The Rich Eisen Show

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald and Rich discuss Seattle’s overtime win over the Rams in Week 16 to take over 1st place in the NFC West, reveals why he has 100% faith in QB Sam Darnold’s “killer instinct,” what his team must do down the stretch to secure the #1 seed in the NFC, Philip Rivers’ improbable return to the NFL, and more. Rich, Brockman and TJ debate which Week 18 game would be the most compelling matchup as the NFL’s final regular season game. The guys discuss Alabama vs Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff and if the Crimson Tide’s Kalen DeBoer could be Michigan’s next head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the NFC playoff picture, the Jaguars vs Broncos, Bills vs Browns, Patriots vs Ravens, Chargers vs Cowboys, Chiefs backup QB Gardner Minshew, Quinn Ewers starting for the Dolphins, and more. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans tells Rich how Houston’s 0-3 started has impacted the team’s current mindset as they battle for AFC South bragging rights, why CJ Stroud actually benefitted from missing 3 games this year, discusses the secret sauce to his intimidating defense, how he’s grown as a coach since his first season as a HC in 2023, and Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers’ improbable return to the NFL after a 5 year retirement. Rich ranks the top remaining games in NFL Week 16 including Steelers vs Lions, 49ers vs Colts, Buccaneers vs Panthers, Jaguars vs Broncos, Packers vs Bears, and Patriots vs Ravens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Sam Darnold overcoming two interceptions to lead the Seattle Seahawks to a thrilling come-from-behind overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams who choked away a 16-point 4th-quarter lead, and weighs in on the controversial 2-point conversion award to Seattle after a questionable reversal by the officiating crew. The guys react to Puka Nacua’s eventful day off and on the field. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s benching by the Dolphins and his uncertain future in Miami, if Joe Burrow can regain his love of football playing for the woebegone Cincinnati Bengals, how key injuries could impact the Chicago Bears & Green Bay Packers key NFC North showdown this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich voices his concern for New York Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart who vows not to change his reckless style of play despite repeat visits to the NFL’s Concussion Protocol this season. Actor Matthew Lillard joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ horror movie, his die-hard Los Angeles Clippers and Seattle Seahawks fandom, the incredible Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series Game 7, what it was like to be directed by Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, and more.    Rich, Brockman, TJ and Lillard share their less-than-ringing endorsements of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seahawks, and NFL teams on the outside looking in at the current playoffs field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel saying he benched Tua Tagovailoa because rookie QB Quinn Ewers gives Miami the best chance to win, and weighs in on Joe Burrow’s latest comments that suggest his future with the Bengals is not as crystal clear as fans in Cincinnati would hope. Actor Jason Clarke joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ Hulu series and what it was like gaining and losing 40 pounds for the role, reveals how he felt when he learned that Lakers legend didn’t like his portrayal in HBO’s ‘Winning Time,’ and reacts to Rich’s boast that he can win a point off of 6-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in a tennis match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices