The NFL playoffs kicked off on Saturday, and the Super Wild Card Weekend was memorable right from the jump, with Joe Burrow and the Bengals breaking their long playoff drought, Josh Allen putting on a flawless performance to beat the Patriots, and an unforgettable finish between the 49ers and Cowboys in Dallas. Today, The Athletic’s Arif Hasan joins us to break down the milestones, surprises and storylines to emerge during an exciting opening playoff weekend. Plus, senior writer Ed Bouchette offers his insights on Ben Roethlisberger at the end of an era in Pittsburgh. Follow Arif Hasan’s coverage of the Vikings and the NFL: <a href="https://theathletic.com/author/arif-hasan/?source=theleadpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theathletic.com/author/arif-hasan/?source=theleadpodcast</a> Follow Ed Bouchette’s coverage of the Steelers: <a href="https://theathletic.com/author/ed-bouchette/?source=theleadpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theathletic.com/author/ed-bouchette/?source=theleadpodcast</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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