’s defense. Davante Adams, Devin Neal, and several other key contributors leave games early, forcing contenders to scramble as the season enters its final stretch. The crew debates whether this was bad luck, bad field conditions, or just the inevitable price of a longer and more violent NFL season.

Then comes the moment that broke everyone’s brain. Philip Rivers is back. The Colts are handing the offense to a quarterback who retired years ago, and the crew reacts with disbelief, laughter, and real football analysis. Is this desperation or genius. Can Rivers still read defenses. Can he survive a hit. And what does this say about the Colts’ confidence in the rest of their roster.

From there, the episode hits the Cowboys’ slow collapse, the Chiefs being mathematically cooked, the Ravens living dangerously on the playoff bubble, and the Panthers, Texans, and Steelers trying to survive December football. The Patriots winning streak came to an end, thanks to a dreadful defenseive preformance in the second half vs the Bills, while the Broncos continue to look like the most complete team in the league.

The episode closes with a full breakdown of the Real BK Top 10 Power Rankings heading into Week 16. Texans, Chargers, Jaguars, 49ers, Bears, Seahawks, Patriots, Bills, Rams, and Broncos. Every spot is debated, every rise and fall explained, and no team is safe from criticism.

If you want real NFL conversations, sharp humor, and power rankings that actually react to what happens on the field, this episode delivers.

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