THE HERD – HOUR 3 – Bo Nix & Broncos Are Back

Where Colin was right and wrong after a NFL Sunday. Colin unveils his Herd Hierarchy, then Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to react to  the Seahawks acquiring 8-time Pro Bowler Quenton Nelson in their pursuit of a second straight Super Bowl. Colin discusses the Brewers World Series victory. Finally, Colin's Blazing 5 picks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter preview all 14 games on the NFL Week 8 slate, providing their best bets, picks, and predictions. They begin with Thursday's game between the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers, led by quarterbacks Bryce Young and Jordan Love. We also get Geno Smith and the New York Jets taking on Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders, along with Michael Penix and the Atlanta Falcons facing Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The action continues with a showdown between Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys against Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals, plus Deshaun Watson and the first-place Cleveland Browns battling Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. We've also got Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears visiting Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Today's audience also catches our weekly Chad's Choice game prediction, as well as their Simon Says selection, presented by Polymarket. Will Patrick Mahomes lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a win against Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos? Will the Philadelphia Eagles get off the mat and start winning against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders? Also discussed today from a gambling perspective are the mighty Buffalo Bills hosting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, plus we get their picks and predictions for Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions against Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings. We've also got Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals facing the hapless Tennessee Titans, fresh off another loss. Will the Indianapolis Colts rebound against Trevor Lawrence and the talented Jacksonville Jaguars? And can the Los Angeles Chargers finally win a game against Matthew Stafford and cross-town rival Los Angeles Rams? Dive in and find out! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:05:40 - CAROLINA PANTHERS AT GREEN BAY PACKERS 0:10:15 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS AT NEW YORK JETS 0:14:00 - ARIZONA CARDINALS AT DALLAS COWBOYS 0:17:00 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT DETROIT LIONS 0:28:00 - ATLANTA FALCONS AT TAMPA BAY BUCS 0:33:00 - CLEVELAND BROWNS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:40:45 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 0:43:30 - BALTIMORE RAVENS AT BUFFALO BILLS 0:53:15 - TENNESSEE TITANS AT CINCINNATI BENGALS 0:56:45 - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS AT LOS ANGELES RAMS 1:00:45 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS  1:04:15 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AT DENVER BRONCOS  1:11:15 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT WASHINGTON COMMANDERS  1:19:00 - CHICAGO BEARS AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS And follow this link to join our SQUAD on Polymarket  -- Subscribe to Sharp or Square for sports trading advice and predictions from 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.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Renardo Green joins Richard Sherman to explain his sideline exchange with Kyle Shanahan, break down his two interceptions against the Seattle Seahawks, and discuss how Raheem Morris is helping him see the game differently. Green and Sherm take fans inside the mind of an NFL cornerback—from reading receiver releases and baiting quarterbacks to recognizing route concepts before they develop. He also opens up about growing up playing football in Florida, moving from receiver to cornerback, and the special teams moment that showed him how physical the NFL really is. Plus, Sherman shares lessons on consistency, family, and managing life away from football—and revisits his infamous exchange with Skip Bayless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week. First, he’s joined by John MIddlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on the Volume. They start with the Giants win over the Texans, and credit JJ McCarthy for playing well filling in for the G men (2:30) and react to the Bengals storming back in the second half to dominate the Ravens (14:30). They credit Browns GM Andrew Berry for hitting on draft picks to help them overcome DeShaun Watson’s contract and start 5-2 (23:30).  Finally, they move to college football and start with USC getting destroyed by Wisconsin and Colin wonders whether Lincoln Riley’s time is running out (56:30)Then, Colin is joined by 2x Super Bowl champion and host of “The Manningcast”, Eli Manning. They start with JJ McCarthy looking like an entirely different quarterback playing for the Giants (45:00), and discuss Eli’s first game as a pro when it felt like things started coming together (47:15). They react to John Harbaugh’s hard-nosed style of coaching in New York (49:00), and talk about what Fernando Mendoza can learn from the sideline while Kirk Cousins starts (51:00). Finally, they discuss the Seahawks flummoxing the Chiefs and whether the Chiefs should just throw out that result as an anomaly (53:30), and why Ed Reed was the player Eli faced in person that was just so much better in person (45:45).  Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright makes his NFL Week 8 predictions, breaking down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs against Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos, plus Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears taking on Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. Which teams make Nick’s Picks, and where does he see the best opportunities this week? First, Nick recaps Week 7 before revealing his Stay Aways: Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens vs. Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills, the Cleveland Browns vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Kyler Murray’s Minnesota Vikings vs. Jared Goff’s Detroit Lions. Find out why Nick is steering clear of these matchups before he closes the show with Touchdown Genie, Damonza’s Teaser, and The Offer from the producers! #Volume 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to Thursday Night Football's result as Jordan Love shows his power under center. The Bears improve on the defense and set themselves up for a big run. Ravens coach Jesse Minter is begging for leadership as Lamar Jackson checks out. USC coach Lincoln Riley is in for a wake up call against Ohio State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin unveils his Blazing 5 picks for the NFL slate. FS1 host Danny Parkins joins Colin to discuss the Jeffrey Simmons trade and how the Bears have established themselves for a Super Bowl run. Dan Campbell defends his 4th down decision WITHOUT analytics. Has Carolina's Bryce Young revealed himself to be nothing more than a bridge quarterback?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox Sports football commentator Mark Schlereth talks about the Jeffrey Simmons acquisition by the Chicago Bears, and how the Denver Broncos and quarterback Bo Nix have established themselves at one of the teams to beat in the AFC. Colin and Jason unveil their Halloween-inspired Tomorrow's Headlines TodaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd reacts to the Green Bay Packers win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football. He believes Jordan Love is the most underrated QB in the NFL right now lifting the Packers to 5-3 despite Green Bay leading the NFL in drops. Colin shares this week’s Blazing 5 picks for week 8 of the NFL season: Vikings at Lions, Ravens at Bills, Chiefs at Broncos, Patriots at Dolphins and Bears at Seahawks. Plus, Danny Parkins from FS1 joins the show to tell Colin why the Bears are Super Bowl contenders are acquiring 4-time Pro Bowl DL Jeffery Simmons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, delivering instant reaction to Thursday Night Football as Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers defeat Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers. John breaks down the biggest takeaways from the game, Love's performance, what went wrong for Carolina, and what the result means for both teams moving forward. John then looks ahead to NFL Week 8, making his predictions and breaking down some of the biggest matchups on the schedule, including Colts vs. Jaguars, Browns vs. Steelers, and Vikings vs. Lions. Which teams are positioned for big wins, and where could we see an upset? Plus, John dives into the reported blockbuster trade between the Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears, discussing the potential impact on both franchises and what the move means for their futures. The show wraps up with the NFL Week 8 Mailbag, as John answers listener questions about quarterbacks, coaching decisions, trades, contenders, and the biggest storylines around the league. Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL game reactions, instant analysis, weekly predictions, Thursday Night Football breakdowns, trade discussion, and unfiltered takes on the biggest stories in football. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.