The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to the news of the day that saw the Dolphins bench Tua and move to former Texas QB, Quinn Ewers. John then dives into what this benching means for Tua futures and how the Dolphins should handle his contract.

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's massive mailbag segment.

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by some of the most entertaining men in hip hop, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda. Joe and Jada toast Yayo and Murda on their new podcast, The Real Report, which will join Joe and Jada on The Volume in January 2026. Yayo and Murda give listeners a taste of what they'll hear on The Real Report with wildly entertaining stories from their time with 50 Cent and G-Unit, including the New York group's legendary rap beefs with Joe's Terror Squad, Jada and The LOX, Ja Rule, and even a lesser-known beef with Ghostface Killah and Wu-Tang Clan. They also chop it up about the Ice Cube vs. The Notorious B.I.G. debate Yayo got into with N.O.R.E. and crew on Drink Champs; who had the best verse on “N****z Done Started Something" between DMX, Ma$e, Jada, Styles P, and Sheek Louch; whether it's still valid to listen to R Kelly, Gunna, or Tekashi 6ix9ine; how much money Yayo and Murda are generating with their VladTV interviews; the younger generation hating on Eminem; and whether or not Sean "Diddy" Combs is at fault for Biggie Smalls being in Los Angeles on the night of his death.

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6:30 - Will Joe and Jada make Murda's "Rap-Up"?

9:00 - Viral VladTV interviews

16:30 - Old movies > new movies + 'Snowfall' talk

20:30 - How Yayo got under Joe's skin during their beef

23:00 - Joe got in a fight with Young Buck?!

33:30 - Jada's beef with 50 & G-Unit

39:15 - Yayo & Murda have been traveling the globe

43:00 - Can you still listen to R Kelly, Gunna or Tekashi 6ix9ine?

45:00 - Toast to NEW PODCAST The Real Report

51:00 - How Murda got signed to G-Unit

55:30 - Ice Cube vs. Biggie Smalls

1:03:30 - Knicks talk

1:05:30 - Yayo got his house shot up?!

1:16:30 - 50-Ja Rule beef

1:21:00 - Uncle Murda was capping about getting shot in the head

1:32:30 - Best verse on "N****s Done Started Something"

1:35:00 - Jada tells AMAZING stories about Biggie

1:40:30 - Rappers aren't superheroes anymore

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Colin’s joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Thing’s First” on FS1.

They start by discussing Barstool’s deal with Netflix and  the podcast space expanding from audio to video. They compare it to sports moving from radio to TV and explain why it isn’t “selling out”...it’s smart business (3:00). 

They move to the criticism of the NBA Cup and they both agree the blowback is unfounded and  that the in-season tournament is a hit since the players bought in (19:00).

Colin offers his new theory that explains the unprecedented drop off from Russell Wilson after seeing Tua on MNF. He argues that when smaller quarterbacks are afraid to get hit, they age overnight. They both agree that Tua’s career is likely over (29:45). 

They discuss the evolution of Justin Herbert, and why they think he could win a title and an MVP under Jim Harbaugh (37:15). They also express sympathy for Joe Burrow after he gave multiple despondent press conferences and they debate whether his discontent is purely with the Bengals or if there are other factors (43:45). They also try to decipher what the trade value for Burrow would be if he forces a trade (58:00).

Finally, Colin explains why Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is an easy player to scout due to Indiana running an NFL style offense (1:00:30), and they discuss some of their bad sports bets (1:06:00).  

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Join Ryan Wormeli and Andrew Erickson as they make predictions and highlight their favorite prop bets ahead of Week 16 of the NFL season!

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Intro - 0:00:00

Predictions Recap - 0:01:57

MNF Recap - 0:03:05

Erickson Prediction 5: Chiefs lose to the Titans, Tony Pollard is a top-24 RB for the third straight week. Prop: Pollard over 51.5 rushing yards - 0:06:12

Worm Prediction 5: The Chiefs offense is actually okay without Patrick Mahomes…at least for this week. Prop: Travis Kelce Anytime TD - 0:10:27

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Erickson Prediction 4: T-Mac finishes top-20 in Week 16 vs TB. Prop: Tetairoa McMillan over 59.5 rec yards - 0:15:08

Worm Prediction 4: Cardinals-Falcons gives us two top-5 TEs. Prop: Kyle Pitts Over Receptions total - 0:20:29

Erickson Prediction 3: Omarion Hampton RB1 szn. Prop: Hampton over 47.5 rushing yards - 0:28:41

Worm Prediction 3: We finally get a Justin Jefferson Game again, finishes top-15 for the first time since Week 5. Prop: Jefferson Anytime TD - 0:32:46

Signed Bijan Robinson and Drake London Mini Helmet Giveaway Promo - 0:37:05Worm Prediction 2: Quinshon Judkins breaks out of his slump, finishes top-12 against Buffalo. Prop: Judkins Anytime TD - 0:37:35

Erickson Prediction 2: Ravens TEs bounce back vs the Patriots. Isaiah Likely finishes top-12 in Week 16. Prop: Lamar Jackson over 1.5 passing TDs - 0:41:06

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Hard Rock Bet FYP Promo - 0:54:12

What's your favorite Christmas Movie? - 0:55:30

Outro - 0:58:52

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Jason reacts to the NBA Cup championship between Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony-Towns and the New York Knicks & Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down how Wemby, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox controlled for much of the game but how the defensive trio of Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart helped flip the game.

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Colin talks to former Patriots WR Julian Edelman about the AFC East, if the Drake Maye and the Patriots are ready to talk the next step, what makes the Texans defense some dominant, George Pickens causing drama for the Cowboys, and more

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Colin Cowherd breaks down a thrilling NBA Cup Final as Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks brought home the win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, crediting the NBA for taking a bold swing and creating a must-watch event. Colin explains why the league’s willingness to innovate is paying off—despite criticism from traditionalists—and what the NBA Cup means for the future of the sport

He also explains why he thinks Bears QB Caleb Williams and Broncos QB Bo Nix are basically the some player

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3-time Pro Bowler Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to tell Colin why the Dolphins benched QB Tua Tagovailoa and what makes Bills QB Josh Allen the best in the NFL right now

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Colin Cowherd breaks down a thrilling NBA Cup Final as Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks brought home the win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, crediting the NBA for taking a bold swing and creating a must-watch event. Colin explains why the league’s willingness to innovate is paying off—despite criticism from traditionalists—and what the NBA Cup means for the future of the sport.

Plus, Colin draws compelling comparisons between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Broncos QB Bo Nix, explaining why both young NFL stars are being underrated. He dives in on how they stacked up against the other Super Bowl contenders across the league.

Plus, 3-time Pro Bowler Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to tell Colin why the Dolphins benched QB Tua Tagovailoa and what makes Bills QB Josh Allen the best in the NFL right now.

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The WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham and Bravo’s West Wilson start by sending love and prayers to Australia, before diving headfirst into NFL news as the Kansas City Chiefs are officially eliminated from the playoffs, sparking big feelings and bigger takes.

From there, it’s rapid-fire sports madness: Philip Rivers balling out for the Indianapolis Colts, Sophie reminiscing on nearly laying someone out on special teams while she was a high school kicker, her unfortunate middle finger mishap, and a behind-the-scenes story tale of Sophie’s visit to Adidas Headquarters. College football fans buckle up as Montana vs. Montana State reignites, Notre Dame raises eyebrows by skipping a bowl game, and Sophie and West attempt the impossible — ranking the drunkest NFL fan bases (yes, Bills Mafia gets their flowers).

Things get even weirder (in the best way) with throwback footage of young West and “Ketchup Kenny,” news of John Cena retiring from WWE, a very real debate over whether Timothée Chalamet could be a rapper, and a look ahead to the FIFA World Cup coming to the U.S.

00:00 - START
3:40 - Sending love & prayers Australia 
4:50 - Kansas City Chiefs Eliminated 
11:10 - Phillip Rivers balls out 
13:40 - Sophie’s Special Teams Almost tackle
16:10 - Sophie’s messed up middle finger 
17:00 - Sophie’s visit to Adidas Headquarters 
20:30 - Montana vs Montana State Again! 
23;30 - Notre Dame skips Bowl Game 
27:20 - Ranking Drunkest NFL Fan Bases 
30:00 - Shoutout to the Bills Mafia 
31:26 - Young West & Ketchup Kenny Video 
33:15 - John Cena retires from WWE 
36:30 - Is Timothée Chalamet a rapper? 
40:32 - Global Soccer Tournament in USA  

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The holiday season is here and gamblers nationwide are catching a case of the Kringle Tingles because of a yuletide Saturday slate of NFL action to bet on! Today NFL betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter to discuss the latest NFL spreads. Together the duo provide initial betting picks and predictions for NFL Week 16 as the march towards crowning a champion in the free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ continues. 

Today's betting action starts with Thursday Night Football, with Matt Stafford and the LA Rams facing Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. Plus, because of the looming Christmas NFL schedule, we also have special Saturday games this week, including Jalen Hurts and the rebounding Philadelphia Eagles against the battered Washington Commanders. Saturday night features a huge NFC North matchup between Jordan Love and his Green Bay Packers as they head to the Windy City to take on Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Later, we hear about Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills as they look to stay in the AFC East race with a win over Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns, plus the lowly New York Jets and young quarterback Brady Cook facing Tyler Shough and his New Orleans Saints.

We also get bets for the battle between Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars facing the top-seeded Denver Broncos, led by Bo Nix. Patrick Mahomes is now lost for the season with an ACL tear, but can his Kansas City Chiefs cover against the dreadful Tennessee Titans? And will Dak Prescott have enough to defeat Justin Herbert and the LA Chargers? And finally, does Philip Rivers have enough magic left for the Indianapolis Colts to upset Brock Purdy and the big home favorite San Francisco 49ers? Find out on this week's episode! #Volume

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0:04:55 - LA RAMS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

0:08:18 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

0:11:20 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. CHICAGO BEARS

0:17:25 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS. TENNESSEE TITANS

0:19:55 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS

0:27:15 - TAMPA BAY BUCS VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS

0:30:50 - NEW YORK JETS VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

0:34:55 - LA CHARGERS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS

0:37:14 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. CLEVELAND BROWNS

0:40:20 - CINCINNATI BENGALS VS. MIAMI DOLPHINS

0:46:45 - ATLANTA FALCONS VS. ARIZONA CARDINALS

0:50:45 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS. DETROIT LIONS

0:53:10 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. DENVER BRONCOS

0:56:40 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS. HOUSTON TEXANS

0:59:10 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS

1:03:25 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 

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Nick Wright recaps Week 15 of the NFL season, starting with the Kansas City Chiefs being eliminated from the playoffs and Patrick Mahomes’ devastating ACL injury. What's next for Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Andy Reid, and KC? Then, Nick discusses the Joe Burrow fiasco in Cincinnati and what it means for the Bengals. Next, Nick reacts to Micah Parsons tearing his ACL in the Green Bay Packers' loss to the Denver Broncos. Have Jordan Love and Green Bay's Super Bowl hopes been dashed? And are Bo Nix and the Broncos the team to beat in the AFC? What does Nick make of Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills' monster comeback win over Drake Maye's New England Patriots? Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume

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Colin Cowherd breaks down why the Pittsburgh Steelers’ path to yet another winning season and potential playoff appearance may actually be holding the franchise back in today’s NFL. Is consistent mediocrity worse than a full rebuild?

Missing the playoffs might be a blessing in disguise for the Kansas City Chiefs

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Plus, Colin reveals this week’s Herd Hierarchy, ranking the top 10 teams in the NFL, including why the Green Bay Packers fall out of the list and what’s fueling the Chicago Bears’ rise into the top five.

Then, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to debate the state of the Kansas City Chiefs, explaining why Patrick Mahomes and company remain close to Super Bowl contention despite missing the playoffs for the first time in 11 years

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Former New England Patriots QB Drew Bledsoe stops by The Herd to talk about Drake Maye and the Patriots this season, Mike Vrabel's coaching style, Caleb Williams' accuracy, George Pickens being unhappy in Dallas and more!

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Colin Cowherd breaks down why the Pittsburgh Steelers’ path to yet another winning season and potential playoff appearance may actually be holding the franchise back in today’s NFL. Is consistent mediocrity worse than a full rebuild?

Plus, Colin reveals this week’s Herd Hierarchy, ranking the top 10 teams in the NFL, including why the Green Bay Packers fall out of the list and what’s fueling the Chicago Bears’ rise into the top five.

Then, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to debate the state of the Kansas City Chiefs, explaining why Patrick Mahomes and company remain close to Super Bowl contention despite missing the playoffs for the first time in 11 years.

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 15 Monday Night Football matchup between Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins vs. Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh Steelers. John kicks off talking about Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa's inability to play in cold weather games & why the Dolphins may need to get rid of Tua. John then talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers playoff picture after Dolphins win gives them a one game lead on the Baltimore Ravens leading the AFC North with 3 games to go. John talks about how 49ers will probably not go to the Super Bowl but why it could be Kyle Shanahan's best coaching year of his career with the absurd amount of injuries to his star players. John also talks about how the Packers look moving forward without star edge rusher Micah Parsons ahead of a high stakes NFC North road battle against the NFC first place Chicago Bears this upcoming Saturday night, and what this could mean for head coach Matt LaFleur's future with the team. Lastly, John dives into his DMs and discusses the trend of older quarterbacks starting in the NFL & why teams pull the trigger to start guys like Joe Flacco & Philip Rivers than players they don't trust like Anthony Richardson.

05:01 - Dolphins-Steelers

24:09 - 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan

26:15 - Green Bay Packers

31:44 - Why are there so many old QBs starting in the NFL?

45:00- Mailbag

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss were ACTIVE at DJ Khaled's We The Best Classic charity golf event. Joe and Jada took the pod on the road and sat down with a range of guests: they discuss Ludacris' private island, Jada's Verzuz with The Lox against Dipset, and hip hop stars setting an example for the youth with 'Fast & Furious' star Tyrese; Joe gets sage advice from former Hot 97 icon and current 'Angie IRL' host Angie Martinez, who jokingly accuses Joe of taking shots at 'Drink Champs' host N.O.R.E.; Steve Lobel, who's managed hip hop legends like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Jam Master Jay, sparks an amazing story from Fat Joe about Big Pun; and rising young athletes Taylor Townsend (pro tennis player and former No. 1 ranked doubles player in the world) and Malachi Toney (Miami Hurricanes receiver and ACC Rookie of the Year) shed light on their respective careers.

2:30 - Tyrese

13:30 - Angie Martinez

22:30 - Steve Lobel

35:00 - Taylor Townsend

46:15 - Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua predictions

50:00 - Malachi Toney

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Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a win over the Phoenix Suns that included yet another chapter in the odd beef between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James. He discusses Luka Doncic's slight dip in play since his return and how the defensive minded lineup was successful while Austin Reaves was out with an injury. Then he discusses Joel Embiid and Paul George looking better for the Philadelphia 76ers in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Victor Wembanyama's defensive masterclass for the San Antonio Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday, and gives his new NBA power rankings.

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Colin Cowherd gives Broncos QB Bo Nix respect for his performance against the Packers and wants to know when people will finally admit Nix is an elite QB leading the way for 12-2 Denver

It's safe to say with Patrick Mahomes now out with a torn acl, it's time for a Chiefs rebuild

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Colin shares this week’s edition of Colin Right, Colin Wrong – why he was correct about the Chiefs downfall but missed on Pete Carroll and the Raiders. 

Plus, NFL reporter Albert Breer joins the show to tell Colin why Bears QB Caleb Williams is finally starting to turn the corner in Chicago as they prepare for a playoff run

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Colin talks about the most likely NFL playoff picture 

With the injuries to Packers; are the Lions the better team?

More thoughts on the Broncos clinching a playoff spot under Sean Payton

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Colin Cowherd gives Broncos QB Bo Nix respect for his performance against the Packers and wants to know when people will finally admit Nix is an elite QB leading the way for 12-2 Denver. He shares this week’s edition of Colin Right, Colin Wrong – why he was correct about the Chiefs downfall but missed on Pete Carroll and the Raiders. Plus, NFL reporter Albert Breer joins the show to tell Colin why Bears QB Caleb Williams is finally starting to turn the corner in Chicago as they prepare for a playoff run

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 15 Sunday Night Football matchup between J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings vs. Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. John kicks off by reacting to J.J. McCarthy's big game in a win vs. the Cowboys on SNF. John explains why it is good for McCarthy to continue to play well so that he can develop his relationship with his head coach Kevin O'Connell and his star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. John then questions what is going wrong with the Cowboys and George Pickens as the reciever seems disinterested for the second time in two weeks.

John then reacts to the major NFL injuries sustained in Week 15, including ACL injuries to Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes and Green Bay Packers' Micah Parsons, hamstring injury to Los Angeles Rams' Devante Adams, and a PCL injury to San Francisco 49ers' Rickey Pearsall. John then admits he was wrong about the Chicago Bears and that they look like a team that could potentially capture the top seed in the NFC. Next, John reacts to Josh Allen's spectacular comeback vs. divisional rival Patriots led by Drake Maye.

John then reacts to Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix playing the game of his life vs. the Packers as well as Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson bouncing back vs. Joe Burrow and the CIncinatti Bengals. John then talks about Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders' struggles vs. the Bears and he can fend off the organization drafting another QB in the 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft.John wraps up by debating if Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Caroll should've stayed retired and applauds Indiapolis Colts QB Phillip Rivers for coming out of retirement.

John closes out with his Hard Rock Bet Monday Night Football picks: Miami Dolphins (+3) at Pittsburgh Steelers De'Von Achane 2 TDs (+500) 

02:04 - Vikings-Cowboys SNF Reaction

04:42 - J.J. McCarthy

13:55 - What is going on with George Pickens?

19:22 - Patrick Mahomes ACL injury

24:37 - Micah Parsons ACL injury

31:31 - GameTime

32:48 - Chicago Bears 

34:07 - Lions-Rams

36:15 - Titans-49ers 

38:53 - Bills-Patriots

43:32 - Packers-Broncos

47:07 - Ravens-Bengals

49:35 - Browns QB Shedeur Sanders

52:46 - Raiders head coach Pete Carroll

55:02 - Colts QB Phillip Rivers

58:36 - Hard Rock Bet MNF Picks

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Week 15 shook the NFL to its core, and Richard Sherman breaks down everything you need to know. From Brock Purdy’s strong performance in the San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Tennessee Titans to ongoing defensive concerns, Sherm explains where the Niners really stand heading into the playoff push. The Seattle Seahawks pull off one of the strangest wins of the season without scoring a touchdown, while the Los Angeles Rams stun the Detroit Lions and tighten the NFC West race.

This episode also covers massive, season-changing injury news, including Patrick Mahomes tearing his ACL and the Kansas City Chiefs officially missing the playoffs. Richard reacts to what this means for Mahomes, the Chiefs’ future, and a wide-open AFC. Plus, Micah Parsons suffers a torn ACL, dealing a devastating blow to the Green Bay Packers and their postseason hopes. From Drake May vs. Josh Allen, Bo Nix’s breakout for the Denver Broncos, and the Chicago Bears surging behind Caleb Williams, to dark-horse contenders emerging across the league, this Week 15 breakdown explains why this NFL season has become completely unpredictable.

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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 14 NFL action.

They start with the Broncos winning a heavyweight fight with the Packers and agree it was the best game of Bo Nix’s career and that the Broncos stepped up big time in a “prove it” game (3:15). After key injuries to Christian Watson and Micah Parsons, they call it a “crippling game” for the Packers (9:45). 

They move to the Seahawks win over the Colts in the return of 44 year old Philip Rivers. Colin argues that older, immobile quarterbacks that know the offense like Rivers and Cousins can be effective and wasn’t surprised at the close result (11:30).

They recap the Chargers win over Kansas City that eliminated Mahomes from the postseason. They agree that Justin Herbert has been better than Mahomes all season and laud the coaching of Jim Harbaugh for finding ways to win (23:45). They also explain why the Chiefs are headed for a 1-2 year retool/rebuild in a division with two other elite teams (29:00). They also react to the update of Patrick Mahomes tearing his ACL and discuss what that means for the future of the Chiefs franchise and why they need to be careful bringing Mahomes back too quickly (30:30). 

They move to the Bills comeback win over the Pats & argue that the Bills have to win in shootouts due to a lackluster defense and highlight an incredible second half by Josh Allen… who they agree is the best player in the NFL (35:00). 

They recap the Bears beatdown of the Browns and Colin explains why the Bears look and feel like a playoff team on both sides of the ball and argues Ben Johnson might be the best coaching hire since Sean McVay (43:00).

They move to the Rams playoff clinching win over the Lions and highlight the weakness of both teams’ secondaries, but point to a nearly unstoppable Rams offense that should carry them to a division title (56:30). Staying in the NFC West, they recap the 49ers win over the Titans and they explain why the Niners are a team that nobody will want to see in the postseason (1:02:15). 

Finally, they survey the standings and make their picks for teams that can win a playoff game versus teams that can win it all (1:06:30). 

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In this weeks WEEK IN REVIEW, Wade breaks down Jake Paul's heavyweight sparring which resulted in a NASTY black eye, his new training footage and both the new Andrew Tate Vs Chase DeMoor and Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson face offs.. 

0:00 JAKE PAUL BLACK EYE?!

22:12 TATE VS DEMOOR FACE OFF

50:05 TEOFIMO VS SHAKUR FACE OFF

1:22:29 JAKE PAUL NEW TRAINING FOOTAGE

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Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into their betting results from an absolutely bananas NFL Week 15, checking in on the gambling action after some tremendous action. Plus, we get all their early NFL Week 16 picks, predictions, best bets and leans now that the Sharp or Square Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is officially underway! Games recapped today start off with Josh Allen leading his Buffalo Bills to a comeback victory over Drake Maye and the New England Patriots, and the Kansas City Chiefs elimination from a playoff spot by the LA Chargers, as Patrick Mahomes suffers an injury. Simon and Chad cover Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens defeating Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, as well as Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns getting their bells rung by Caleb Williams and the favored Chicago Bears. We get the scoop on Jared Goff and the Lions in their NFC showdown versus Matt Stafford and the LA Rams. And of course the guys discuss Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers against Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos. And our hats are off to Philip Rivers for his heroic effort with the Indianapolis Colts against the Seattle Seahawks earlier today. #Volume

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0:06:13 - LA CHARGERS VS. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

0:11:30 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

0:20:58 - DETROIT LIONS VS. LA RAMS

0:27:50 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. DENVER BRONCOS

0:34:30 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

0:39:00 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS

0:42:06 - Shame On You

0:52:21 - EARLY NFL WEEK 16 BETS

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Manel Kape got an IMPRESSIVE KNOCKOUT WIN vs. Brandon Royval in the first round of UFC Vegas 112 fight night, and Daniel Cormier is here to give his instant reaction on the incredible fight to end 2025. DC speaks on what that means for Kape and the title shot at flyweight with Joshua Van currently holding the belt. Cormier also speaks on Kevin Vallejos' impressive TKO victory over Giga Chikadze and what makes "El Chino" a problem in the featherweight division. And DC talks about this being the final fight on ESPN before the January switch to Paramount +. #Volume 

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Kickoff approaches for NFL Week 15, and betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter are here to deliver their final five against the spread contest bets. After all their picks and predictions this week, they deliver their very best bets. All of their picks are entered into their SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST, visible now 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!

Our hosting duo looks at a thrilling matchup as Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills face Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. Plus, the Kansas City Chiefs struggle towards a playoff spot as Patrick Mahomes leads his team against the LA Chargers and quarterback Justin Herbert. Simon and Chad bet on a game featuring Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, as well as Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns against Caleb Williams and the favored Chicago Bears. We hear their take on Jared Goff and the Lions in a NFC showdown vs. Matt Stafford and the LA Rams.

And of course the guys make a bet on the Green Bay Packers visiting Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos, as well as the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. All their final and official betting picks, all in one fast-paced episode! #Volume

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0:04:10 - LA CHARGERS VS. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

0:06:49 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

0:10:40 - DETROIT LIONS VS. LA RAMS

0:14:50 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. DENVER BRONCOS

0:22:27 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS

0:26:20 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

0:28:05 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS

0:30:20 - FINAL NFL WEEK 15 CONTEST PICKS

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Where Colin was right and wrong over the weekend

Colin also drops a fresh edition of the Herd Hierarchy, ranking the Top 10 NFL teams heading into week 14. Do last season’s Super Bowl contenders - the Eagles and Chiefs - still deserve a spot among the league’s best?

7-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady joins the show to preview Lions vs. Rams, evaluate Caleb Williams’ development in Year 2, and discuss whether the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty is nearing its end

Colin drops his Blazing 5 NFL Picks for Week 15, featuring marquee matchups with massive playoff implications:

• Ravens at Bengals
• Lions at Rams
• Panthers at Saints
• Packers at Broncos
• Colts at Seahawks

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Intro - 0:00:00

Playoff Sit/Start Decisions - 0:02:13

Michael Wilson’s Outlook - 0:06:56

Flex Options - 0:08:01

Tyler Warren vs. Isaiah Likely - 0:11:26

Tough RB Benching Decision - 0:13:35

Looking For Upside - 0:15:31

FantasyPros My Playbook - 0:19:06

Punting Playoff Spot For Draft Position in Dynasty - 0:19:59

Comparing Playoff Schedules - 0:25:26

Drake Maye vs. Joe Burrow - 0:33:34

Tough Flex Decisions - 0:35:00

QB Upside Options - 0:36:30

Terry McLaurin, Tet McMillan, or RJ Harvey - 0:40:02

FantasyPros on Twitch - 0:45:13

More Flex Decisions - 0:46:16

Zach Charbonnet vs. Tony Pollard - 0:48:58

Consolation Playoff Bracket WR Options - 0:50:18

Deep RB/Flex Options - 0:52:43

Seahawks vs. Texans DST - 0:57:09

Filling WR/Flex Spots + Justin Jefferson’s Outlook - 0:59:03

Outro - 1:01:48

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to Colts signing Phillip Rivers and how despite Phillip's age, this is a signing that should get people excited. Later, John answers your mailbag questions by talking about Jordan Love being an MVP candidate, if the Ravens should look to move on from Harbaugh, and is it time for the Eagles to bench Hurts, all that and more!

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Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 15 of the NFL season. The show starts with Nick's "Stay Aways" including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs looking to keep their season alive against Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers, Jordan Love's Green Bay Packers heading out to Denver to take on Bo Nix's Denver Broncos, and Jared Goff's Detroit Lions taking on Matthew Stafford and the NFC's #1 seeded Los Angeles Rams. Next, Nick shares his five best bets of the week during Nick's Picks featuring Drake Maye and Josh Allen battling it out as the Buffalo Bills try to chase down the New England Patriots in the AFC East, Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson as the Cincinnati Bengals host the Baltimore Ravens, and more! The show ends with Damonza's Teaser, Touchdown Genie, and The Offer from the producers! #Volume

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Colin’s top takes of the week.

First, he’s joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1.

They start with the red-hot 24-1 Oklahoma City Thunder and why they are positioned to go on a 5+ year run of sustained success due to smart management & analytics rather than money like the Dodgers do in baseball (3:00). They debate whether the goal of parity is achievable and whether it’s good for sports (9:30).

They talk about why the “influencer” nature of Shedeur Sanders scared teams away from drafting him and why he’s proven to be much better than GM’s and scouts thought he’d be, but Danny cautions that it’s too soon to label him a franchise quarterback (13:00). 

Finally, they  highlight the tremendous progress and improvement Caleb Williams has made in year two. Colin argues that his comp is a “shorter Josh Allen” and Danny counters with a “young Aaron Rodgers” (26:00)

Then, Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to try and make sense of the lost season for the Ravens and the huge decline in play from Lamar Jackson (33:00), discuss the dominant nature of the LA Rams (38:15) and what to make of JJ McCarthy’s best game of the season.

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Colin is joined by U.S. Men's soccer legend Landon Donovan and host of the “Unfiltered Soccer” podcast with Tim Howard to preview the 2026 World Cup.

They start with group J featuring 2022 champions Argentina & Lionel Messi and Landon explains why Argentina is great with Messi… but also great WITHOUT him (:30). 

Moving to group K headlined by Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo, they discuss whether Portugal is capable of hoisting the trophy and providing the one missing piece to Ronaldo’s resume (2:20). 

They head to England’s group L and discuss the overvalued expectations for the English team and the crushing pressure they face from an aggressive media (4:00). 

Finally, Landon recounts his favorite places to play around the world as a member of the U.S. team (7:30)

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Colin drops his Blazing 5 NFL Picks for Week 15, featuring marquee matchups with massive playoff implications:

• Ravens at Bengals
• Lions at Rams
• Panthers at Saints
• Packers at Broncos
• Colts at Seahawks

Then, 3-time Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer joins the show to deliver expert insight on:

• Caleb Williams’ Year 2 development and contention in the NFC.
• The Kansas City Chiefs on the verge of playoff elimination — what’s real, what’s fixable, and what it means for Patrick Mahomes’ dynasty window

Colin is slowly becoming more impressed with Browns QB Shedeur Sanders

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Colin Cowherd breaks down why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ fifth loss in six games reinforces his long-standing belief about offensive head coaches vs. defensive head coaches -- and how that philosophy directly impacts quarterbacks in today’s NFL

He once again discusses why the Bills need to put better weapons around QB Josh Allen and the GM not taking the WR position seriously

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It's impressive what Shedeur Sanders has done as the Browns QB considering what he was to work with

This has been a really bad off year for Kansas City and Patrick Mahomes

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On today’s episode of The Herd, Colin Cowherd breaks down why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ fifth loss in six games reinforces his long-standing belief about offensive head coaches vs. defensive head coaches -- and how that philosophy directly impacts quarterbacks in today’s NFL.Colin drops his Blazing 5 NFL Picks for Week 15, featuring marquee matchups with massive playoff implications:

• Ravens at Bengals
• Lions at Rams
• Panthers at Saints
• Packers at Broncos
• Colts at Seahawks

Then, 3-time Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer joins the show to deliver expert insight on:

• Caleb Williams’ Year 2 development and contention in the NFC.
• The Kansas City Chiefs on the verge of playoff elimination — what’s real, what’s fixable, and what it means for Patrick Mahomes’ dynasty window

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 15 Thursday Night Football matchup between Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons vs. Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for an important NFC South matchup for the home team. John kicks off by reacting to the Falcons upset win over the Bucs on TNF and what it means for the NFC South divisional title moving forward. John then discusses Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow's comments about wanting to be able to have fun playing football, and if the Bengals would ever consider trading him to kick start a proper rebuild. John wraps up reacting to news that the Indianapolis Colts plan to start QB Phillip Rivers in Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks.

Later John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. They’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend.

04:54 - Falcons-Buccaneers

22:55 - Bengals QB Joe Burrow

30:39 - Colts to start Phillip Rivers vs. Seahawks

44:40 - Stuckey joins the show

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On a special episode of Joe and Jada, Fat Joe and Jadakiss travel down to Miami for DJ Khaled's 50th birthday celebration and celebrity golf charity event, We The Best Classic. Khaled becomes the first two-time guest as he sits down to discuss the birthday milestone as well as the star-studded party thrown the night before with appearances by Ja Rule, N.O.R.E., Young Jeezy, and more. He also shares some memories like Jay-Z gifting him a BMW, creating "Lean Back" with Joe and Remy Ma, and his top 5 DJ records to cut up. Also, Jordan Brand's Reggie Saunders joins to talk sneakers and business, pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau talks Khaled's advocacy for the sport, and Khaled's kids make a surprise appearance.

2:30 - Khaled talks turning 50

6:00 - Khaled's kids make an appearance

8:00 - Reggie Saunders: the most influential man you don't know

11:30 - Illest Jordan Brand sneaker

14:30 - Khaled's 50th birthday party was LEGEND

16:00 - Hov gifting Khaled a BMW

18:00 - We The Best Foundation

21:00 - Top 5 DJ records

25:30 - Creating "Lean Back" in Khaled's basement

27:30 - Bryson DeChambeau talks Khaled's golf advocacy

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Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1.

They start with the red-hot 24-1 Oklahoma City Thunder and why they are positioned to go on a 5+ year run of sustained success due to smart management & analytics rather than money like the Dodgers do in baseball (3:00). They debate whether the goal of parity is achievable and whether it’s good for sports (9:30).

They discuss why the influx of Asian fans really helps the MLB but the international stars in the NBA doesn’t move the needle in the same way, and the varying importance of star players to their respective sports (13:00).

They weigh in on Notre Dame’s complaints about being left out of the college football playoff despite not being a member of a conference and why the whining is not surprising (27:30). They also discuss how the playoff & conference realignment  has led to the death of bowl games and some great rivalries (34:00).

They talk about why the “influencer” nature of Shedeur Sanders scared teams away from drafting him and why he’s proven to be much better than GM’s and scouts thought he’d be, but Danny cautions that it’s too soon to label him a franchise quarterback (40:30). 

Finally, they  highlight the tremendous progress and improvement Caleb Williams has made in year two. Colin argues that his comp is a “shorter Josh Allen” and Danny counters with a “young Aaron Rodgers” (53:00)

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Nick Wright recaps the NBA Cup quarterfinals, starting with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, and Luka Doncic being upset by the San Antonio Spurs without Victor Wembanyama. Then, Nick previews Week 15 of the NFL season and discusses which quarterbacks stuck in a slump can claw their way out including the Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield. After, Nick breaks down the pivotal matchups between the Bo Nix's Denver Broncos and Jordan Love's Green Bay Packers, Drake Maye's New England Patriots and Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills, and Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams against Jared Goff's Detroit Lions. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume

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Colin is joined by U.S. Men's soccer legend Landon Donovan and host of the “Unfiltered Soccer” podcast with Tim Howard to preview the 2026 World Cup.

They preview Group F led by the Netherlands and Landon explains that while he doesn’t think the Dutch can win it all… they definitely have the talent to do so (:30). 

Landon explains why Egypt won’t be able to beat Belgium in Group G despite having international superstar Mo Salah (2:00).

They move to Spain’s Group H and Landon explains just how prodigal of a talent Spanish star Lamine Yamal is relative to the greatest players in the world (3:15). 

Finally, they preview Group I, the “group of death” featuring France, Senegal and Norway and break down how talented the current French team is compared to their World Cup winning teams of the past (4:45). 

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NFL betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter deep dive into their best bets for NFL Week 15. They tell fellow bettors 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 this Sunday morning. They also update their free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST, which is 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 East matchup between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots as Josh Allen and Drake Maye collide again. Next, Chad and Simon go through Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions facing Matt Stafford and the top-rated Los Angeles Rams. We also hear their opinion on Caleb Williams taking the plucky Chicago Bears to face Shadeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns, and Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins heading to frigid Steel City to take on Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football.

Elsewhere, C.J. Stroud looks to stay hot as the Houston Texans host the Arizona Cardinals, and we also hear about the struggling Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson battling a somber Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. Can Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers travel to Mile High to defeat Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos? Will the Indianapolis Colts and newly-signed quarterback Philip Rivers upset Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks? And will anybody be watching the New York Jets face coach Liam Coen's red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars? Answers to all these, plus picks and predictions for NFL Week 15, 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

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0:07:40 - SHARP CALLS

0:13:18 - LA CHARGERS VS. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

0:18:00 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

0:25:33 - ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. HOUSTON TEXANS

0:29:11 - BALTIMORE RAVENS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS

0:32:20 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS. CHICAGO BEARS

0:35:39 - DETROIT LIONS VS. LA RAMS

0:40:33 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

0:45:09 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. DENVER BRONCOS

0:48:45 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS

0:52:00 - TENNESSEE TITANS VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

0:53:00 - MIAMI DOLPHINS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS

0:54:38 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS

1:04:06 - SIMON BIGGEST BETS, PARLAYS, ETC 

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Colin Cowherd breaks down the stunning fallout from Michigan football firing head coach Sherrone Moore after reports of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Colin explains what this means for the Wolverines future, recruiting, and who they should target as a replacement.

Plus, the Lakers loss to the Spurs raised major red flags. Colin reveals why Los Angeles was exposed and whether the Lakers championship hopes are slipping away

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NFL analyst  Greg Cosell stops by The Herd to talk about the Eagles poor play as of late, the lack of talent in Buffalo after Josh Allen, Jordan Love and the Packers offense, and more

Colin feels Bengals QB Joe Burrow is probably not too happy with the franchise lately

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7-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady joins the show to preview Lions vs. Rams, evaluate Caleb Williams’ development in Year 2, and discuss whether the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty is nearing its end

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Colin Cowherd breaks down the stunning fallout from Michigan football firing head coach Sherrone Moore after reports of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Colin explains what this means for the Wolverines future, recruiting, and who they should target as a replacement.

Plus, the Lakers loss to the Spurs raised major red flags. Colin reveals why Los Angeles was exposed and whether the Lakers championship hopes are slipping away

And 7-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady joins the show to preview Lions vs. Rams, evaluate Caleb Williams’ development in Year 2, and discuss whether the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty is nearing its end

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