1. 2025

The 13th season of 440 and Friends has officially come to a close. For many of us, it's been a year of ups, downs, and maybe one more up... but let's be honest, primarily downs. As we roll into 2026, the transition from fantasy season back to reality can be jarring. And it may take some time for all of us to adjust and remember what it's like to be normal human beings again.

For starters, no more taking extra-long pretend shits while secretly streaming RedZone locked in the bathroom. No more checking the wind conditions in Nashville, Tennessee, 11 days in advance like you're a goddamn meteorologist. No more late-night Google searches: "How long does a grade-2 sprained MCL take to heal?" or "What is Joe Burrow's QB rating while wearing the white Bengal uniforms?" or "Should I drop Noah Fant for Taysom Hill?” Just stop. And of course,…

OK boys, the dust has settled.

After a weekend of Monday Night miracles and Thursday Night Smackdowns – we're down to two. Two teams. One shot at the trophy.

This is why we do it. This is why we read the articles at 2 AM, watch the start/sit videos, and listen to all the damn podcasts that promise to give us an edge. All those years of heartbreak. All those seasons where you got so close to glory you could almost reach out and touch it, only to watch your team fall just short. All those "maybe next year" conversations that never seemed to come. Well, next year is now. This is your time. This is your chance to hoist the trophy on draft night, etch your name on its base, and remind Gangus that your championship does not have an asterisk. No more "almost." No more "maybe next season." It…

Soundtrack for reading (goosebumps included)

For the first time in our league history, we've got a guaranteed first-time champion. No one in this playoff bracket has ever hoisted the trophy before. No legacy to defend. No "Schilling will just win it again" energy. Just four teams eyeing that trophy like it's the last Sparks on the pong table, and they're all thirsty as hell.

This isn't about who's done it before. It's about who wants it more. Who's built for the moment. Who's got the balls to step up when the lights are brightest and the margin for error is nonexistent.

One of you is about to etch your name into 440 history. You other three? You'll spend the offseason wondering if it will EVER be your time.

(#1) Greg vs (#4) Scotty

Greg... what, the two seed just wasn't doing it for you anymore? You handled your business all…