# Conference Championships: Sam ain't seeing no ghosts and are the evil Patriots back?

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Podcast: [NFL Afters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nfl-afters-7481181)
Published: 2026-01-27T06:49:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4565

## Resource

The Patriots and the Seahawks: a revenge game over a decade in the making or the rise of an old evil? Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith look at where the Rams fell short, what the Broncos showed in a blizzard, wonder if history is really repeating in New England or does Sam Darnold have one more demon to slay in San Francisco? Also, what on earth are the Steelers doing? 00:00 – Intro 1:00 - The long Patriots rebuild reaches the Super Bowl 9:00 - Hold on the Steelers hired who? 11:30 - Seahawks and Rams deliver another classic: Darnold's redemption 25:05 – Sneaky Snake Take: Does Sam's SB trip as a backup matter? 33:13 – Hot Mic: Question from the people, for the people 1:02:11 – We've Got History 1:08:11 – Jimmy's Blitz: How well do you know ball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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