Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler 2025 NFL Week 18 Recap & Playoff Preview: Leaving Grandma's House!
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Jan 5, 2026 
Conor Orr, an NFL reporter and analyst, joins the hosts to dissect every thrilling moment of Week 18. They dive into the nail-biting Ravens-Steelers showdown that had playoff implications and the chaotic NFC South. Orr talks about the Seahawks' defensive brilliance, while the group debates the emotional stakes for coaches like Harbaugh and Tomlin. They introduce a quirky theme for the week, 'leaving grandma's house for the strip club', and finish with thoughts on the top picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
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Pick Familiar Opponents Strategically
- If you host a playoff preview, weigh the benefits of familiar divisional matchups over novelty when choosing seeds and opponents.
- Conor Orr suggests Chicago might prefer Green Bay in the Wild Card because familiarity provides strategic advantages.
Resting Starters Trumps Seeding Risk
- Philadelphia rested starters and lost to Washington's backups, but the Eagles prioritized rest over seeding.
- Dan Hanzus defends Nick Sirianni's decision as short-term risk to preserve players for a deeper playoff run.
Rams Have Tools, Not Peak Form
- Sean McVay played his starters and the Rams beat the Cardinals, but Dan Hanzus notes LA still isn't peaking heading into playoffs.
- Marc Sessler trusts the Rams' ability to fix issues in a week and sees them as legit Super Bowl contenders.