Best of The Herd

On the Monday, November 4 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to a crazy NFL Sunday which featured the NFL’s best quarterbacks picking up important wins. Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson all won on Sunday as we move into the second half of the season. The guys also preview the start of the college basketball season as Duke’s Cooper Flagg is set to make his debut against Maine. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John returns to react to a loaded NFL Sunday, capped by Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings taking down Joe Flacco’s Indianapolis Colts 21-13. Middlekauff breaks down Sam Darnold’s impressive performance and wonders if there might be a quarterback controversy brewing in the Twin Cities between the former USC QB and first-round pick JJ McCarthy. Middlekauff goes off on how the position of quarterback is in a unique spot compared to the rest of the NFL’s skill players and details how Sam Darnold’s impressive performances could pose problems for former Michigan man JJ McCarthy when he returns from injury next season. Then, John gives Justin Jefferson the title as the NFL’s BEST Wide Receiver and explains why the former LSU national champion is at the peak of his powers leading a potent Vikings offense “built to win right now.” Next, John dives into the Detroit Lions dismantling Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers. Middlekauff GOES OFF on Jordan Love and explains why pundits, himself included, might have anointed the Packers QB a bit too early, and compares him to legendary Green Bay QBs Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. Next, John blasts Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence and Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams after another disappointing performance from both highly-touted QBs. After, John gives his thoughts on Tom Brady’s broadcast restrictions and how it affects the product when the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB cannot criticize poor officiating. Then, John eviscerates Matt Eberflus and the Chicago Bears after getting destroyed by the Arizona Cardinals and salutes Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders after another divisional win. Finally, John recaps the rest of the action around the NFL. 3:37 - SNF - Colts at Vikings reaction 15:52 - Lions at Packers reaction 26:17 - Lions' Brian Branch ejected reaction 32:24 - Ohio State at Penn State reaction 33:32 - Bears at Cardinals reaction 37:41 - Saints lose to Panthers reaction Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. 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. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman reacts to Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season, including Geno Smith getting sacked seven times as the Seattle Seahawks fell to Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions continuing their dominant run with a win over Jared Love's Green Bay Packers, the Dallas Cowboys falling to 3-5 on the season as they took another loss to Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons, Lamar Jackson making a compelling case for his second-straight NFL MVP award as the Baltimore Ravens beat down the Denver Broncos, Trevor Lawrence throwing a late-game interception to seal the Jacksonville Jaguars' loss to Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, Joe Burrow throwing five touchdowns to lead the Cincinnati Bengals over the Las Vegas Raiders, and Josh Allen leading the Buffalo Bills over the Miami Dolphins. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 9 NFL action! They start with Saquon Barkley’s impact on the Eagles and why he’s transformed their offense (3:00) but have reservations about the Eagles in the postseason. They move on to why the Cowboys are a “bad football team” without many good players (8:30) and try to make sense of the mess that is the Chicago Bears (14:00) They debate whether the Cardinals are the best team in the NFC West (27:30) and if the Lions are the best team in the NFL (31:00). They break down why Tua’s absence from the Miami Dolphins showed his true value to the team (38:00) and wonder whether Matt Stafford and the Rams could be the most dangerous team that’s flying under the radar (42:15) Finally, they discuss why Ohio State has an “identity crisis” on offense (2:45), why he believes Oregon is the best team in the country (4:30) and why USC’s inability of recruit has left them lacking “special” (8:45). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Reaction is presented by JLab! Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to discuss why Ohio State has an “identity crisis” on offense (2:45), why he believes Oregon is the best team in the country (4:30) and why USC’s inability of recruit has left them lacking “special” (8:45). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a thrilling finish in Seattle, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter settle in to discuss all things betting for NFL Week 9. Together they talk about a big day for favorites on the moneyline, terrible coaching by Jared Mayo, a wet and windy Lions victory and so much more. We get a recap of all their weekly picks, good and bad, as they take accountability before Sunday Night Football kicks off in Minneapolis. Plus, we get their early looks at NFL Week 10.  And for new listeners, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is underway! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners this NFL season. Just visit  Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your picks today. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin shares what he got right and what he got wrong from last week. He gives his Herd Hierarchy as well as his Blazin' 5. And he talks to legendary WR Michael Irvin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John opens the weekend with a massive mailbag. He answers your questions about the Steelers QB position, the RB pay scale, getting a potato on Halloween, and much more during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. 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. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! He starts with his instant reaction to the Los Angeles Dodgers beating the New York Yankees in game 5 to win the World Series! He congratulates the Dodgers and explains why the Yankees were the inferior team and why Shohei Ohtani deserved to win on baseball’s biggest stage (3:00) Then, breaks down why the TNF  was a great spot for the Jets against a shorthanded Texans team and why the Jets could control their own destiny when it comes to winning a wild-card spot for the playoffs (13:00)  John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” stops by to debate whether the 49ers have peaked (30:00), why the Bears play calling against the Commanders was a “fireable offense” (38:00) and why Sean Payton deserves to be in the coach of the year race (41:30) Finally, Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 9 of the NFL slate. 52:30 - Dolphins vs Bills 54:45 - Cardinals vs Bears 57:30 - Commanders vs Giants 59:30 - Rams vs Seahawks 01:02:00 - Vikings vs Colts 01:10:00 - Broncos vs Ravens  01:13:30 - Cowboys vs Falcons 01:15:45 - Chargers vs Browns 01:17:00 - Packers vs Lions (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History was MADE at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, so Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with another edition of Funky and the Champ! Askren and Cormier GO IN ON why Khamzat's DOMINANT performance vs. Robert Whittaker may have him "skipping the line" for a title shot vs. Dricus Du Plessis. And after knocking out Max Holloway, Ilia Topuria has his eyes set on "submitting" Islam Makhachev. Ben and DC break down that fight, and Askren tells Cormier why that's the one matchup Topuria would still lose. Plus, DON'T MISS Ben Askren talk Francis Ngannou vs. Dana White, and why he too didn't see eye-to-eye with Dana. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.