Bussin' With The Boys: NFL Wild Card Picks (Jan 8, 2026)

Episode Title: NFL Wild Card Picks: Trevor Lawrence Over Josh Allen? + Clay Matthews Says “The Bears Still Suck”
Hosts: Will Compton & Taylor Lewan
Guests: Delaney Walker, Clay Matthews
Purpose: A locker-room-style breakdown of the NFL Wild Card playoff weekend, with the Boys debating picks, breaking down games, ribbing each other, and dispensing classic football and locker room banter, all with a betting/DFS slant.

Episode Overview

The Boys are back on the bus to break down every Wild Card playoff game, share their picks, and talk momentum, strategy, and storylines with typical electricity and a locker room edge. The main event: Clay Matthews unleashes “the Bears still suck” ahead of the classic Packers-Bears playoff matchup, and the gang weighs in on hot teams (Jags, Texans), the Bills’ postseason chances, and whether Delaney’s red-hot streak can continue.

Standings & Hot Streaks (03:45–09:45)

Delaney Walker’s Turnaround

• Since Week 14, Delaney Walker is 25–9 (73.5% hit rate)
• Banter about his early season struggles and epic comeback
  • Delaney: “Defeat sucked. It started to sink in. But I always look past the noise… I started double watching film… I had to cut ties with the so-called expert and believe in my own instinct.” (04:23)
• Humorous story about going “back to his roots” on a trip to Africa—realizing he’s “not that kind of tough” after seeing hyenas as pets (06:16)
  • Delaney: “I was like, yeah, I’m tough, but I ain’t that tough. My roots is American.” (06:30)

Clay Matthews’ Gambling Woes

• Clay jokes about his up-and-down season:
  • High early, then crashed. Blames Week 18 (resting starters) for his record slump
  • “I want my picks back… I was out there week 18, I was trying to get that 23rd sack… we got resting starters…I want my money back.” (07:50)
• Taylor compares Clay’s arc to the Chiefs: “There was something flawed in that foundation.” (07:21)

Key Game Breakdowns & Picks

Bills vs. Jaguars – Jags Over Josh Allen? (21:48–28:37)

• Clay: Believes “it’s Trevor Lawrence’s time.”
  • “There’s no hotter team right now than the Jacksonville Jaguars… I don’t think it’s going to work well for [the Bills] here. Jags are just too hot.” (22:32)
  • Emphasizes Jags defense, injuries in Bills secondary
  • “The winner of this game is going to represent the AFC.” (23:31)
• Taylor & Will: Both ride with the Jags, emphasizing Jacksonville’s home field and momentum.
  • “Jacksonville Jaguars—no longer sneaky. They are the hot team right now.” – Will (23:50)
• Delaney: Also on the Jags: “They bent hot… This is a coin toss. Jaguars are hot. They got home field.” (25:47)
• Taylor (Counter): Leans Bills to cover/possibly on the Moneyline due to red-zone efficiency and playoff running game.
  • “Bills are the third most efficient team in the NFL in the red zone. That’s what matters.” (27:16)

Notable Banter:

• Will: “How much are you believing in a white boy… at quarterback? He’s at the cookout.” (24:15)
• Delaney: “Yeah, he had the cookout for sure… Some white boys you can ride with if some dirt goes down, I know they ain’t gonna say nothing.” (24:26)

Chargers at Patriots (29:20–37:28)

• Key debate: Chargers rested starters vs. Patriots playing to the wire.
  • Delaney: “I believe in being active…you always gotta motivate yourself if you take a break…Starters took a break—scares me about the Chargers. Patriots are on fire.” (30:09)
• Weather advantage to New England, LA “can’t simulate cold weather.” (30:18)
• Clay: Leans under 46.5 but floats that Chargers may have chosen Patriots as their better matchup
• Taylor: All in on Drake May and the Patriots at home
  • “They are a complete team. …Patriots all the way.” (34:13)
• Will: Consensus emerges on Patriots ML, with strong undercurrent of trust in Drake May’s mentality
  • “Drake May is him too, bro.” (37:34)
• Sidebar: Hilarious discussion about eating baked goods brought in by QB’s wives and locker room trust. (38:17)

Texans vs. Steelers (42:03–46:46)

• Clay: Surprises by (somewhat) backing Pittsburgh—loves the spread but not the outright win.
  • “I like the Steelers at +4.5, but leaving myself a little buffer.” (43:46)
• Delaney: Emphasizes Houston’s defense but likes a sneaky OVER 39.5.
  • “I see it as an over game—39 and a half.” (45:55)
• Taylor: Cold, hard UNDER—thinks this is a 13–10 game. “Texans defense: fewest yards, second fewest points. Steelers D: top in sacks and picks. That’s an under game.” (45:22)
• Will: Can’t trust the Steelers but is wary about picking against Texans’ defense.

Rams vs. Panthers (46:48–51:17)

• Clay: Analyzes previous close game—notes Carolina’s perfection last time probably unsustainable
  • “Panthers had to play a near perfect game. Rams are built to win on the road. I like Rams at -6.5.” (48:28)
• Delaney: “Rams are gonna win…but I don’t think the Panthers are gonna lay down. If they do lose, I feel like ten and a half is crazy.” (49:25)
• Will: Sees Panthers ‘laying a dud’ and likes the UNDER 46.5.
• Banter on high point spread: “You don’t usually see a ten and a half line in the playoffs…that’s crazy.” – Delaney (51:43)

49ers at Eagles (52:03–61:48)

• Gift exchange: Will gifts everyone with an Eagles Wheaties box
• Clay: Leans Eagles, calls out 49ers’ struggles versus other tough defenses.
  • “Now they’re going on the road to Philly…Vic Fangio gonna have it dialed up.” (57:15)
• Will: Takes Niners ML out of “hope,” recognizing emotional ties and the team’s motivation for revenge.
  • “I believe in the boys…Just rooting for the 49ers.” (58:19)
• Taylor: Plays both sides but notes Eagles are safer; ultimately sides with the group’s under pick.
  • “The safe bet is the Eagles. I’ll hit the 49ers with the points… nah, I’m going under with you.” (61:36)
• Delaney: Locks in UNDER 46.5, citing both defenses are “clamping down.” (61:43)

Packers at Bears – The “Bears Still Suck” Game (64:30–73:29)

Classic Rivalry, Classic Banter

• Clay (Packers Legend): Delivers a full-throated, stats-backed Packers case—says Bears “overachieved.”
  • “I think the Bears peaked. I think they overachieved. I think they’re tired. …Packers are primed to upset the Bears here in their own house.” (66:11)
  • “The Packers are going to let everybody know that the Bears still suck.” (67:52)
• Will: Egging Clay on for that catchphrase: “Look at the camera and tell them that!”
• Delaney (Bears side): Bears ML. “I’m already bared down… I’m gonna take the Bears money line.” (69:40)
• Taylor: With facts on the rivalry—since 2009: Packers 30-7 vs Bears. Leans Packers.
  • “As much as things change, they also stay the same. The Packers have owned the Bears.” (72:49)

Memorable Moment:

• Clay, finally: “The Bears still suck.” (73:25)

The Boys’ Parlay: Four Touchdown Scorers (73:33–76:43)

• Picks:
  • Taylor: Christian McCaffrey (49ers)
  • Delaney: James Cook (Bills)
  • Clay: Trayvon Henderson
  • Will: Drake May anytime rushing TD
• “If you put $10 down…you’re making $262.07. Big game hunting this weekend, fellas.” (74:05)
• Funny discussion about needing both Drake May and a RB to score—“How many times have you scored a rushing TD, dude?” (75:53)

Notable Quotes & Locker Room Vibes

• Delaney’s philosophy on team trust:
  “Some white boys you can ride with if some dirt goes down, I know they ain’t gonna say nothing.” (24:26)
• On picking against his advice:
  “You bullied me out of my pick last week!” – Clay to Will (28:24)
• On coming out of retirement:
  “If you put me in a nine technique, I’m gonna cobra strike you with this brow right here… One good play, I could do it for 30 plays.” – Clay (12:46)
• On being on the Wheaties box:
  “I was always on the sugar one, the one with all the extra sugar on it.” – Clay (52:51)
• On the 49ers/Eagles pick:
  “Safe bet is the Eagles… but I like the 49ers for hope.” – Taylor (60:31)
• On the Packers-Bears rivalry:
  “Historically these two teams, like, known for a rivalry… This may be the third time they’ve met in the playoffs.” – Delaney (68:37)

TIMESTAMPS – Segment Highlights

| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------------|----------------| | Delaney’s Hot Streak & Redemption | 03:45–09:45 | | Jags–Bills Debate | 21:48–28:37 | | Chargers–Patriots Pick/ Dray May Hype | 29:20–37:28 | | Texans–Steelers (Defense rules) | 42:03–46:46 | | Rams–Panthers (10.5-point debate) | 46:48–51:17 | | 49ers–Eagles, Wheaties Banter, Revenge | 52:03–61:48 | | Packers–Bears, ‘Bears Still Suck’ | 64:30–73:29 | | Parlay Segment (Touchdown Scorers) | 73:33–76:43 |

Tone & Style

• Fun, trash-talking locker-room banter; heavy on inside jokes, storytelling, and friendly arguments.
• No-filter honesty: “I’m tough, but I ain’t that tough,” “The Bears still suck,” and digs at each other’s previous week picks.
• Expressive, sometimes irreverent, original language: “Big hugs, tiny kisses,” “Six to midnight” (on being hyped), and “he’s got the hot hand right now.”

Summary Takeaways

• Wild Card consensus: Jags are “hot,” Patriots are trending up with Drake May, Texans’ D is legit, and the Packers–Bears rivalry brings the fireworks.
• Clay Matthews: Bears still suck; Packers will prove it.
• Delaney Walker: His gut and momentum have him as the most dangerous gambler on the show.
• Taylor & Will: Anchor the debate and keep the banter rapid-fire and honest, bringing a unique player pod-culture into football talk.

Perfect episode if you love football, betting, and real locker room talk.

Big hugs, tiny kisses. – The Boys

For next week: Will Clay Matthews be right and can Delaney keep the heater rolling?