Lots of stats and breakdowns in this one, followed by Sean McVay jokes. And while it was sad to see the Eagles' run end, the thought of Brady v. Foles II, and all of the magical thinking that would inspire, filled me with a mix of awe, enthusiasm and dread.

Featuring a real-time diary of what it was like trying to keep track of the Wild Card race (and rooting for the Eagles) on Sunday.

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! This is the most pessimistic thing you will read today.

Aaron Schatz drops by this week to talk about Lamar Jackson's DVOA and DYAR! Hall of Famer Rod Woodson also drops by to talk NFL defense. It's a must-read Digest!

Lamar Jackson: Threat or Menace? This week's Digest also features almost no gruesome footage of Alex Smith or the Philadelphia Eagles.

Featuring a very special segment this week: "How to Tell When an NFL Coach is Lying."