The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1477 - Merry Christmas Eve, NFL Christmas Day/Week 17 Preview, Mike McCarthy, JJ Watt, & AJ Hawk
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Dec 24, 2025 
Mike McCarthy, former NFL head coach and Super Bowl champ, dives into holiday games, the importance of trench play, and what makes Aaron Rodgers exceptional at the line. He also reflects on Mike Tomlin's success and late-season coaching strategies. JJ Watt, Texans legend, weighs in on roughing the passer, Myles Garrett’s sack records, and the future of the Browns. The banter is lively as they share holiday wishes and make predictions for Christmas Day games.
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Treat Holiday Games As Opportunities
- Embrace holiday national games as team opportunities: they offer exposure and extra post-win time off.
- Use them to build momentum and morale, treating the stage as an honor rather than a burden.
McCarthy's Personal Holiday Gift
- Pat and crew received an elaborate holiday gift box from Mike McCarthy and his wife Jessica, including pies and gourmet items.
- The show celebrated Foxy cutting into the spread and praising the personal touch from Coach McCarthy's family.
Parity Keeps NFL Unpredictable
- The NFL's parity persists: roster turnover and injuries make long-term preseason Super Bowl projections unreliable.
- McCarthy highlighted scheduling and health as central causes of unpredictable standings.