Bussin' With The Boys – NFL Week 15 Picks: Are The Packers Back? Will Compton Rides With Chiefs + Clay “Moneyline” Matthews
Date: December 11, 2025
Hosts: Will Compton, Taylor Lewan (not present), Clay Matthews, Delaney Walker, Greg Olufsen
Special Segment: “Moneyline” Matthews
Episode Overview
This episode dives into NFL Week 15 and all the playoff implications, with the crew—Will Compton, Clay “Moneyline” Matthews, Delaney Walker, and Greg Olufsen—making their picks for major matchups. Along the way, they banter over Christmas tree traditions, locker room fights, and viral moments, all in their signature locker-room style. Expect sharp takes, betting strategy, and classic storytelling.
Main Topics & Key Segments
1. Holiday Vibes and Christmas Tree Debate
[03:44–11:14]
- Lighthearted argument about real vs. fake Christmas trees.
- Clay Matthews and Delaney are staunch real tree guys, emphasizing “memories” made with family.
- Will and Greg side with fake trees for convenience.
- Will jokes: “They don’t know my tree fake. It’s sprayed with the white.” (07:07)
- Clay: “If that’s the price of memories, that’s the price of memories.” (07:02)
- Digs into parenting, scents, and hilarious minor accusations about being “too lazy for a real tree.”
2. Who Could Still Make an NFL Comeback?
[11:30–18:35]
- Clay references a K. Adams discussion: Who out of the hosts could still be most effective in the league?
- Clay picks Will for special teams, Delaney defends his case, Greg self-assesses.
- “If you had an opportunity, if we both had to sign for special teams right now, dog, I’m making a team.” – Will Compton [14:01]
- Clay: “He’s a neck up type of guy. How much base does the league really play? Not that much.” [13:11]
- Group laughs at the realities of aging: “You can’t run anymore, bro.” – Greg, roasting Will [14:08]
- How long would it actually take to get back into playing shape? Range from “six months” to “couple weeks” depending on position.
3. NFL Week 15 Game Picks and Analysis
a. Bills at Patriots
[21:12–27:30]
- Bills favored by 1.5, total 49.5.
- Delaney likes the under: “I don’t feel comfortable betting one way or the other. But I like the under at 49 and a half.” [23:11]
- Greg and Clay split: Greg goes under, Clay takes over, wanting offensive fireworks.
- Will, citing Mike Vrabel’s game management savvy and the home crowd, takes the Patriots outright:
“This is gonna come down to some crazy play...and the Pats confidence with Mike Vrabel, Drake. Man, I just can’t see the Pats falling to the Bills.” [25:17] - Delaney teases up the spread—as always, he’s building wild parlays.
b. Chargers at Chiefs
[27:30–36:32]
- Chiefs favored by 4.5, total 42.5.
- Greg parlays: Chiefs ML + Under 42.5, citing: “Chiefs game is nine of the last 13 have hit the under.” [29:37]
- Clay takes Chargers ML, citing Justin Herbert’s toughness:
“The Chargers defense and leadership of Justin Herbert...it’s hard to beat a team twice.” [30:49] - Delaney: Chargers +4.5, highlights Chiefs’ offensive struggles.
- Will: “I’m right with the Chargers. Jim Harbaugh and what they got going on...they gonna keep it up.” [36:09]
c. Lions at Rams
[36:38–40:33]
- Rams favored by 5.5, o/u 45.5.
- Delaney: Over 54.5, expects shootout; praises both offenses.
- Will: “Going with the over...two great offenses, just air it out.” [38:10]
- Greg picks Lions ML, lauding Jared Goff, calls them “the most accurate quarterback in the league.”
- Clay: “I’d love if the Lions win versus the Rams...they have the fewest turnovers in the entire league.” [39:20]
d. Vikings at Cowboys
[43:33–46:37]
- Dallas -6.5, o/u 47.5.
- Clay: “Give me the Cowboys. Cowboys most yards per game throughout the season...a way better team at home.” [44:04]
- Delaney: Takes Dallas. Lay the points, questions if McCarthy (Vikings QB) can repeat last week’s performance.
- Will: Contrarian pick – Vikings +6.5. “The Vikings ain’t powerless! Justin just getting things going.” [45:10]
- Group agrees Dallas is likely the better team, but Will argues game could be tighter.
e. Dolphins at Steelers
[46:44–53:59]
- Pittsburgh -3.5, o/u 42.5.
- Greg: Dolphins ML, doesn’t trust Steelers’ inconsistency.
- Delaney: Worries about Miami in cold (12° F game), builds a Dolphins +10.5 parlay.
- Clay: “It’s been proven time and time again with two and the Dolphins, when it gets cold, they shut down...Give me the Steelers.” [48:25]
- Will: Sides with Steelers -3.5.
f. True Classic Game of the Week: Packers at Broncos
[56:22–62:16]
- Packers -2.5, o/u 42.5.
- Delaney brings deer meat to celebrate Packers’ hot run, loves Packers -2.5:
“The pack is back...I think they hand the Broncos their first loss in 11 weeks.” [57:01] - Will: Hilariously skeptical of Jordan Love “traveling”—calls him “dirty diaper” on the road.
- Greg runs down all the away wins Packers have managed, supports -2.5.
- Clay: “Jordan Love is playing at an MVP level...He’s got, like, a 37 to 3 ratio, TDs, interceptions right now.” [59:56]
- Will finally commits: “Give me the Broncos. The Broncos are going to win the game.” [60:16]
- The boys rib each other about flopping picks all year.
4. "The Boys Parlay" & Player Props
[62:16–63:55]
- Everyone names a player for “anytime touchdown scorer”:
- Clay: Jameer Gibbs
- Will: Puka Nacua (“Puka Doo Dookie Puka”)
- Greg: George Pickens — pivots to off-field drama between Pickens and Richard Sherman:
- “He’s out there on Instagram responding to Richard Sherman...I’m taking a pissed off George Pickens.” [63:03]
- Group discusses if social media beefs make the game more fun or just messy.
5. Locker Room Stories: Wild NFL Anecdotes
[66:13–74:46]
- Will shares a wild story: a locker-room tiff with Damien Stafford that almost escalated when “he ran to his car to get his gun.”
- Will: “He was ready to shoot me. I had to talk it out, man...” [72:53]
- Laughter and hindsight: “I didn’t know you got benched...that’s on me.” [73:05]
- Exchanges about pranks, snitches, and team drama.
- Delaney wraps with a “Moneyline Militia” moment, a gospel-style pep talk for listeners.
Notable Quotes
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On NFL comebacks:
“If you had an opportunity, if we both had to sign for special teams right now, dog, I’m making a team.”
– Will Compton [14:01] -
On Christmas trees and memories:
“If that’s the price of memories, that’s the price of memories.” – Clay Matthews [07:02] -
On Dolphins in cold weather:
“It’s been proven time and time again...with two in the Dolphins, when it gets cold, they shut down.” – Clay Matthews [48:25] -
On the Packers’ hot streak:
“Jordan Love is playing at an MVP level right now. He’s got like a 37 to 3 ratio, TDs, interceptions.” – Clay Matthews [59:56] -
On locker-room feuds:
“Bruh, he was ready to shoot me. I had to talk it out, man...” – Will Compton [72:53]
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------| | 03:44–11:14 | Christmas tree debate, holiday banter | | 11:30–18:35 | NFL comeback debate | | 21:12–27:30 | Bills at Patriots | | 27:30–36:32 | Chargers at Chiefs | | 36:38–40:33 | Lions at Rams | | 43:33–46:37 | Vikings at Cowboys | | 46:44–53:59 | Dolphins at Steelers | | 56:22–62:16 | Packers at Broncos (True Classic Game) | | 62:16–63:55 | The Boys Parlay & player prop talk | | 66:13–74:46 | Locker room stories, Stafford gun story | | 74:46–75:47 | Moneyline Militia gospel sendoff |
Final Thoughts
If you want sharp NFL analysis and unfiltered locker-room culture, this episode is gold. The crew mixes betting insights with real-life stories—half roast, half wisdom, always entertaining. Some memorable moments: the fake vs. real Christmas tree face-off, Will’s wild altercation story, and the group constantly ribbing each other over picks and aging knees.
“Big hugs, tiny kisses.” – The Boys’ signature signoff.
For Further Listening
- For betting highlights, start at [21:12].
- For the true flavor of the show—banter and brotherhood—don’t miss [66:13–74:46].
