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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 44 MIN

Hour 1 - Wild Card Madness, Kicker Blame & NFL Scheduling

from The Chris Russell Show

Hour 1 kicks off with a heated reaction to a super wild NFL Wild Card weekend, including a strong reminder that kickers decide more games than coaches after the Packers’ costly misses. The blame game continues with the argument that Matt LaFleur shouldn’t be the target and that kicker Brandon McManus deserves the criticism instead. The show also features audio of a passionate young Eagles fan unloading on the offense, AJ Brown, and offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, leading to a breakdown of what’s broken in Philly and what offseason moves make sense. The hour wraps with a fiery rant on NFL scheduling, calling out the league for giving the 49ers short rest and prioritizing TV ratings over competitive balance.

Hour 1 kicks off with a heated reaction to a super wild NFL Wild Card weekend, including a strong reminder that kickers decide more games than coaches after the Packers’ costly misses. The blame game continues with the argument that Matt LaFleur shouldn’t be the target and that kicker Brandon McManus deserves the criticism instead. The show also features audio of a passionate young Eagles fan unloading on the offense, AJ Brown, and offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, leading to a breakdown of what’s broken in Philly and what offseason moves make sense. The hour wraps with a fiery rant on NFL scheduling, calling out the league for giving the 49ers short rest and prioritizing TV ratings over competitive balance.

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