Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho predict the winners of Chiefs vs. Bengals & Rams vs. 49ers I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Super Bowl LVI is a few weeks away, but not without two marquee championship matchups. In the NFC, Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers look to extend their six-game win streak against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Meanwhile in the AFC, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals head to Arrowhead Stadium to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho share their predictions for championship weekend and who play in Super Bowl LVI.

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“It’s time for Jimmy G to quiet everyone“ – Emmanuel Acho on why the QB has most to gain vs. Rams I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The NFC Championship Game takes place on Sunday featuring the NFC West rivals San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. The winner clinches a Super Bowl LVI berth. Emmanuel Acho decides which quarterback has the most to gain with a win: 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo or Rams’ Matthew Stafford.

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Marcellus Wiley explains why he trusts Sean McVay despite six-game losing streak vs. 49ers I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay are both trying to reach their second Super Bowl as head coaches, but numbers are on the San Francisco 49ers’ side. They won six straight over the Los Angeles Rams since the start of 2019. The Los Angeles Times wrote: ‘For Sean McVay to be truly great, he must beat nemesis Kyle Shanahan.’ Marcellus Wiley explains why he trusts McVay against Shanahan despite the six-game losing streak vs. 49ers.

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Emmanuel Acho: Ben Roethlisberger should be remembered as one of greatest winners in NFL history I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has announced his retirement from the NFL after 18 seasons. Roethlisberger, a first round pick of the Steelers in 2004, is a two time Super Bowl champion and has been in six pro bowl appearances. He currently is ranked 7th all-time in NFL career passing yards, has the fourth-highest career winning percentage (.710) as a starter and 12th all-time in passer rating (94.3). Emmanuel Acho reacts to Big Ben’s retirement.

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Greg Jennings explains why Aaron Rodgers should not follow Nathaniel Hackett to Denver I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Denver Broncos made a huge move this morning, hiring Green Bay Packers Offensive Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. He spent the last three seasons in Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers. Denver has already been in the mix as a possible destination with Rodgers, if he decides to leave the Packers. Greg Jennings explains why Rodgers should not follow his former coach to Denver.

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Emmanuel Acho: You have to put respect on the greatness of Joe Burrow I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Four quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Cincinnati Bengals selected Joe Burrow first overall, soon after the Los Angeles Chargers selected Justin Herbert sixth overall. Burrow a former Heisman trophy award winner is headed to the AFC Championship game vs. Kansas City Chiefs. Emmanuel Acho answers who he would rather have: Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert.

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Marcellus Wiley: I don’t see Joe Burrow on the same tier as Justin Herbert I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Four quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Cincinnati Bengals selected Joe Burrow first overall, soon after the Los Angeles Chargers selected Justin Herbert sixth overall. Burrow a former Heisman trophy award winner is headed to the AFC Championship game vs. Kansas City Chiefs. Herbert missed the playoffs however finished top three in touchdown passes and passing yards. Marcellus Wiley answers who he would rather have: Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert.

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Marcellus Wiley: Sean McVay and the Rams have a Kyle Shanahan problem that’s about to be fixed I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Los Angeles Rams will host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on FOX in five days, but there’s a problem for them. Sean McVay is 0-6 against the 49ers since 2019. The Los Angeles Times wrote quote: ‘The Rams and Sean McVay have a Kyle Shanahan problem. Marcellus Wiley explains why L.A. has a Shanahan problem but how they will ‘fix it.’

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Marcellus Wiley discusses what Tom Brady should do about his future in football I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Tom Brady is out of the playoffs but before the NFC divisional round loss to the Los Angeles Rams, a report said the 44-year-old quarterback was noncommittal to play next season. Brady addressed his future yesterday saying there’s not a rush to figure out what’s next and that he wants to decompress from six straight months of football and quote: ‘spend some time with my family.’ Marcellus Wiley explains why Brady ‘should play for as long as he wants to.’

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Emmanuel Acho explains why Jimmy Garoppolo is “very much underappreciated” I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Jimmy Garoppolo is making his second trip to the NFC Championship game in three seasons. Jimmy G is 4-1 in the playoffs as the San Francisco 49ers’ starter, but his critics are here to stay. George Kittle defends his quarterback, saying quote: ‘Jimmy G..you can’t say enough about that guy..people are trying to pull him down and all he does is try to deliver and he leads this team. He’s a sense of calm in the huddle, he’s a sense of calm in the storm and he allows us to play football at a high level.’ Emmanuel Acho explains why Jimmy G is ‘very much underappreciated.’

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Wiley and Acho react to Sean Payton stepping down as Saints head coach I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Super Bowl Champion head coach Sean Payton has informed the New Orleans Saints that he will be stepping down from his position as head coach. Payton has a record of 152-89 as head coach and won the Super Bowl alongside Drew Brees in 2008. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho react to Sean Payton leaving New Orleans.

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Marcellus Wiley explains why Tom Brady “will return and win another SB” after loss vs. Rams I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

There will be a new Super Bowl champion this season. As part of a wild divisional round weekend, the Los Angeles Ram took care of business and upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a game-winning field goal from Matt Gay. Now, all of the attention turns to Tom Brady’s future. Before the game, a report said that Brady was non-committal to play next season. Head Coach Bruce Arians said quote: ‘That’s up to Tom.’ Brady followed up saying quote: ‘Truthfully guys, I’m thinking about this game and nothing past five minutes from now.’ Marcellus Wiley explains why he believes ‘Brady will come back and win another Super Bowl.’

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Marcellus Wiley on Bills vs. Chiefs: ‘The better team lost the game, because of a coin flip’ I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills in overtime to cap off a weekend of divisional round football. Chiefs & Bills scored 25 points in the final two minutes of regulation. A Patrick Mahomes touchdown pass to Travis Kelce in overtime delivered the Chiefs a berth in the AFC Championship Game. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills offense did not get a chance to take the field in overtime. Marcellus Wiley decides who was better team between Bills – Chiefs & if the NFL should change its overtime rules.

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Emmanuel Acho: Aaron Rodgers should feel embarrassed for how this saga has unfolded I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The San Francisco 49ers defeated Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers 13- 10 in a shocking divisional round game. Rodgers went 20-for-29, 225 yards and 0 TDs. Emmanuel Acho breaks down how much of this loss was on Rodgers and why ‘he should feel embarrassed.’

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Marcellus Wiley: It’ll be catastrophic if Aaron Rodgers went one and done in these playoffs I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley answers whether Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers faces the most pressure to deliver a win in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs. The Packers are scheduled to host the Jimmy Garoppolo-led San Francisco 49ers Saturday night at Lambeau Field. Rodgers will be looking to pick up his first win against the Niners in the playoffs.

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Mark Sanchez on Joe Burrow: If he keeps ascending, we’re talking about a statue and chili line I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Joe Burrow got his first career playoff win against the Las Vegas Raiders in the Wild Card Round and said that’s how ‘it’s going to be in Cincinnati moving forward.’ Next up, is their divisional round matchup on the road against the Tennessee Titans, who appear to be getting superstar Derrick Henry back in the lineup after missing over two months. Mark Sanchez discusses what would a divisional round win mean for Burrow.

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Emmanuel Acho warns that Bills-Chiefs will be a legacy defining game for Josh Allen I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to host the Buffalo Bills in the final game of the NFL Playoffs’ AFC divisional round. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is coming off a five touchdown performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Meanwhile, Bills quarterback Josh Allen also tossed five touchdowns against the New England Patriots. Mahomes is looking to add a second Super Bowl to his resume and Allen is looking to capture his first. Emmanuel Acho discloses who has more on the line between the two quarterbacks.

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Marcellus Wiley breaks down why the 49ers have a “great chance” of upsetting the Packers I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The San Francisco 49ers are heading to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers as the biggest underdogs of the divisional round this weekend. Jimmy Garoppolo and Nick Bosa are battling injuries but are expected to play. Aaron Rodgers is 0-3 against the 49ers in the postseason. Marcellus Wiley breaks down the 49ers’ keys to succeed and upset the Packers.

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Emmanuel Acho on Dak Prescott’s apology: ‘Allow him to be human like everyone else’ I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Dallas Cowboys’ season ended on Sunday in a loss against the San Francisco 49ers. Fans were upset, throwing trash on the field. Dak Prescott thought his teammates were the targets but when he was told that it was actually the officials, he said to the fans quote: ‘credit to them then.’ Dak received some criticism and tweeted yesterday that he regretted his comments and said quote: ‘the safety of everyone who attends a game or participates on the field of a sporting event is a serious matter.’ Emmanuel Acho explains why he believes Dak did not need to apologize for his comments.

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Marcellus Wiley: Josh Allen is off the charts — He’s bigger, faster, & has a better arm than Patrick Mahomes I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to host the Buffalo Bills Sunday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Patrick Mahomes threw for five touchdowns in the Chiefs Wild Card Weekend victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for five touchdowns in the Bills win over the New England Patriots. Marcellus Wiley shares why he is favoring Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills in this AFC divisional round matchup.

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"When fully activated, the Rams look like they can’t be beat"– Emmanuel Acho I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Los Angeles Rams were victorious Monday night against the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams’ defense led by All Pro Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald held the Kyler Murray led Cardinals scoreless thru the first half and surrendered one touchdown throughout the entirety of the game. Rams’ QB Matthew Stafford threw for two touchdowns in the victory, one to Cooper Kupp and another to Odell Beckham Jr. Watch as Emmanuel Acho proclaims the Rams as the NFC’s scariest team in the NFL playoffs.

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Marcellus Wiley: The Bills are the most talented team and all they needed to do was execute I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots 47-17 in the Super Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen threw for five touchdowns and over 300 yards, while the Patriots’ Mac Jones struggled in his first playoff game as his team was held scoreless through the first half. Marcellus Wiley discuss the results of the Patriots-Bills contest.

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Emmanuel Acho: The Eagles either commit to Jalen Hurts or find someone better than Dak Prescott I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Tampa Bay Bucs dismantled the Philadelphia Eagles in their Wild Card matchup. While Tom Brady breezed through the game, Jalen Hurts was the opposite, finishing with two interceptions in the loss. Head Coach Nick Sirianni kept it positive, saying quote: ‘I feel really in what we have in place right now here at the quarterback position.’ Emmanuel Acho explains why the Eagles should commit to Hurts .. with a few exceptions.

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Marcellus Wiley: Kellen Moore is the primary person to blame for the Cowboys’ loss vs. 49ers I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Wild Card matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers had an interesting ending. Dallas was down by six points when Dak Prescott ran for 17 yards on a quarterback draw. However, the Cowboys were unable to get back on the line to snap the ball on time and the 49ers sealed the win. Head Coach Mike McCarthy said that he had no problem with the play call, while Dak said quote: ‘It’s something we practice over and over again.’ Marcellus Wiley shares who is to blame for the Cowboys’ loss.

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Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho break down their Super Wild Card weekend predictions I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

With the NFL Wild Card Round kicking off tomorrow, Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho predict the winners of each matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders-Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots-Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys-San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers-Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals-Los Angeles Rams.

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