The GIST: The Washington Football Team (WFT) can check “make the postseason” off their new year’s resolutions, because for the first time in five seasons, they’re playoff bound, baby!

The GIST: College football rang in the new year in style, with two high-powered College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal games. With the National Championship matchup now set, the dramatic season that almost never happened is in for a thrilling finale.

The GIST: The Seahawks landed the NFC’s No. 3 seed and will host their division rival, the LA Rams, in the wild card round on Saturday. Bring on the playoffs!

The GIST: We were believers heading into Sunday, and the Cowboys fought until the very end, but were ultimately eliminated from playoff contention. Let the offseason rebuilding begin.

The GIST: Yesterday was a wild day of football. And now, with the NFL regular season over, the postseason stage is set and teams like the usually pitiful Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills are moving on. 2021, we dig you already.

The GIST: The Eagles have hung up their helmets after an embarrassing 20–14 loss to the Washington Football Team yesterday. It may be January, but we’re leaving this season in 2020.

The GIST: We hope you didn’t burn through all of your quarantine activities, because, for the first time since 2008, we won’t be spending our January weekends watching the Patriots in the playoffs. Hey, at least we have the NFL offseason rumor mill to keep us busy.

The GIST: Despite their 35–16 loss to the Green Bay Packers last night, the Bears will still make their second playoff appearance in the last 10 seasons. Now that’s some 2021 magic.

The GIST: Looking for something to watch while you recover from your Christmas dinner turkey coma or your Christmas hangover...or both? The NFL has you covered.

The GIST: The NBA regular season started on Tuesday, just in time for Santa to make some last minute changes to his naughty or nice list.

The GIST: With a win in Sunday’s rematch against the LA Rams, the Seahawks could wrap up the NFC West title for the first time since 2016. If the win’s not on your wishlist, there’s still time to add it!

The GIST: What’s that warm, fuzzy feeling? It’s the return of New York basketball.