Club Shay Shay – Nightcap Hour 1: Bears STUN Packers in OT + Eagles HANDLE Commanders + Miami UPSETS Texas A&M + Ole Miss BLOWS OUT Tulane + Oregon WAXES JMU

Podcast: Club Shay Shay
Hosts: Shannon Sharpe (Unc) and Chad Johnson (Ocho)
Date: December 21, 2025

Episode Overview

This edition of Nightcap dives into a packed football weekend, featuring:

• The Chicago Bears’ thrilling overtime win over the Green Bay Packers
• The Eagles’ dominant performance against the Commanders and some late-game controversy
• A defensive slugfest as Miami upsets Texas A&M
• Blowouts from Ole Miss and Oregon in the college football playoffs, with deeper discussion on playoff selection and “weight classes” in college football
  Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson bring their signature wit, banter, and inside perspective to break down key moments and broader implications across the NFL and major college games.

1. Chicago Bears Stun the Green Bay Packers in OT

Segment: 05:51–26:32

The Game Recap

• Bears defeat Packers 22–16 in dramatic overtime.
• Caleb Williams throws a clutch touchdown to DJ Moore to walk it off.
• The comeback featured a field goal, onside kick recovery (after Romeo Doubs misplayed it), and a cool-headed drive.

Key Stats & Contributors

• Caleb Williams: 19/34, 252 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT, not sacked
• Deandre Swift: 13 carries, 58 yards
• Mangai: 9 carries, 50 yards
• DJ Moore: 5 catches, 97 yards, 1 huge TD

Offensive Line and Coaching

• Sharpe credits the Bears with a revamped offensive line: “They rebound, the offensive line—new center in Dolman, new left guard in Thuney, new right tackle. So they revamped the offensive line.” (09:52)

Packers’ Quarterback Shuffle

• Jordan Love leaves after a helmet-to-helmet hit, Malik Willis fills in and impresses, but ultimately the offense stalls.
• Ocho: “I thought the Bears were going to lose…so many different things had to go right…and those goddamn things that needed to go right, they went right.” (12:18)

Notable Quotes & Analysis

• Sharpe: “Kayla Williams, that was a great throw. That was a tremendous win by the Chicago Bears. They did an unbelievable job of remaining poised, keeping their cool and finding a way to win this ball game.” (24:51)
• Ocho: “That was a dot in the bread basket. [Moore] didn’t have to break stride…That was a beautiful throw.” (24:39)
• Sharpe on turnovers: “Turnovers get you beat, Ocho, gets you beat every time. And that was…the difference in the ball game because you took points off the board.” (25:18)

Maturity & Playoff Implications

• Bears now control their division, eyeing a #2 playoff seed.
• Sharpe: “They look like they’re going to win this division. Who would have thought based on what they had last year?” (07:35)

2. Eagles Handle Commanders – Late Game Drama & Playoff Talk

Segment: 34:24–44:56

The Game Recap

• Eagles beat the Commanders 29–18.
• Saquon Barkley: 21 carries, 132 yards, 1 TD—emphasis on Philly’s finally effective run game.
• Late 2-point conversion attempt by the Eagles upsets Washington, leads to brawl and ejections.

Notable Moments & Commentary

• Sharpe: “Nick Sirianni said his team wasn’t trying to run the score up…[but] a fight broke out…three players ejected.” (34:56)
• Ocho: “There was really no threat at no point in the game where the Commanders were a threat to the Eagles at all.” (35:45)
• Ocho’s kicker pitch: “Sirianni, if you need someone, I’m good from 70 consistently!” (36:26)
• Sharpe on kicker Jake Elliott: “Elliott is not automatic like he once was…in the playoffs, these games are one possession games, and it’s a field goal that’s the difference.” (36:07)

Extra Point “Etiquette” Debate & NFC East

• Sharpe: “I don’t know what the purpose was…Whatever play you ran, Ocho, I’ll save it for a rainy day…” (41:15)
• Both hosts agree: If you don’t like it, stop it; don’t complain about “running up the score” (44:18)
• Historical note: Eagles are first back-to-back NFC East champs in 20 years; Cowboys eliminated (43:40)
• Ocho: “There’s a reason they have weight classes like you said, also in college football. There’s levels. There’s levels. There’s levels to it.” (65:09)

3. College Football Playoffs: Upsets, Blowouts, and Selection Debates

Segment: 49:37–70:57

Miami upsets Texas A&M in Defensive Battle

• Miami wins in a mistake-filled, low-scoring “old school” game (23-16).
• Reuben Bain Jr.: 4 TFLs, 3 sacks, 1 blocked field goal—“He’s the best D-lineman that I’ve seen this year.” (50:12)
• Ocho: “It was the defensive game today. Plays being made and sprinkled out. Malachi Tony boy, he’s special…They call him Baby Jesus for a reason.” (50:36)
• Mark Fletcher: 17 carries, 172 yards, power running all day.
• Marcel Reed’s late interception seals the loss for A&M.
• Sharpe: “That window was open. You gotta throw him…Even if you’re not that far behind him, you’re going to give the DB a chance because he can’t backpedal out of the end zone.” (55:21)
• Both hosts question Miami’s ability to handle Ohio State next round.

Oregon, Ole Miss Blowouts, Tulane & James Madison Overmatched

• Oregon destroys James Madison 51–34: “This game wasn’t even close…It was 34-6 at the half!” (67:01)
• Ole Miss bodybags Tulane 41–10; discussion about Lane Kiffin’s legacy and influence (57:04)
• Sharpe delivers a harsh truth: “There’s levels to this…Just because you got the fastest donkey, that don’t mean you deserve an invite to the Kentucky Derby.” (58:24)
• The committee’s playoff choices are roundly criticized.
  • Ocho: “Ain’t no way in hell…James Madison/Oregon…you had better teams that could have been in…that would have given us better games to watch.” (69:06)
  • Sharpe: “Take the 12 best teams…not necessarily the 12 highest ranked teams.” (68:03)

Notable Quotes & Playoff Selection Critique

• Sharpe referencing small schools against Power 5: “If Tulane had to beat Alabama, Vanderbilt or Texas or Texas Tech…Sign me up.” (63:52)
• Ocho: “You don’t have enough rocks in their back pocket to even compete with Oregon. It’s not even fair.” (67:25)
• Sharpe on TV ratings: "There's a reason why ESPN passed those games to TNT. It ain't no accident." (70:45)

4. Around the League: Stadium Moves & Player Updates

Segment: 26:14–34:23, 71:45–75:24

Bears and Chiefs Considering Stadium Relocations

• Discussion of Bears possibly moving to Gary, Indiana, and Kansas City’s rumored move.
• Ocho: “It ain’t nothing but a 30-minute drive from downtown Chicago…” (26:32)
• Sharpe on the reality: “These owners, although they’re billionaires, they're trying to spend as little as possible on these new stadiums.” (27:39)

NFL Injury Update

• Sharpe reports TJ Watt’s collapsed lung; uncertain return.
• Sharpe: “Watt’s focus has been getting healthy…returning to play is secondary.” (71:45)
• Sharpe recalls Tyrod Taylor’s similar injury and lawsuit: “He had some rib issues…They injected…pronounced his lung. He sued and I think he won.” (72:39)

5. Memorable Moments & Banter

Bear’s Wild OT Finish

• Sharpe: “Caleb Williams walks it off with DJ Moore…He throws the ball and puts his hands in his warmers—Calm under pressure!” (24:21)

Ocho’s Missed Opportunity in Soccer

• Ocho jokes: “If, hypothetically, as much as I love the game of soccer, you know who would have been the first person to play for the Rams and for Arsenal? Who? Ocho!” (28:57)

Playoff Committee Dragged

• Sharpe on playoff mismatches: “Just 'cause you’re good, that doesn’t mean you’re the best at it.” (64:48)
• Banter about gift bags and barbers: “Probably got a thousand dollars. Fifteen hundred. And you have the local barbers in Mississippi come cut the team’s hair.” (63:04)

Quote of the Episode

• Sharpe: “Just cause you got the fastest donkey, that don’t mean you deserve an invite to the Kentucky Derby.” (58:24)

Key Timestamps

• 05:51: Start of Bears/Packers recap
• 12:18: Bears’ comeback, game-turning moments
• 24:21: Iconic walk-off TD, Williams’ poise
• 34:24: Eagles handle Commanders, late-game fracas
• 49:37: College football playoff reactions begin (Miami upsets Texas A&M)
• 58:24: Sharpe’s “Kentucky Derby” quote
• 63:04: Gift bag/Barbers analysis on bowl game experience
• 67:01: Oregon/James Madison blowout reality check
• 69:06: Committee selection debate
• 71:45: TJ Watt injury update

Conclusion

This Nightcap is a quintessential Club Shay Shay masterclass: a passionate, energetic, and unfiltered recap of an explosive football weekend. Sharpe and Ocho deliver nuance, humor, player insight, and don’t shy away from controversy—especially when it comes to postseason formats, big-game nerves, and the critical importance of coaching, execution, and roster construction.
Whether dissecting onside kicks, rookie QBs, or lamenting lopsided college football playoff selections, the duo keeps it real: if you missed the episode, this sum-up is your playbook.