In this episode, DES breaks down the Chicago Bears' season, focusing on quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson. They discuss the team's strengths, including their clutch performances and the growth they've shown this season. However, they also touch on areas for improvement, such as reducing turnovers and playing smarter football. The conversation is a deep dive into the Bears' potential and what they need to work on to take their game to the next level.

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In this episode, the guys dive into the Bills' wild loss to the Broncos, and the question on everyone's mind: can they still make it to the Super Bowl without Josh Allen? They discuss the impact of his ankle injury and the team's chances without their star quarterback. The conversation also touches on the importance of roster construction, quarterback play, and the changing landscape of the NFL. With opinions on Josh Allen's performance and the team's future, this episode is a must-listen for any football fan.

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College football closed the season with a historic championship game as the Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Miami Hurricanes in Miami, 27–21, to claim the national title.

What stood out the most from this championship performance?
And after completing one of the most unlikely title runs in recent memory, what should Curt Cignetti prioritize this offseason to keep Indiana at the top?

We break down the game, the moment, and what this championship means for the future of the program.

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In this episode, the crew breaks down the college football playoffs, starting with the historic championship game between Indiana and Miami. They discuss the standout performance of Mendoza, the quarterback who led Indiana to victory. The conversation also touches on the Denver Broncos' chances in the playoffs without Bo Nix, and the Bills' struggles with Josh Allen. Additionally, they analyze the performance of Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson, the quarterback and coach duo who led the Bears to the playoffs. The crew shares their thoughts on the upcoming conference championship weekend and makes their weekly picks.

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College Football chaos, playoff upsets, a 49ers shocker, and a historic Bears comeback—this episode is football from start to finish.

NBA fans, fair warning—this episode is all football.

We break down the College Football Playoff as the national championship matchup is set for MLK Jr. Day, with Miami surviving Ole Miss and Indiana shocking the country by blowing out Oregon.

Who wins it all? And which NFL team should already be calling Curt Cignetti?

Wild Card Weekend delivered a major upset as the 49ers went into Philadelphia and eliminated the defending champion Eagles despite injuries piling up.

How far can San Francisco realistically go, and what must the Eagles change this offseason?

We close with the game of the weekend as the Bears erased an 18-point halftime deficit to stun the Packers.

Are the Bears now NFC favorites—and should Matt LaFleur’s seat be getting hot?

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We’re officially into the new year, and the sports calendar is loaded. On this episode of Dead End Sports, we turn our attention to the NBA as contenders and pretenders start to separate, with Christmas Day matchups sparking a new Spurs vs Thunder rivalry and the Pistons making noise atop the East.

We then shift to college football, breaking down the College Football Playoff semifinals after a wild holiday stretch that saw dominant wins, major upsets, and a shocking loss for the defending champs. Who took the worst L, and who’s heading to the National Championship?

In the NFL, the regular season wrapped with a dramatic AFC North showdown as the Steelers edged the Ravens in a win-and-you’re-in game. We debate Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore and whether Aaron Rodgers can finally get Mike Tomlin a playoff win in this decade.

We close the show with our final picks of the regular season and our Wild Card Weekend predictions, plus Spike’s Power Rankings.

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The AFC playoff race has become unpredictable as several of the conference’s top contenders continue to slide. The Kansas City Chiefs took another loss, falling 20–10 at home to the Houston Texans. The Baltimore Ravens dropped a divisional game to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 27–22. And the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a potentially season-ending setback on the road against the Buffalo Bills, losing 39–34. With three preseason AFC favorites trending downward, what is more likely: • All three teams missing the playoffs? • Or one of them catching fire and making a deep postseason run? And of the three quarterbacks — Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow — who is having the true “season from hell”? We break down the AFC landscape, the quarterback struggles, and what each franchise can still salvage.

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Week 14 belonged to the NFC North, as all eyes were on three statement wins across the division.

• The Detroit Lions dominated the Cowboys at home, 44–30.

• The Minnesota Vikings shut out the Commanders, 31–0.

• The Green Bay Packers revived their rivalry with a crucial 28–21 home win over the Bears.

Which of these games stood out the most? And with the regular season winding down, who has the edge to win the NFC North based on the remaining schedules?

Remaining Schedules:
Chicago Bears: CLE, GB, SF, DET
Detroit Lions: LAR, PIT, MIN, CHI
Green Bay Packers: DEN, CHI, BAL, MIN

We break down momentum, matchups, and which team is best positioned to close strong.

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