In this conversation, Bryan and Matt delve into the recent results of the NFL playoffs, focusing on the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. They discuss the phenomenon of 'Chiefs fatigue' among fans, the emotional stages of grief experienced by Bills fans, and the comparison between Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. The conversation also touches on coaching decisions, the future of key AFC quarterbacks, and the NFC Championship game, highlighting the Philadelphia Eagles' dominance. The dynamics within the Eagles' team and the implications for Jason Kelce are also explored, providing a comprehensive overview of the current NFL landscape. Then the boys discuss the prospective futures of teams like the Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears, and the implications of coaching changes for teams like the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. The conversation also touches on the return of Pete Carroll to the NFL and the uncertain future of the New York Jets, highlighting the complexities of team management and player performance in the league.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context of the NFL Playoffs
03:12 AFC Championship Recap: Chiefs vs. Bills
06:09 Chiefs Fatigue and Derangement Syndrome
08:45 The Brady-Mahomes Comparison
12:04 The Bills' Struggles and Emotional Stages of Grief
14:54 Coaching Decisions and Game Management
18:11 The Future of AFC Quarterbacks: Allen, Burrow, and Lamar
20:59 NFC Championship Recap: Eagles vs. Commanders
23:57 Eagles' Dominance and Team Dynamics
26:58 Jason Kelsey and Family Dynamics in the Super Bowl
41:33 The Athletic Psyche and Team Dynamics
42:59 NFC Landscape: Teams on the Rise
45:02 Washington Commanders: Future Contenders?
46:23 Chicago Bears: A New Era Ahead?
48:13 San Francisco 49ers: A Comeback Story?
50:48 Los Angeles Rams: Ready to Compete Again?
52:41 Detroit Lions: The Impact of Coaching Changes
55:17 Coaching Carousel: New Hires and Their Implications
01:01:38 Dallas Cowboys: A Dull Direction?
01:05:14 Seattle Seahawks: Pete Carroll's Return
01:08:34 New York Jets: A Polarizing Future?

On today's episode of Worst 2 First - Bryan, Matt, Bass Daddy, and Farah take a run at the NFC and AFC Conference Championship games! The boys give their full break downs for the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Commanders, and Philadelphia Eagles. Highlighting the Keys to the Game, make their picks, and discuss all the swirling narratives!

Then the boys talk through the fallout of the Ravens, Lions, Texans, and Rams. As well as their teams' prospective futures.

They close out the show with their Best Bets of the Week!


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Championship Weekend
03:08 NFC Championship Breakdown
06:00 Home Field Advantage and Team Dynamics
09:05 Quarterback Comparisons and Team Strategies
11:50 Making Predictions for the NFC Championship
14:59 Transition to AFC Championship Preview
17:50 Chiefs vs. Bills: Historical Context
21:12 Refereeing Controversies and Game Impact
24:08 Key Players and Matchups in the AFC Championship
27:05 Final Predictions for the AFC Championship
43:40 Game Predictions and Psychological Factors
44:25 Michael Jordan's Competitive Nature
46:40 AFC Championship Showdown: Bills vs. Chiefs
49:46 Reflecting on Team Failures: The Detroit Lions
57:13 Baltimore Ravens: Postseason Heartbreak and Future Prospects
01:07:24 Houston Texans: A Call for Change
01:14:50 Final Thoughts and Best Bets

It's the NFL Divisional Round PICKS Episode of Worst 2 First! The boys do Full Game Breakdowns, including Texans vs Chiefs, Commanders vs Lions, Rams vs Eagles, and Ravens vs Bills! Then we do our Best Bets Draft, followed by a Fix Your Franchise segment focusing on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos!

As well they discuss different story lines like, is Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson under more pressure? Can Jayden Daniels overcome the Detroit Lions? Will the Rams pull the upset on the Philadelphia Eagles? Will the Chiefs be rested or rusty? Plus much much more!