Chris Simms Unbuttoned

It's the best football weekend of the year! Chris & Mike tackle a Divisional Round full of intrigue: can Josh Allen beat the Broncos defense on their own turf? Can Drake Maye rise against the dominant Texans D? And will Florio freeze on the Chicago sidelines? Plus, one of the guys picks a sweep for the underdogs.

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

Chris & Connor look ahead to a great Divisional Round slate. Will Matthew Stafford or Caleb Williams have more holy sh!t throws? Can the Texans D stifle Drake Maye? Plus, the guys hit the film room to see how the 49ers could turn the tables on a Seahawks defense that dominated them just 2 weeks ago.

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

BREAKING NEWS! Chris and Connor react live to Mike Tomlin stepping down from the Steelers. What is next for him, and where does Pittsburgh rank among the head coach openings? After their dominant win last night, Simms is sky high on the Texans Defense, but starting to question his belief in C.J. Stroud. Plus, the guys go into the film room on Matthew Stafford & Caleb Williams, and take your picks for the best throws in NFL playoff history.

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

WILD Card weekend, it was indeed. Chris and Connor recap every fantastic finish: the 49ers down the defending champs…where do the Eagles go from here? Caleb Williams shocked the Packers…should Matt LaFleur be in hot water? Josh Allen does Josh Allen things…and Simms breaks down Trevor Lawrence’s game-ending interception.

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

It's a (no longer Super) Wild Card Weekend edition of the Megapicks pod! Could the 49ers upset the defending champs in Philly? The Bills have Josh Allen, but will that be enough for them in Jacksonville? Will Mike keep riding with his favorite team & his maybe-favorite QB in Pittsburgh? But first, Florio suggests a rebranding of Chris' podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

Drake Maye interceptions? Saquon Barkley carries? Chris & Connor preview every Wild Card matchup with a game of “What’s More Likely?” Then the guys fill out their playoff brackets and pick their winner for Super Bowl LX. But first, Chris tells the story of "Simmsation" vs "Shanomite."

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

Chris puts a button on the regular season by revealing his All-Pro team. But first, he and Connor go through the head coach openings and rank them from most to least appealing. Finally, the guys look back at the playoff predictions you sent us in September, and shout out some homies who were most accurate. PRODUCER'S NOTE: We taped this episode before John Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens.

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

With the regular season in the books, Chris and Connor break down the playoff field…who’s hot and who’s not heading into the postseason. Is Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford the MVP? Plus on an eventful Black Monday, the guys take a spin on the Coaching Carousel PRODUCER'S NOTE: The Jonathan Gannon firing broke after we finished taping. We'll dissect that on Tuesday's CSU.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

It’s a weird Week 18, with some teams playing for everything and others resting their starters for the playoffs. Will the Bucs win, but still miss the playoffs? Plus, Chris & Mike disagree on the big Seahawks-49ers & Ravens-Steelers primetime games. But first, the guys discuss dogs on beds and wardrobe malfunctions.

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

On a jam-packed CSU, Chris & Connor react to bad breaking news for Stefon Diggs & Trevon Diggs. Then, the guys discuss how the Falcons shocked the Rams on Monday night. Plus, we hit the film room to break down the Bears final play vs the 49ers, and the biggest matchups of Week 18. Plus, Connor has some tiebreaker trivia for Chris.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

Chris and Connor hit all angles of Week 17. The Steelers have another puzzling loss, and the Ravens are back from the dead. How much can you blame Josh Allen for the Bills' defeat to the Eagles? And the 49ers are in the driver’s seat to take the #1 seed, but should they be the favorite to win the NFC? Plus, Chris gets a victory lap for a bold preseason prediction.

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

As the playoff field rounds into form, Chris and Mike predict which teams will book their spot this weekend. Will the Packers eliminate the Ravens on Saturday night? Can the Panthers pull off another upset at home? Will Ben Johnson beat Kyle Shanahan on Sunday Night Football? And can Simms catch Florio in Best Bets? PRODUCER'S NOTE: For our Christmas game picks, listen to Tuesday's podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2025

On a special Christmas edition of the Chris Simms Unbuttoned & PFT Joint Megapicks pod, Chris & Mike give their predictions for the Thursday tripleheader. Despite some big spreads, could we see a Christmas upset?

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

We couldn't just stick to the Sunday games this week. Chris & Connor dive into a huge NFL slate that saw the Patriots, Bears, and Seahawks all punch their playoff tickets with primetime comebacks. Plus, Simms keeps riding the Jaguars bandwagon. But can Jacksonville be the #1 seed in the AFC?

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Chris is pissed he's suddenly losing Best Bets to Mike, who says he doesn't even care about that category (unless he does). The guys disagree on 5 games, but does that include the heavyweight Rams-Seahawks & Packers-Bears matchups? Plus, Florio loses some brain cells right before the show.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

Chris & Connor dive into DEFENSE, looking back at how the Rams silenced the Lions, and then talking about the best defensive playcallers in the NFL. Then they look ahead to a big Week 16, including Rams-Seahawks, Packers-Bears, and Buccaneers-Panthers.

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

After Pittsburgh’s Monday night win, do Chris & Connor feel better about the Steelers’ chances in the AFC North? Does Tua Tagovailoa have a future in Miami? Plus, the guys look at the film of how the Bills & Broncos defenses outlasted the Patriots & Packers.

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

Chris & Connor recap a pivotal but painful Week 15 that saw both Patrick Mahomes & Micah Parsons go down with big injuries. What's next for the Chiefs & Packers? Plus, the Bills stun the Patriots in Foxboro, and the West stays best with the Broncos, Rams, and Seahawks.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

Chris & Mike look at a week that is littered with trap games for contenders. How are the 2 hottest teams in the league home underdogs??? Will Florio pick his new favorite team to beat his old favorite team? Plus, Chris dresses himself on camera.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Chris and Connor hit the All-22 to find out what went wrong on the Chiefs failed 4th-and-1 vs the Texans? Plus, how is Jaxon Smith-Njigba always open, and has Trevor Lawrence really turned a corner? Plus, the guys look into the crystal ball for some of Week 15’s biggest matchups.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

After a Monday night that was painful for Justin Herbert and a downright nightmare for Jalen Hurts, do Chris & Connor feel better about the Chargers or Eagles' outlook going forward? Plus, the guys dive into the film of the Packers offense, plus key 4th down plays by the Bears & Bills. But first, is Chris going back to the NFL with Philip Rivers?

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Chris & Connor recap a week of big playoff ramifications…Is the Chiefs dynasty officially dead? Are the Packers finally the team we thought they were? The Steelers right the ship in Baltimore, but do we feel any better about them as contenders? But first, the guys can't wrap their heads around the College Football Playoff bracket.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Chris & Mike give their predictions for a MONSTER week in the NFL. Can the Ravens take control of the AFC North? Will the Jaguars capitalize on the Colts collapse? Will the Bears show the Packers that they’re for real? And can the Chiefs beat the Texans, or will Sunday night be their last stand?

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Chris welcomes back our official Unbuttoned O-line Expert, Bengals LT Orlando Brown Jr. Simms asks him about how Joe Burrow's absence and return has changed the team, and what the difference was between facing Myles Garrett & Micah Parsons this season. Plus, Chris and Connor dive into the film of how the Bears ran over the Eagles, and preview some key matchups in a MONSTER Week 14 slate of games.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

Ahead of a huge Week 14, Chris & Connor break down film of the Bills running over the Steelers and Lamar Jackson’s month-long struggles. Simms puts the Patriots in perspective after their Monday night win, and has some advice for Jaxson Dart. But first, Connor has some Unbuttoned Trivia.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

It was a true Underdog story this week in the NFL, and no upset was greater than the Panthers knocking off the red-hot Rams. Chris & Connor also question Aaron Rodgers' postgame comments, and the guys name the most impressive win of the Thanksgiving/Black Friday games. Plus the Jets win again, but is Connor happy about it?

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

A week after all his needle-threading worked out for him, Florio goes right back to predicting some close scores. And a week after Chris scored a big upset, he rides the same tough defense to pull off another. Plus, will the Seahawks dominate the Sam Darnold Bowl? And can the Bills rebound in Pittsburgh? PRODUCER'S NOTE: For those looking for our Thanksgiving & Black Friday picks, we released that as a special pod on Wednesday.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

It's a special Thanksgiving edition of the Megapicks pod! Chris & Mike break down maybe the best Thanksgiving Day slate ever…Packers-Lions, Chiefs-Cowboys, and the return of Joe Burrow. Plus, will the Bears or Eagles move to 9-3 on Black Friday?

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Chris & Connor look back at the 49ers smothering win over the Panthers; are they leaning too much on Christian McCaffrey? Then the guys go inside the film room to see how the Eagles offense sputtered in Dallas, the Chiefs D shut down the Colts late, and what the Browns offense looked like under Shedeur Sanders. Plus, Chris still can't understand poodles.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Chris & Connor recap an eventful Week 12...the Chiefs are still alive, and are the Colts in trouble? The Eagles collapse in Dallas and the Giants collapse in…yet another city. Plus, Shedeur Sanders gives the Browns some juice.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

It's an extra-frisky edition of the picks pod, as Mike picks so many needle threads that Chris is asking for a sweater. Also, a week after agreeing on every game (boring), the guys spice it up with 7 disagreements! Is the Chiefs backs-against-the-wall game vs the Colts one of them?

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Chris and Connor dive into the film of Bo Nix’s big throws and J.J. McCarthy’s misfires...how hard is it for a QB to improve his accuracy? Plus, did the 49ers offense change with Brock Purdy back at the helm? And finally, the guys preview Week 12 with a game of What’s More Likely?

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Chris & Connor give their takeaways to the Cowboys easy Monday night win in Las Vegas. Does Dallas need to re-sign George Pickens? Is Pete Carroll going to be one-and-done with the Raiders? Plus, the guys dive into the film of how the Eagles bullied the Lions offense, and how the Rams secondary picked on Sam Darnold. Plus, the homies ask: where does Chris keeps all his notebooks?

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Chris and Connor recap a heavy hitter Sunday that lived up to the hype...have the Broncos stolen the Chiefs’ clutch gene? Despite a win over the Bucs, do the Bills still have some red flags? Plus, Chris gives his on field takeaways from seeing the Eagles & Lions in Philly. Also, the homies vote on which QBs they want Simms to film watch.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

It’s a week of some HEAVY HITTER matchups…Lions-Eagles, Seahawks-Rams, Chiefs-Broncos…do Florio and Simms see any upsets in them? Plus, Ladd McConkey and Chris exchange some Texas-Georgia smack talk, and Mike has a friend help with his Best Bets.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Why don't offenses use motion more? Chris and Connor dive into that as they break down how the Rams beat up the 49ers, and what the Lions did differently with Dan Campbell calling plays. Then, we look ahead to a Week 11 with some heavyweight matchups that will shake up the playoff landscape.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

Chris & Connor recap the Eagles big win in Green Bay Monday night, and wonder if the Packers are still serious Super Bowl contenders. Then the guys give their thoughts on the Giants firing Brian Daboll, and whether Joe Schoen should have gone too. finally, we hit some Film on the Patriots & Bills offenses. But first, Chris tells us how many shoes he has.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Chris and Connor recap Week 10, where the Patriots and Colts are winning like it's 2006 and the Bills have a massive slip-up. Plus, Dan Campbell takes over playcalling for the Lions, and Caleb Williams talks to Simms after his big comeback against the Giants.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

In a topsy-turvy season we enter a topsy-turvier week, as the Panthers are favorites but the Eagles are underdogs. Chris and Mike make sense of that, and whether they're picking the right Best Bets. The guys disagree on 4 games, including one in primetime, plus invent a new version of the Bingo Bango Bongo.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Chris and Connor dive into the film of how the struggling Vikings & Steelers defenses bounced back last week against powerhouse offenses. Plus, Simms tells us what it's like to be an NFL QB facing a blitzing defense. Then, the guys reveal their Midseason Awards for not just MVP and DPOY, but also Ass Kicker of the Year, Damn! Okay Performance of the Year, and Game of the Year.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

On a Trade Deadline edition of Unbuttoned, Chris & Connor react to some big deals, including Sauce Gardner to the contending Colts & Quinnen Williams to the not-so-contending Cowboys. Plus after looking at the film, Simms calls BS on a key stat from the Bills-Chiefs game. Finally, the guys recap the Cardinals Monday night win in Dallas.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Chris and Connor break down the wildest Sunday of the NFL season so far, including Josh Allen & the Bills beating Patrick Mahomes & the Chiefs...again. The death of the Steelers and Vikings defenses may have been greatly exaggerated. Plus, the guys discuss an underrated MVP candidate and give some birthday wishes to Big Phil & Ahmed.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025

Another week, another Simms sweep. He keeps chip-chip-chipping away at Mike’s lead as we approach the midpoint of the season. The guys disagree on a big AFC matchup, plus break down the 10th edition of Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen. But first, our Picks Standings get some Halloween treatment.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

With National TE Day behind us, Chris and Connor start the pod with a look at the position and which tight ends are in the upper "echelonce" of the NFL. Then the guys dive into film to see how the Texans offense & Ravens defense got back on track. Finally, they look ahead to Week 9's matchups, including Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen. But first, Chris let's the expletives fly.

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

Chris Simms & Connor Rogers dissect the film to figure out how the Eagles finally got Saquon Barkley going. Patrick Mahomes dices up the Commanders on MNF. And who are the best traditional rushing offenses right now?

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

In a special Sunday night edition of Unbuttoned, Devin McCourty and Chris recap Week 8 with a live audience outside Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Are the Ravens back after their win over the Bears? Can Jets fans believe in Aaron Glenn? And can Chris and Devin keep their concentration amid the "Go Pack Go!" and "Thank you Jerry!" chants?

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025

Chris and Mike start this week's predictions right off the bat with a TNF disagreement. Plus, can the Ravens save their season vs the Bears? And will Aaron Rodgers exact revenge on the Packers? But first, Chris doesn't clean up his coffee.

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

Chris Simms & Connor Rogers break down the film of the Giants collapse against the Broncos, and then take a deep dive into what truly makes an effective 4-minute drill where teams can salt away a W. Simms also watched the film on the Colts offense, which is on fire. Plus a game of 'What's More Likely' to preview Week 8.

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

The Seahawks & Lions got some big Monday night wins, even if it wasn’t always pretty. Chris & Connor react to that, and then dive into the film room to find out what’s wrong with the Packers offense. Finally, while breaking down Micah Parsons' big game, they name the Foundational Defenders that they'd start a defense with. Plus, the misery of being born as a Jets fan.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

Chris and Connor recap all of the action in a Week 7 where the favorites came through, but some barely. The Broncos had an epic comeback over the Giants, but is there a silver lining for New York fans? Jalen Hurts makes a STATEMENT, so is the Eagles offense fixed? Plus, are the Colts the most dominant offense in the NFL?

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2025