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With the dust settled on the 2025 Fantasy Football season, Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly analyze what went right and wrong during our predraft process. From unexpected player performances to surprising outcomes, the guys share valuable insights and lessons learned, and reveal how it will influence their decision-making in 2026. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 A look back at the 2025 season 6:00 What happened Zero RB? 11:00 Why elite QB failed 23:00 Early WRs dominated 28:00 More takeaways + talent evaluation 39:00 Outro Subscribe to the RotoViz YouTube Channel here! HOSTSRotoViz Radio Executive Producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) RotoViz co-owner Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for RotoViz Overtime. Email: [email protected] @RotoVizOvertime on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steven Ruiz (The Ringer) and host Thomas Emerick consider whether this Super Bowl is a more proper analog for LX than the previous Patriots-Seahawks title matchup. They also examine how this finale to the 2003-2004 NFL season not only showcases the early 2000s brand of winning football, but also in fits and starts manages to tear a portal into the post-2004 game.    This is Remember That Game, the podcast about sporting events that take you on a journey. Check it out on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Also check out Steven Ruiz's work at The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/creator/steven-ruiz And follow the Remember That Game show Insta! https://www.instagram.com/rememberthatgamepodcast/ More episode threads:  Super Bowl XXXVIII Box Score: New England Patriots 32, Carolina Panthers 29 (Pro Football Reference)Is this Super Bowl a more proper analog for LX than the previous Patriots-Seahawks SB?I’ll reference the Panthers-Rams ‘03 game we did and whether it was just house money for you at that point as a fan coming from 1-15Belichick-Milloy break-up on even of season and losing 31-0 to Buffalo Week 1Then cap regular season 31-0. Weirdest Week 1 result for any SB team in recent memory?Is the 2003 NFL meta on the march, and is that part of why we’re getting a Super Bowl LX matchup of teams that went from missing playoffs to the Super Bowl for the first time in 22 years?Is that also why it kept happening in that era (Rams-Titans, Giants-Ravens so 3 of the 6 to ever happen) or could the dramatic upward and downward mobility of teams in that era be attributed to other things?Defenses striking back in a manner similar to 2000-2003 stretch? 3 of top 5 all-time units in ppg w/ 2000 BAL, 2000 TEN, and 2002 TBWas there a distinct moment in your memory where you remember feeling cooked, and conversely when you believed the Panthers could pull it off?Is there a little Delhomme in Darnold?And what to make of the quarterbacks famous for melting down. How much is it just being high-variance or streaky, or having weaknesses that some teams are equipped to hammer. Opposed to purely the mental that they’re cooked for the day: Delhomme nears halftime 1/9 for 1 yd with sack fumble yet pulls out of the tail dive.John Fox and Dan Henning must establish the run and stop the run as a life philosophy….but little room for Stephen Davis early. They do keep with it and spring one on the last offensive play in the half to reach FG range. 14-10. Nowadays how much is the meta shifting back to size, defense, and run game…. in more of a 2003 fashion?How much does this game in an almost bipolar fashion showcase both the early 2000s brand of SB-winning football and then in other fits also what we’ll see post-2004? How much is this owed to the way this game was officiated from the start (called much tighter in pass coverage than in the conference championships to the dismay of Colts and Eagles fans)Dan Henning said he doesn’t have an opening script for Delhomme and gives him a lot of freedom for Delhomme, Smith, and Muhammad to feel it out once they get to the line essentially. Could you imagine Kyle Shanahan. And of course Brady would only gain more controlIt seems like the meta’s also shifted toward playcaller than the quarterback in recent years. Does it seem like it will continue that way, and how different was the era back then circa ‘03?Is this part of why Delhomme kept starting the half cold before heating up?Also do we see Brady staples post-Weiss that day? I was getting some 2018 playoff run vibes from how they countered a DL that can get upfield and seen to have advantage (vs Chargers, SB vs Rams come to mind)Investing high picks vs FA bargains / reclamations / general tire kickingQB investment a very different calculation for franchises in the early aughts. Doubtful the first 10 picks will be that QB-light in the latter 2020s, but could we see teams grow more reticent to take or trade up for QBs early in the draft relative to the past 15 years. Move in the direction of the ‘03 meta here?Anatomy of a touchdown: Why it workedBrady touchdowns off play-action to Branch, Givens, and VrabelDeShaun Foster TDSide Q: Eugene Wilson looking like he whiffed with the Madden hit stick that would be introduced that calendar year 2004, good/bad feature? Your fav/least fav Madden feature adds for that era?Delhomme bombs to Smith and Muhammad, beating the blitz to ProehlSide Q: Does it get anymore post-Y2K NFL than Ricky Proehl and Jermaine Wiggins. Rod “He Hate Me” Smart carrying the XFL legacy in kick returns? (poorly, accurately?)Anatomy of a turnover:Brady fooled, panicked? On hideous RZ INT.Delhomme strip-sacked by Mike VrabelMike Vrabel-style LBs. Did it seem like those peaked in 2000s, but are also kinda makin a comeback?Color commentator Phil Simms in the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame with some great pre-production nuggets on the Patriots and his old Giants colleague Bill Belichick, who I guess being taught some sort of first ballot lesson by voters for the other Pro Football Hall of FameRemiss in a mention of the halftime show. Memories of the live broadcast there. Started with a get out the vote PSA! Choose to Vote. Then Jessica Simpson says Houston choose to party and some other stuff happens after that. We used to have programs to begin it or themes for every Super Bowl halftime. Maybe what aged well, not well. Also some guy got inspired to start YouTube.CBS Vision: They had like a 360 matrix bullet cam thing going on, and called it CBS Vision. Did we like it or nah, at the time and looking back. Also, are there any 2000s NFL broadcast flourishes we miss, or good riddance, or can’t get over in some way.Favorite Panthers from that year.And did Dan Morgan seem like the straw that stirred the drink for Carolina defense when healthy in sort of a Bob Sanders way. As in not the HoFer with the unit but did it all just start to click with him in. And job you think he’s done as GM.Did the Brady GW drive and Vinatieri when it counts, how inevitable did that feel watching it so early in Brady’s career? Panthers the cardiac cats that yearHOSTRemember That Game creator and producer Thomas Emerick GUESTThe Ringer NFL Analyst Steven Ruiz (Author Page) SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for Remember That Game: Subscribe to the RotoViz Radio on YouTube Direct message: Bluesky @ThomasEmerick | Twitter @ThomasEmerick Email: [email protected] Follow Podcast: Apple and Spotify Follow Instagram Account: @RememberThatGamePodcast  Subscribe: Remember That Game on YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colm Kelly and Kevin Szafraniec discuss the early 2026 ADP landscape as they create their first 2026 Best Ball roster on Underdog Fantasy's Big Board. Listen as they draft from the 1.04 pick and provide their insights and takeaways on which players may be over or undervalued and how to gain an edge in early drafts. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Should Bijan Robinson be the 1.01? 5:00 Is Christian McCaffrey being drafted too early? 9:00 Zay Flowers is a steal at ADP 11:00 Draft Rookies in early drafts - Carnell Tate 20:00 Chase Chris Olave up the board to Rd 2? 27:00 Jayden Daniels, Sam LaPorta, Zach Charbonet 31:00 More Rookie Talk 47:00 Draft Recap 51:00 Outro Subscribe to the RotoViz YouTube Channel here! HOSTRotoViz Radio Executive Producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) GUESTRotoViz Writer Kevin Szafraniec - Follow on X and Bluesky @thecatdadff SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for RotoViz Overtime. Email: [email protected] @RotoVizOvertime on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RotoViz writer Kevin Szafraniec joins Colm Kelly to discuss who is the better Wide Receiver and who you would prefer on your fantasy football team, Puka Nacua or Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Join the guys as they recap the NFL Conference Championship and what that means for the 2026 fantasy football landscape. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 The Seahawks are Superbowl Bound 7:00 Kenneth Walker's 2026 outlook 12:00 Puka Vs JSN 29:00 Patriots win in a snow storm vs The Broncos 36:00 Outro Subscribe to the RotoViz YouTube Channel here! HOSTRotoViz Radio Executive Producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) GUESTRotoViz Writer Kevin Szafraniec - Follow on X and Bluesky @thecatdadff SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for RotoViz Overtime. Email: [email protected] @RotoVizOvertime on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With four teams just one step away from the Super Bowl, Colm Kelly and Kevin Szafraniec share their thoughts on which two teams will advance in the NFC and AFC Conference matchups. They also offer insights on some of the remaining young players and who might be ready to become key figures in fantasy football in 2026! RotoViz Rookie Guide - https://www.rotoviz.com/dccrg/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Sign up for the RotoViz Newsletter 4:00 Can the Denver Broncos overcome Bo Nix's injury vs. the Patriots?  10:00 Kayshon Boutte ready to break out? 23:00 Can the LA Rams win on the road once again? 37:00 Outro Subscribe to the RotoViz YouTube Channel here! HOSTRotoViz Radio Executive Producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) GUESTRotoViz Writer Kevin Szafraniec - Follow on X and Bluesky @thecatdadff SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for RotoViz Overtime. Email: [email protected] @RotoVizOvertime on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denny Carter (NBC Sports/Rotoworld, Bad Faith Times) and host Thomas Emerick trace the journey from young Dolphins fan tormented by Buffalo to team-agnostic adult empathizing with Bills Mafia. To do this, we travel through time to find Denny with decently high hopes in December 1995 for the AFC Wild Card in the Saturday early slot. What transpires is Miami and Dan Marino's third playoff exit at the hands of the Buffalo Bills just in the '90s. The decade is barely halfway through, and this one is the most emphatic. Bills rushed for about 350 yards. Has it ever been established so hard? Remember That Game is a podcast about sporting events that take you on a journey and chart the path of the zeitgeist. Check out Denny's newsletter Bad Faith Times and his work at NBC Sports/Rotoworld.  Episode threads: Box Score: Buffalo Bills 37, Miami Dolphins 22 (Pro Football Reference)Jeff Goldblum's intro to NFL Wild Card Weekend for ABC (YouTube)expectations entering the year, now that the Bills were no longer reigning (AFC) champ and Dolphins were favorite to win conference. whether it felt like Miami's year to at least get Marino back one final time.Elway helping Marino get into the dance in '95where this one ranks among the most spiritually crushing games as a former dolphins fanmost tilting bills of that era, which will include Steve Tasker and Andre Reedbeat Bills early, win out in December, except for the Bills game which came down to a FGthe experience of watching not just Thurman Thomas but random RB/FBs parade for 20-plus yard runsDan Marino throwing in the wind and his zip pre/post achillestilting over Dan Marino vs. Jim Kelly as wellexperience for you week leading up and after, was there any crow eating, and where you watched the game, aftermathand your relationship with the Buffalo Bills now compared to then. Wonder younger you be perplexed by your current posture toward these tormentors of your youthand whether a former Dolphins fan can get on board with a Josh Allen Super Bowl run some yearHOSTRemember That Game creator and producer Thomas Emerick GUESTNBC Sports/Rotoworld NFL Analyst and Bad Faith Times creator Denny Carter (@dennycarter) SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for Remember That Game: Subscribe to the RotoViz Radio on YouTube Direct message: Bluesky @ThomasEmerick | Twitter @ThomasEmerick Email: [email protected] Follow Podcast: Apple and Spotify Follow Instagram Account: @RememberThatGamePodcast  Subscribe: Remember That Game on YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RotoViz writer Kevin Szafraniec joins Colm Kelly to dive into the fallout of the NFL Divisional playoff round and what that means for the 2026 fantasy football landscape. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 RotoViz Rookie Guide 7:00 The Rams ride the Caleb Williams rollercoaster to the NFC Championship 16:00 The Seahawks cruise to victory vs the 49ers 28:00 The Broncos win but suffer a devastating Bo Nix Injury. Can Dalton Kincaid be something in 2026? 36:00 What's next for the Texans and CJ Stroud? 48:00 Outro Subscribe to the RotoViz YouTube Channel here! HOSTRotoViz Radio Executive Producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) GUESTRotoViz Writer Kevin Szafraniec - Follow on X and Bluesky @thecatdadff SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for RotoViz Overtime. Email: [email protected] @RotoVizOvertime on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL Divisional Round is here, and Ready Bet Action is breaking down every angle of the playoff slate with a sharp focus on value, risk management, and actionable betting strategy. This episode covers all four Divisional matchups, diving into the odds, matchups, and market movement to help you attack the board with confidence—not just chase picks. We start with Saturday’s action, headlined by the Denver Broncos (AFC #1) hosting the Buffalo Bills (AFC #6) in a marquee AFC showdown on CBS. Can Denver protect home field, or does Buffalo’s underdog momentum continue into the Divisional Round? Later Saturday night, the Seattle Seahawks (NFC #1) take on the San Francisco 49ers (NFC #6) on FOX in a divisional rivalry loaded with familiarity, coaching adjustments, and playoff volatility. On Sunday, the slate continues with the New England Patriots (AFC #2) welcoming the Houston Texans (AFC #5) on ESPN. The Texans enter as a dangerous lower seed looking to extend their postseason run against a disciplined New England team built for January football. The weekend wraps up under the lights on NBC as the Chicago Bears (NFC #2) face the Los Angeles Rams (NFC #5) at Soldier Field, where potential windy Chicago weather could significantly impact totals, game scripts, and live betting opportunities. Throughout the episode, we dig into key Divisional Round storylines—including underdog momentum from the Bills, 49ers, and Texans, the pressure on top seeds defending home-field advantage, and how weather and market perception can create exploitable edges. Whether you’re building a betting card, managing your bankroll, or searching for value beyond the obvious, this Divisional Round breakdown is designed to help you bet sharper—not louder. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedian Shelley Kim shares with host Thomas Emerick how that 2025 MLB postseason got her LOCKED IN for baseball and her hometown Dodgers. We go into Shelley's comfort with being a Dodgers heel in public as she first gets into the sport, and her reactions to the twists and turns of this postseason leading up to and then culminating with Game 7. She is now a DC-based comedian who you may've seen on the DC Improv socials, Washington Post pages, and recently a Sahib Singh standup bill. Check out Shelley's comedy clips and booking site. Catch her stand-up! Remember That Game is a podcast about sporting events that take you on a journey and chart the path of the zeitgeist. Episode threads: Getting into Dodgers, rooting in public, and lead-up to Game 7Starters Shohei Ohtani vs. DC sports legend Max ScherzerBo Bichette homer to put Blue Jays up 3-0 earlywhether there was a sinking feeling when the Dodgers were down entering the 9thMiguel Rojas HR to tie itAndy Pages trucking Kike Hernández to grab the flyballWill Smith's foot on the bagYoshinobu Yamamoto's rubber armSmith's go-ahead shotwhat it was like witnessing her first World Series final out.We also go on a few larks into the nature of burgeoning fandom and the role of one special postseason. HOSTRemember That Game creator and producer Thomas Emerick GuestComedian Shelley Kim (Clips | Booking) SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for Remember That Game: Subscribe to the RotoViz Radio on YouTube Direct message: Bluesky @ThomasEmerick | Twitter @ThomasEmerick Email: [email protected] Follow Podcast: Apple and Spotify Follow Instagram Account: @RememberThatGamePodcast  Subscribe: Remember That Game on YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Ken Ford - @Forditude_FFBKen Ford was the 2021 FFPC Main Event runner-up, has won 10 high stakes FFPC league titles, and has finished in the top-50 the past two years in the FFPC Playoff Challenge #2. In this episode, the hosts discuss the 2026 FFPC Playoff Challenge #2 and the strategy that goes into it. Topics include how thinking shifts in this competition as opposed to the World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge, which players you must eat the chalk on, and his favorite NFL teams for juicy pivots to win the $100,000 Grand Prize. If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage. Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast, Insider Access on the Bettor Sports Network, talent and content producer for the Fantasy Football Players Championship, and host of The Show With Balky on 95.3 and 99.1 The Score in Appleton, Wisconsin. SPONSORFantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTESThanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly preview the NFL Divisional Round Playoff games, discussing each team's strengths, potential Super Bowl contenders, and strategies for the FFPC Playoff Challenge 2. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Can anyone beat the Seahawks? The depleted 49ers will try this week! 12:00 The guys disagree on how the Rams @ Bears is going to play out 17:00 Should the Broncos be terrified of Josh Allen? 31:00 The Patriots host the Texans + FFPC Playoff Championship 2 Strategy 40:00 Outro Subscribe to the RotoViz YouTube Channel here! HOSTSRotoViz Radio Executive Producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) RotoViz co-owner Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for RotoViz Overtime. Email: [email protected] @RotoVizOvertime on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly react to the NFL Wildcard Weekend Playoff outcomes and reveal which young players really impressed them and what that means for their 2026 Fantasy Football outlook! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 The Bears Win as the Packers collapse 15:00 Colston Loveland is the TE3 23:00 Matthew Golden's 2026 outlook 26:00 The depleted 49ers win vs the Eagles 36:00 Rams scrape past the Panthers 40:00 Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan 49:00 The Josh Allens beat the Jaguars 55:00 Have the Patriots beaten a good team yet? 59:00 Outro Subscribe to the RotoViz YouTube Channel here! HOSTSRotoViz Radio Executive Producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) RotoViz co-owner Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for RotoViz Overtime. Email: [email protected] @RotoVizOvertime on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode of Ready Bet Action breaks down the full slate of NFL betting picks for Wildcard Weekend. We discuss each game for the weekend and share our favorite value plays. If you’re looking for practical betting strategy, not just picks, this episode is built to help you manage risk, spot value, and attack the board with confidence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode of Ready Bet Action breaks down the College Football Semifinals with a focus on correlated plays, smart parlays, and value-driven spreads. We discuss Miami vs Ole Miss, Oregon vs Indiana, and our favorite value plays for each. If you’re looking for practical betting strategy, not just picks, this episode is built to help you manage risk, spot value, and attack the board with confidence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve Palazzolo (Check The Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson) and host Thomas Emerick are pondering a modern comp for Natrone Means. They revisit the 1996 AFC Wild Card matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills, a game that marks the Jags' arrival and a shifting NFL landscape in the mid-1990s. Also Steve is now in the Remember That Game four-timers club! The ’96 Jaguars rebound from a 4–7 start, surge through December, and carry that confidence into Rich Stadium against a Bills (AFC) dynasty that just didn't lose at Rich Stadium and a nucleus still intact with Bruce Smith, Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, and the K-Gun. What follows is a collision of influential styles. Really fun convo! Remember That Game is a podcast about sporting events that take you on a journey and chart the path of the zeitgeist. Check out Steve’s show Check The Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson at The 33rd Team. Episode threads: We weave these in with key moments from the game, along with lead-up and aftermath. ‘25 Jags bounce back midseason and red-hot thru December, get you nostalgic for ‘96? How did that roster get so good so quick, and what clicked for Brunell and Co. to rally from 4-7?How you became a Jaguars fan up in New England the dual rise of these teams in ‘96.Is the Week 17 Morten Andersen miss the most shocking way a team has ever clinched a playoff spot? And would that have seemed too unlikely and dramatic even for a 90s Disney sports flick?Best home playoff record all-time is the Bills at Rich Stadium entering ‘96. Nucleus is still intact and we see it early with Kelly-to-Thomas for the opening score. But an aging nucleus. How intimidating were the Bills to you at that point? How well did that Jacksonville roster stack up? Confident about Boselli vs. Bruce?What went right for the ‘95 expansion squads that didn’t for Browns in ‘99 or Texans in ‘02? How much the fast ascent of the Jags and Panthers is owed to better decisions, and how much is it owed to better environment. If the NFL adds two expansion teams someday, should the league find ways to make more quality veterans available to expansion teams, and also afford more cap flexibility to help them lift off? What would be your approach?Is it over without that Clyde Simmons pick-six stabilizing things early? Your “it’s so over/we’re so back” journey during the game and where you watched.Teal having a moment in 95 with the expansion Jags and Charlotte Hornets. GOAT jerseys? And is the mid-90s NFL aesthetic broadly superior to the ensuing decades?Is there a modern Natrone Means comp? Is that kind of big bruising RB critical to playoff success? Not that these guys comp to Means specifically, but is there wisdom to feeding like a Pacheco or a Shonn Greene that suddenly becomes super valuable in January. Is there something real to that, in the ‘90s and or 2020s?Players on the ‘96 Jags that need more Hall of Fame love. And how much of Coughlin’s case should come from his Jacksonville years. Kevin Gilbride, the K-Gun, and this game as a collision of styles that influenced the modern game.The level of control at the line that Brunell and especially Kelly have in adjusting to defenses (along with WRs Smith/McCardell/Reed/Early on sight adjustments and option routes), it seems in recent years that playcallers have taken more control back. Would it help offenses in 2026 to put more pre- and post-snap control back on the QB’s plate?Is what the Bills did with 4 consecutive SB appearances less likely to happen again than a first Super Bowl threepeat? Is that an underrated accomplishment?Jags knock off Bills and Broncos back-to-back. Patriots eject the Steelers. And there’s no Cowboys or Niners on the other side of the bracket in CC. We get fresh faces in the Super Bowl. Did that make the ‘96 postseason more exhilarating and how did it change the way you thought about the NFL?HOSTRemember That Game creator and producer Thomas Emerick GuestCheck the Mic co-host Steve Palazzolo (Check The Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson) SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for Remember That Game: Subscribe to the RotoViz Radio on YouTube Direct message: Bluesky @ThomasEmerick | Twitter @ThomasEmerick Email: [email protected] Follow Podcast: Apple and Spotify Follow Instagram Account: @RememberThatGamePodcast  Subscribe: Remember That Game on YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.