THE HERD - Hour 1 - Thoughts on the Seahawks win over the Rams, Sam Darnold is underrated

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 16 of the NFL season. The show starts with Nick's "stay away" games including Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles heading to Washington to take on the Commanders, Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears hosting Jordan Love and the Micah Parsons-less Green Bay Packers with the NFC North lead on the line, and Aaron Rodgers leading the Pittsburgh Steelers into Detroit against Jared Goff's Lions. Next is Nick's Picks as Nick breaks down his five best bets of the week including Cam Ward's Tennessee Titans beating (???) Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs in their first game without Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Bryce Young's Carolina Panthers for first place in the NFC South, Dak Prescott's Dallas Cowboys matchup with Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers, Trevor Lawrence leading the red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars against Bo Nix's red-hot Denver Broncos, and Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens' pivotal Sunday Night Football game against Drake Maye's New England Patriots. The show ends with Damonza's Teaser and The Offer from the producers as the NFL playoffs quickly approach! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd breaks down one of the wildest NFL finishes of the season as the Seattle Seahawks pull off a stunning overtime comeback against the Los Angeles Rams, taking the No. 1 seed in the NFC. He explains why Darnold remains one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the NFL, despite consistently ranking among the league’s most productive QBs over the past several seasonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reveals his Blazing 5 NFL picks for Week 16, breaking down the biggest matchups against the spread: Packers vs. Bears Vikings vs. Giants Bengals vs. Dolphins Patriots vs. Ravens 49ers vs. Colts Later, Robert Mays of The Athletic joins the show for an in-depth NFL conversation, including why Caleb Williams is rapidly establishing himself as one of the elite quarterbacks in the league and what separates him from the rest of the next generation of NFL starsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd breaks down one of the wildest NFL finishes of the season as the Seattle Seahawks pull off a stunning overtime comeback against the Los Angeles Rams, taking the No. 1 seed in the NFC. He explains why Darnold remains one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the NFL, despite consistently ranking among the league’s most productive QBs over the past several seasons.Plus, Colin reveals his Blazing 5 NFL picks for Week 16, breaking down the biggest matchups against the spread: Packers vs. Bears Vikings vs. Giants Bengals vs. Dolphins Patriots vs. Ravens 49ers vs. Colts Later, Robert Mays of The Athletic joins the show for an in-depth NFL conversation, including why Caleb Williams is rapidly establishing himself as one of the elite quarterbacks in the league and what separates him from the rest of the next generation of NFL stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to former Boise State HC Chris Petersen about dream coaching jobs in college, the college football playoff, Notre Dame being left out, Puka Nacua becoming a star in the NFL, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the most recent episode of the Daniel Cormier Show, DC GOES IN ON why Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira HAS TO HAPPEN at the White House in June. Cormier says after Pereira has officially said he's not fighting on the historic card, that it means Jon Jones FOR SURE won't fight again. DC says Jon Jones IS OUT on Tom Aspinall, and the fight to make for the White House has to be Alex vs. Jon at light heavyweight (205 pounds). And don't miss Cormier speak on his good friend and UFC legend Cain Velasquez potentially getting parole eligibility in February of 2026. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts LIVE to Thursday Night Football after the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. Sam Darnold leads a 16-point fourth-quarter comeback and delivers in overtime, giving Seattle control of the NFC West and the race for the NFC’s #1 seed. John breaks down Sam Darnold’s bounce-back performance after two interceptions, including a clutch touchdown and two-point conversion in overtime. John also dives into how devastating this loss is for Sean McVay and the Rams, despite another strong night from Matthew Stafford, who threw three touchdown passes. John wraps up the show with a major announcement about the future of the 3 & Out podcast. 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. 04:09 - Rams-Seahawks 30:50 - John’s Big Announcement: Netflix 50:34 - Stuckey joins the show 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.

Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/WRIGHT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright previews Week 16 of the NFL season, starting with the Thursday Night Football showdown between Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams and Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks with the No. 1 seed on the line. Then, Nick breaks down the state of the AFC contenders and if young teams, like Draye Maye's New England Patriots, are ready to overtake the old guard, like Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens. After, Nick discusses if Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars can make a run at the Super Bowl and if Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears can get their revenge against Jordan Love's Green Bay Packers. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hark, the herald betting angels sing! With the holiday season in full swing NFL, betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter deep dive into their best bets for NFL Week 16. They tell their fellow yuletide bettors their favorite NFL matchups across the board, leading up to their final five against the spread bets in their weekly NFL pick 'em pool contest, found at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ as our audience competes for a fabulous grand prize trip to South Florida, courtesy of our sponsor Hard Rock Bet! We also have Simon's weekly Sharp Calls segment, where Simon recaps the conversations he's had with fellow professional gamblers responding to our show earlier this week. NFL betting picks and predictions provided today include their best bets for a blockbuster AFC matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots as Lamar Jackson and Drake Maye collide. Next, Chad and Simon go through Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions facing Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. We also hear their opinion on a thrilling Saturday game between Caleb Williams and the plucky Chicago Bears hosting Josh Jacobs and the Green Bay Packers, now without defensive star Micah Parson. Plus, they discuss Josh Allen and the hot Buffalo Bills visiting Shedeur Sanders and the underdog Cleveland Browns, and the benched Tua Tagovailoa giving way to Quinn Ewers as the Miami Dolphins face Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Plus, will Jared Goff rebound and lead the Detroit Lions to a win over to Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers? Can Philip Rivers do the impossible and lead the Indianapolis Colts to an upset win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football? And with the Patrick Mahomes injury, will Gardner Minshew and the Kansas City Chiefs cover against Cam Ward and the lowly Tennessee Titans? Will the Jacksonville Jaguars maintain momentum against Bo Nix and the Broncos in Denver? Answers to all these, plus picks and predictions for NFL Week 16 including 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, parlays, and so much more. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:05:15 - SHARP CALLS 0:09:48 - LA RAMS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 0:15:50 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES  0:21:02 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS. TENNESSEE TITANS 0:26:50 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS  0:32:30 - NEW YORK JETS VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 0:33:18 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. CLEVELAND BROWNS 0:37:55 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. DENVER BRONCOS  0:43:14 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS. HOUSTON TEXANS 0:46:35 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS 0:50:45 - LA CHARGERS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS 0:53:45 - ATLANTA FALCONS VS. ARIZONA CARDINALS 0:56:00 - TAMPA BAY BUCS VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS  0:59:30 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS. DETROIT LIONS  1:09:29 - SIMON BIGGEST BETS, PARLAYS, ETC -- All lines provides 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.

NFL and College football analyst Todd McShay joins The Herd to talk about what the Giants should do with the number 1 pick, what to expect from the Broncos in the playoffs, the Seahawks going after Sam Darnold, the top prospects headed to the NFL draft, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.