Hour 1: Bills Fire McDermott, Bo Nix Injury, Rams-Bears Thriller, Seahawks Rout 49ers
Rich weighs in on the Buffalo Bills parting ways with head coach Sean McDermott after the team’s latest playoffs heartbreak. The guys react to the Broncos’ controversial OT win over the Buffalo Bills after which Denver stunningly announced QB Bo Nix will miss the rest of the playoffs with a broken ankle. Rich reacts to the Los Angeles Rams’ thrilling overtime win over the Chicago Bears despite Caleb Williams’ INSANE miracle TD pass late in the 4th quarter to force OT, and to the Seattle Seahawks’ 41-9 beat down of their NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers to move on to the NFC Championship Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Tammi 46min
Bills' Next Steps after McDemott, and NFL Divisional Round Mayhem
A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics: 1:20 - The Buffalo Bills' first call needs to be to Mike Tomlin to make sure he's really taking next year off 7:00 - Josh Allen should force a trade to the Rams if Matthew Stafford retires after this season 10:25 - Bears HC Ben Johnson should have gone for two to end the Rams game in regulation 14:55 - The Seattle Seahawks are winning the Super Bowl 18:50 - The Patriots' defense is giving early dynasty vibes and is the reason New England is in the AFC Championship game 21:50 - The Texans should wait before giving CJ Stroud a max contract extension 29:10 - The Rams' big-game experience gives them the edge over all remaining teams in the playoffs 32:00 - Teams take the wrong strategy and playoff overtime-- take the ball and score!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Tammi 39min
Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5 Defenses in the NFL Playoffs, Eagles’ Offseason Decisions, plus Rams RB Blake Corum
Rams RB Blake Corum and Rich discuss L.A. big Divisional Round showdown vs the Chicago Bears, his bigger role in Sean McVay’s offense this season, Kyle Whittingham taking the Michigan head coaching job in the wake of the Wolverines’ Sherrone Moore scandal, and more. Rich weighs in on the Philadelphia Eagles’ big offseason priorities including finding a new Offensive Coordinator and deciding what to do with the talented-but-often disgruntled WR A.J. Brown. Rich ranks the top remaining defenses left in the NFL Playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Tammi 46min
Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Rams vs Bears Preview, plus Texans WR Christian Kirk
In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Josh Allen vs Bo Nix, Christian McCaffrey vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Houston Texans pass rush vs New England Patriots QB Drake Maye, the Los Angeles Rams vs the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and the Dodgers’ potential win total for the 2026 season. Texans WR Christian Kirk tells Rich his thoughts on playing against Mike Tomlin in his final game coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers, how head coach DeMeco Ryan’s positive culture helped Houston overcome their 0-3 start to the season, reveals what it’s like going up against the Texans’ formidable defense every day in practice, and discusses the challenges of facing the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round. Rich previews the intriguing stakes in the Rams vs Bears Divisional Round matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Tammi 46min
Hour 1: NFL Divisional Round Previews, Kyle Tucker to Dodgers, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
Rich breaks down the key matchups and storylines for the NFL’s Bills vs Broncos, 49ers vs Seahawks, Texans vs Patriots, and Rams vs Bears Divisional round games. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss John Harbaugh’s contract (lack thereof) with the New York Giants, Mike Tomlin’s coaching future after walking away from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Matt LaFleur’s possible extension with the Green Bay Packers, the plethora of Offensive Coordinator jobs currently available, and how Sam Darnold’s oblique injury could impact the Seahawks-49ers game. Rich and the guys react to Kyle Tucker’s record-setting Dodgers contract and what it means for MLB’s competitive balance of power, possible labor strife and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Tammi 46min
Hour 3: NFL Divisional Round ‘Higher Register,’ plus the MMQB’s Albert Breer
Sports Illustrated/The MMQB Senior Writer Albert Breer tells Rich what the two main factors were that sold John Harbaugh on taking the New York Giants vacant head coaching job, why Mike Tomlin walked away from the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons and if we’ve seen the last of him as a head coach, and breaks down the key storylines heading into the Divisional Round Rams vs Bears, Bills vs Broncos, Seahawks vs 49res and Texans vs Patriots matchups. Die-hard Chicago sport fan Adam the Call Screener rejoices in the Bears’ Wild Card win over their NFC North In this week’s ‘Higher Register’ Rich, Brockman and TJ present their less-than-ringing Divisional Round predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Tammi 46min
Hour 2: Tomlin’s Coaching Future Debate, plus Rob Lowe In-Studio
Rich and the guys debate if we’ve seen the last of Mike Tomlin coaching on an NFL sideline. Actor/’Literally!’ podcast host Rob Lowe joins Rich in-studio where he explains why he was seen at an NFL game that time wearing the league’s shield logo on his hat, reveals that he still has the saxophone from St. Elmo’s Fire’ but has never actually played it (though some people like Bill Clinton and the late Quincy Jones think he has), and much more. Rich and the guys react to Bills QB Josh Allen giving an update on his injury status heading into Buffalo’s Divisional Round showdown with the Denver Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Tammi 46min
Hour 1: Harbaugh to Giants, Dante Moore Snubs Jets, plus ESPN CFB Analyst Josh Pate
Rich and the guys react to reports that the New York Giants are close to announcing former Baltimore Ravens HC John Harbaugh as their new head coach. ESPN CFB analyst Josh Pate tells Rich how Curt Cignetti engineered such a remarkable turnaround at Indiana, break down the Hoosiers vs Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff title game, explains the career-ending risk some players take when entering the Transfer Portal, and weighs in on the impact of Dante Moore’s return to Oregon on the Ducks’ newest QB signee former Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola. Jets fan Rich reacts to Oregon QB Dante Moore announcing he’s returning to the Ducks next season instead of opting for the NFL Draft where he was projected by many to go 2nd overall to New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Tammi 46min
