# NFL Week 16 preview: Tua benched, respect for Rivers & the unpredictable playoff race

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Podcast: [Inside The Huddle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-huddle-163713)
Published: 2025-12-18T13:31:43+00:00
Episode link: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933936/inside-the-huddle
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Neil and Pheobe preview the NFL's Week 16 matches on the latest episode of Inside The Huddle. They also discuss the situation at Miami where the Dolphins have benched their quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and chat about the return of Philip Rivers. Plus, can Phoebe make up some ground on Neil as their picks competition reaches the end of the regular season?! Inside The Huddle is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/inside-the-huddle You can listen to Inside The Huddle on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Inside The Huddle". Watch us on YouTube here: Inside The Huddle on YouTube For all the latest NFL news, head to skysports.com/nfl For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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