PFT Live with Mike Florio Seahawks and Patriots are Super Bowl bound!
Jan 26, 2026
Recap of Conference Championship Sunday with a focus on Seattle's late-game decisions and clutch plays that sent them onward. A snowy AFC title is dissected, highlighting New England's ground-first strategy. Controversial calls, replay confusion, and momentum-shifting special teams mistakes get attention. Reaction to Pittsburgh hiring Mike McCarthy and fans' skepticism rounds out the conversation.
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Neutral Sites To Avoid Weather Chaos
- Mike Florio suggests neutral-site conference championships to avoid weather deciding outcomes and create a fair rotation.
- Neutral domes would remove true home-field advantage while preserving playoff fairness.
Context Trumps Pure Analytics On Fourth Down
- Florio defends the Rams' fourth-down go-for-it decision late, arguing field-goal still leaves you behind.
- He frames such decisions as contextual, not purely analytics-driven.
Catch Rules Need Clearer Application
- Florio highlights replay ambiguity around Cooper Kupp's catch and 'going to the ground' rules.
- He calls for clearer application and explanations from the league on catch rulings.