THE HERD - Hour 1 - Dodgers on the brink, what's good for MLB, Lakers might need more help

After Baltimore's resounding Thursday Night Football win over the Dolphins in Miami, Colin can see there is change on the horizon for the Dolphins and he has the perfect candidate to coach the Dolphins. Also, Colin looks ahead to the juicy AFC matchup of Chiefs-Bills. Plus, something's rotten with the Minnesota Vikings. Finally, Colin examines the top ten players in the Chiefs-Bills matchup on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives us his Blazin' 5 for Week 9 in the NFL. Also, FOX Sports NFL analyst Eric Mangini joins the show to discuss Chiefs-Bills on Sunday afternoon, Caleb Williams' progress in Chicago, and much more! Also, Colin wonders if the Dodgers can bounce back in Toronto to force a Game 7 in the World Series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports college football analyst Urban Meyer joins Colin to examine the various high-profile head coaching jobs that are open around college football, Lane Kiffin's possible next gig, can Penn State shock #1 Ohio State, and more! Later, Colin gets his flowers from the Herd staff after being inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in Chicago on Thursday night! Finally, Tomorrow's Headlines...Today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd breaks down the Miami Dolphins' firing their general manager after a disastrous 1-7 start to the season. Colin explains why Lane Kiffin could be the perfect coach to turn the franchise.Then, it’s time for Cowherd’s Blazing 5 picks for Week 9 of the NFL season, including the highly anticipated showdown between Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs and Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills.Also, don’t miss Colin’s exclusive interview with 3x National Champion Urban Meyer, as they dive into the top coaching job openings at LSU, Florida, and Penn State. What’s next for these elite college football programs, and which coach is the right fit for each? Urban Meyer weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 9 of the NFL season. Nick breaks down his "Stay Away" games featuring CJ Stroud's Houston Texans taking on Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos, Dak Prescott leading the Dallas Cowboys against the Arizona Cardinals, and more! Later, the guys get into "Nick's Picks" including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs battling Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills, Aaron Rodgers leading the Pittsburgh Steelers against Daniel Jones' 7-1 Indianapolis Colts, and Jared Goff's Detroit Lions hosting JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings. The show wraps up with Damonza's Teaser, Nick's Touchdown Genie, and The Offer from the producers! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 9 Thursday Night Football matchup between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens vs. Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. John kicks off by reacting to Lamar Jackson's dominant performance on TNF and debates whether the Ravens were treating the 4th quarter of the game like a practice to get Jackson into rhythm for the stretch run of the NFL season. John then discusses whether the Dolphins will relieve head coach Mike McDaniel after this embarrassing loss as their playoff hopes become smaller. John then declares that Ravens are putting the Pittsburgh Steelers on notice in the AFC North. Next, John discusses who's inder the most pressure in Week 9: Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy, Buffalo Bills, or Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams. John wraps up with Fugazi Friday where he reacts to Michael Jordan's NBA on NBC contributor role & debates if candy still tastes the same. Later John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of massive college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend. 04:02 - Ravens-Dolphins 11:23 - Ravens put Steelers on notice 15:34 - Al Michaels 18:20 - Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin 19:05 - Minnesota VIkings QB JJ McCarthy 22:01 - Chicago Bears QB Caleb WIlliams 22:46 - Buffalo Bills 24:27 - Atlanta Falcons 25:16 - Trade Deadline 26:31 - Fugazi Friday: Michael Jordan 29:18 - Fugazi Friday: New Candy tastes different 37:06 - Stuckey joins the podcast Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet 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.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright previews Week 9 of the NFL season, starting with his Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Buffalo Bills in the 10th meeting between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. Then, Nick sets his expectations for the Baltimore Ravens now that Lamar Jackson is back from injury ahead of their Thursday Night Football game against Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. After, Nick weighs in on the 2024 QB class and what he thinks of Drake Maye, Bo Nix, and J.J. McCarthy, before answering some scary NFL questions. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween, gamblers! On a special spooktacular episode, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter deep dive into their best bets for NFL Week 9. They tell their gambling audience their favorite NFL matchups across the board, leading up to their final five against the spread bets for their weekly NFL pick 'em pool contest. We also have Simon's weekly Sharp Calls segment, where Simon recaps the phone calls he's received from fellow professional gamblers responding to our Tuesday show. NFL betting picks and predictions provided today include their best bets for Sunday Night Football, the Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Commanders. They also dive into the red hot Indianapolis Colts led by Daniel Jones facing Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, a huge AFC matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen as the Kansas City Chiefs play the Buffalo Bills, and Bo Nix and his Denver Broncos traveling to play C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. We get a long look at the Arizona Cardinals facing the Dallas Cowboys led by Dak Prescott, as well as a huge NFC battle with Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings taking on Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions. And are the Jacksonville Jaguars walking into a trap set by the Las Vegas Raiders? Or will quarterback Trevor Lawrence navigate those choppy waters? Picks and predictions for NFL Week 9 also include our Brass Balls Bet of the Week, Round Robin parlays, over/under picks, survivor pool picks, Simon's biggest bets of the week, moneyline favorites and so much more. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:06:40 - SHARP CALLS 0:10:03 - ATLANTA FALCONS VS NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 0:14:49 - LA CHARGERS VS TENNESSEE TITANS 0:19:51 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS DETROIT LIONS 0:24:10 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS GREEN BAY PACKERS 0:33:02 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS VS PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:37:39 - DENVER BRONCOS VS HOUSTON TEXANS 0:43:35 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 0:48:47 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS BUFFALO BILLS 0:58:06 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 0:58:07 - ARIZONA CARDINALS VS DALLAS COWBOYS 1:08:47 - BIG BETS, PARLAYS, SURVIVOR, SHARP VS SQUARE  -- 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.

Colin Cowherd breaks down why it’s actually good for Major League Baseball that the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the brink of World Series elimination against the Toronto Blue Jays—especially after fans accused LA of trying to “buy” another championship He talks about the Lakers win last night and if they have enough to win a title when LeBron James comes backSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, NFL Films legend Greg Cosell joins the show to analyze what makes Patrick Mahomes the most complete quarterback he’s ever seen—and why he’s encouraged by Caleb Williams’ recent play Colin compares NFL Quarterbacks to Halloween Candy Comparisons, using the league’s biggest names like Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, and Jalen Hurts telling you which Halloween candy they areSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.