This is Football with Kevin Clark

Wild Card Sunday Instant Reaction: Josh Allen Is The Best Player On The Planet

Wild Card Weekend Day 2 delivered fantastic drama and Kevin Clark breaks it all down. Through just four games, this postseason has already featured more fourth-quarter lead changes than any playoff run in NFL history, and it’s exposing something bigger: real parity is back. The era of one or two juggernauts cruising through January is over. In this episode: Why the NFL’s elite quarterbacks no longer guarantee dominance The uncomfortable conversation around Justin Herbert and why he gets treated differently How the NFC West turned into the old SEC West, and why fading the 49ers might be a mistake Kyle Shanahan’s best coaching job yet amid a brutal injury season The Eagles’ troubling vibes, A.J. Brown disappearing acts, and why Big Dom might be the most important man on the sideline Josh Allen reminding everyone he’s the best player on the planet What the Jaguars got wrong, and why “young team, they’ll be back” is a dangerous lie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wild Card Saturday Winners & Losers: Will the Packers Move On From Matt LaFleur?

Wild Card Weekend Day 1 is in the books, and Kevin Clark breaks down a stunning slate of playoff football. The Bears flip decades of trauma on the Packers in one of the most shocking collapses in recent rivalry history. From clock management failures to emotional play-calling, what does this loss mean for Matt LaFleur’s future in Green Bay, and where could he land next? Plus: Why Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson just changed the Bears–Packers dynamic for good How a few missed kicks may have altered the next decade of NFL franchises The Rams survive the Panthers — but did we just see their ceiling? What Matthew Stafford’s finger injury means for the rest of the NFC Bryce Young’s future, Carolina’s brutal loss, and why “moral victories” don’t exist Kevin’s NFC contender tiers heading into the rest of the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Playoff talk, Coach Breakdowns and Cam Newton Respect With Ron Rivera

Kevin Clark is joined by Ron Rivera to discuss his role as Cal's general manager and the chaos that the transfer portal brings this time of year. Ron highlights the coaches in the NFL that he loves to watch and relives some of the battles with Sean Payton. Plus, why Ron thinks Cam Newton deserves more respect for what he accomplished during his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peyton Manning on the Playoff Quarterbacks

5-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning joins This Is Football to give his assessment of the Quarterbacks in this year's playoffs. Peyton details what he's seen from the Texans & Browns while scouting for Monday's Manningcast on ESPN2, the lessons he can learn from Sam Darnold's journey, what he's seen from Bo Nix that's impressed him, what the key is to a good marriage between a coach and QB, who he thinks should be MVP of the 2026 season, and how close Jim Harbaugh came to getting him to join the 49ers when he hit free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 18 Winners & Losers

Kevin Clark breaks down the biggest winners and losers from Week 18, including why a single missed kick in Ravens/Steelers may shape the next decade for both franchises. From Atlanta’s long-overdue reset, to major questions looming for Baltimore, Las Vegas, and New York, this was one of the most illuminating days of the NFL year. Kevin digs into: Why rookie kickers feel more pressure when trailing than when tied How the Ravens’ long-term outlook may have changed overnight What Atlanta, the Raiders, and Giants should actually be looking for in their next head coach Why the “Patriot Way” should finally be retired Seattle’s rise, Baltimore’s flaws, and Kevin’s biggest miss of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices