Phil and Matt Simms open the episode by discussing the Giants’ offseason uncertainty after losing out on Todd Monken, breaking down what John Harbaugh should prioritize in finding the right offensive coordinator for quarterback Jaxson Dart. The conversation then shifts to the NFL Hall of Fame, with Phil delivering a passionate critique of Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot inductee, calling it a failure of the voting system and questioning the credibility of the process.

The second half of the show focuses on the NFL awards, with the Simms giving their own picks for Coach of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, & MVP. Phil strongly argues that Matthew Stafford deserves MVP, while also pushing back against the league’s quarterback-heavy award culture and advocating for greater recognition of defensive stars like Myles Garrett. The episode wraps with a broader discussion about how awards should evolve to better reflect football as a true team sport rather than a quarterback-only competition.

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• The remarkable ride continues.

• The Patriots squashed the strength of narrative this postseason with their three wins against powerful defenses.

• On Leonard Taylor’s heroics and the energy of Mack Hollins playing a big role in the win.

• What was the practice schedule like before Super Bowls when Hogan played.

• An early look at Seattle, Sam Darnold, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

• To get to this point, you need to be good.You also need to be a little lucky, and the Patriots have gotten that luck.

• The mystery that is Buffalo. Philip Rivers as HC of the Bills?

• The MVP race. Should we be talking more about Christian McCaffrey? And what about Comeback Player of the Year for Stefon Diggs?

• We’re now living in a world where Drake Maye is getting to a Super Bowl before Josh Allen.

• What needs to get fixed before the Super Bowl?

• What’s the most important thing for a player to understand over the next few days before they take off for San Francisco?

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Matt and Phil Simms react to the changes involving longtime athletic trainer Ronnie Barbers, with Phil sharing stories that show what Ronnie has meant inside the building—trust, consistency, and the behind-the-scenes impact players and coaches rely on. Then the guys dive into Championship Sunday with detailed NFC and AFC previews, key matchups to watch, and their picks.

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