Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were amazed at the games from Wild Card Weekend.  As a Bears fan, Matt walks through the biggest moments.  What changes are we going to see from the Packers?  Matt feels like this is the start of a long run for Chicago.

The Panthers held their own and Matthew Stafford played like an MVP QB.  Josh Allen led the Bills over the Jaguars.  What do you see in the Jags future?  The Eagles season came to an end as the 49ers continue to find ways to win.   Matt wonders about AJ Brown's future and other issues with the Eagles.  

What are the best NFL coaching jobs available?  Matt was shocked the Ravens moved on from John Harbaugh. Matt was disappointed by the Chargers performance against the Patriots.  Matt lays out the upcoming schedule for the Divisional Round next weekend.  Matt wraps up with the show heading to the Super Bowl! 

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were amazed at the games from Wild Card Weekend.&nbsp; As a Bears fan, Matt walks through the biggest moments.&nbsp; What changes are we going to see from the Packers?&nbsp; Matt feels like this is the start of a long run for Chicago.
The Panthers held their own and Matthew Stafford played like an MVP QB.&nbsp; Josh Allen led the Bills over the Jaguars.&nbsp; What do you see in the Jags future?&nbsp; The Eagles season came to an end as the 49ers continue to find ways to win.&nbsp; &nbsp;Matt wonders about AJ Brown's future and other issues with the Eagles.&nbsp;&nbsp;
What are the best NFL coaching jobs available?&nbsp; Matt was shocked the Ravens moved on from John Harbaugh. Matt was disappointed by the Chargers performance against the Patriots.&nbsp; Matt lays out the upcoming schedule for the Divisional Round next weekend.&nbsp; Matt wraps up with the show heading to the Super Bowl!&nbsp;

This is NFL Cover Zero, hosted by radio personalities Matt Jones and Drew Franklin (Kentucky Sports Radio). Matt and Drew are longtime friends who love football and are having fun while talking about the storylines on and off the field. It's NFL Cover Zero, football talk for the rest of us.

This is NFL Cover Zero, hosted by radio personalities Matt Jones and Drew Franklin (Kentucky Sports Radio). Matt and Drew are longtime friends who love football and are having fun while talking about the storylines on and off the field. It's NFL Cover Zero, football talk for the rest of us.

NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones and Drew Franklin

NFL Cover Zero: A Wild, Wild Weekend!

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin note the coaching changes that have already happened after the regular season came to a close.  What are the best jobs now available?  Matt explains which moves he thinks were warranted and which look like a mistake.  Drew reveals what he would like to see the Titans do moving forward.

Is one team a clear favorite for any head coach looking for a job? Matt gives his thoughts on Nick Sirianni resting the Eagles starters in Week 18.  The Seahawks are the favorite to win the Super Bowl.  Should there be a rule change against teams with losing records in the playoffs?  

Looking back on the statistical leaders from the 2025 season, who is your MVP?  The Jets became the first team to end the season without an interception.  Looking at the playoff games, Matt and Drew make their picks for the six games along with a TD scorer.  Matt notes one game that he could see a blowout result happen for either team!

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin note the coaching changes that have already happened after the regular season came to a close.&nbsp; What are the best jobs now available?&nbsp; Matt explains which moves he thinks were warranted and which look like a mistake.&nbsp; Drew reveals what he would like to see the Titans do moving forward.
Is one team a clear favorite for any head coach looking for a job? Matt gives his thoughts on Nick Sirianni resting the Eagles starters in Week 18.&nbsp; The Seahawks are the favorite to win the Super Bowl.&nbsp; Should there be a rule change against teams with losing records in the playoffs?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Looking back on the statistical leaders from the 2025 season, who is your MVP?&nbsp; The Jets became the first team to end the season without an interception.&nbsp; Looking at the playoff games, Matt and Drew make their picks for the six games along with a TD scorer.&nbsp; Matt notes one game that he could see a blowout result happen for either team!

NFL Cover Zero: Coaching Changes and Wild Card Weekend!

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin end the NFL regular season with an incredible ending of Ravens/Steelers.  How many mistakes were made before both kickers missed?  The Texans beat the Colts, but Matt was hoping for more Philip Rivers.  Cam Little kicks a 67 yard field goal in the Jaguars win. Myles Garrett breaks the sack record in the Browns win over the Bengals. 

Was this the last game for Travis Kelce with the Chiefs?  The Panthers will host a playoff game after winning the NFC South.  What's next for the Bucs after missing the playoffs? Another big game for Matthew Stafford in a Rams win. The Bears win while the Eagles lost, so the NFC seeds are set. 

The Seahawks are the 1 seed in the NFC and are the favorites in the Super Bowl odds.  How will the Playoffs play out?  Matt explains why he's really looking forward to Bears-Packers. The Bills face the Jaguars and the game could go either way. The Eagles host the 49ers and Matt thinks the Chargers could beat the Patriots.  How far can the Steelers go in the playoffs? Matt thinks 11 teams are capable of winning the Super Bowl!

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin&nbsp;end the NFL regular season with an incredible ending of Ravens/Steelers.&nbsp; How many mistakes were made before both kickers missed?&nbsp; The Texans beat the Colts, but Matt was hoping for more Philip Rivers.&nbsp; Cam Little kicks a 67 yard field goal in the Jaguars win. Myles Garrett breaks the sack record in the Browns win over the Bengals. 
Was this the last game for Travis Kelce with the Chiefs?&nbsp; The Panthers will host a playoff game after winning the NFC South.&nbsp; What's next for the Bucs after missing the playoffs? Another big game for Matthew Stafford in a Rams win. The Bears win while the Eagles lost, so the NFC seeds are set.&nbsp;
The Seahawks are the 1 seed in the NFC and are the favorites in the Super Bowl odds.&nbsp; How will the Playoffs play out?&nbsp; Matt explains why he's really looking forward to Bears-Packers. The Bills face the Jaguars and the game could go either way. The Eagles host the 49ers and Matt thinks the Chargers could beat the Patriots.&nbsp; How far can the Steelers go in the playoffs? Matt thinks 11 teams are capable of winning the Super Bowl!

NFL Cover Zero:  How many teams are capable of winning the Super Bowl? 

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin jump into Week 17 with the Bears just falling short against the 49ers.  Week 18 will have a big impact on playoff scenarios and Matt is wondering how many NFC are legit contenders.  The Eagles 2nd half stats and lack of offense has Drew doubting them in the playoffs. Which QB are you going to trust in the playoffs?  Matt highlights teams that have disappointed down the stretch.

Matt recaps his first play by play experience and the feedback from fans.  Matt explains some of the 'magic' during the broadcast and how coaches would reveal their game plans.  Looking back at the Christmas NFL games, how did we see two of the best kickers in the league struggle?  The Lions took a bad loss to the Vikings.  

Matt feels bad for Travis Kelce's possible last home game at Arrowhead.  The Texans defense could give them a chance in the playoffs.  The Ravens put up a strong game against the Packers.  The Steelers have to be disappointed losing to the Browns.  The Patriots rolled past the Jets.  The Colts have lost 7 of 8...Matt wonders if it was worth it for Philip Rivers.  The Raiders lose and become the favorite for the #1 overall pick.  Plus, Matt reviews some rules for wearing different sports jerseys.

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin&nbsp;jump into Week 17 with the Bears just falling short against the 49ers.&nbsp; Week 18 will have a big impact on playoff scenarios and Matt is wondering how many NFC are legit contenders.&nbsp; The Eagles 2nd half stats and lack of offense has Drew doubting them in the playoffs. Which QB are you going to trust in the playoffs?&nbsp; Matt highlights teams that have disappointed down the stretch.
Matt recaps his first play by play experience and the feedback from fans.&nbsp; Matt explains some of the 'magic' during the broadcast and how coaches would reveal their game plans.&nbsp; Looking back at the Christmas NFL games, how did we see two of the best kickers in the league struggle?&nbsp; The Lions took a bad loss to the Vikings.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Matt feels bad for Travis Kelce's possible last home game at Arrowhead.&nbsp; The Texans defense could give them a chance in the playoffs.&nbsp; The Ravens put up a strong game against the Packers.&nbsp; The Steelers have to be disappointed losing to the Browns.&nbsp; The Patriots rolled past the Jets.&nbsp; The Colts have lost 7 of 8...Matt wonders if it was worth it for Philip Rivers.&nbsp; The Raiders lose and become the favorite for the #1 overall pick.&nbsp; Plus, Matt reviews some rules for wearing different sports jerseys.

NFL Cover Zero:   Which QB would you trust in the playoffs? 

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NFL Cover Zero: A Wild, Wild Weekend!

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