Sean Roberts and Lucas Strain draft six teams outside the top ten in the AP Poll who will make it to the College Football Playoff on Beyond the Bench powered by Priority One Heating and Cooling.
Last season, seven of the 12 playoff teams were ranked outside the AP Top 10 entering week 4. In 2024, six of the 12 teams were outside the top 10. Sean and Lucas both draft three teams outside the top 10 most likely to make the playoffs this season.
NFL Week 3 starts Thursday with the Falcons and Packers. Is Tyson Bagent available for the Bears? Can the Vikings move to 3-0? How will Patrick Mahomes fare in his first road game of 2026?
Lucas’ Picks of the day wraps up the show!
Beyond the Bench With Sean & Lucas: Non-Top 10 Playoff Contenders, NFL Week 3 Picks & Preview | Thursday September 24


