Felger & Massarotti Christian Gonzalez in Concussion Protocol // NFL Wild Card Weekend Thoughts // Lightning Round of Callers - 1/12 (Hour 3)
Jan 12, 2026
The hosts dive into Christian Gonzalez's impressive performance before discussing his concussion protocol status. A Lightning Round covers quick takes on the Patriots, while Wild Card weekend takes center stage. They analyze the Green Bay Packers' dramatic fourth-quarter collapse against the Bears and critique Matt LaFleur's coaching decisions. The conversation also hits on Buffalo's victory over Jacksonville and the challenges of running quarterbacks in the NFL. Expect entertaining debates and plenty of fan opinions throughout!
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Manage Substitutions And Clock Proactively
- Coaches must manage substitutions and clock awareness to avoid gifting opponents time or stopping the clock unintentionally.
- Mike Felger urges players to run off the field and coaches to anticipate substitution consequences in two-minute situations.
Personal Bias Against Running QBs
- Felger bluntly says he dislikes running quarterbacks, college-style spread offenses, and dome/Turf football.
- He frames this as a long-standing, sincere preference rather than a manufactured hot take.
Gonzalez Stepped Up As Top Corner
- Christian Gonzalez played like a true number-one corner and frequently blanketed Chargers receivers in the Wild Card win.
- Mike Felger expects him to play next week despite being in concussion protocol, though Tony Massarotti cautions symptoms could linger.