Make Me Smarter Football Podcast

Cris & Nick break down the WR position for the Falcons and the Patriots. How will Belichick attempt to slow down Julio Jones? Do the Patriots wide receivers deserve more credit for their production? Meanwhile, Nick makes the case that the Patriots must trade Jimmy Garoppolo and Cris opens up about a personal conversation with Antonio Brown.

Cris Carter & Nick Wright break down the quarterback matchup between the Patriots and the Falcons. Can Vic Beasley contain Tom Brady? How will Belichick defend Atlanta's potent offense? Who will dominate more on Sunday, Brady or Ryan? Finally, Nick makes the case that Matt Ryan is on his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Nick & Cris are live from Houston at Radio Row, previewing Super Bowl LI for the next 5 days. The fellas focus on Tom Brady's legacy as he prepares for his 7th Super Bowl. Is Brady the greatest quarterback of all time? How much impact will off-the-field incidents have after he retires? Plus, how long will Brady be leading the Patriots.

The fellas dive into why the Patriots wide receivers deserve more respect, and how Bill Belichick & Tom Brady always get the most out of that unheralded group. Cris makes the case that the Falcons' offense is more dynamic and harder to stop than the "Greatest Show on Turf" St. Louis Rams. Finally, Nick has a bone to pick with the entire NFL postseason, and the guys discuss why Aaron Rodgers is not to blame for the Packers' problems.

Nick & Cris discuss why all the pressure is on the Pittsburgh Steelers and not Tom Brady. Cris describes the formula for the Packers to slow down Atlanta's historically good offense. Finally, the guys dive into the real reason why the Cowboys lost to the Packers, and Nick has a very interesting trade proposal for the Cowboys and Tony Romo.

Cris Carter joins the show to give a unique perspective on Odell Beckham Jr. & dive into why Matt Ryan and the Falcons should be taken seriously. The fellas break down the Steelers' chances against the Chiefs and Nick Wright makes the case that the Cowboys should be Super Bowl favorites.

Michael Lombardi tells you why the Steelers & Chiefs will be Tom Brady's toughest test to get to the Super Bowl. Plus, why the Oakland Raiders are not hopeless without Derek Carr, and why Lombardi is not buying the Falcons' defense. Finally, Nick makes the case for Tony Romo to get back on the field.

The fellas disagree on whether Dak Prescott is deserving of the NFL MVP. Michael dives into why the New York Giants will not make the Super Bowl & explains what has changed in recent weeks for Aaron Rodgers. Finally, Lombardi tells you why the Houston Texans are a dangerous team & how Bill Belichick once threw Tom Savage for a loop.

Michael tells you why the Earl Thomas injury does not spell doom for the Seattle Seahawks and sizes up their chances against the Cowboys. In addition, Lombardi gives a detailed examination of the problems Odell Beckham Jr. is causing for the Giants and why he is buying the Chiefs' Super Bowl chances. Finally, Nick tells you why Cam Newton is getting a raw deal in Carolina.

Michael tells you why the Raiders will not be advancing far this postseason and why he's not buying the Miami Dolphins. Meanwhile, Nick makes a bold claim about Odell Beckham Jr. and tells you why each NFL head coach needs a math wiz by his side. Finally, Michael revisits the final moments of Super Bowl XLIX from inside the mind of Bill Belichick.