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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 2H 7M

Skip Bayless & The Arena Preview The NFL Playoffs

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Skip Bayless & The Arena Break Down The NFL Playoffs as Skip & The Arena Gridiron Crew preview the NFL Playoffs as they react to the league's playoff picture and discuss all the action from Week 18 that solidified the NFL's post season tournament. They kick things off by reacting to the battle of the AFC North as Aaron Rodgers & The Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off a miracle win to advance to the NFL Playoffs and discuss what's next for the Baltimore Ravens as Lamar Jackson mulls his future with the team following another dissapointing end to a season in his prime. Next, they react to the news out of Cleveland as the Cleveland Browns have finally fired Kevin Stefanski following his year long mission to tank the stock of Shedeur Sanders and discuss what this move means for the Cleveland Browns superstar Quarterback as he wrapped up an excellent rookie season with back to back wins before reacting to all the other NFL Head Coach firings including respected veterans like Raheem Morris and Pete Carroll. They then break down the #1 seeds in both divisions and debate if either the Seattle Seahawks or Denver Broncos can make a run to the Super Bowl following their first round bye before giving their take on the close race for NFL MVP between Matthew Stafford & Drake Maye. Finally, they react to the monumental collapse of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Baker Mayfield failed to make the playoffs following his hot start to the season and debate if the team's QB or Head Coach is more to blame for their failure to capture an incredibly easy NFC South. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Crew : Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib, TJ Ward, Cody Kessler and Kinsey The Arena: Gridiron premieres every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET. Sign up with promo code GRID and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-f... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Timer 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:56 Aaron Rodgers Pulls Off A Miracle Win 0:04:54 Rodgers Got His Spark Back 0:23:32 What's Next For Lamar & The Ravens? 0:35:00 Kevin Stefanski Gets Fired For Messing With Shedeur 0:48:28 Falcons Fire Raheem Morris 1:05:02 Raiders Fire Pete Carroll 1:16:44 Denver Clinch The #1 Overall Seed 1:26:19 Seahawks Are The Super Bowl Favorites 1:42:15 Drake Maye vs Matthew Stafford For MVP 1:56:40

Skip Bayless & The Arena Break Down The NFL Playoffs as Skip & The Arena Gridiron Crew preview the NFL Playoffs as they react to the league's playoff picture and discuss all the action from Week 18 that solidified the NFL's post season tournament. They kick things off by reacting to the battle of the AFC North as Aaron Rodgers & The Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off a miracle win to advance to the NFL Playoffs and discuss what's next for the Baltimore Ravens as Lamar Jackson mulls his future with the team following another dissapointing end to a season in his prime. Next, they react to the news out of Cleveland as the Cleveland Browns have finally fired Kevin Stefanski following his year long mission to tank the stock of Shedeur Sanders and discuss what this move means for the Cleveland Browns superstar Quarterback as he wrapped up an excellent rookie season with back to back wins before reacting to all the other NFL Head Coach firings including respected veterans like Raheem Morris and Pete Carroll. They then break down the #1 seeds in both divisions and debate if either the Seattle Seahawks or Denver Broncos can make a run to the Super Bowl following their first round bye before giving their take on the close race for NFL MVP between Matthew Stafford & Drake Maye. Finally, they react to the monumental collapse of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Baker Mayfield failed to make the playoffs following his hot start to the season and debate if the team's QB or Head Coach is more to blame for their failure to capture an incredibly easy NFC South. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Crew : Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib, TJ Ward, Cody Kessler and Kinsey The Arena: Gridiron premieres every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET. Sign up with promo code GRID and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-f... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Timer 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:56 Aaron Rodgers Pulls Off A Miracle Win 0:04:54 Rodgers Got His Spark Back 0:23:32 What's Next For Lamar & The Ravens? 0:35:00 Kevin Stefanski Gets Fired For Messing With Shedeur 0:48:28 Falcons Fire Raheem Morris 1:05:02 Raiders Fire Pete Carroll 1:16:44 Denver Clinch The #1 Overall Seed 1:26:19 Seahawks Are The Super Bowl Favorites 1:42:15 Drake Maye vs Matthew Stafford For MVP 1:56:40

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