Hour 1: Steelers-Lions Reactions, Bears’ Amazing Comeback, plus Hall of Famer John Elway
Rich weighs in on the NFL Playoffs implications of the Steelers’ Week 16 win over the Lions. Pro Football Hall of Famer John Elway and Rich discuss his new ‘Elway’ Netflix documentary covering his storied career that included two Super Bowl wins and an NFL MVP award, the resurgence of the Denver Broncos under Sean Payton and 2nd-year QB Bo Nix, his role in recruiting Peyton Manning to the Broncos, and more. Rich says what Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears proved to him in their amazing 4th quarter comeback in their overtime win over the Green Bay Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Dec 46min
Hour 2: Jags’ Statement, Steelers-Lions Wild Finish, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner
Rich weighs in on Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars proving many critics wrong with a statement win over the Denver Broncos in Week 16. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich how the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has dramatically improved over the past few weeks, how the Jacksonville Jaguars are helping Trevor Lawrence reach his potential, what Caleb Williams is doing differently in his 2nd year under new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, why he wouldn’t be shocked to see two wild card teams square off in Super Bowl LX, what the Buffalo Bills must to on offense to have a deep playoffs run, and reacts to the New England Patriots’ Week 16 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Rich breaks down the crazy final play that ended the Steelers vs Lions game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Dec 46min
NFL Week 16: Bears = Team of Destiny, Jags Prove It, Burrow's Future & More
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: 1:15 - The road to the Super Bowl in the AFC will go through Foxborough 5:40 - The Bears are a team of destiny... they're winning the NFC! 10:30 - The Packers are going to miss the playoffs 13:35 - The Steelers and Mike Tomlin are going to end their playoff win drought 17:50 - Trevor Lawrence is playing like a top five QB and the Jaguars are legitimate Super Bowl contenders 22:10 - Joe Burrow should force his way out of Cincinnati this offseason 25:10 - The Chiefs should sign Joe Flacco to start 2026 until Mahomes is 100% We have no clue who's going to win the Super Bowl but it will be a rematch from a game this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Dec 33min
Hour 3: Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald, NFL Playoffs Outlook, OU vs Alabama
Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald and Rich discuss Seattle’s overtime win over the Rams in Week 16 to take over 1st place in the NFC West, reveals why he has 100% faith in QB Sam Darnold’s “killer instinct,” what his team must do down the stretch to secure the #1 seed in the NFC, Philip Rivers’ improbable return to the NFL, and more. Rich, Brockman and TJ debate which Week 18 game would be the most compelling matchup as the NFL’s final regular season game. The guys discuss Alabama vs Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff and if the Crimson Tide’s Kalen DeBoer could be Michigan’s next head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Dec 46min
Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Rich’s Top 5, plus Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans
In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the NFC playoff picture, the Jaguars vs Broncos, Bills vs Browns, Patriots vs Ravens, Chargers vs Cowboys, Chiefs backup QB Gardner Minshew, Quinn Ewers starting for the Dolphins, and more. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans tells Rich how Houston’s 0-3 started has impacted the team’s current mindset as they battle for AFC South bragging rights, why CJ Stroud actually benefitted from missing 3 games this year, discusses the secret sauce to his intimidating defense, how he’s grown as a coach since his first season as a HC in 2023, and Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers’ improbable return to the NFL after a 5 year retirement. Rich ranks the top remaining games in NFL Week 16 including Steelers vs Lions, 49ers vs Colts, Buccaneers vs Panthers, Jaguars vs Broncos, Packers vs Bears, and Patriots vs Ravens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Dec 46min
Hour 1: Rams-Seahawks TNF Reactions, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
Rich reacts to Sam Darnold overcoming two interceptions to lead the Seattle Seahawks to a thrilling come-from-behind overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams who choked away a 16-point 4th-quarter lead, and weighs in on the controversial 2-point conversion award to Seattle after a questionable reversal by the officiating crew. The guys react to Puka Nacua’s eventful day off and on the field. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s benching by the Dolphins and his uncertain future in Miami, if Joe Burrow can regain his love of football playing for the woebegone Cincinnati Bengals, how key injuries could impact the Chicago Bears & Green Bay Packers key NFC North showdown this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Dec 46min
Hour 3: NFL Week 16 Higher Register, Jaxson Dart Concerns, plus Actor Matthew Lillard In-Studio
Rich voices his concern for New York Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart who vows not to change his reckless style of play despite repeat visits to the NFL’s Concussion Protocol this season. Actor Matthew Lillard joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ horror movie, his die-hard Los Angeles Clippers and Seattle Seahawks fandom, the incredible Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series Game 7, what it was like to be directed by Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, and more. Rich, Brockman, TJ and Lillard share their less-than-ringing endorsements of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seahawks, and NFL teams on the outside looking in at the current playoffs field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Dec 46min
