Best of The Herd

The WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham and Bravo’s West Wilson start by sending love and prayers to Australia, before diving headfirst into NFL news as the Kansas City Chiefs are officially eliminated from the playoffs, sparking big feelings and bigger takes. From there, it’s rapid-fire sports madness: Philip Rivers balling out for the Indianapolis Colts, Sophie reminiscing on nearly laying someone out on special teams while she was a high school kicker, her unfortunate middle finger mishap, and a behind-the-scenes story tale of Sophie’s visit to Adidas Headquarters. College football fans buckle up as Montana vs. Montana State reignites, Notre Dame raises eyebrows by skipping a bowl game, and Sophie and West attempt the impossible — ranking the drunkest NFL fan bases (yes, Bills Mafia gets their flowers). Things get even weirder (in the best way) with throwback footage of young West and “Ketchup Kenny,” news of John Cena retiring from WWE, a very real debate over whether Timothée Chalamet could be a rapper, and a look ahead to the FIFA World Cup coming to the U.S.00:00 - START3:40 - Sending love & prayers Australia 4:50 - Kansas City Chiefs Eliminated 11:10 - Phillip Rivers balls out 13:40 - Sophie’s Special Teams Almost tackle16:10 - Sophie’s messed up middle finger 17:00 - Sophie’s visit to Adidas Headquarters 20:30 - Montana vs Montana State Again! 23;30 - Notre Dame skips Bowl Game 27:20 - Ranking Drunkest NFL Fan Bases 30:00 - Shoutout to the Bills Mafia 31:26 - Young West & Ketchup Kenny Video 33:15 - John Cena retires from WWE 36:30 - Is Timothée Chalamet a rapper? 40:32 - Global Soccer Tournament in USA  Get an Arby's Double Roast Beef or Double Beef 'n Cheddar in-store or Doordashed today. https://www.arbys.com/Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/showme #skimspartnerGive yourself the gift of luxury and make every moment comfortable. Head to https://cozyearth.com/ and use our code SHOWME for up to 40% off!All lines provided by ‪Hard Rock Bet#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holiday season is here and gamblers nationwide are catching a case of the Kringle Tingles because of a yuletide Saturday slate of NFL action to bet on! Today NFL betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter to discuss the latest NFL spreads. Together the duo provide initial betting picks and predictions for NFL Week 16 as the march towards crowning a champion in the free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ continues.  Today's betting action starts with Thursday Night Football, with Matt Stafford and the LA Rams facing Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. Plus, because of the looming Christmas NFL schedule, we also have special Saturday games this week, including Jalen Hurts and the rebounding Philadelphia Eagles against the battered Washington Commanders. Saturday night features a huge NFC North matchup between Jordan Love and his Green Bay Packers as they head to the Windy City to take on Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Later, we hear about Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills as they look to stay in the AFC East race with a win over Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns, plus the lowly New York Jets and young quarterback Brady Cook facing Tyler Shough and his New Orleans Saints. We also get bets for the battle between Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars facing the top-seeded Denver Broncos, led by Bo Nix. Patrick Mahomes is now lost for the season with an ACL tear, but can his Kansas City Chiefs cover against the dreadful Tennessee Titans? And will Dak Prescott have enough to defeat Justin Herbert and the LA Chargers? And finally, does Philip Rivers have enough magic left for the Indianapolis Colts to upset Brock Purdy and the big home favorite San Francisco 49ers? Find out on this week's episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:04:55 - LA RAMS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 0:08:18 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 0:11:20 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. CHICAGO BEARS 0:17:25 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS. TENNESSEE TITANS 0:19:55 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS 0:27:15 - TAMPA BAY BUCS VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS 0:30:50 - NEW YORK JETS VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 0:34:55 - LA CHARGERS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS 0:37:14 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. CLEVELAND BROWNS 0:40:20 - CINCINNATI BENGALS VS. MIAMI DOLPHINS 0:46:45 - ATLANTA FALCONS VS. ARIZONA CARDINALS 0:50:45 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS. DETROIT LIONS 0:53:10 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 0:56:40 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS. HOUSTON TEXANS 0:59:10 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS 1:03:25 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS  -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter.  Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright recaps Week 15 of the NFL season, starting with the Kansas City Chiefs being eliminated from the playoffs and Patrick Mahomes’ devastating ACL injury. What's next for Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Andy Reid, and KC? Then, Nick discusses the Joe Burrow fiasco in Cincinnati and what it means for the Bengals. Next, Nick reacts to Micah Parsons tearing his ACL in the Green Bay Packers' loss to the Denver Broncos. Have Jordan Love and Green Bay's Super Bowl hopes been dashed? And are Bo Nix and the Broncos the team to beat in the AFC? What does Nick make of Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills' monster comeback win over Drake Maye's New England Patriots? Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd breaks down why the Pittsburgh Steelers’ path to yet another winning season and potential playoff appearance may actually be holding the franchise back in today’s NFL. Is consistent mediocrity worse than a full rebuild? Missing the playoffs might be a blessing in disguise for the Kansas City ChiefsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, Colin reveals this week’s Herd Hierarchy, ranking the top 10 teams in the NFL, including why the Green Bay Packers fall out of the list and what’s fueling the Chicago Bears’ rise into the top five. Then, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to debate the state of the Kansas City Chiefs, explaining why Patrick Mahomes and company remain close to Super Bowl contention despite missing the playoffs for the first time in 11 yearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former New England Patriots QB Drew Bledsoe stops by The Herd to talk about Drake Maye and the Patriots this season, Mike Vrabel's coaching style, Caleb Williams' accuracy, George Pickens being unhappy in Dallas and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd breaks down why the Pittsburgh Steelers’ path to yet another winning season and potential playoff appearance may actually be holding the franchise back in today’s NFL. Is consistent mediocrity worse than a full rebuild? Plus, Colin reveals this week’s Herd Hierarchy, ranking the top 10 teams in the NFL, including why the Green Bay Packers fall out of the list and what’s fueling the Chicago Bears’ rise into the top five. Then, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to debate the state of the Kansas City Chiefs, explaining why Patrick Mahomes and company remain close to Super Bowl contention despite missing the playoffs for the first time in 11 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 15 Monday Night Football matchup between Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins vs. Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh Steelers. John kicks off talking about Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa's inability to play in cold weather games & why the Dolphins may need to get rid of Tua. John then talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers playoff picture after Dolphins win gives them a one game lead on the Baltimore Ravens leading the AFC North with 3 games to go. John talks about how 49ers will probably not go to the Super Bowl but why it could be Kyle Shanahan's best coaching year of his career with the absurd amount of injuries to his star players. John also talks about how the Packers look moving forward without star edge rusher Micah Parsons ahead of a high stakes NFC North road battle against the NFC first place Chicago Bears this upcoming Saturday night, and what this could mean for head coach Matt LaFleur's future with the team. Lastly, John dives into his DMs and discusses the trend of older quarterbacks starting in the NFL & why teams pull the trigger to start guys like Joe Flacco & Philip Rivers than players they don't trust like Anthony Richardson. 05:01 - Dolphins-Steelers 24:09 - 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan 26:15 - Green Bay Packers 31:44 - Why are there so many old QBs starting in the NFL? 45:00- Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss were ACTIVE at DJ Khaled's We The Best Classic charity golf event. Joe and Jada took the pod on the road and sat down with a range of guests: they discuss Ludacris' private island, Jada's Verzuz with The Lox against Dipset, and hip hop stars setting an example for the youth with 'Fast & Furious' star Tyrese; Joe gets sage advice from former Hot 97 icon and current 'Angie IRL' host Angie Martinez, who jokingly accuses Joe of taking shots at 'Drink Champs' host N.O.R.E.; Steve Lobel, who's managed hip hop legends like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Jam Master Jay, sparks an amazing story from Fat Joe about Big Pun; and rising young athletes Taylor Townsend (pro tennis player and former No. 1 ranked doubles player in the world) and Malachi Toney (Miami Hurricanes receiver and ACC Rookie of the Year) shed light on their respective careers. 2:30 - Tyrese 13:30 - Angie Martinez 22:30 - Steve Lobel 35:00 - Taylor Townsend 46:15 - Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua predictions 50:00 - Malachi Toney Watch Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua - Friday December 19th at 8 PM Eastern, 5 PM Pacific standard time. Live on Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/title/82122635 [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] Joe and Jada now on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a win over the Phoenix Suns that included yet another chapter in the odd beef between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James. He discusses Luka Doncic's slight dip in play since his return and how the defensive minded lineup was successful while Austin Reaves was out with an injury. Then he discusses Joel Embiid and Paul George looking better for the Philadelphia 76ers in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Victor Wembanyama's defensive masterclass for the San Antonio Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday, and gives his new NBA power rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.