Balance NFL Final Four Frenzy: Who’s Headed to Super Bowl 2026? | NFL Playoff Breakdown episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 50 MIN

Balance NFL Final Four Frenzy: Who’s Headed to Super Bowl 2026? | NFL Playoff Breakdown

from The Balance · host Thomas D Marquis

The NFL Playoffs are here — and the road to Super Bowl 2026 is officially tightening. Your host Tom Marquis of The Balance links up with Ed Kratz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Sports Illustrated and our official NFL contributor, to break down the final championship paths across the NFL. We dive deep into:🏈 San Francisco vs Seattle🏈 Rams vs Bears🏈 Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos🏈 Houston Texans vs New England Patriots Who’s built for January football?Which quarterback can carry the moment?Where do the coaching edges tilt the bracket?And ultimately… who’s punching their ticket to Super Bowl 2026? Plus — for the first time ever — Ed steps into the hot seat with a special NFL & Super Bowl history stumper question designed to test even the sharpest football minds. 🎧 Buckle up — playoff football doesn’t get better than this on The Balance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--6491129/support.

The NFL Playoffs are here — and the road to Super Bowl 2026 is officially tightening. Your host Tom Marquis of The Balance links up with Ed Kratz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Sports Illustrated and our official NFL contributor, to break down the final championship paths across the NFL. We dive deep into:🏈 San Francisco vs Seattle🏈 Rams vs Bears🏈 Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos🏈 Houston Texans vs New England Patriots Who’s built for January football?Which quarterback can carry the moment?Where do the coaching edges tilt the bracket?And ultimately… who’s punching their ticket to Super Bowl 2026? Plus — for the first time ever — Ed steps into the hot seat with a special NFL & Super Bowl history stumper question designed to test even the sharpest football minds. 🎧 Buckle up — playoff football doesn’t get better than this on The Balance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--6491129/support.

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