Week 22 — AFC/NFC Championship Recap

Jim Gray takes you through the Best of Let's Go! from the 2025-2026, from Bill Belichick talking with Nick Sirianni and Andy Reid about their preparation for the NFL season, and Matt Ryan trading quarterbacking philosophies with Matthew Stafford, to Charles Barkley dropping wisdom in November, Matthew celebrating his MVP in February, and Maxx Crosby and Tom Brady reacting to Coach Belichick's snub from the Hall of Fame.

Matthew Stafford joins Jim Gray to discuss winning the 2025-2026 NFL MVP Award, relating to Sam Darnold’s growth in the league, Kenneth Walker’s award-winning performance in the Super Bowl, and former Let’s Go! cohost Larry Fitzgerald getting inducted into the Hall of Fame. Then, Maxx Crosby speaks with Jim about the Seahawks’ dominant Super Bowl win, handling the latest trade rumors, and a potential future in UFC or WWE.

Peter King and Jim Gray discuss Drake Maye’s performance against the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, Matthew Stafford winning MVP, Seattle’s low turnover record in the postseason, Sam Darnold’s journey in the league, and appreciation for the late Paul Allen. Finally, Peter gives three predictions for next season and his pick for the ultimate Hall of Excellence Award.

Tom Brady joins Jim Gray to discuss predictions for Super Bowl LX, his thoughts on Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak, what Tom saw in Mike Vrabel as a teammate that’s enabled him to be a great coach, how to develop a young QB entering the league, what he likes about Fernando Mendoza, Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and his growth as an analyst at Fox Sports.

Peter King and Jim Gray discuss predictions for the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl, Peter’s perspective as a former voter on the Hall of Fame voting regulations, and Bill Belichick’s snub. Plus, Peter shares his thoughts on the ten NFL head coaching hires.

Matthew Stafford joins Jim Gray to reflect on the Rams’ NFC Championship loss to the Seahawks, what he could’ve done better, and how he’ll look back on this season in the future. Then, Maxx Crosby sits with Jim Gray to discuss Jarrett Stidham’s backward pass ruling and Sean Payton not going for the field goal in the AFC Championship.

Peter King and Jim Gray break down the AFC and NFC Championships and discuss Sean Payton’s decision to not go for a field goal, Sam Darnold’s notable touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp, how difficult it is to predict when a quarterback will make it with a team, and this week’s pick for the Hall of Excellence Award.

Peter King and Jim Gray discuss head coach Sean McDermott being fired from the Bills after their season-ending loss, C.J. Stroud’s performance against the Patriots and his future on the Texans, Jarrett Stidham’s strengths, whether the Patriots can win the Super Bowl, and the controversial interception ruling at the end of the Bills-Broncos game.

Matthew Stafford joins Jim Gray to discuss the Rams’ Divisional Round win in Chicago and what was going through his mind during Caleb Williams’ clutch touchdown pass to Cole Kmet, what to keep in mind facing the Seahawks in the NFC Championship, the controversial interception call in the Bills-Broncos game, and Jarrett Stidham stepping in for Bo Nix in the AFC Championship game. Then, Maxx Crosby speaks with Jim about Bo Nix’s ankle injury and his thoughts on the matchups for the NFC and AFC title games.

Matthew Stafford sits with Jim Gray to discuss the Rams’ Wild Card win against the Panthers, his finger injury, approaching playing the Bears in windy Chicago after their 4th quarter comeback against the Packers, and his pick for this week’s Hall of Excellence Award. Then, the great Bill Belichick joins Jim to break down what he would look for in a quarterback as a pro coach as we approach the NFL Draft, what led to the Eagles’ elimination, and how weather factors into a game. Plus, Maxx Crosby talks with Jim about his recovery from meniscus surgery, New England’s impressive defense against the Chargers, Caleb Williams’ confidence, and Fernando Mendoza on his way to becoming a national champion.