In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab give their instant reactions and takeaways from every game of the Saturday and Sunday Wild Card slate as NFL playoff action is officially underway. Before they start, the guys reflect on the New England Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel as their new head coach. Both agree that landing Vrabel is a home-run move for the franchise. However, with a roster still in need of a massive overhaul, it's clear that Vrabel's work is only beginning.

The action heats up when the guys break down the Washington Commanders' victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where rookie QB Jayden Daniels’ poise under pressure continues to impress. Is the young QB having a better rookie year than C.J. Stroud did? Frank thinks so, calling him a top 5 quarterback in the league right now. Next, the conversation shifts to the Green Bay Packers' disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with Fitz calling out Jordan Love for falling flat. Is Love still a top-tier quarterback?

Later, Fitz & Frank cover the Denver Broncos losing to the Buffalo Bills, where Josh Allen’s brilliance stood out. Jason and Frank also delve into the ongoing struggles of the Pittsburgh Steelers under Mike Tomlin, and whether or not the team’s QB issues are the missing piece to their Super Bowl hopes. Plus, the duo explores the explosive Houston Texans’ defense and Justin Herbert’s struggles in big games. Fitz & Frank finish with their final predictions for Monday night's matchup between the Minnesota Vikings & Los Angeles Rams.

(1:50) - Patriots hire HC Mike Vrabel

(7:30) - Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(23:20) - Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles

(32:30) - Denver Broncos @ Buffalo Bills

(40:55) - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens

(53:35) - Los Angeles Chargers @ Houston Texans

(1:02:40) - Final Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams predictions

Subscribe to Inside Coverage on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3AbfhJc

🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ymFp3f

📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

❤️ Inside Coverage would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:

• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University: http://breakingt.com/Terez

• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor: https://mizzougivedirect.missouri.edu/fund.aspx?item_id=699

• Donate directly to the Terez A. Paylor Scholarship at Howard University: http://giving.howard.edu/givenow

Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”

The Las Vegas Raiders made headlines earlier in the week when they relieved first-year head coach Antonio Pierce of his duties, thus joining the crop of teams looking for a new leader for 2026. However, only a few days later, the Raiders decided to also move on from first-year GM Tom Telesco, opting for a fresh start next season.

Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab talk about Las Vegas cleaning house in their upper leadership, why it might be a good step forward for an organization that’s seen its share of turmoil and the effect that Tom Brady might have on the next head coach hire. With Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson headlining the most appealing head coaches on the market, will the Raiders be able to land either of them?

Also on this episode of Inside Coverage, the guys take a look at a few of the upcoming Wild Card Weekend matchups, including how the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings game being moved to Glendale, AZ, might affect the Rams, why Saquon Barkley will be critical against the Green Bay Packers if Jalen Hurts is rusty in his return and the need for Baker Mayfield to have a clean game against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.

The guys wrap up the show discussing Frank’s five picks for teams who might be able to knock out the Kansas City Chiefs this postseason and which team might be able to pull off an upset win this weekend.

(0:29) - Raiders clean house

(32:43) - Rams vs. Vikings

(43:00) - Eagles vs. Packers

(49:30) - Buccaneers vs. Commanders

(53:53) - Frank’s Power Rankings

(1:04:39) - Wild Card Weekend Upset?

Subscribe to Inside Coverage on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3AbfhJc

🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ymFp3f

📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

❤️ Inside Coverage would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:

• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University: http://breakingt.com/Terez

• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor: https://mizzougivedirect.missouri.edu/fund.aspx?item_id=699

• Donate directly to the Terez A. Paylor Scholarship at Howard University: http://giving.howard.edu/givenow

Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”

In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein, and Frank Schwab dive into the latest NFL storylines and coaching news, starting with the Miami Dolphins and Tyreek Hill’s puzzling comments after a frustrating end to the season. Hill’s emotional outburst has sparked speculation about his future in Miami, but Jori points to larger problems in the Dolphins' locker room. Will Hill be a Dolphin in 2024?

As the offseason coaching carousel speeds up, the trio discusses the rising number of NFL head coaching vacancies. Frank Schwab isn’t optimistic about the Chicago Bears’ potential, while Fitz gets his feelings on Antonio Pierce and the Las Vegas Raiders off his chest. They also touch on the league’s troubling trend of one-and-done hires (particularly with black coaches), the New York Giants retaining their coach and GM, Tom Brady's conflict of interest and more.

The episode wraps with a conversation about the future of Mike McCarthy and Mike Tomlin, and whether the voices calling for their dismissal will win out. Frank, Jori, and Fitz each weigh in on the uncertain future of coaches, players and owners in what’s shaping up to be a tumultuous offseason.

(00:45) - Tyreek Hill & Dolphins' locker room problems

(19:55) - Antonio Pierce firing & Raiders' future

(40:20) - Other coaching carousel news

(48:25) - Is Mike Tomlin safe?

(57:10) - What's next for Mike McCarthy

(1:04:10) - Predictions for Ben Johnson & Jon Gruden

Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF

🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD

📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT