Ringing in the New Year: Week 18 Showdowns & Bold Predictions!

As the 2025 NFL regular season wraps up, Brodie Sports Talk is here to break down Week 18 with a mix of bold calls, surprising upsets, and playoff drama.

🎯 Brodie Bets Recap:

• Derek goes 2-4, with the Jaguars covering but the Panthers falling flat.
• Caleb edges out a 3-3 record, riding Nebraska in the Pinstripe Bowl but stumbling with the Cowboys.

🏈 Playoff Locks & Eliminations:
The Seahawks join the eliminated teams list, while the Buccaneers lock in their playoff spot. What’s next for these squads as postseason hopes come alive—or crash?

📈 NFL Stockwatch:

• Derek buys into Saquon Barkley’s 2K hype but closes the door on San Francisco’s Super Bowl dreams.
• Caleb sees promise in the Buccaneers while doubting Kevin Stefanski’s coaching future.

🔥 Game of the Week: Vikings at Lions—can Sam LaPorta shine, or will Blake Cashman steal the spotlight?

🎰 Brodie Bets Week 18:

• Derek is betting big on Tampa Bay (-13) and Boise State (+11.5) in bowl action.
• Caleb takes Notre Dame as a Sugar Bowl underdog and likes the Vikings/Lions game to go over 57.5.

Get ready for high-stakes football and bold takes to close out 2025. Don’t miss the predictions, playoff outlooks, and what’s ahead as the NFL’s best get ready to battle!

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