Wild Card Saturday Recap: Rams and Bears Leave With Clutch Wins
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<p>Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman recap the first games of the 2026 playoffs. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears take down the Green Bay Packers after yet another improbable comeback. The Carolina Panthers gave the Los Angeles Rams a scare, forcing Matthew Stafford's squad into a close fourth quarter. What's next for the Panthers after being eliminated in Bryce Young's career postseason debut? And should Sean McVay be concerned about his team's flaws going into the divisional round?</p><br><p>Rundown (timestamps are approximate)</p><p>0:00 Welcome to the show</p><p>0:05 Packers-Bears</p><p>11:30 Caleb Williams & Bears offense</p><p>13:07 Colston Loveland</p><p>14:20 Packers defense</p><p>18:00 Should Packers loss result in firings?</p><p>27:55 Bears outlook</p><p>32:00 Caleb Williams pt 2</p><p>35:36 Rams-Panthers</p><p>39:03 Panthers defense</p><p>41:21 Matthew Stafford & Rams offense</p><p>50:20 Panthers offense</p><p>53:20 How concerned should Rams be?</p><p>59:42 What's next for Panthers?</p><br><p>Host: Robert Mays</p><p>Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman</p><p>Executive Producer: Michael Beller</p><p>Video Producer: Katy Duffy</p><p>Audio Producer: Michael Beller</p><p>Social Producer: Scott Krinch</p><br><p>Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Dave on Bluesky: @davehelman.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Robert on X: @robertmays</p><p>Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass</p><p>Follow Dave on X: @davehelman_</p><br><p>Theme song: Haunted</p><p>Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs</p><p>Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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