MONSTERS: Indianapolis Colts Playoff Hopes Face TOUGHEST Test Yet | Wild Weekend For AFC Hopefuls
MONSTERS: Indianapolis Colts Playoff Hopes Face TOUGHEST Test Yet | Wild Weekend For AFC Hopefuls  
Podcast: Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League
Published On: Thu Nov 20 2025
Description: AFC playoff chaos heats up as the Indianapolis Colts brace for a brutal stretch against the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and key divisional rivals. Can Shane Steichen’s squad survive a “monstrous” schedule with returning talents like Charvarius Ward and Sauce Gardner bolstering a vulnerable secondary? Chris Carter and Tony Wiggins scrutinize the Colts’ chances, dissect how Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs could surprise as a lower seed, and debate if the Baltimore Ravens’ hopes hinge on Lamar Jackson regaining his trademark explosiveness amid health concerns.The AFC South’s tense race intensifies as the Texans chase the Jaguars and a resurgent Bills offense tests one of the league's toughest defensive fronts. Is New England’s quietly balanced attack the conference’s true #1 contender, or will Sean Payton’s gritty Denver Broncos keep shocking the experts? The hosts spotlight key matchups—Chargers vs. physical defenses, Bills vs. Texans—and preview game-changing adjustments that could deliver late-season drama. Don’t miss this high-octane AFC playoff race breakdown. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFLGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.