Simms Complete

Football is the Simms family business. Join former NFL QB Matt Simms & Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms as they share unique insight on the game they love.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Giants Growing Pains, Breaking Down the Best QB's & Game Picks

    Matt and Phil Simms break down key matchups for NFL Week 2, focusing on the Giants vs. Cowboys, the Bills vs. Jets, Eagles vs. Chiefs, Bears vs. Lions, and the Chargers vs. Raiders. They talk about team challenges, like the Giants’ offensive line issues and the Jets’ surprisingly strong running game. Dallas looks solid, while the Giants and Bears need to protect their quarterbacks better. The Eagles’ and Chiefs’ offensive strategies are discussed, with a focus on the Chiefs’ need to become more aggressive downfield and whether the Eagles can maintain a simple yet effective approach. They also highlight standout players  Justin Herbert, Keon Coleman, and Quentin Johnson and they make their picks for each matchup. 00:00:00 – Giants vs. Cowboys: Week One Recap & Optimism for Week Two 00:00:25 – Disappointment for Giants Fans & Cowboys’ Performance Against Eagles 00:01:01 – Giants Offensive Line Struggles & Dallas Defensive Front Analysis 00:01:46 – Giants Offensive Concepts & Comparison to Last Year’s Play 00:02:25 – Need for Improved Offensive Line Sturdiness 00:03:04 – Giants/Cowboys Injury Updates & Key Matchups in Secondary 00:04:25 – Brian Schottenheimer’s Impact on Cowboys Offense 00:05:28 – Cowboys Built for the Run & Giants’ Defensive Interior Challenges 00:06:49 – Cowboys’ Rushing Attack 00:07:13 – Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Matchup 00:08:07 – Justin Fields & Jets Offense Scheme 00:08:48 – Bills’ Rushing Defense Issues vs. Ravens; Matchup with Jets 00:09:25 – Jets’ Roster Strengths: O-line, Running Backs, Pass Rush 00:11:17 – Bills’ Offensive Weapons: Keon Coleman, Tight Ends, James Cook 00:12:48 – Jets’ Pass Rush Advantage Over Ravens; Williams Brothers 00:13:09 – Justin Fields’ Throwing Style & Performance Recap 00:14:47 – Game Picks: Giants vs. Cowboys & Bills vs. Jets Predictions 00:15:56 – Possibility of Jaxson Dart Package for Giants Offense 00:17:02 – Chiefs vs. Eagles Matchup: Early Impressions 00:19:29 – Impact Players Missing for Eagles; Defensive Line Discussion 00:20:36 – Chiefs’ Passing Game with Injuries; Aggressiveness vs. Efficiency 00:21:15 – Eagles’ Offensive Line Strength & Jalen Hurts’ Mobility 00:22:54 – Chiefs’ Defensive Front Comments; Game Shape & Injuries 00:23:47 – Eagles’ New OC  Play Calling Approach & Week Two Outlook 00:24:26 – Eagles’ Offensive Simplicity: Talent vs. Complexity 00:25:11 – Importance of Center Play; Comparing to Past Player Experiences 00:26:11 – Emotional Edge for Chiefs/Eagles Rematch; Game Predictions 00:27:57 – Eagles as Least Favorite Giants Rival: Personal Commentary 00:28:40 – Bears vs. Lions Preview: Expectations for Week Two 00:30:06 – Chicago Bears’ Penalty Issues; Caleb Williams’ Debut 00:31:15 – Bears and Detroit: Young Quarterbacks’ Challenges & Throws 00:32:01 – Lions’ Offense: Jared Goff, Running Game Concerns 00:33:05 – Packers’ Week One Sharpness; Lions’ Groove Issues 00:34:50 – Bears: Missed Throws, Offensive Learning Curve 00:36:27 – Play Calling Praises: O’Connell, Roman, McVay 00:37:15 – Caleb Williams’ Mechanics & Overthrow Issues 00:38:02 – Throwing Technique Insights for QBs 00:38:48 – Chargers vs. Raiders Preview 00:40:14 – Justin Herbert’s Passing Windows & Chargers’ Offense 00:41:32 – Chargers’ Identity, Year Two Under Harbaugh; Raiders’ Physical Play 00:42:40 – Geno Smith Shout-Out; QB Comparisons 00:43:43 – Chargers’ Passing Philosophy; Receiving Corps Performance 00:44:44 – Chargers vs. Raiders: Picks & Confidence 00:46:22 – Young Players’ Confidence & Giants’ Need for Receiver Involvement 00:47:32 – Giants’ QB & O-line Criticism; Nature of NFL Challenges

    50 min
  2. 8 SEPT

    Matt & Phil Simms: Russell Wilson takes a beating, Daniel Jones shines, Groundhog Day for the Browns

    Matt and Phil Simms go live immediately after the 4 p.m. NFL games to break down the biggest storylines and performances from Week 1. They start by discussing the Giants’ disappointing loss to the Washington Commanders, analyzing both sides of the ball and what went wrong for New York. The pair debates the Giants’ defensive struggles against the run and their continued red zone problems, while also weighing in on Russell Wilson’s tough outing behind a shaky offensive line. Matt and Phil then hit key games around the league, including Baker Mayfield’s gritty performance against Michael Penix and the Falcons, Joe Burrow’s grind-it-out win over Cleveland, Daniel Jones’ strong debut for Indianapolis, and Pete Carroll’s impact on the improved Raiders. -00:01:45 – Giants vs. Commanders Game Recap Matt and Phil deep dive into the Giants’ 21-6 loss, covering defense, O-line struggles, Russell Wilson’s rough game, and general impressions. 00:04:13 – Giants Defensive Issues Matt presses Phil on the Giants’ run defense, Jayden Daniels’ performance, and repeated problems stopping the run. 00:07:59 – Washington’s Defensive Line Dominance More discussion of the mismatch at the line of scrimmage; Deebo Samuel’s debut for Washington. 00:09:42 – Key Game Stats & Red Zone Woes Matt reads off crucial third-down and red zone stats, points out ongoing Giants’ scoring struggles. 00:12:13 – Buccaneers vs. Falcons: Baker Mayfield & Michael Penix Analysis and praise for Baker Mayfield’s toughness and Michael Penix’s promising debut; Atlanta’s greater speed and physicality. 00:15:34 – Rookie Rundown: Bijan Robinson, Bucky Irving, Emeka Egbuka Reviewing rookie performances and offensive highlights for both teams. 00:18:10 – Game Finishes: Younghoe Koo Miss & Final Thoughts Recap of game-ending moments, what Atlanta and Tampa showed in the opener. 00:18:23 – Browns vs. Bengals: Flacco’s Rough Day & Cleveland’s “Groundhog Day” Shaky finishes and dropped passes; analysis of Joe Flacco’s interception problems and Joe Burrow’s game management. 00:24:04 – Bengals’ Defensive Standouts & Defensive Player Performances Quick review of defensive stars on both sides. 00:25:11 – Colts vs. Dolphins: Daniel Jones, Indy Offense Surges Big praise for Daniel Jones’s Colts debut, Shane Steichen’s playcalling, Indy’s improved defense and offense. 00:28:49 – Colts Receiving Corps vs. Miami’s; Roster Builds Phil and Matt discuss the different receiver group makeups and why Indy’s is more versatile. 00:31:13 – Daniel Jones’ Growth and Job Security Positive outlooks for Daniel Jones, his rhythm and confidence. 00:31:21 – Raiders vs. Patriots: Pete Carroll Effect Review of a tough, physical game and the impact of coaching changes (Pete Carroll and Mike Vrabel with the Raiders/Patriots), Geno Smith and Drake Maye’s performances. 00:35:12 – Raiders Defensive Standouts 00:37:50 – Cardinals vs. Saints: Kyler Murray & Spencer Rattler Quick notes on Arizona’s methodical win, Kyler Murray’s conservative play, and rookie QB Spencer Rattler. 00:39:14 – Steelers vs. Jets: Justin Fields’ Breakout & Aaron Rodgers’ Debut Deep focus on Justin Fields’ sharp passing, the Steelers’ run defense woes, Aaron Rodgers-Arthur Smith pairing. 00:44:40 – Jets’ O-Line and Playmakers - Highlighting Jets’ improved offensive line play and skill players’ performance. 00:47:11 – Friday Night Game: Chargers vs. Chiefs & Justin Herbert Praise Quick take on Herbert’s huge performance and the new-look Chargers. 00:50:11 – Titans vs. Broncos & Young QB Struggles

    52 min
  3. 5 SEPT

    Wilson, Love, Jackson, Allen: Phil & Matt Simms Break Down Key QB Matchups for Week 1

    Matt Simms and Phil Simms kick off the NFL season on Simms Complete. They discuss top matchups for Week 1, including the Packers vs. Lions, Giants vs. Commanders, and Ravens vs. Bills. Phil shares his thoughts on team strengths, concerns about certain quarterbacks, and key offseason changes, like coaching staff and roster updates. The duo also gives rapid-fire picks for all opening weekend games. 00:02:00 – Packers vs. Lions Preview Discussion on the Packers’ Super Bowl odds, Micah Parsons’ impact, and the storylines for both teams. 00:03:03 – Detroit Lions’ Chances This Season Phil and Matt talk about the Lions’ roster, coaching changes, and their potential for a Super Bowl run. 00:05:35 – Giants vs. Commanders Analysis Deep dive into the Giants’ improvements, Commanders’ luck last year, and expectations for both teams. 00:09:00 – Ravens vs. Bills Breakdown Both hosts discuss the Ravens’ “Super Bowl or bust” situation and what the Bills need to pull off an upset. 00:12:12 – Steelers vs. Jets & Aaron Rodgers’ Return The focus shifts to Aaron Rodgers’ homecoming with the Steelers and expectations for Justin Fields with the Jets. 00:18:12 – Vikings vs. Bears: Young QBs Spotlight Conversation about the debut of J.J. McCarthy and Caleb Williams and the impact of coaching on their growth. 00:22:00 – Lightning Round: Game Picks Rapid-fire picks for all Week 1 games, starting with Buccaneers vs. Falcons, Bengals vs. Browns, and beyond. 00:34:06 – Closing Thoughts & Friendly Wager Tease Matt and Phil joke about the stakes for their season-long game picks

    37 min
  4. 1 AUG

    What has Phil Simms seen at Giants training camp?

    The Simms Complete duo are BACK and better than ever, with stories from Giants training camp and much much more. Listen in while the guys talk about which college QBs they think can really shine this year and what they like that they have seen from the Giants camp that Phil has been to. Who has really shown so far? Who needs to do more? Listen in NOW to hear all of the latest plus a few stories you won't believe, ONLY right here on Simms Complete! [2:27] – Preseason Hall of Fame Game: Expectations & Quarterback Analysis [3:50] – Spotlight on D.J. Uiagalelei and Trey Lance’s NFL Journeys [6:17] – Chargers’ and Lions’ Young Talent: What to Watch For [9:52] – Coaching Personalities: Dan Campbell vs. Jim Harbaugh [11:10] – The Rise of Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions [13:07] – Detroit’s New Coordinators & Preseason Opportunity [14:35] – Giants Training Camp Report: O-Line/D-Line Standouts [17:13] – Giants Quarterback Room Breakdown [22:03] – Interviews with Tommy DeVito & Jackson Dart [24:20] – Preseason Performance vs. Regular Season Impact [25:46] – 2025 Hall of Fame Class & Legends Remembered [29:24] – Antonio Gates’ Impact and Unique Playing Style [32:28] – The Art of Great Tight Ends: Gates, Kelsey, Witten [33:52] – Sterling Sharpe: An All-Time Talen [36:53] – Life Updates: Phil Doing College Games & Field Named After Him [37:25] – Preseason, Roster Cuts, and Advice for Players [38:17] – Old-School vs. Modern NFL Training Camps

    41 min
  5. 24 JUL

    Phil Simms at Giants Training Camp: Russell WIlson's leadership on display

    On this episode of Simms Complete, hosts Matt Simms and his father, legendary NFL quarterback Phil Simms, kick off training camp season by reminiscing about the old days of NFL training camp life versus the luxuries enjoyed by today’s players. The conversation is full of anecdotes from Phil’s playing days with the New York Giants, including stories about tiny dorm beds, ashtrays in lockers, and linemen smoking during halftime in the 1970s and 80s. The Simms duo then dive into their firsthand observations from Giants training camp, with a heavy focus on the quarterback room: Russell Wilson’s leadership and play, Jamies Winston’s potential, and the progress of Jaxson Dart and Tommy DeVito. Later, they transition to New York Jets camp news, including analysis on the recent injury to Justin Fields and the depth/potential of Tyrod Taylor stepping in. The conversation covers broader NFL storylines such as Cam Ward’s emergence in Tennessee, Caleb Williams’ rookie year outlook, and the impact of elite coaching on young quarterbacks. [00:00:01] - NFL Training Camp Memories & Dorm Life. Phil describes the tough dorm conditions at Pace and Fairleigh Dickinson and contrasts them to today’s luxury setups.[00:02:43] - Advances in Player Facilities and Technology [00:03:16] – Smoking during halftime [00:05:02] - Evolution of NFL Player Size [00:09:23] - Giants Quarterback Room Impressions Phil shares inside observations from Giants camp, focusing on Russell Wilson’s impressive performance, leadership, and conditioning, as well as the quarterback competition involving Jameis Winston, Jackson Dart, and Tommy DeVito. [00:14:13] – More on Giants Practice watching Dexter Lawrenece [00:18:10] – Catching up with Coach Daboll & the Mara’s [00:21:54] - Roster Battles -key roster worries, particularly Andrew Thomas’ injury and its implications. [00:26:10] - New York Jets Training Camp & Justin Fields’ Injury [00:34:00] - High Hopes for Aaron Glenn and the Jets’ Future [00:36:23] - Tennessee Titans QB Situation and Cam Ward Hype [00:41:03] - Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears, and the Importance of Coaching

    46 min

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Football is the Simms family business. Join former NFL QB Matt Simms & Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms as they share unique insight on the game they love.

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