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Raff's Brain #193: Riffin' with Raff (& Hoa)! - Wild Card Whiplash & the Tomlin Twist!
Riffin’ with Raff returns with Week 2 of the NFL playoff special, and it’s a rollercoaster. Raff and Hoa dissect a wild Wild Card weekend—Eagles collapse, Steelers disappoint, and Josh Allen goes full superhero. They debate divisional round matchups, shout out the underrated NFC West, and share thoughts on Mike Tomlin’s shocking exit after nearly two decades in Pittsburgh. Equal parts heart, humor, and hot takes—this is playoff talk the Raff’s Brain way.
Outline:
- Intro: Wild Card Weekend and Hoa’s (mostly) perfect picks
- Game Recaps:
- 49ers vs Eagles – how Philly fell apart
- Bills vs Jaguars – Allen delivers in the clutch
- Steelers vs Texans – heartbreak in Pittsburgh
- Divisional Round Predictions:
- 49ers vs Seahawks – tough road ahead
- Bears vs Rams – offensive firepower and fragile defenses
- Patriots vs Texans – can Stroud handle Belichick’s D?
- Bills vs Broncos – the Allen avalanche continues
- Bonus Riff: Is the NFC West the best division in football?
- Mike Tomlin Steps Down
- Reflecting on his legacy and likely next moves
- Should he coach again—or take over a TV booth?
- Closing Thoughts: The teams, players, and storylines to watch
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