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Mike and Chris are ready to bounce back in their picks after an underdog-dominated Week 1. (1:55) Giants-Washington (5:40) Saints-Panthers (9:45) Bengals-Bears (12:55) Texans-Browns (15:10) Rams-Colts (18:20) Broncos-Jaguars (20:00) Bills-Dolphins (22:40) Patriots-Jets (24:30) 49ers-Eagles (27:30) Raiders-Steelers (30:15) Vikings-Cardinals (33:55) Falcons-Buccaneers (36:00) Cowboys-Chargers (39:15...

It's our first WTF Happened of the season, and Chris has a new toy to break down every play. (6:05) Chiefs def. Browns : How did Tyreek Hill torch Cleveland (again)? (18:15) Rams def. Bears: How did Cooper Kupp get so wide open? (31:20) Steelers def. Bills: How did the Steelers contain Josh Allen? (43:15) Saints def. Packers: WTF happened on Aaron Rodgers' "nut shot" INT? (52:00) Raiders def. Rave...

It's the first Recap Monday and there's a lot for Chris and Paul to break down. The guys go through nominees for "Damn! Okay...", "Self-Scout Thyself", and "Victory Lap" to decide what games we can overreact to. (4:05) Chiefs def. Browns : "Cleveland treated Tyreek Hill like a pedestrian" (13:40) Seahawks def. Colts: "I'm not sure there's a better trio that can go to the house on every play" (16:0...

Oh baby, football is back, and so is the Florio-Simms joint collaboration! After a wild Kickoff game, Chris does his picks from Raymond James Stadium while blocking out the noise (literally). (2:40) Eagles at Falcons (5:00) Steelers at Bills (7:45) Jets at Panthers (9:40) Vikings at Bengals (12:45) 49ers at Lions (14:50) Jaguars at Texans (16:25) Seahawks at Colts (19:00) Cardinals at Titans (20:3...

Chris introduces our new sponsor, just in time for the long-awaited 2021 predictions podcast. But first, Chris gives some thoughts on college QBs he saw this weekend and Paul recaps working the epic Notre Dame-Florida State game. (8:45) AFC East: Will the Patriots take the division back from the Bills? (12:20) AFC North: Can Chris get over his Browns mental block? (15:55) AFC South: Will the Colts...

As the Patriots cut Cam Newton, Chris tells the story of the time he was a potential backup for Bill Belichick. (5:45) #AskMeAnything: Is Andy Reid building a running O-line? How did Sam Darnold look in the preseason? (11:05) GUEST: Big Phil: Papa Simms returns to give his outlook for Mac Jones. And can Trey Lance fix his throwing this season? (45:25) Win Total Over/Unders: NFC East (56:55) Win To...

Chris tells us what should (and will) happen in the 49ers, Patriots, and Bears QB battles. Then he and Paul pick over/under for AFC win totals. But first, Simms explains how he dodged a face-full of cake Sunday night. (5:30) Jimmy Garoppolo vs Trey Lance: Did Kyle Shanahan show his hand yesterday? (23:30) Cam Newton vs Mac Jones: What does Mac bring to the Patriots that Cam (and Tom Brady) did not...

We hit the mailbag to answer questions about young QBs and impressive rookies. And then Chris and Paul welcome on Sunday Night Football's injury expert, Mike Ryan, to talk about how worried we should be about Dak Prescott, Joe Burrow, and Carson Wentz. (3:15) Jameis Winston: Chris has changed his mind on the Saints QB battle. (8:50) Trevor Lawrence: Does the Jaguars offense fit him? (15:30) Tua Ta...

We're not 100% through the preseason, but Chris is ready to make some calls on who should start Week 1 for some key QB competitions. But first he welcomes Paulie B back to the set. (7:00) Andy Dalton vs Justin Fields: "Let's go ahead and start the Justin Fields era" (20:55) Jimmy Garoppolo vs Trey Lance: "After that performance, I don't think Lance is going to be in Shanahan's trust tree" (36:45)...

We hear all the time "don't overreact to the preseason." But what news is everyone UNDER-reacting to? Or what underreactions are people overreacting to? Or something like that...this episode got a little loopy. Bottom line, Chris and Ahmed give you some football storylines that we should be paying more attention to. (4:45) Dak Prescott: "His throws this offseason look different" (12:10) Ezekiel El...

We're baaaaaaaack! Our Olympics hiatus is done and Chris and Ahmed are back at the desk. The guys react to how the big name rookie passers did in their first NFL action, using the Wow-O-Meter...as soon as they figure out how to say Wow-O-Meter. (6:45) Justin Fields - "His natural feel and pocket presence was better than most" (21:05) Trey Lance - "Impressive, but not every pass should be a firebal...

Simms & Florio discuss Josh Allen's new deal and what it means for Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson; Dak Prescott on Hard Knocks ; Joe Burrow's struggles returning from ACL injury; "Holding In" is the latest negotiating tactic for TJ Watt, Jamal Adams, and Duane Brown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

In the latest PFT/Unbuttoned Joint Collaboration, Simms & Florio hash out the bad luck injuries for the Colts, Dak's injury, Cam Newton vs Mac Jones, Deshaun's tradeability, and Jimmy G vs Trey Lance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ohhh baby! Simms is back on the pod and is joined by Mike Florio for a PFT-Unbuttoned Joint Collaboration to discuss Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson, Zach Wilson, and Xavien Howard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Paul recap the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown by taking your questions on Lamar Jackson vs Kyler Murray, a league full of Case Keenums, and a fake 2006 commercial. (5:45) Top 40 QB Tiers: Chris puts some lines of demarcation on his rankings. And could he see anyone passing Mahomes next year? (19:00) Case Keenum: If he was the QB of every team in the NFL, who wins the Super Bowl? (23:40) QBs 4...

We reach the end of the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown, and then welcome WWE superstar The Miz to weigh in on Ahmed's Super Brawl. (8:30) QB #4 Deshaun Watson: "Just between the lines, there is no weakness to his game" (20:55) QB #3 Aaron Rodgers & #2 Josh Allen: "This was the hardest ranking for me on the whole list" (44:00) QB #1 Patrick Mahomes: "Nobody brings more belief & magic to a football field...

We're nearing the end of the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown with 4 more QBs revealed, and Paul returns with some Kentucky-themed QB Jeopardy. But first, Chris tells the story of the time his grandfather lost all his teeth. (3:55) Cam Newton & Tua Tagovailoa: How much should we care about interceptions at rainy June minicamps? (12:20) Xavien Howard, Stephon Gilmore, & Jamal Adams: Who should be getting...

We hit the Top 10 of the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown, and Ahmed gives the final 8 tag teams in the "Super Brawl." But first, Ahmed says he's hooked on Harry Mack and Chris reminisces about the Texas freestyle rap scene. (8:30) QB #12 Ryan Tannehill: "It's time to let go of the old narratives" (24:00) QB #11 Justin Herbert: Why should defenses stop blitzing him? (34:25) QB #10 Tom Brady: "We saw a di...

Simms & Ahmed reveal 4 more on the Top 40 QB Countdown, Big Phil chimes in on Baker vs Burrow, Jordan Love, and why hoops skills matters when it comes to QBs. Plus, a European version of "Rate Your Snap Count" (6:30) QB #16 Kirk Cousins: Better than you give him credit for, but there's one big thing missing (18:20) QB #15 Matt Ryan: Simms makes a bold prediction for the remainder of Ryan's Falcons...

Julio Jones is traded, Simms reveals 4 more names from the Top 40 QB Countdown, and Ahmed gets into the Top 10 of his QB/Coach Royal Rumble rankings. But first, Chris analyzes Ahmed's dapper Belmont Stakes attire. (5:15) Julio Jones trade: The Titans could have a historic WR duo. Ryan Tannehill is good, get over it. And why couldn't the Falcons get more for Julio? (21:00) QB #20 Cam Newton: "He st...

Chris reveals 5 more QBs in his Top 40 QB Countdown (with a new cool official sponsor), and Big Phil finally stopped dodging us. (7:15) #25 Jameis Winston: "He's a top 10 talent when he plays clean and smart." (15:55) #24 Taysom Hill: "Jameis is a better traditional QB, but tradition is gone." (24:25) #23 Ryan Fitzpatrick: "Fitz-tragic is over. It's done. That's old stuff." (30:50) #22 Ben Roethli...

Chris continues his Top 40 QB Countdown and Ahmed continues his QB/Coach Royal Rumble Countdown, and it all sounds so much sweeter thanks to their new microphones. (6:40) #30 Mac Jones: "I don't look at him as a normal rookie" (19:05) #29 Andy Dalton: He's in front of Justin Fields now, but for how long? (30:30) #28 Trevor Lawrence: "What can't he do on a football field?" (37:20) #27 Zach Wilson:...

Chris reveals 5 more names in his Top 40 QB Countdown, while Ahmed is starting his own countdown. Then, the guys rate some fan-submitted snap counts. (4:35) Chris Simms, Professional Body Inspector: It's an AJ Dillon vs Mike Davis quad-off. (14:30) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown reactions: Chris responds to questions on #39 Justin Fields, #38 Trey Lance, and #37 Kellen Mond. (26:30) #35 Tyrod Taylor: "...

It's here! The 2021 edition of the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown begins with numbers 40 to 36. (4:10) Overview: Chris explains the guidelines for his rankings. "It's not what you have done all-time or what you will do 3 years down the road. It's what you can do for me this year, and everyone's on the same team." (7:35) QB #40 Case Keenum: "One of the ultimate backups. You can win a Super Bowl with him...

With the 2021 Simms Top 40 QB Countdown starting next week, Chris and Paul look back at last year's list. (2:35) Legs & Ass: We need to discuss Mike Davis' quads. (8:30) Simms 2020 Top 40 QBs: Chris self-scouts himself on last year's list. (29:45) 2021 QB Props: Who is the best bet to lead the NFL in pass yards & pass TD? (44:00) QB Jeopardy: We see how much Simms knows about last year's Top 10 QB...