The guys begin the show talking about how Lamar Jackson’s performance in the Ravens dominating win over the Texans has jolted the MVP race, the Chiefs keep looking even scarier and better + Beyoncé's performance in “ICYMI.” 

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With news coming out earlier in the week about Pete Carroll wanting to return to the NFL sidelines and coach the Chicago Bears, the guys debate if it would be a good fit & could Bill Belichick be the inspiration behind him wanting to come out of retirement + Quinn’s Wins.  

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The MMQB’s Albert Breer stops by to talk about the NFL’s Christmas Games, NFL which team was Pete Carroll eyeing last season before news broke of him looking at the Bears gig + Brie’s Leftovers. 

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Big Ben talks about Mike Tomlin’s Steelers after an embarrassing loss against the Chiefs + is Patrick Mahomes channeling his inner Gene Wilder with his ankle injury, Maller to the Third Degree & #AskBen! 

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Ben Maller opens the show talking about Mike Tomlin’s Steelers after an embarrassing loss against the Chiefs + is Patrick Mahomes channeling his inner Gene Wilder with his ankle injury & MORE! 

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Ben Maller analyzes Houston’s loss against Baltimore and ponders what is going on with CJ Stroud struggles in his Sophomore season + should this Ravens win solidify our belief in Lamar Jackson & his team, a new edition of Maller to the Third Degree, & much more! 

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Ben Maller discusses LeBron James postgame comments about Christmas being NBA’s holiday, the ongoing drama in South Beach between Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley as news came out Butler is requesting a trade & the crews answers questions during Ask Ben ! 

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Ben Maller explains if Pete Caroll would be a good fit with Da Bears after news came out that he was interested in becoming their new head coach, the back and forth between Mike Florio and Adam Schefter on social media + a new edition of the Fact or Fiction! 

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John reacts to the Christmas games on Netflix. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens steam roll C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. John explains that if Lamar wins a third MVP, that the pressure is going to be on him even more to win a Super Bowl. Next, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have gotten their swagger back and clinch the #1 overall seed in the AFC with a road win against a Steeler team that is leaking oil. Plus more insights around the NFL this week.

3:04 - Netflix and the NFL

7:59 - Is Lamar Jackson the MVP?

12:34 - Ravens path to the Super Bowl

15:08 - Chiefs got their swagger back

28:01 - Steelers and Texans are leaking oil

37:09 - Packers clinch playoff berth

45:12 - Pete Carroll interested in Bears job

50:19 - Kids and technology

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