THE HERD – HOUR 3 – Kyle Shanahan Owns Sean McVay | Sean Payton on Bo Nix & Jaylen Waddle

Broncos head coach Sean Payton joins the show to explain why QB Bo Nix deserves more respect, what makes Patrick Mahomes hard to defend and why he likes the 49ers approach to international games vs the Rams approach. Tomorrow's Headlines TodaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd is shocked by the dominating win the 49ers put together against the Rams in Australia. Colin points out why the 49ers are a great early season team and why everyone shouldn’t bail on the Rams just yet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin shares his Blazing 5 NFL picks for week 1 of the season including: Bills vs Texans and Bears vs Panthers. Thoughts on Texas vs Ohio State this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd is shocked by the dominating win the 49ers put together against the Rams in Australia. Colin points out why the 49ers are a great early season team and why everyone shouldn’t bail on the Rams just yet. Colin shares his Blazing 5 NFL picks for week 1 of the season including: Bills vs Texans and Bears vs Panthers. Plus, Broncos head coach Sean Payton joins the show to explain why QB Bo Nix deserves more respect, what makes Patrick Mahomes hard to defend and why he likes the 49ers approach to international games vs the Rams approach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the 49ers' win over the Rams in Australia and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the international matchup. With the Rams coming up short, all eyes are now on Los Angeles and how the team responds after its season-opening loss. John takes a closer look at the 49ers-Rams matchup, what stood out from both teams, and the biggest questions facing the Rams moving forward. He also recaps the biggest NFL stories from Wednesday, breaking down the news and developments that have the football world talking. John also discusses NBC's pregame and postgame broadcast team, sharing his thoughts on the network's coverage surrounding the NFL's international opener. Finally, John looks ahead to Sunday's best games, highlighting the matchups worth watching and the teams, players, and storylines that could define the first full Sunday slate of the NFL season. From the 49ers-Rams reaction and the pressure on Los Angeles to the biggest NFL news and Sunday's must-watch games, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out. All that and much more! 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.

DC IS BACK with a brand new episode of The Daniel Cormier Show, this time sitting down with boxing superstar Ryan Garcia ahead of his WBC welterweight title fight against British boxing star Conor Benn! Garcia calls out Benn for "being a b**ch" for speaking on his weight cut, and says there "are levels" to this fight game and Conor is not on his level. Ryan talks about the matchup and why he's sure he can break him down in the first five rounds because Benn's style will feed into his gameplan. Plus, hear DC and Garcia talk about fighting from seven years old, sleeping in cars, why he doesn't like fighting outside the ring, the Devin Haney fight, his massive popularity on streaming and social media, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 5 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered! The guys react to Aaron Judge’s return to the New York Yankees after being out with a fractured rib since May 31st. They talk about how important the Captain is to the Yankees and how they are in PRIME position to go on another run come October. Ross and Rizzo then react to Shohei Ohtani announcing he is DONE pitching in 2026 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and will be a hitter only moving forward, as well as Pete Crow-Armstrong becoming the second Chicago Cubs lefty to hit 40 HR in a season. PCA seemingly has the MVP locked up, and is going for every franchise record he can find as he looks to become only the seventh player in MLB history to join the 40-40 club. Lastly, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about getaway days in baseball, September call-ups, and Rizzo tells a hilarious story from when came in to pitch during a Cubs blowout loss and struck out Freddie Freeman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives his reaction to the 49ers dominating the Rams in their opener in Australia on Netflix. He argues that Kyle Shanahan has always given Sean McVay problems, and that the crowd in Melbourne gave the Niners a home-field advantage (2:00). He lauds the physicality and energy the 49ers played with, and compares performances of Brock Purdy and Matthew Stafford and argues that if the 49ers can stay healthy…they will be tough to beat (7:00).  He also previews the Eagles vs Commanders game (18:30). Then, Colin is joined by Sophie Cunningham, WNBA star and host of the “No Hesitation” podcast on The Volume. They start with the rumor mill swirling about her old podcast, why she thinks it’s all dumb and manufactured, and why she wanted to focus her podcast on the WNBA and basketball (25:00). They discuss the superstar qualities of Sophie’s teammate Caitlin Clark (28:15). They also talk about WNBA commissioner Kathy Engelbert’s struggles with being able to capitalize on the surge in popularity that Clark brought to the league and her lack of engagement with the players (30:00). They discuss her status as both being the “tough girl” while also being the league’s “sex symbol” and she pushes back on the notion that you can’t be both girly and tough (33:30).  They break down why the WNBA level of play has improved so much from her first year in the league to now in year seven and the elevated level of athleticism players have now (38:45). They discuss her famous pointing gesture on the court that became a viral meme (41:00), and whether the Fever can win the title (43:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright recaps the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots in the NFL season kickoff and what Sam Darnold’s injury could mean for the reigning champs’ quest to repeat. Then, Nick makes his predictions for the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams showdown in Melbourne, Australia. Later, Nick discusses Baker Mayfield's future after his contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Finally, Nick and Damonza answer your questions and celebrate 500 episodes. #Volumw 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.

Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show and tells Colin why Patrick Mahomes has regressed over the past couple of seasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.