The Early Hours

Super Bowl 60 delivered a defensive masterclass as the Seattle Seahawks shut down the New England Patriots on the biggest stage, securing their second Lombardi in emphatic fashion. Seattle set the tone early, forcing pressure on nearly every dropback and turning that dominance into points with short-field opportunities. The Patriots struggled to establish any rhythm offensively, repeatedly stalled...

In this preview, we break down the key storylines, X-factors, and matchup dynamics that could decide the Lombardi Trophy. Will Seattle’s high-powered offense, led by Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, topple New England’s balanced attack? Or will the Patriots, seeking a record seventh Super Bowl title, rise under quarterback Drake Maye and coach Mike Vrabel? Games DO NOT get bigger than this!

A decade ago, Super Bowl 49 ended in one of the most painful moments in NFL history for the Seattle Seahawks. One play, one decision, and a championship slipped away. Now, as Super Bowl 60 approaches, Seattle returns to the biggest stage with a chance to finally rewrite that story. This episode compares Super Bowl 49 and Super Bowl 60 across the key areas that matter most. At quarterback, we look...

Our Super Bowl 60 match up is set! The New England Patriots will face off against the Seattle Seahawks for a repeat of Super Bowl 49. In the AFC Championship, the Patriots punched their ticket to the big game with a gritty 10-7 victory over the Broncos in a snowy, defensive slugfest in Denver. New England leaned on a stout defence and some clutch plays from rookie QB Drake Maye, who did more with...

Conference Championship weekend is finally here and only four teams remain - all battling to punch their tickets to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. In the AFC Championship, it’s the Patriots hitting the road to take on the Broncos. New England comes in riding a breakthrough season under Mike Vrabel, with an opportunistic defence and MVP-calibre plays from Drake Maye guiding them through a 28-16 win...

Divisional Round weekend lived up to every bit of the playoff hype: 8 teams, 4 key match ups with 2 going to overtime. The Broncos exacted revenge on the Bills edging them out 33-30 in overtime after a back-and-forth battle that saw multiple lead changes and turnovers. Denver’s defence forced key stops and a late interception in OT set up the game-winning field goal, while the Bills’ resilient eff...

Divisional Round weekend is here... and the stakes couldn’t be higher! Four elite matchups, eight teams left standing, and zero room for error as the road to the Super Bowl continues. The league’s best collide as both top seeds look to defend home turf after an important bye week, while red-hot challengers arrive battle-tested and fearless. The ⁨Bills bring Josh Allen’s dual threat into Denver to...

Wildcard weekend delivered BIG. Four of the five games went right down to the wire, with every matchup decided by a single score in an unforgettable opening round of the playoffs. Road teams stole the spotlight as the 49ers, Bills, and Rams shocked hostile environments with statement wins, while the Patriots and Bears defended home turf in front of roaring crowds. With one final playoff spot still...

Wildcard week is proving to be as wild as the coaching carousel has already been this week! The drama during the Wild Card round is also heating up - which might be needed with snow games predicted! The stakes are extremely high as the Seahawks and Broncos watch on from home: which players and teams can produce the heroics needed to survive the biggest weekend of the season so far? It's officially...

The Seahawks secured the NFC top seed after a statement win over the 49ers in a high-stakes divisional showdown. We break down how Seattle took control, what went wrong for San Francisco, and what this result means for both teams heading into the postseason. We also dive into the latest chapter of AFC North drama as the Steeles pipped the Ravens to not just the division title, but to that all impo...

Happy New Year from the Early Hours Podcast! The 49ers beat the Bears in an instant classic to continue their charge on the 1st seed as the Falcons stunned the Rams to end their hunt. Meanwhile, the Ravens kept their hopes alive with a huge victory against the Packers with a Steelers loss to the Browns. Week 18 brings so much action, the Panthers face the Buccaneers with the NFC South still to be...

Christmas Day means FOOTBALL - and we’re breaking down all the festive action in our latest podcast episode. With playoff races tightening and emotions running high, this year’s Christmas slate promises big moments and even bigger storylines. A crucial NFC North showdown as the Detroit Lions face the Minnesota Vikings. With postseason hopes on the line, can the Lions deliver under pressure, or wil...

It doesn’t get much bigger than this. The Rams and Seahawks go head-to-head on TNF with the division on the line. These are two of the best teams in football, and this matchup could decide NFC West supremacy. Then on Saturday, one of the NFL’s oldest rivalries takes centre stage as the Packers face the Bears in a crucial NFC North showdown. Pride is always on the line in this matchup, but this tim...

The LA Rams stayed on course for the number one seed with a tight and controversial victory over the Detroit Lions. Hot on their heels are the Seattle Seahawks who won their matchup without scoring a touchdown! These two NFC West Goliath’s go head to head next week in what will be season defining. Across in the AFC, the Chiefs dynasty looks to be over as they were officially knocked out of the pla...

The Chiefs are hanging on by a thread, staring down the possibility of being mathematically bounced from the playoff race if a few other AFC results don’t fall their way. Meanwhile, the Packers roll into a matchup with a Broncos team everyone’s been calling frauds all season. Yet Denver somehow sits atop the conference at 11–2. Are they legit, or is the bubble about to burst We’re also teeing up a...

The huge storyline in the AFC this weekend was the Chiefs being officially ruled out of being ablle to win the AFC West for the first time in 10 years! In the NFC, the Rams, Packers and Seahawks all won out to keep their races very much alive for the 1 seed. The Packers beat last week's top seed, the Chicago Bears, who need to make sure they lick their wounds for a rematch in a few weeks’ time. Th...

Week 14 is packed with playoff stakes. We break down Cowboys vs. Lions, a critical NFC showdown with both teams fighting for a wild-card spot. Then we hit Texans vs. Chiefs, where Houston looks to steal the AFC South while Mahomes and KC face a true must-win moment. We cover the AFC South battle between the Colts and Jaguars, a matchup that could decide Indy’s season, and wrap with the iconic riva...

The Early Hours were in Detroit for Thanksgiving! Whilst we couldn’t find any nice turkey to eat, Jordan Love and the Packers certainly did. In a tight and somewhat controversial game, it was the Packers who left Detroit with the win and extend their season record to 2-0 over their bitter rivals.  Meanwhile, the Cowboys and the Bengals picked up huge wins which just about sees their season hopes s...

It's a Stateside special in today's packed episode as The Early Hours continue their NFL tour across America! We've got a lot to be thankful for during our time in the US, and this match up between the Lions and Packers may be the icing on the cake! Can Jahmyr Gibbs run riot again? Or will Jordan Love lead Green Bay to a turducken? One thing's for certain: The Early Hours will be there at Ford Fie...

AFC’s heavy hitters, the Colts come up against the fading Chiefs on Sunday. Can the Chiefs hit their previous heights and get the win or will the Colts put an end to the Chiefs dynasty? Meanwhile, NFC leaders the LA Rams host the Buccaneers in a game that is sure to have play-off consequences. Fellow NFC Giants and defending champions the Eagles take on their arch rivals in the NFC East, the Cowbo...

The Eagles’ impressive victory of the Lions 16-9 showcased a defence that seems to be hitting its stride, even as the offence still leaves questions. Fellow NFC 8-2 LA Rams held firm in a key NFC West showdown against the Seahawks to take control of that division.  Meanwhile, in the AFC. The Patriots picked up a solid road win, improving their momentum and reminding everyone they’re still the team...

Sunday sees NFL history with Madrid hosting its first international game as the Dolphins meet the Commanders in what is a must win game for either side to keep their seasons alive. Meanwhile, the top dogs in the NFC do battle on Sunday: it’s the Seahawks @ Rams followed by the Eagles @ Lions - which teams can take a huge step in the hunt for the NFC first seed? Tune in to hear who we've got for th...

Week 10 delivered across the board! Berlin saw a hard-fought clash where Jonathan Taylor made the difference in a tight Colts win over the Falcons. Meanwhile, back in the US: the Miami Dolphins look to save their season with a huge win over the heavily favoured Bills, and the Chicago Bears ground out a gritty comeback victory over the New York Giants. Out West, the Seahawks continue to look like t...

We’re Berlin bound as the Colts bring the SAUCE overseas against the Falcons for a kickoff in Germany! It’s a monster week of divisional clashes too: the 49ers and Rams battle for NFC West bragging rights, Texans and Jaguars headline the AFC South in a potential decider, the Seahawks and Cardinals fight to stay in the mix, whilst the Saints and Panthers try to prove someone actually wants the NFC...

Is the Caleb Williams era officially here? The rookie lit up the Bears in one of the most talked about wins of Week 9. Meanwhile, the Vikings edged the Lions in an NFC North clash whilst fellow NFC North #1 seed, the Packers slipped to a surprise loss to the now 5-4 Panthers. Despite a record game for Brock Bowers, a 68 yard Cam Little FG ensured victory for the Jags and the Steelers got a surpris...