The NFC & AFC North's Reaction to Week 17

[@drewmagnet]

Otto asking Ed if he had anything to hide and Ed replying with a "no.. (nervous pause).. of course not" while wearing a Ray Lewis jersey is either the ultimate happy accident or a legendary deep cut by Tom. 🤣

[@nickshwartz6358]

I do not want this season to end because I don't want this series to end. You're doing a great job at layering these storylines together, Tom. Well fucking done.

[@moparbabe72]

Same

[@leonardhollerbach9806]

Same

[@MckieDs595]

This is the end of the series? He's not doing another next season. I'm trying not to panic. 😅😢

[@gornfett118]

I like it but i would have liked to have seen the Lions get a tad angry at ref cause of the dallas debacle

[@THEEINFEKTED]

I hope you this next season. Made the season oddly more enjoyable than others. I look forward to your videos!

[@harleyrandygreen3597]

"Try hands to the face." Perfect last words. Thank you, Tom.

[@johncastillo8551]

Or how bout, “I’m gonna run off the last 10 seconds of your life. Oh no are you out of timeouts? HUH?!”

[@DeannaJacksonDJsDelectables]

Papa Caw Caw doesn't have a broken wing, but an aching heart... R.I.P. Timmy.

[@TryhardANot]

is he actually dead?

[@sesshyandenvyfreak]

He's gonna rip Steve to shreds on Saturday afternoon. GO RAVENS!!

[@Edward_Nebiolo]

@@sesshyandenvyfreakLamar Jackson isn’t playing Saturday and many more starters aren’t playing as well so the Steelers are probably gonna pull out a close win

[@Tennishangman]

@@Edward_Nebiolo did you not see the video? The Ravens bench is gonna watch this and be out for blood. (Now if the Ravens actually win, I will 100% head canon that the Ravens bench is filled with Tom Grossi fans)

[@Edward_Nebiolo]

Steelers won 17-10

[@HonoluluBlue81]

As a Lions fan, ngl Ref had it coming.

[@brianmartini5127]

As a Lions fan myself, Ref definitely had it coming.

[@tarb1320]

Ref should have gotten worse

[@Tiglath-Pileser3]

I'm surprised. Figured the only reason Lionel hadn't killed Ref already was that he did not know how.

[@ephemispriest8069]

He won you the division. Now you're bitching because he cost you seeding.

[@Mylawn]

@@ephemispriest8069in what world did the ref win the Lions anything ?

[@neugey]

Ref didn't die. He just went to that great review booth up in the sky.

[@LighthawkTenchi]

Their elevator only goes down, actually

[@dfp_01]

He gets to control the Walmart+ 4K SkyCam now

[@10thletter40]

Ain't no way you said the Walmart sky cam, that's a fed. Only feds include corporate advertisements ​@@dfp_01

[@HawksNLionsFan_1200]

Lionel’s last monologue abt hands to the face …as a proud lions fan…omg that was glorious

[@joshbrandreth8422]

Netflix need to sign Grossi up better acting then most shows

[@aljohnson5601]

Definitely better acting than Brad Allen.

[@RichardTavilla]

They would cast him as a black Asian gay woman.

[@scarfgoatbogulsnarfy5696]

NOOOO! He needs to remain 'our secret'!! Shhhh!

[@TheBandit025Nova]

And He should get fans to help him play the NFL teams I get to be Ravens

[@maxcinelli5739]

He don’t need them

[@todd2567]

It was EVERY Lion's FAN!! We've had enough of the Refs screwing us over and over! LOL!

[@flesheater5712]

I think you missed the part at the beginning where ref has been fixing calls for the cheese for years and at the end got what he deserved.

[@LevM.S]

LOL

[@Ron898]

Fail Mary?

[@lionguy8959]

@@Ron898karma

[@Cman451]

Ok I get that the last game was bad, but you can't blame the refs every time you lose

[@natebenetard5100]

This seems like almost the perfect year to be doing the North saga because it has really been a rollercoaster of a season for all of the teams in the North

[@joehung1552]

He is the NFL script writer.

[@plagueofjoe]

As a Bengals fan I 100% disagree.

[@PenguTT44-ej1wz]

Losing Watson was scary, but Flacco pulled through.

[@WhoDey_Prods]

⁠@@PenguTT44-ej1wzlosing burrow was scary, we didn’t pull through 😭

[@sarahedelen6396]

Cinematic masterpiece. Tom, you've outdone yourself

[@warlordofbritannia]

This might actually be better than the Interview 😮

[@thekingbarrelmaker7642]

As a refs fan, I am convinced that after that display in Dallas, no one’s gonna stop us this year! WE’RE GAHNTA SUPER BOWL!

[@JesseCohen]

That squad isn’t, per a report by the NFL. Others yes, those folks nuhuh…

[@ExploreMore704]

Guys are peaking at the right time. Could make a good run!

[@kevinramsey417]

REFS GAHNTA SUPAH BAAAAAAHL!

[@MaXiMoS54]

The whining about the Eagles call was great last year I look forward to the next troll

[@ephemispriest8069]

Lions fans salty the refs didn't play for them like the week before.

[@PeterLustig-ib9tc]

So this video was 30 minutes long? It went by like it just were five. I can't say often enough how much I appreciate your work. Truely amazing what a single man can do, with just his creativity and some jerseys.

[@borisslager1906]

Love that the Bengals jersey is "goes meow."

[@joshuaspicer7676]

My brother and I tried to predict who it was, and we said the blood demon as a joke! "PLOT TWIST. BLOOD DEMON. HAHA" Tom, you absolutely maniacal genius. I freakin love you, man. What an episode.

[@warlordofbritannia]

It had to be the Blood Demon, on the orders of Otto. But I didn’t expect it to actually be BD to pull the trigger himself

[@dfp_01]

I'd ruled him out right away because of his relationships with Steve and Vince-who, it seemed, both wanted to keep Ref alive. I shouldn't've been so hasty.

[@dom1mant696]

Grossi, as a Bears fan, the Getsy vs Barry bowl will be unforgettable

[@robdawgsportbrief4816]

The battle of screen passes

[@alexamerling79]

Hopefully we can contain Aaron Jones this time lol

[@_alw_w9951]

@@alexamerling79we have the best run d in the league right now, i sure hope so

[@josephguerrero3653]

Um we are going to win bc our defense is elite, we have two pro bowlers, Justin is the guy, and we are going 8-9

[@thisisntme]

​@@josephguerrero3653I hope you're right.

[@apotheosis140]

Lionel standing up for himself and defending the others makes me so happy, he's been through too much to let anyone else go through anything close to what he has edit: Ref got what was coming to him!!!!!

[@darkhawk2463]

Every year these get longer. By 2026 he’s going to be putting out a whole movie, and I couldn’t be happier.

[@dfp_01]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm pretty sure the next season of Coach wraps up this entire series. Now, will there be a lot packed into that season? Absolutely, and I can't wait for it.

[@brothgarabernathy4568]

What impresses me most is how the story follows the NFL events. Timmy dies as the Bengals get eliminated. Charles "disappears" when the Bears get eliminated. Can't wait for next week!

[@16ktsgamma]

Charles is already eliminated. He just has to take Vince down with him.

[@Nurichiri]

Charles disappeared before the Bears were eliminated though. I do like that Vince wanted to find Charles for the showdown.

[@Xarou]

Bears weren't mathematically eliminated until the week after the Browns game. In all seriousness though, as soon as they lost to the Browns they were eliminated. It wasn't until the Rams and the Seahawks both won and the Packers and the Vikings didn't tie that the Bears were officially eliminated. Yes, they still would have had a chance if the Vikings and Packers would have tied.

[@Matsukasi]

Welp, as we Bengal fans prepare for our early exit to that sandy destination, I can only say one thing... Timmy, you were too pure for this world. R.I.P. GL in the playoffs everyone!

[@trontheblackranger]

PAPA CACAW WILL AVENGE YOU TIMMY!

[@sportsfan0803]

Wait I'm confused how did Timmy die? I thought he aimed at Steve and even so Vince said something about it having no ammo

[@VisionnaireJulius]

@@sportsfan0803 I think Otto killed him

[@KUCHcburg5]

@@VisionnaireJulius I think you're right because Otto walked right out of the room when the blood demon showed up, and Vince said that his was fake.

[@royalinsidious5768]

This just confirms that Otto is a goddamn monster. Vince shoots at Steve and he doesn’t even flinch. I really hope he gets his comeuppance in the playoffs and by the time this saga ends. Well done, Tom. Well done.

[@deviljho3]

I want Otto to mastermind his way to a SB victory tbh

[@tkurz3071]

because Otto shot Tim.

[@eliwilson8242]

@@tkurz3071it was a sniper shot off screen from the Chiefs character that took out Tim

[@teamblue2431]

is that hinted at somewhere?@@eliwilson8242

[@hookgrip4jesus310]

​@@eliwilson8242 Nah, Lenny doesn't have that in him 😂

[@RedHoodFH]

I love the ravens being rational 'can we just walk to a neighbors house?' 😂

[@justinwaddellxrp]

I am super bummed that the afcn lore will be over. I want this to continue forever

[@chuckow2]

same, same as nfc north

[@Chewy_GarageBandDad]

It could.

[@nathanhu2565]

Me to

[@iprodigy6723]

​@chriskovach5826 he's already said it's over after this season

[@Docwilson91]

While everyone of Tom’s characters are unique, I think Ed and Lionel are 2 of the best from this season. Blood Demon and Ref are in a class of their own.

[@shadowofchaos8932]

'It Fits'- Ref. Soooo many meanings!

[@Timber_R]

Worth every second of the wait. You weren’t wrong, hit a new high. This was killer Oh and that soft “Vince” from Ref broke me…

[@jasonallman696]

In more ways than one.

[@Vlxnem1chael]

was that at the start ?

[@Timber_R]

@@Vlxnem1chael Yes in that first convo towards the end

[@Vlxnem1chael]

@@Timber_R oh alr ty

[@webfoot80]

This was so good 👍. NFL needs to hire this man.

[@dregen3586]

As the official head script writer

[@kodyswanson4304]

@@dregen3586 nah, we don't need a 25 year packerbowl streak.

[@rls1662]

No, no, no. He needs to stay independent from anything so he has full control of everything!

[@Krrrsten]

Top 5 episode of all time, without a single doubt. Bravo!

[@daninda1665]

Who else would want these sagas made into a manga-style story? If only to have physical copies of these stories to keep on our bookshelves!

[@MichaelPiz]

"…and his Chicklets." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MindOverMiller]

Tom does a great job blurring the line between whether the characters are just fans of their teams or embodiments of their teams.

[@themaninthesuit5729]

That player name for the Bengals fan is as perfect as this channel. HOME RUN, SIR!

[@MichaelPiz]

Tim and Charles are the only two names I can't figure out the association with their teams for. I'm sure I'll smack myself once I find out cuz they'll be obvious but they've eluded me so far.

[@albertzhu7528]

@@MichaelPiz Bears is charles woodson. tim... im not familiar with bengals history so Idk

[@albertzhu7528]

crap i don't know what I'm talking about

[@MichaelPiz]

@@albertzhu7528 A while ago I tried looking up a Tim associated with the Bengals. I found a player from a long time ago (whose last name I can't recall off the top of my head) who is renowned in Bengals history but I'd never heard of him despite being a pretty serious football fan for almost 60 years.

[@brad2751]

@@albertzhu7528 Going by that logic, it would be Tim Krumrie

[@aaronsebastian5156]

Tom has some seriously lofty goals. Though, if anyone could pull off a Fan of the Year award and then snag a Golden Globe or Oscar, it's probably Tom.

[@rjwhiteG8]

The fake out near the end was great. But i sat at the end HOPING that the "subscribe" text wouldn't show up and then it did. Damn you Grossi, damn you. Such a good episode for every character involved, so excited for the next week

[@MichaelPiz]

I caught it at the premiere and there was no Subscribe at the end. Must have been added after the initial run.

[@ObeyBanksy]

Grossi hell yeah man. Hey Disney this is what it looks like when you actually put your heart into your work.

[@scienceontheright]

Damn right. 1,000,000 times better than anything Disney has produced in the last 5 years.

[@voiceoftheguns27]

​@@scienceontherightmore like nearly the last decade. It was over when they bought Lucas Films.

[@chizorama]

Writing & acting, Hollywood take note...

[@perrasbydesignasmr5767]

The beach description was chef’s kiss. It was emotional and perfect!

[@rexdink]

We all need an offseason of just Papa Caw Caw.

[@humblelad]

he might win the superbowl so you may just get that

[@ForsakenWar]

No... we don't...😂

[@plagueofjoe]

We do not.

[@donnafreeman1571]

Yes we do. 😂😂😂😂

[@itsnessieuwu]

The gun scene was honestly hilarious. So, anyways, Vince started shooting.

[@HaydenBroen6955]

It was hilarious but it took an incredibly sad turn when Timmy got shot

[@Concrusher]

@@HaydenBroen6955i don't think it was vince who shot him, i think it might be otto

[@alexamerling79]

Also, "Oh my God, they killed ref!" "You bastards!"

[@100percentbroncos]

It’s time for the whodunnit! Let’s go Grossi Posse!

[@tkurz3071]

Otto did it and left the room in the confusion.

[@FinancialOptimization]

I was waiting for the *Thanos snap* "I'm ineligible"😅 but my goodness, this nearly brought a tear to my eye

[@MGNate]

You have to make a final episode with all of the episodes put together beginning to end, so I can watch it as one epic movie.

[@pmop34]

Yes please

[@TheZoinx]

I'm up for that too!

[@gallopingLake6]

😂 The NFL is in denial about the sheer incompetency of the officiating in that Lions/Cowboys game, but Tom is taking them to the woodshed. 🤣

[@WolfyRagnarok]

Took 'em to the garage, even.

[@SSCEggz]

As a refs fan I feel betrayed. BRAD ALLEN WONT BE ABLE TO GO TO THE PLAYOFFS 😢😢

[@thekingbarrelmaker7642]

Brad Allen wasn’t a true impact performer before that Detroit-Dallas game, so his absence should not be too much of a problem. We should be fine, especially with Carl Cheffers leading the way.

[@aidanhendricksen4832]

Gotta miss Tony Corrente and his hip check too

[@16ktsgamma]

He will be missed.

[@ManifestMyFuturesDestiny]

​@@thekingbarrelmaker7642No impact on the GB/KC Game?

[@goonerbear8659]

You are what your record says you are

[@shadowflamegaming5598]

It’s nearly here!!! I’m so excited to see how this all plays out…

[@KyleIrwinLive]

When Lionel wins the super bowl I hope he buys the house and evicts everyone else

[@jefferyslack9088]

It's not gonna happen, just like the Bengals one appearance to the Superbowl and losing, same will happen to Detroit. Repeat of week 1 with the chiefs taking the Superbowl crown instead of Detroit lol

[@debbaedke3170]

This is the best one yet. Poetic Justice how Lionel knew how to kill Ref but didn't after all the Lions' years of crapppy calls. Just awesome!! Can't wait to see what happens next! 😊

[@cstains5543]

I just don't want this season to come to an end. It's so good.

[@randyfuller3057]

Yeah.. You have to admit. The NFL script writers out did themselves this time.😅👌

[@ultimatepotato713]

Tom, I watched this during the premier and had no idea it was even close to 30 minutes until I saw the timestamp now. You really are an incredible storyteller.

[@brettinsalaco2182]

Masterful writing and a lovely masterpiece Tom. Well done!

[@GFettJake]

This is a cinematic masterpiece Tom. The acting is absolutely incredible! Tom I know you said you wouldn’t do it, but you really should consider doing every AFC and NFC team’s reaction. Have every division come together and go all out! Have all the teams and do one massive one. That would be freaking amazing!

[@MrFlo5787]

Justice for Ref! The North Remembers!

[@xXFraudXx]

Killing ref isn't justice for ref, it's justice for his victims ya fuckin goof.

[@LighthawkTenchi]

Justice was served, that’s why we got this episode

[@xXFraudXx]

@@LighthawkTenchi that's still not what "justice for ref" means. Ref got justiced.

[@LighthawkTenchi]

@@xXFraudXxAh, I see it now. Oh well, I’ll just be a lesson to the next person to read it differently

[@generalgrievous4579]

Best episode in the series so far, bar none. More twists and turns than anyone could have ever predicted. Truly a work of art, a true masterpiece🔥

[@matttheratt]

I've heard that the blood demon gave the ref a cup of "Fuck the refs" coffee, it is too awesome for any ref to live through it.

[@richardmoffitt379]

I’m so sorry, this whole series has been amazing to watch this story develop and Tom continues to only get better and better, but him as dead ref slumped over in the chair had me fucking WHEEZING XD. Get this man his Oscar!

[@aboynamedthump]

You should just have Lionel throw the flag during every conversation and growl...😂😂😂

[@markleubecker2543]

Man thanks for all that work you put in. That was legit. Can't wait for next week.

[@kennethmacgregor-Gregorach]

Neve mind Fan of the Year, give this man a freakin' frackin' Oscar!

[@markperron851]

Tom you are an extraordinary writer, actor, cinematographer all of it. Absolutely amazing. 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@jluchette]

And the Oscar for best Original Screenplay goes to Tom Grossi. Also former NFL also former “NFL Fan of Thr Year!” Current anchorman/analyst/host of his own show for (insert major network here) OR self-employed journalist with millions of followers, whose popularity in the content creation field rivals/passes the likes of Pat MacAfee & the Kelce Brothers. Tell me I’m crazy.

[@jluchette]

@@Calibur2487gotta start with smaller film festivals (Sundance & whatever I’m no expert) because it’s all about “who you know.” But once his undeniable talent garners attention from the “right people” he can easily make Oscar-worthy content. If he wants to. Tom’s got so many talents, whatever his “next steps” are could be writing/acting/directing about whatever he wants, a job at any major network he chooses, or he can just continue to grow and be ludicrously successful on his own. That’s natural talent & passion & intelligence combined with WORK ETHIC, I’m always saying the posse will be able to say “we knew him when.” Edit; grammar, punctuation, just a pretty low-quality comment that needed cleaned up. And clean it I did.

[@jasonallman696]

"The North" - some of the best drama I have ever watched...

[@NuRm69]

"if he does try to attack you, try hands to the face" that line got me

[@douglasblouir9185]

I love, love, love these. ....... the ONLY thing that could improve on these would be some L and J cuts of the conversation. The tense stares work. Still, overlapping the takes could add that final touch. I say in full acknowledgement that the amount of time and work to produce this content is crazy. Keep killing it, Tom

[@JNB0723]

Also, while the main storylines work well, the side ones he has a bit of trouble with. Also, some writing cliches, but honestly, I just want a true monologue for the ages!

[@neond6740]

My favorite part of this episode is the implication that Vince always had *some* faith in Lionel. That, despite everything, he had a level of trust in him.

[@kylemtz]

I can't wait till next season now..well done..these were a great watch..thank you sir..amazing content..

[@JNB0723]

coach season 6 is it. Then he's done.

[@grantmaurer9921]

A prestige TV length episode of the Divisional sagas? We're so back.

[@louiselupine2843]

Ok, this needs sequels, or spinoffs… it just can’t end after this season

[@jetsamperes5762]

The subtlety of a piano instrumental playing "Wicked Game" under Vince and Ref's conversation is a nice touch.

[@Mitchellstclair-bj1cv]

Amazing as always Tom!! Ugh I dont want this series to end but I'm sure what comes next will be amazing too!

[@platypusbunneh]

I binged this entire series until 1am. No regrets. Love it. The quality & character & story & depth is AWESOME.

[@ramennoodlelover]

Wow, Lionel being the bigger man, after all the years of abuse he's received from the zebra corp. Good on you Lionel. Otto definitely behind all this.

[@DuncanHall2070]

Love it Tom great plot and twists! Absolutely amazing and emotional.loved seeing people stand up to Vince (except Otto who didn't even flich when his son was being threatened) and loved every moment. I wish this series could go on forever.

[@lizzibear824]

Well worth the wait. I believe the North Saga will be a defining moment in your writing and producing. Don't ever stop.🖖🏻

[@cruxofthesubject1402]

Tom, I've followed you since you did the East. This is by far your best work. Well done sir.

[@nicklira8720]

I absolutely love this series. Watch it more consistently than anything

[@FaultyRanger]

Holy ****, that was incredible! Absolutely one of the best saga episodes, wow.

[@shadowofchaos8932]

So, behind the scenes question, did you use jerseys on racks or cups with names to keep track of where everyone was and where your looking at? The script must have been really long with, looks at, glances towards movement descriptions. Well done!

[@cubingcraft2]

that ending was so… amazingly sad? i can’t stop rewatching it

[@Dran_Kito]

Damn, a full half hour of unique content. Next season's going to have a full length film by the end of it. Oh, and I was right!

[@g.d.graham2446]

Right about what?

[@aztekdragon4402]

You can't end it like this

[@TheGoffense8120]

Go Lions.

[@justinthomas4731]

From one nfl fan to another.... "BEAUTIFUL" 🙏

[@sarahw8846]

always feel so supported as a lions fan from your content- if you’re secretly a lions fan it’s okay you can tell us- it’s a safe space

[@johncastillo8551]

Hey guys, One Pride I brought some conies for group

[@Sarahbuchler05]

I got some Verners for ice cream floats from Mijers, want any?

[@johncastillo8551]

yes please that's the only thig that helps with my stomach problems. Lovely billboards this evening.@@Sarahbuchler05

[@dragonstorm0316]

I brought the Better Made, regular, BBQ, and cheddar popcorn!!

[@jsdb321]

I found some Strohs in my basement! Happy to chip in.

[@matttriplett13]

God i felt the whole episode of this Tom. Absolute masterpiece as always

[@ST0NE_206]

man this one was dark, this episode reminded me of the East division murder mystery

[@schaaf9637]

What an awesome Series Tom. You're are a treasure! Thank you for everything you do and much love from a fellow Packers Fan from the Czech Republic.

[@codygreen8829]

Ive said it before and I'll say again these skit are always 🔥

[@jonathanmartin8716]

I love the soft rendition of Wicked Games in the background, then I realized, this is half-a-fricken-hour-long!!! XD Now that's commitment to the bit!

[@makkalufc]

Well this is just the cherry on top for us Bengals fans this year 😂 Great work Tom.

[@ohiotalk1475]

The way my mouth DROPPED a few times! You popped off with this one!

[@whathappenedtomyYThandle]

Welfare check at the Grossi house! Start with the garage! 😅

[@Joshua-ep5sb]

That ending!! Loved every second of it, you never disappoint, love the content and story my dude! The ending monologue is immaculate!

[@Trenty4Life]

WHAT A VIDEO MAN THE AMOUNT OF HARD WORK YOU PUT IN TO THIS TOM IS CRAZY. Keep doing what you love Tom and we all appreciate your hard work. btw im a lions fan and why did you have to make lional like this lol. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@RyanNaini]

One of the best series on you tube, I've watched all the other sagas and none have failed to amaze! Ref not getting his freedom lowkey very sad, and that ending, bam!

[@petertrudelljr]

Oh, he got his freedom alright. Freedom's just a word for 'nothing left to lose'...

[@TigerMania_]

What an episode Tom! This is Hollywood writing right here 👏👏

[@Bazelf]

If you talking modern Hollywood, than this is light years better.

[@GA.1022]

Geaux Tigers

[@MckieDs595]

This was the best episode ever. Tom, your level of storytelling has passed all my expectations this season. You have got a subscriber forever.

[@nonenot924]

NFC and AFC north are going to have so much more drama next year with how the Packers, Bears, and lions are getting better. As well as every team in the AFC north being competitive. Really hope this series continues in those 2 divisions

[@ForsakenWar]

Tom switches divisions every season...

[@snipermanguyz607]

And this is the last one

[@Robotofdoom5965]

Legit chills in my entire body in those final 10 minutes….. TOM HOW ON EARTH CAN YOU TOP THIS

[@jigsawjoe]

Half hour!! Tom is wildin for sure

[@nickpileggi5508]

Ahahah! I called it! The murder of the eliminated teams! 👏🏼 This is genius, Tom! Your acting, the cinematography, the drama, the plot, everything is perfect! You are the best