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Rich Eisen hosts The Rich Eisen Show and the Overreaction Monday podcast, where predictions range from game outcomes and playoff berths to power rankings and player awards. The calls touch teams including the Chiefs, Lions, Bills and Eagles, along with players such as Josh Allen, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders.
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Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
“I think the Rams and the Eagles wrap up wild card weekend in a game that everyone's gonna sit down and watch.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Panthers
“The Panthers, I think, are going to lose to Tampa, but get in because Atlanta beats the Saints.”
Closing line (Jan 3): Buccaneers by 3 · favorite pick, Buccaneers 58%.
Atlanta Falcons to beat Saints
“but get in because Atlanta beats the Saints”
Closing line (Jan 4): Falcons by 4.5 · favorite pick, Falcons about 2 in 3 (64%).
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
“they open up the wild card triple header at home against the Houston Texans”
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
“And Justin Herbert coming into New England, I think will be the NBC Sunday night game.”
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Tennessee titans
“I believe the Jaguars will beat the Tennessee titans”
Closing line (Jan 4): Jaguars by 12.5 · favorite pick, Jaguars about 6 in 7 (85%).
Houston Texans to beat Ravens
“I think the Texans would beat the Ravens. Don't you think? I think the Texans are about to go on a fat run.”
Chicago Bears to take the top seed
“And and that the Bears are the two seed”
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
“Brady and Burkhart are going back to Chicago for Packers and Bears”
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
“Chargers. Jim Harbaugh. Let's go. And Justin Herbert coming into New England, I think will be the NBC Sunday night game.”
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
“I think the Rams and the Eagles wrap up wild card weekend”
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
“Bills at Jaguars is gonna be the night game.”
Tyler Shough to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“I think this kid, Tyler Schott, could be the offensive rookie of the year.”
Carolina Panthers to take the top seed
“making the Panthers the five seed going to Carolina”
Baltimore Ravens to beat Steelers
“I think the Ravens win that game on Sunday night”
Closing line (Jan 4): Ravens by 4.5 · favorite pick, Ravens about 2 in 3 (66%).
Jacksonville Jaguars to win the division
“They will be the AFC South champions.”
Carolina Panthers to make the playoffs
“the first game of wildcard weekend is going to be at Carolina... the Seahawks visiting the Panthers”
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
“Bills at Jaguars is gonna be the night game.”
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
“it's gonna be the Seahawks visiting the Panthers for a rematch of what we saw in week 17”
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
“Brady and Burkhart are going back to Chicago for Packers and Bears”
San Francisco 49ers to beat Seahawks
“And I think San Francisco beats the Seahawks on Sunday night, making the Panthers the five seed”
Closing line (Jan 3): Seahawks by 2.5 · underdog pick, 49ers 43%.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
“they open up the wild card triple header at home against the Houston Texans”
San Francisco 49ers to beat Seahawks
“I'm gonna keep it real. Sam's gonna play a good game, but I don't think you win. ... I I I I think this is the Niners' game to take. I really do”
Closing line (Jan 3): Seahawks by 2.5 · underdog pick, 49ers 43%.
Buffalo Bills to beat Jets
“because I think the Bills, even without Josh Allen, are gonna beat the Jets in their final home game”
Closing line (Jan 4): Bills by 12.5 · favorite pick, Bills about 6 in 7 (85%).
Tyler Shough to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“Is is 100% in play. ... So I'll I'll say this is not an overreaction right now. Certainly, when you could see, how Shuck has performed”
Malik Willis to be 1st on the depth chart
“He's gonna be starting somewhere next year. I think that's, without a doubt.”
Jared Goff to be 1st on the depth chart
“They're gonna go into 2026 with golf 100%.”
Minnesota Vikings to finish with 9 wins
“The Vikings might finish above 500.”
Baltimore Ravens to beat Steelers
“Who are you picking? In this one? ... I'm my early thoughts would be the Ravens.”
Closing line (Jan 4): Ravens by 4.5 · favorite pick, Ravens about 2 in 3 (66%).
Jacksonville Jaguars to win the division
“I think the Jaguars will beat the Titans at home and win their division and doesn't matter what Houston does against Indianapolis week 18”
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Titans
“because I think the Jaguars will beat the Titans at home and win their division”
Closing line (Jan 4): Jaguars by 12.5 · favorite pick, Jaguars about 6 in 7 (85%).
Los Angeles Chargers to take the top seed
“I I think they're gonna wind up maybe being the seventh seed in the AFC”
New Orleans Saints to finish with 9 wins
“having him over five hundred next season is a tall order ... So I'll I'll say this is not an overreaction right now ... I look at this Saints team as having a a nice 2026.”
Tetairoa McMillan to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“He's now a big favorite for all the players. Tied for most rookies. Like, he could win offensive rookie of the year now. I think it's likely that he does.”
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
“But all that said, you know, the Steelers should make the playoffs. They should, if they do, host a playoff game.”
Trevor Lawrence to finish top 5 at his position, by passing yards
“And Trevor Lawrence is playing like a top five quarterback. He is elusive.”
Chicago Bears to reach the Super Bowl
“So I I can't push back on this that they're a team of destiny and they're winning the NFC.”
Green Bay Packers to beat Ravens
“They've got the Ravens in their house next... I I don't think they're gonna lose to the Ravens at home.”
Closing line (Dec 27): Packers by 2.5 · favorite pick, Packers 56%.
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
“I I don't think they're gonna lose to the Ravens at home. I think the Ravens are gonna be out, and I think the Packers make the playoffs.”