Straight Fire - CFP Quarterfinals Preview, a Bad Day for the Diggs Family & NFL MVP Narratives

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from Trae Young's shocking trade from the Atlanta Falcons to the cellar-dweller Washington Wizards. Later, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings by to preview the upcoming NFL Wild Card weekend slate from a wagering perspective (Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots, and Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers). Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what's next for John Harbaugh after he was unceremoniously fired by the Baltimore Ravens, why he's all-in on Kliff Kingsbury as an NFL head coach during this upcoming hiring cycle, the biggest difference between the presumptive top two NFL Draft eligible quarterbacks (Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Oregon's Dante Moore), and why the idea of a Trae Young-Giannis Antetokounmpo pairing in Milwaukee isn't that farfetched.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Trae Young's amazing fall from grace now that he's currently being shopped on the NBA Trade Market, the narrative that the 2025 Michigan Wolverines are the single most dominant team in college basketball history, just how attractive the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching gig really is, how Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's decision to enter the NFL Draft could impact Aaron Glenn's future with the New York Jets, why paying quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson top dollar is such a risky endeavor, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his level of optimism surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the postseason after their thrilling AFC North-clinching win over the Baltimore Ravens, which AFC teams he's betting on during the Wild Card round of the playoffs, why the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Jets seem destined to be cellar dwellers again in 2026, why he has zero confidence in Sam Darnold and the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks making the Super Bowl out of the NFC, and how the firing of head coach Raheem Morris by the Atlanta Falcons could set off a chain reaction of NFL coaching changes on Black Monday.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason previews the entire College Football Playoffs quarterfinals slate (Miami vs Ohio State, Oregon vs Texas Tech, Alabama vs Indiana, Ole Miss vs Georgia). Later, J-Mac discusses his biggest gripe with the NFL Week 18 slate, why it was such a bad day in the Diggs family on Tuesday, and whether or not it's fair to say that Matthew Stafford cost himself the NFL MVP award with his abysmal showing in Week 17. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the NFL playoff (and MVP) ramifications of the Los Angeles Rams' inexplicable oss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, the narrative that Mike Tomlin could be coaching for his job in Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens, whether or not Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the slam dunk #1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, why the New York Jets should not dump head coach Aaron Glenn after one season, the scary knee injury suffered by Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic on Monday night, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the San Francisco 49ers' thrilling Sunday Night Football victory over the Chicago Bears, whether the Niners' high-octane offense will be able to overcome a leaky defense and make a deep playoff run, why it's so hard to trust the Philadelphia Eagles even despite their win over the Buffalo Bills, if the newly-minted AFC East champion New England Patriots are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and what to look for in this week's College Football Playoff games.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the suddenly wide open path to the Super Bowl for the San Francisco 49ers, why the arrival of a surprisingly unwashed Philip Rivers wasn't enough to save the Indianapolis Colts from a second half free fall, why this particular NFL season should serve as a friendly reminder that paying your quarterback top dollar is risky business, and his early leans for the upcoming NFL Week 17 slate.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Baltimore Ravens' Sunday Night Football loss to New England signifies the official end of the Big Four Era of NFL quarterbacks (Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen), whether or not Drake Maye should be viewed as the MVP favorite after his incredible fourth quarter performance against Baltimore, why it's more clear now than even that we have a dearth of quality quarterbacks in the NFL today, the idea that the Detroit Lions' Super Bowl window is officially closed, what really went down between DK Metcalf and that unruly fan he 'punched' in Detroit, which teams look like the current favorites to make the Super Bowl, and much more!  #FSR #OddCouple   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Seattle Seahawks' thrilling overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams, how the San Francisco 49ers could ultimately swipe the top seed in the NFC from Seattle in Week 18, and the narrative that Matthew Stafford 'lost' the MVP last night. Later, professional sports bettor Brad Powers swings by to preview the College Football Playoff from a wagering perspective, how NIL has re-shaped the long-term outlook of the sport, whether Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is the sure-fire top pick in the NFL Draft that some people think he is, the likelihood that high-profile coaches like Alabama's Kalen DeBoer or Clemson's Dabo Swinney could be on the move, and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the College Football Playoff and NFL Week 16 slate.   #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.