In the second and final hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley is joined by NFL writer for The Messenger Mike Tanier to discuss the AFC and NFC Championship games this Sunday, who he thinks will emerge victorious, and Bill Belichick’s continued job search. Nate Gatter, host of KMOX’s St. Louis City Soccer Report, also joins the show to discuss City SC’s preseason match vs Nashville, and Kevin Wheeler pops in to discuss the Cardinals’ offseason moves which include the recent signing of Matt Carpenter.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.