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Chris & Ahmed react to the Cowboys coaching hire, recap the Wild Card games and give a first look towards the Divisional Round.

(3:00) Cowboys hire Mike McCarthy "This made the most sense"

(8:20) What does this mean for Dak Prescott?

(9:35) Playoff parity is back!

(11:40) Vikings 26-Saints 20 (OT) How did Minnesota's D slow down the Saints?

(15:10) Is Michael Thomas to blame for Drew Brees' fumble?

(18:30) Is Sean Payton ready to turn from Drew Brees to Taysom Hill?

(21:55) Did we see the death of Primetime Kirk Cousins?

(24:30) Was Kyle Rudolph's TD pass interference?

(26:45) "Has Drew Brees played his last game in New Orleans?"

(27:40) Titans 20-Patriots 13 "Has Tom Brady played his last game in New England?"

(29:00) Ahmed has Chris rank possible Brady 2020 destinations

(32:55) "The Titans exposed New England's flaw"

(37:15) Breaking down the Titans game-changing goal-line stand

(41:30) Mike Vrabel's time shenanigans: "he had a great feel for the game"

(43:50) "Brady doesn't make any plays. That needs to be talked about."

(47:50) Texans 22-Bills 19 (OT) "It starts with the Deshaun Watson greatness factor"

(51:10) The downside of Deshaun's game-winning play

(52:30) Defending Josh Allen

(57:50) Explaining the illegal blindside block on Cody Ford

(59:55) Which Bill is to blame for Duke Johnson's 3rd-&-18 conversion on the game-winning drive?

(1:04:05) Seahawks 17-Eagles 9 Was Jadeveon Clowney's hit on Carson Wentz dirty?

(1:08:50) Jim Schwartz's gameplan: "I don't get it"

(1:15:05) Chris takes a DK Metcalf victory lap

(1:17:50) Speed Round: Divisional Round Preview

(1:22:15) Requiem For a Team: Ahmed says goodbye to the 4 Wild losers

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Simms rejects Florio's regular season championship and the guys give their Wild Card picks.

(2:40) Bills-Texans: Is Josh Allen playoff-ready?

(9:15) Can the Texans move the ball without Will Fuller?

(12:40) Can Tre'Davious White handle DeAndre Hopkins?

(16:30) Titans-Patriots: "If I'm going to be wrong, I'm going to be wrong because I believe in the Terminator."

(20:15) Does Tom Brady have anyone to attack the Titans secondary?

(22:30) "Ryan Tannehill to AJ Brown is the hottest combo in the sport"

(27:55) How did Chris feel in his first career playoff game?

(31:35) Vikings-Saints: "This could be the kind of loss that makes the Vikings reevaluate their organization."

(36:15) Can Kirk Cousins beat the Saints without a running game?

(42:00) Seahawks-Eagles: "The Eagles have won 4 straight, but who have they beaten?"

(46:00) How the Eagles defense can stop Russell Wilson from beating them.

(50:00) "In all 4 games, I've selected the QB with more playoff experience."

(52:15) Best Bets: "The Bills under is an automatic"

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Chris Simms & Ahmed Fareed recap an eventful Week 17, take a first look at the Wild Card round, and react to the early happenings on Black Monday

(3:30) 49ers-Seahawks: What happened during the final chaotic sequence? And how the Seahawks could have schemed up a better play against the 49ers coverage.

(21:00) Aaron Rodgers leads a comeback in one of his worst games ever, and the Packers "might be one of the worst 2-seeds I've ever seen"

(25:45) Why Green Bay could ruin the Super Bowl

(27:00) "Yesterday was another perfect example of the greatness of Carson Wentz"

(31:15) Could the Eagles shock the world and win more than 1 playoff game

(32:30) It was not the best day for Stephon Gilmore, but it's time the Patriots give him a break

(36:40) What the **** was Bill Belichick thinking at the end of the half - could he have been sending a message to Tom Brady?

(43:20) Wild Card Speed Round: best QB matchup, underrated & overrated players, and kicker most likely to pull a Parkey

(50:05) Which game is most likely to have some crazy shit happen?

(51:40) It doesn't matter that the Cowboys hire a big name; but they need a "true NFL guy"

(57:20) "My #1 guy for the Giants would be Josh McDaniels"

(1:00:45) The biggest appeal for Ron Rivera taking the Redskins job

(1:03:30) Freddie Kitchens: "Why give him the job a year ago?"

(1:07:40) Pop Quiz! Multiple 1,000-yard receivers, Le'Veon's rough season, and 30-30 guys

(1:18:10) Bruce Arians throws serious shade at Jameis Winston

(1:21:00) Potential landing spots for Jameis if he's done with the Bucs

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Despite taking a rough tumble down the stairs on Christmas Eve, Florio is ready to make his Week 17 picks with Simms:

(4:10) Browns-Bengals: Can Freddie Kitchens do anything to save his job?

(7:20) Falcons-Bucs: The Jameis 30-30 Watch is here and it's spectacular

(10:35) Bears-Vikings: Does Mike Zimmer need to play his guys to regain momentum after a MNF flop?

(16:45) Saints-Panthers: Amazingly, the Saints could be 13-3 playing on Wild Card weekend

(20:10) Packers-Lions: Rodgers vs Blough- how do you think it'll turn out?

(23:00) Jets-Bills: Perhaps the biggest 'What If' team gets a chance to finish on a high note

(27:20) Chargers-Chiefs: Does KC have an incentive to lose and setup a first round game with the Bills?

(31:15) Dolphins-Patriots: Can Brian Flores ruin the bye for Bill Belichick?

(33:50) Cardinals-Rams: Changes are coming in LA

(35:50) Colts-Jaguars: Can Doug Marrone do anything to save his job? And could Gardner Minshew make himself some money with a good performance?

(39:35) Raiders-Broncos: Oakland's improbable chance at the playoffs

(42:35) Steelers-Ravens: RG3 gets a showcase game, and will the Ravens regret not knocking out their rival?

(47:30) Titans-Texans: Should Houston rest up or gun for the 3-seed?

(51:05) Redskins-Cowboys: If you don't think Dallas could blow this game, then you don't know Dallas

(55:30) Eagles-Giants: Despite last week's win, danger looms for Philly

(58:30) Florio declares victory in 2019, but the ruling is up for dispute

(1:00:05) 49ers-Seahawks: How much impact will Marshawn Lynch have?

(1:11:30) Best Bets: Over/Unders might be the better play than going against the spread.

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With the holidays upon us and the playoff picture rounding into form, Chris & Ahmed open up the mailbag to answer your questions.

(3:00) Are the coaches or the players to blame for the Cowboys collapse?

(7:50) Why did the Cowboys go away from Ezekiel Elliott?

(10:50) How to fix the Cowboys? "I'd fire the coaching staff."

(13:05) Are the Eagles destined for the NFC Championship?

(15:50) Does the Simms family open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

(17:50) How did Emmanuel Sanders get wide open on 3rd & 16?

(22:45) Why is Kyle Shanahan still giving carries to Tevin Coleman?

(24:40) How to fix the Rams next season

(26:00) We finally clear up how to pronounce Jaquiski Tartt

(29:45) Chris already has his pick for 49ers-Seahawks

(32:00) Can Marshawn Lynch save Seattle?

(35:10) Is Chandler Jones a superstar?

(37:00) "They lost me at 'egg' and 'nog'"

(39:40) Can the Chiefs win the Super Bowl without a bye?

(42:25) Chris gives an early Super Bowl prediction

(45:10) How could Kevin McAllister mistime his mac 'n' cheese?

(48:15) Speed Round: Simms' favourite O-line & D-line players?

(50:45) What kind of gel does Chris put in his hair?

(52:00) Is Phish the best live band in the world?

(53:35) Bills-Patriots: Does Chris have renewed faith in the Pats offense?

(55:05) What is Bill Belichick writing in his notebook?

(57:10) Was John Brown's TD on Stephon Gilmore or Devin McCourty?

(1:00:45) Is Tre'Davious White a Top 5 CB?

(1:03:45) Chris names his Defensive Player of the Year

(1:04:35) Should the Ravens play their starters against the Steelers?

(1:06:00) Are the Packers a Super Bowl dark horse?

(1:08:35) Hot Seat Speed Round: Will Derek Carr be on the Raiders next season?

(1:11:15) Is Lincoln Riley a fit for the Redskins?

(1:12:40) Who is the Giants next head coach?

(1:14:40) Most underwhelming player this year?

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With some pivotal rematches on the slate, Florio & Simms pick every game of Week 16.

(3:30) Saturday: Texans at Buccaneers "It would be typical Texans to blow this one."

(6:10) Saturday: Bills at Patriots "This is not the same Patriots we've seen this decade."

(10:25) Saturday: Rams at 49ers "The 49ers understand they can't limp into Week 17."

(17:00) Jaguars at Falcons "I don't think getting rid of Tom Coughlin cures everything in Jacksonville."

(20:10) Why Gardner Minshew could save Doug Marrone's job.

(23:45) Ravens at Browns "The best running game in history is coming to town."

(27:20) Panthers at Colts "I think the Panthers are in not-so-subtle tank mode."

(31:40) Bengals at Dolphins "Joe Mixon's been playing like a superstar the last few weeks."

(34:30) Steelers at Jets "Le'Veon Bell is going to be determined to get revenge on Pittsburgh."

(40:00) Saints at Titans "Janoris Jenkins is a gamechanger."

(44:20) Giants at Redskins "I feel like last week was a sendoff for the season for the Giants."

(50:20) Lions at Broncos "Matt Patricia has gotten his free pass for next year, I don't know how the players feel about that."

(53:10) Raiders at Chargers "I think Rivers delivers in his last home game for the Chargers."

(56:00) Cowboys at Eagles "If the Cowboys lose this game they all deserve to be fired."

(1:01:40) Cardinals at Seahawks "The Seahawks don't put anyone away."

(1:03:45) SNF: Chiefs at Bears "Andy Reid is going to solve Matt Nagy & Chuck Pagano."

(1:08:05) MNF: Packers at Vikings "Do I trust Kirk Cousins? I don't know."

(1:13:25) Chris tries to thread the needle again with one of his Best Bets

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There's a twist to this packed Wednesday's podcast as Simms & Ahmed look ahead to What The %^&! Will Happen in 4 big divisional rematches. Ahmed also gives some All-Decade lists, Big Phil joins after a brief hiatus, and Josh Norris comes on set for some fantasy championship advice.

(1:45) The guys bid farewell to the man behind the camera, John "Johnald" McDonald

(3:45) Chris recaps his 3 most impressive QB seasons of the decade

(6:15) What The ^&*! Will Happen: Bills vs Patriots "The Bills put too much on Josh Allen back then."

(11:45) "That was the start of the Patriots offense getting worse."

(14:45) What The ^&*! Will Happen: Rams vs 49ers "The Rams got physically dominated in Week 6."

(19:00) "Jimmy Garoppolo was shaky as hell then. He has changed his play."

(26:30) Big Phil makes his triumphant return with praise for Lamar Jackson & Greg Roman

(32:45) All-Decade Running Backs Pop quiz: who has scored the most TDs this decade?

(44:30) Ahmed stumps Phil & Chris on the defender who has started every game this decade

(48:10) All-Decade Wide Receivers Phil & Chris disagree on the best WR this decade

(54:00) "The Saints offense is Sean Payton living out his life as a QB through Drew Brees"

(58:30) What The ^&*! Will Happen: Cowboys vs Eagles "The Cowboys don't make sense."

(1:04:30) All-Decade Bust Team Johnny Manziel only an honorable mention?

(1:09:00) What The ^&*! Will Happen: Packers vs Vikings "They jump out on teams, and then can't put you away."

(1:13:30) Five-Minute Fantasy with Josh Norris Can fantasy players trust Ryan Tannehill & DeVante Parker in their championship?

(1:21:30) Josh quizzes Chris and Ahmed on the most surprising championship-winning performances of the decade

(1:28:45) Requiem for a Team The guys say goodbye to the Colts, Bears & Broncos

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It's a little different format this Monday, as Chris & Paul break down the most pivotal plays from Week 15 in What The &*#! Happened fashion.

(3:45) Falcons 29-49ers 22 "Atlanta did as good a job as I've seen at stopping the 49ers"

(9:45) Which CB is to blame for Julio's game-winning TD?

(18:15) Cowboys 44-Rams 21 "They have feasted on the poor. They finally won one against the rich."

(20:15) Eagles 37-Redskins 27 Philly's game-winning TD: "They already ran this for a TD earlier in the game"

(26:45) "That's why they drafted Dwayne Haskins in the Top 15"

(28:00) Seahawks 30-Panthers 24 "Is it a plus or minus that the Seahawks are winning all their games close?"

(29:30) Packers 21-Bears 13 Davante Adams' TD on 4th & 4

(38:00) Vikings 39-Chargers 10 "Danielle Hunter Defensive Player of the Year: yay or nay?"

(40:30) Texans 24-Titans 21 "It was all Deshaun Watson & DeAndre Hopkins"

(48:00) "Ryan Tannehill & AJ Brown are special"

(50:20) Bills 17-Steelers 10 Josh Allen's game-winning TD

(53:15) Duck Hodges' 4 INT: "That was dumb. I have no other way to say it."

(59:40) Patriots 34-Bengals 13 Stephon Gilmore "at what point is he going to be talked about as Defensive Player of the Year?"

(1:01:00) Chiefs 23-Broncos 3 "Snow problem for Mahomes & Kelce"

(1:02:15) Giants 36-Dolphins 20 "Happy trails, Eli Manning"

(1:04:15) Jaguars 20-Raiders 16 "Sad trails, Derek Carr"

(1:06:15) Buccaneers 38-Lions 17 "When you play in Bruce Arians' offense, you're going to throw interceptions"

(1:09:15) Cardinals 38-Browns 24 "Kyler completes Browns meltdown"

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Simms swept Florio in 4 games last week, and they disagree on another 4 in Week 15.

(5:30) TNF: Jets at Ravens "The Ravens don't need to use all their ammunition tonight"

(8:45) Seahawks at Panthers "The Panthers were falling apart before they fired Ron Rivera"

(11:10) Patriots at Bengals "Spygate 2 is the kind of thing Belichick uses to light a fire under his team"

(14:00) Buccaneers at Lions "I think the Bucs win even if Jameis doesn't play"

(18:00) Bears at Packers "Who has Green Bay beaten this year?"

(21:45) Broncos at Chiefs "Patrick Mahomes played one of his worst games of the year last week"

(25:30) Dolphins at Giants "I just don't give a damn about Eli Manning anymore"

(28:30) Texans at Titans "The Texans might not make it to the playoffs at all"

(33:00) Eagles at Redskins "Carson Wentz is working with a collection of nobodies"

(36:20) Browns at Cardinals "It's the Heisman showdown, Mayfield vs Murray!"

(38:50) Vikings at Chargers "We saw Xavier Rhodes on the field less, which is the right thing to do"

(45:45) Jaguars at Raiders "This is the Super Bowl for the Raiders"

(47:30) Rams at Cowboys "Sean McVay cracked the Seahawks, who run the same defense as the Cowboys"

(52:00) Falcons at 49ers "I'm picking 28-3"

(58:05) Bills at Steelers "I worry about the Bills protecting Josh Allen"

(1:02:40) Colts at Saints "The Colts linebackers can cause problems for Alvin Kamara & Michael Thomas"

(1:05:30) Simms takes an upset as one of his Best Bets

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Chris & Ahmed dive into how the Bills defended Lamar, Denver's bright future with Drew Lock, and who Chris trusts the most down the stretch.

(4:00) Ravens 24-Bills 17: Hayden Hurst's 61-yd TD "Did the Bills crack the code on Lamar?"

(12:10) Will teams start hitting Jackson more?

(18:30) "Michael Vick is a better athletic specimen than Lamar Jackson"

(21:20) Damn! Okay "Is Matthew Judon developing into a superstar?"

(23:00) "The Ravens showed no respect to the Bills wide receivers"

(26:20) Broncos 38-Texans 24: Drew Lock's big day "Drew Lock has a game-changing arm""

(33:15) "Deshaun Watson did not have his best game"

(40:00) Rams 28-Seahawks 12: Todd Gurley "He is not the superstar he was in 2017. He's still really good."

(46:00) "Seattle's defense doesn't have enough corners."

(49:30) "We're not going to give Jared Goff the credit."

(53:00) "Russell Wilson missed a few throws"

(59:20) The Trust Tree - How much does Chris trust...

(1:02:00) Matt LaFleur in the playoffs?

(1:05:30) Carson Wentz with no weapons?

(1:07:15) Josh McDaniels to fix the Patriots offense?

(1:09:20) Ryan Tannehill in 2 games vs the Texans?

(1:13:20) Devlin Hodges vs the Bills defense?

(1:14:30) Le'Veon Bell when he's sent home sick?

(1:16:10) Raiders fans to not tear apart the Black Hole in their last game?

(1:18:15) Requiem for a Team - Ahmed eulogizes 6 more teams whose playoff hopes are dead

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