Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 17 with the surprising Monday night matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons and how that affects the NFL playoff picture. Then, we react to news, including the Week 18 status of a couple high-profile quarterbacks. After that, it's time for the Official Week 18 Power Rankings of Record, where we have a new numbe...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap EVERY NFL game from Week 17! We start with the epic Sunday night tilt between the Bears and 49ers - a contender for game of the year - before revealing the Week 17 Theme of the Week. After that, we hit the biggest games from Christmas, Saturday and Sunday as we roll through the rest of the slate. Some teams were knocked out, other team...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the Week 17 NFL slate! We start by examining the playoff picture heading into the week before moving to the late window for the game of the week, Eagles at Bills. Next, we preview the Saturday action that includes two great games and then build our Week 17 Sunday Quad Box. After that, we hit the prime time games and...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 16 with the San Francisco 49ers looking to keep their hopes alive for the top seed in the NFC while the Indianapolis Colts try to claw their way into the playoff field. Then, we react to news, including WR DK Metcalf's suspension and the Chiefs soon-to-be new home city. After that, it's time for the Official Week 17 Power Ranki...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap EVERY NFL game from Week 16! We start with the thrilling Sunday night contest between the Patriots and Ravens before revealing the Week 16 Theme of the Week. After that, we hit the biggest games of Sunday with Steelers at Lions and Jaguars at Broncos before moving to the Saturday games! Then, we recap the rest of the Sunday games, full...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the Week 16 NFL slate! But first, we recap the best game of the 2025 season thus far, an overtime shootout between the Rams and Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. After that, we dive into the Week 16 games, starting with two big-time tilts: Jaguars at Broncos and Steelers at Lions. Next, we preview the Saturday act...

It's the weekly installment of the End Around! This week, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Pete Sweeney of the KC Star for a Flashpoint Focus segment on the Kansas City Chiefs! But first, Dan and Marc play a new game, Three Truths & A Lie: Inside the Quiet Storm. Marc puts forward four statements; he strongly believes three of them, but which is the lie? Then, Pete joins to break down...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 15 with the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Miami Dolphins! Then, we react to news, including an update on Patrick Mahomes' ACL, the Jets dismissing a head coach, and is Pete Carroll on the hot seat? Finally, we hit the Official Week 16 Power Rankings of Record, with the return of Tier Names! 0:00 Week 16 Power Rankings & M...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap EVERY game on the incredible NFL Week 15 slate! We start with multiple heavyweight bouts with huge implications on the playoff picture: Bills at Patriots, Packers at Broncos, Lions at Rams, and Chargers at Chiefs before getting to the rest of the games, finally closing with the Sunday night tilt in Dallas. 0:00 NFL Week 15 Recap of Eve...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the awesome, jam-packed 2025 NFL Week 15 slate! We start this week with an absolute banger of a five-pack late window that includes three great matchups: Packers at Broncos, Lions at Rams, and (hopefully) the return of Philip Rivers in Seattle. Next, we take a call from an NFL league official before building out our...

It's the weekly installment of the End Around! This week, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Adam Schein of CBS Sports and SiriusXM! But first, Dan and Marc react to the news that Philip Rivers is officially back in the NFL after five years of retirement. Then, Adam Schein joins to break down the process behind the CBS in-game updates, share his Schein Nine (Divided by Three), and finally,...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 14 with the overtime Monday night matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers! Then, we react to news, including the possibility of Philip Rivers making a return to the NFL?! Finally, we hit the Official Week 14 Power Rankings of Record! ⁠ 0:00 MNF Recap: Eagles at Chargers 18:11 John Lennon died 45 years a...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap EVERY game on the NFL Week 14 slate! We start with the playoff-like contest on Sunday night between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs before hitting our Theme for Week 14. Then we roll through all the games, including some great divisional and other pivotal matchups, and close the show with the rookie quarterback showdown. 0:00...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 14 slate! But first, we recap the first game of Week 14, the pivotal Thursday night matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. After that, we begin the previews in the prime time window before building out our Sunday Quad Box. Next, we hit the game of the week (the only good matchup on th...

It's the weekly installment of the End Around! This week, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar! But first, Dan unveils his NFC Quarterback Confidence Pyramid for the 10 NFC teams fighting for a spot in the postseason. Then, Mike joins to share tales from Inside the Darnold Hive (AKA Seahawks Spotlight) and break down the NFC playoff field to separate the pre...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 13 with the Monday night matchup between the New York Giants and New England Patriots! Then, we react to news, mostly comments from head coaches around the league, and finally, we unveil the often imitated but never duplicated Week 14 Official Power Rankings of Record! 0:00 Welcome 1:13 MNF: Giants at Patriots Recap 20:51 NFL N...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the NFL Week 13 games! We start with the wild Sunday night overtime thriller between the Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders before hitting our Theme for Week 13. Then we roll through all the games, including the Black Friday matchup, and finally close the show by checking in on the current NFL standings and postseason picture...

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back with full bellies and thankful hearts to recap the three Thanksgiving Day games LIVE on YouTube! Conor Orr joins, we check in with the chat, Dan saved a child, and so much more! 0:00 Happy Thanksgiving! 4:21 Packers at Lions Recap 19:35 Chiefs at Cowboys Recap 41:33 Conor Orr joins! 43:52 Bengals at Ravens Recap 56:48 Live Chat Check-In 1:01:27 Wrap Up --------...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview EVERY SINGLE game on the 2025 NFL Week 13 slate, from Thanksgiving to Black Friday, from Sunday through Monday night! But first, we open the show with a MAJOR announcement, the biggest in the history of Heed the Call. After that, we begin the previews chronologically, starting with the Thanksgiving slate, moving through Black Friday...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 12 with the Monday night matchup between the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers! Then, we react to some spicy Monday headlines, including a defensive coordinator firing and three major quarterback news items. Finally, we unveil the Official Power Rankings of Record for Week 13! 0:00 Coming up on today’s show… 0:23 MNF Re...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the NFL Week 12 games after an extremely fun Sunday of football! We start with the Sunday night matchup before hitting our Theme for Week 12. Then we roll through the rest of the games, and close the show with breaking news! 0:00 Full NFL Week 12 Recap 1:40 SNF: Buccaneers at Rams Recap 9:20 Theme of the Week for Week 12 12:25 Eagl...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 12 slate! But first, we recap the first game of Week 12, the Thursday night tilt between the Bills and Texans. After that, we begin the previews in the prime time window before building out our Sunday Quad Box. Next, we hit the late slate and then welcome in Brian Baldinger for our weekly segment, t...

Heed the Call presents... a very NFL Thanksgiving: 2025 Edition. Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Dave Dameshek of Football America! alongside Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr to build out the perfect Thanksgiving table of prominent NFL figures. After the seating arrangement is set, we say goodbye to Shek and preview the upcoming TNF matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans. 0:0...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 11 with the Monday night matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders! Then, we cover some news and finally, we unveil the Official Power Rankings of Record for Week 12! 0:00 Coming up on today’s show 3:01 MNF: Cowboys at Raiders Recap 15:23 Ja’Marr Chase suspended 18:41 Michael Penix placed on IR 23:41 Aaron Rodger...

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the NFL Week 11 games from the best Sunday of the year thus far! We start with the Sunday night matchup between the Lions and Eagles before hitting our Theme for Week 11. Then we roll through the rest of the games, including some really spectacular showdowns. 0:00 Full NFL Week 11 Recap 2:57 SNF: Lions at Eagles Recap 14:05 Theme o...