KSR NFL Cover Zero: Super Bowl is set and Coaches getting hired
Jan 26, 2026
A romp through conference championship takeaways and the weather’s role in game-day chaos. Breakdowns of key QB moments and a heated Rams-Seahawks clash. Deep dives into recent AFC North coaching moves and what McCarthy and Minter might mean for their teams. A surprised reaction to the Bills interviewing Philip Rivers and plans for Super Bowl coverage.
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Stidham's Hot Start And Game-Turning Turnover
- Matt recounts Jared Stidham's hot start and crucial turnover that swung the AFC title game.
- He says the interception and subsequent events essentially decided the outcome by halftime.
Too Many Domes Would Drain Stadium Character
- Mass adoption of domed stadiums would make football venues feel uniform and boring over time.
- Matt predicts fans will eventually prefer unique outdoor stadium character over cookie-cutter domes.
Darnold's Redemption Story
- Sam Darnold's playoff resurgence validated doubters who wrote him off earlier in his career.
- Drew and Matt credit Darnold's improvement and playmakers like Jaxon Smith-Njigba for Seattle's run.