Bernie is back! Mark Bulger is attempting to become an Olympian. We preview tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship: Alabama vs. Clemson IV. We recap NFL Wild Card Weekend in this week's edition of "NFL 4 Downs." Plus, "Ask Bernie."

Bernie is back! We recap NFL Wild Card Weekend. We preview tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship: Alabama vs. Clemson IV. Each day this week, we’ll be joined by someone covering one of the top-2 seeds in each conference. Today, we talk Saints with Mike Triplett. Plus, "You're Killing Me, Smalls."

Isaac Bruce was, again, named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Clemson will officially be without Dexter Lawrence on Monday. Carey Davis, 101 ESPN St. Louis, won a Super Bowl with the Steelers in 2008. He gives us insight on the drama swirling in Pittsburgh. Plus, "Boiling Point, Part 2."

The Blues surprised everyone last night beating the Caps 5-2 at home. What does this mean for the team moving forward? The Blues got this huge win without Vladimir Tarasenko. What does this say about his spot within the Blues locker room? According to Ken Rosenthal, the Cardinals were never particularly eager to trade Jose Martinez. Plus, "Boiling Point, Part 1."

We kick off the third hour with the "Back Page," talking Isaac Bruce's Hall of Fame candidacy, Bryce Harper rumors, and much more. Prized freshman forward Carte'Are Gordon requested his release from St. Louis so he can transfer at midseason. Plus, Anthony and Michelle give their picks for NFL Wild Card Weekend.

Baseball free agency is seemingly at a standstill. Why is baseball waiting for Harper and Machado to sign their contracts? How would Alabama losing change the landscape of college football? Plus, "NFL Truth or Trap."

Pro football TV ratings are up, yet college football is having problems filling their stadium for the national championship game. Why? Which team playing this NFL Wild Card Weekend has a realistic shot at winning a Super Bowl this year. Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic joins us to talk about the Blues offensive struggles. Plus, "Ask Bernie."

Craig Berube is rearranging the Blues offense in search of scoring. The Antonio Brown drama continues to swirl in Pittsburgh. Anthony and Michelle draft their picks for each head coaching vacancy in the NFL. Plus, "You're Killing Me, Smalls."

Mike Mayock is named general manager of the Raiders. Does this hire make any sense? We run through this past weekend's college football action in this week's "College Football Heroes and Villains." Plus, John Clayton joins us to preview this weekend's NFL Wild Card action.

Anthony and Michelle dig in to the many job openings throughout the NFL. Can Nick Foles keep the postseason magic rolling? Plus, "YES or NO" and "Ask Bernie."