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

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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?

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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

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In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab break down the key moments from Week 18 of the NFL season, offering their take on some of the league’s biggest matchups and the implications for teams heading into the playoffs. They kick things off by discussing the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions game, which didn’t live up to expectations as both teams were feeling the pressure. From there, the hosts dive into the drama surrounding the New England Patriots' loss to the Buffalo Bills and the firing of Jerod Mayo, with Frank questioning the team’s management and Fitz wondering why the Patriots waited so long to go after Mike Vrabel. They also touch on the Denver Broncos dominating the Kansas City Chiefs backups. Next, the duo analyze the Miami Dolphins' loss to the New York Jets, with Frank reflecting on the future of Aaron Rodgers and Tyreek Hill's uncertain status with the Dolphins.

Later, the hosts discuss key matchups like the Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens, where Frank feels the Browns need to draft a QB with the second overall pick. They also break down the Cincinnati Bengals' missed playoff chances and the Chicago Bears' morale-boosting win over the Green Bay Packers. With a look ahead to next season, Jason and Frank consider the future of coaches like Mike McCarthy, Brian Daboll, Antonio Pierce and others, while touching on the unexpected rollercoaster ride that is the Seattle Seahawks.

(00:30) - Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions

(11:15) - Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots

(19:40) - Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos

(25:05) - Miami Dolphins at New York Jets

(33:15) - Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens

(35:20) - Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers

(38:30) - Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

(40:45) - Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys

(44:35) - Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers

(47:00) - Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans

(49:45) - Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts

(51:30) - New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles

(54:00) - New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(52:05) - Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders

(1:01:00) - Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams

(1:03:20) - San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals

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In this episode ofInside Coverage, hosts Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab dive deep into the latest coaching rumors and news across the NFL. With the New York Jets already making moves early in the offseason, the team’s pursuit of former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is front and center. The hosts explore whether Vrabel would want the job in New York, plus the ramifications of the Chicago Bears missing out on their first shot to interview Vrabel and the potential of Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as a future head coach. The trio also touch on Mike McCarthy and whether or not he's jockeying for leverage with the Dallas Cowboys given recent rumors.

Later in the show, the three hosts tackle the controversial Pro Bowl rosters and debate the biggest snubs of the season, including Brian Thomas Jr, Baker Mayfield and more.

Saquon Barkley likely won't play on Sunday despite having an opportunity to break the single season rushing record, and Fitz and Jori have thoughts on what goes into that decision and whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles are making the right call. Finally, the episode wraps up with predictions for the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions game, where all three hosts agree that the Vikings have the edge despite the Lions’ impressive season.

(00:30) - Coaching carousel news & rumors: Vrabel, McCarthy, Johnson & more

(30:40) - Pro Bowl rosters announced: biggest snubs

(48:10) - Inside the Eagles' decision to sit Saquon Barkley

(59:00) - Vikings vs. Lions picks & predictions

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In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab dive into the fallout from every game of Week 17 NFL action, from a looming monster matchup to a coaching decision that could change the landscape of the 2024 season. Fitz and Frank agree: next week’s showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions is one of the most high-stakes regular season games of all time, and Campbell has a huge decision to make about whether or not to sit players on Monday night.

As the duo breaks down the week’s key matchups, they touch on Sam Darnold’s explosive performance for the Vikings, why the Green Bay Packers still haven't proven they can beat top teams and how the Los Angeles Chargers are shaping up for a playoff run. The Denver Broncos suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Cincinnati Bengals with playoff hopes on the line, while the New York Jets’ disastrous performance against the Buffalo Bills raised even more questions about their future. Fitz and Schwab also dig into Brock Bowers breaking records and the Indianapolis Colts’ playoff chances crumbling with a disastrous performance.

Fitz and Schwab also weigh in on the fate of Mike McCarthy after the Dallas Cowboys’ embarrassing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and the rest of the Sunday slate before giving their uncertain predictions for an awkward Monday night matchup between the Detroit Lions & San Francisco 49ers.

(1:50) - Week 18 battle for home field advantage

(11:00) - Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings

(22:00) - Atlanta Falcons @ Washington Commanders

(31:00) - Los Angeles Chargers @ New England Patriots

(35:00) - Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals

(39:00) - Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams

(40:50) - New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills

(44:30) - Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles

(47:50) - Las Vegas Raiders @ New Orleans Saints

(52:00) - Indianapolis Colts @ New York Giants

(57:20) - Tennessee Titans @ Jacksonville Jaguars

(58:20) - Miami Dolphins @ Cleveland Browns

(59:40) - Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(1:02:50) - MNF preview

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After a truly hideous, miserable Thursday Night Football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears, both franchises are left with questions at the QB position. For Chicago, Caleb Williams has issues holding onto the football for too long and oftentimes overlooks the easy play for the dramatic one. Can the Bears organization rely on him to execute their offense regardless of who is hired as head coach? Meanwhile for Seattle, Geno Smith has been good but not great all season long. Is it time to move on from his inconsistency? And if so, is there even a quarterback out there worth trading for? Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson & Frank Schwab answer these questions and more in their breakdown of the game.

In this week’s QB Room, C Rob looks at the quarterback situation in Minnesota with Sam Darnold & J.J. McCarthy. Will the Vikings franchise Sam Darnold and punt on McCarthy in light of his unexpected success this season? Or should they let Darnold walk away and fully commit to McCarthy while he’s still on his rookie contract?

To wrap, the trio react to Aaron Rodgers’ comments about the Jets needing to be “professional” and discuss if it’s fair for him to call out the Jets when he mishandled the preseason and minicamps.

(0:50) Seahawks @ Bears recap

(24:23) What should Minnesota do at QB next season?

(47:52) Aaron Rodgers comments on Jets 'professionalism'

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In this episode of Inside Coverage, hosts Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab dive into every game from Week 16 of NFL action, starting with the shocking upset of the Philadelphia Eagles by the Washington Commanders. The loss, coupled with the continued success of the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, has put Philly in a tough spot, and the pressure is mounting on Jalen Hurts and company, while Jayden Daniels showed why he is the consensus Rookie of the Year. The conversation then shifts to the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks’ inability to find consistent quarterback play leaves them stuck in the middle of the NFC West, and Fitz is skeptical about Seattle’s chances of making a deep playoff run. Fitz and Frank also dissect the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Baltimore Ravens, where the Ravens made a major statement and showed what they can be at their best, and Frank notes that Pittsburgh’s lack of playmakers outside of Pickens has been a major weakness.

Later, the dynamic duo cover the rest of Saturday and Sunday's games, including the Houston Texans' mounting injuries, the Las Vegas Raiders' victory, Michael Penix Jr's first start and much more. The show concludes with a preview of the Monday Night Football matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints, where both hosts are in agreement that the Packers are poised for a dominant performance.

(1:30) - Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders

(9:00) - Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks

(21:25) - Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens

(28:00) - Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs

(31:10) - New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons

(34:30) - Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears

(39:15) - Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals

(41:25) - Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts

(43:45) - Los Angeles Rams at New York Jets

(46:05) - Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers

(49:20) - New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills

(51:05) - Jacksonville Jaguars at Las Vegas Raiders

(58:45) - San Francisco 49ers at Miami Dolphins

(1:00:00) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys

(1:04:00) - MNF preview

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