Best of The Herd

Colin discusses the 49ers' win over the Colts and his reservations on San Francisco’s playoff chances because of how they’re handling Christian McCaffrey and their top players. The USC-Notre Dame series is off for a while, and Colin is on the side of USC – and Notre Dame’s schedule in those years is revealed to be a joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin unveils his Herd Hierarchy, and Nick Wright joins him to discuss the struggles of the Chiefs and why he’s on board with the Bills for this year. Justin Herbert is coming into his own, thanks to his relationship with his head coach. It’s hard to upgrade from John Harbaugh. Discussing the Week 17 slate and how Robert Saleh wants to be back in the head coaching chair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin digs into the breakup of USC and Notre Dame and college workloads. Former NFL lineman Brian Baldinger breaks down notable performances from the weekend and what the Cowboys have been missing from their wide receiver room. Is the title window open for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd breaks down the biggest NFL storylines following Monday Night Football, questioning whether the San Francisco 49ers are truly built to contend for a Super Bowl in a loaded NFC, even after a dominant win over the Indianapolis Colts.Colin also reveals his Week 17 Herd Hierarchy, ranking the Top 10 teams in the NFL as the playoff picture comes into focus. Find out why QB Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears make the list, while Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are left out.Plus, Nick Wright of First Things First joins the show to explain why Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has his best championship window yet, and what must go right for Buffalo to finally win a Super Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts LIVE following the Week 16 Monday Night Football matchup between Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers vs. Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts. The 49ers dominate 48–27 on the road, improving to 11–4 and keeping their NFC No. 1 seed hopes alive. John opens by reacting to Brock Purdy’s career night, as he throws a career-high five touchdown passes and leads San Francisco to its fifth straight win. John discusses Kyle Shanahan’s offensive approach, Brock Purdy’s ability to make plays on the move, the impact of George Kittle, and why winning out for the NFC’s top seed would be “the craziest football thing in my life,” with a massive Week 17 home matchup vs. the Chicago Bears looming. John then breaks down Philip Rivers’ “exceptional and brilliant” performance in his second start since returning to the NFL, before examining the Colts’ late-season collapse and roster decisions. John also reacts to the NFL suspending Steelers WR DK Metcalf for two games without pay, the financial implications of the decision, and questions his future in Pittsburgh. John wraps up with his thoughts on Bill Belichick hiring Bobby Petrino as his offensive coordinator at North Carolina. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 06:52 - 49ers-Colts Reaction 11:41 - 49ers 24:22 - Colts 39:21 - DK Metcalf Suspension 48:12 - Bill Belichick hires Bobby Petrino 59:21 - 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 are joined by legendary R&B groups 112 and Total, who have teamed up for a joint tour to celebrate 30 years of 112. Joe and Jada ask about their heyday coming up in the '90s on Bad Boy Records, their experiences working alongside The Notorious B.I.G., what the fallout has been like for them after the allegations, lawsuit, and conviction of Sean "Diddy" Combs, and how they were influenced by other R&B and soul icons like New Edition, Mary J. Blige, Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, and more. They also discuss Jada being with Biggie Smalls when he first heard Tupac's "Hit 'Em Up" diss record, how social media has affected modern relationships, and how hip hop and R&B treats its older legends compared to genres like rock music. 5:00 - Working with Biggie 9:30 - Putting together 30th anniversary joint tour 17:00 - Paying taxes humbled Joe BAD 19:00 - Playing back-to-back shows & tour life now vs. back then 33:00 - Social media & modern relationships 38:30 - Raising daughters after experiences in music industry 42:00 - How rap & R&B treat their older legends 53:30 - Fallout after Diddy controversies 1:03:00 - Influences & all-time R&B groups 1:06:30 - How Slim became the frontman of 112 1:11:00 - Joe wishes he was an R&B singer [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a weird week of Houston Rockets basketball including Kevin Durant leading a win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as well as some ugly losses to bad teams. He also discusses Anthony Edwards leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jalen Brunson taking another leap for the New York Knicks, and gives his latest NBA power rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Sophie Cunningham and West Wilson welcome Real Housewives of Salt Lake City icon Meredith Marks for an episode that goes everywhere—in the best way. Meredith breaks down the infamous airplane incident (and why the “footage” would’ve made things way less interesting), plus she shares her favorite seat on a flight and the wildly calming secret she falls asleep to: airplane cabin noise. From there, it’s pure Bravo-meets-business. Meredith gets real about being more than a “housewife,” what fuels her entrepreneurial drive, and how a major life moment pushed her into building her luxury empire—jewelry, caviar, and everything in between. West also has one burning question: was he robbed of the Fashion Forward award? Meredith weighs in, and they swap style talk—from fashion inspirations to what it’s actually like pulling looks for big events. And because it’s Meredith, we’re talking DJ life too: how Pride gigs turned into a full-blown career, what crowds hit the hardest, and what her DJ tour schedule looks like now. Plus: Brooks Marks tracksuits get their flowers, and Meredith dishes on the chaos of live appearances—including her and Jesse Solomons’ on-stage singing adventures.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/showmeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to a big weekend of NFL action. The Steelers take down the Lions in Detroit and Colin is impressed with how Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers have been able to put together what looks like a playoff team. The Chicago Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams just needed a spark, and it looks like by spending for Ben Johnson the Bears have gotten that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin breaks down what he had right and wrong about the NFL after the weekend of action. Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck stops by to discuss how the Pittsburgh Steelers have been able to get games done this year, plus the surprising rise of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Colin argues about how the college football playoffs aren't in the business of sending the best teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.