Episodes
We reignite an Unbuttoned tradition as Ahmed watches a dramatic Lions finish while trying to recap the rest of the weekend. How do the Chiefs keep pulling this off? Is Chris finally rooting for the Steelers? And do the Vikings have a QB crisis? Plus, Chris teaches Ahmed how to correctly do the SNF theme.
Published 11/11/24
Chris is leading Mike in best bets, and best butts. As always, the guys pick every game in a week of some heavyweight road favorites. Plus, Simms explains how he and Jim Harbaugh are now back on good terms.
Published 11/07/24
Defense is the theme of today's pod, as Chris tells us what the film revealed about the Lions, Chargers, and Rams success. Plus, how is the Texans offense setting C.J. Stroud up to fail, which trade deadline deals are the most impactful, and what did the crew get Ahmed for his birthday?
Published 11/06/24
Same thing we do every Sunday night, Pinky...try to recap every NFL game of the weekend! Are the Lions the best team in the NFL? Are we seeing MVP seasons from Lamar Jackson & Joe Burrow? Plus, the guys are interrupted by a (not so) controversial demonstration.
Published 11/04/24
We want volunteers, not hostages! Despite his grumbling, Florio is back doing another week of picks with Chris. The guys hit every game from Week 9, starting with a disagreement on TNF. Plus, Mike gets a hankering for some Crazy Puffs (pizza pizza).
Published 10/31/24
With Ahmed off to hang with horses, Connor Rogers steps in to break down Commanders-Bears, Cardinals-Dolphins, Browns-Ravens, and the Colts' decision to bench Anthony Richardson. Plus, some homies offer trade ideas, and has Chris ever completed a Hail Mary?
Published 10/30/24
Week 8 gave us the wildest Sunday of finishes so far this season, with 9 games decided by one score, including the Commanders Hail Mary to top the Bears. Chris and Ahmed break it all down, despite getting attacked by Spider-Man and some ghouls.
Published 10/28/24
Don't look now, but Chris and Mike are on a heeeeaaateeeerrrrr! The guys have crushed their picks the last 2 weeks, and now face a slate with some desperate teams trying to save their seasons. Plus, our intro makes things SPICY between Florio and Simms.
Published 10/24/24
Chris and Ahmed take a deeper look into how Steve Spagnuolo stopped Kyle Shanahan's offense (again) and why CJ Stroud struggled vs the Packers D. Plus, we check in on the debuts of Davante Adams & Amari Cooper with their new teams, and discuss how big an impact DeAndre Hopkins may have on the Chiefs. But first, the homies weigh in on Ahmed's water bottle.
Published 10/23/24
Chris and Ahmed recap a Week 7 that had big statement wins for the Chiefs, Lions, and Packers, plus Saquon Barkley tormenting the Giants in his return to New York. Plus, Amari Cooper has a big debut for the Bills, and Chris gets flabbergasted watching the Jets collapse to the Steelers in real-time.
Published 10/21/24
The guys are coming off a good week where Chris thinks some teams are starting to separate. He and Mike tell us what to expect for the debuts of Jets WR Davante Adams, Bills WR Amari Cooper, and most importantly, Raiders owner Tom Brady. But first, the fans weigh in on our use of the word "literally."
Published 10/17/24
Chris tells us how Amari Cooper and Davante Adams shake up the AFC East race. Plus, the Bears and Packers offenses keep wowing him, while the Eagles and Bengals disappoint. But first, Chris talks about trying to be a sweater guy.
Published 10/16/24
In a week where plenty of road favorites came through, Chris finally feels like the NFL is starting to make sense. The Lions, Packers, and Bears flexed their muscle in perhaps the best division in the NFL, and Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense outpaced rookie Jayden Daniels. But back from his trip to Ohio State-Oregon, did Ahmed forget the SNF jingle?
Published 10/14/24
Chris rethinks his strategy (again) while Mike is enjoying his profitable performance vs the spread. Plus, the guys react to the breaking news that the Jets have replaced Nathaniel Hackett as offensive playcaller.
Published 10/10/24
We've got a jam-packed Wednesday as Chris tries to figure out what's wrong with Josh Allen, the 49ers red zone offense, and Justin Fields. Plus, Simms was shocked when he rewatched Caleb Williams and the Bears offense. But first, we react to the Jets firing Robert Saleh.
Published 10/09/24
The latest kickoff in NFL history means the latest pod in Unbuttoned history, as Chris and Ahmed recap a day that saw plenty of nailbiters and some great performances from the 3 rookie QBs. Plus, you'll hear the guys call the Cowboys game-winning TD live to finish the pod. But first, a homie points out one of Chris' crutches.
Published 10/07/24
Simms & Florio pick the entire Week 5 slate, highlighted by a fun one in London, the Stefon Diggs Revenge Game, a classic Cowboys-Steelers throwback, and the Chiefs with a tricky one at home on Monday night. Bring your blinders for a bright orange creamsicle on the left side of the screen.
Published 10/03/24
Wednesday means Chris & Ahmed tackle another 6 burning questions around the NFL, including what AFC team is the best fit for Davante Adams, and why Garrett Wilson could be frustrated with Aaron Rodgers. Plus, a homie tells us he is too young to die.
Published 10/02/24
Week 4 saw the Chiefs & Vikings moving to 4-0, the return of Joe Flacco, and Jayden Daniels continuing his amazing rookie season. Plus, the guys react live to the Ravens' beatdown of the Bills, and Chris recaps his Thursday night trip to MetLife Stadium for Cowboys-Giants. But first, the guys debate when they want to die.
Published 09/30/24
Chris and Mike go through an NFL slate packed with good matchups, starting with Simms traveling to MetLife Stadium tonight for Cowboys-Giants. Plus, the guys invent a new word for Florio's confrontation style.
Published 09/26/24
What worked for Jayden Daniels & Bo Nix? What's wrong with Trevor Lawrence? And how did the Eagles defense do a 180? Chris and Ahmed tackle all those questions and more in this week's Pick 6 podcast. Plus, Ahmed plays a curious Bengals song he heard on the radio.
Published 09/25/24
Chris and Ahmed recap a Sunday that saw a handful of contenders make statement wins and the 4 biggest underdogs all win outright. Plus, the guys react to the Chiefs-Falcons game that came down to the wire (complete with Ahmed's new sound effects).
Published 09/23/24
Mike (@ProFootballTalk) called the Buccaneers upset over the Lions last week, and he has 3 more underdogs winning this week. And Chris (@CSimmsQB) has a bold prediction for the Ravens-Cowboys Desperation Bowl. Plus, why are we seeing so many field goals and so few touchdowns?
Published 09/19/24
As we do every Wednesday, Chris and Ahmed answer your questions on 6 of the NFL's hottest topics. Simms has big praise for the Saints offense & Vikings defense, plus some thoughts why the Panthers benched Bryce Young. Plus Chris wants to race Michael Phelps, and a homie claims he was snubbed at Whole Foods.
Published 09/18/24