The Herd with Colin Cowherd What's Wright - Nick Wright’s 2025 NFL PREDICTIONS, win total OVERS/UNDERS + SLEEPER picks
Aug 27, 2025
Get ready for Nick Wright's deep dive into the upcoming NFL season! He shares his top picks for AFC team win totals and assesses the chances for powerhouses like the Chiefs, Bills, and Ravens. Tensions simmer in Dallas with Micah Parsons' contract negotiations, while quarterback challenges stir up media misconceptions. Plus, hear playful anecdotes from Wright's European travels and a compelling discussion on mindfulness and competitive pressures faced by athletes. Betting strategies and sleeper picks round out this engaging preview!
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Europe Trip And 1587 Prime Unboxing
- Nick Wright described traveling through Europe and unexpectedly getting recognized by fans in Monaco and Kansas City-related gifts on his return.
- He unboxed a signed 1587 Prime football and an invite related to Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce's steakhouse, showing his personal connection to NFL figures.
Late-Round Rookies Have Narrow Margins
- Nick Wright explains late-round rookies get little margin for error in preseason and bad games can derail their depth-chart climb.
- He argues Shadrach (Shador) Sanders' poor third preseason game legitimately cost him passing Dylan Gabriel for the Browns backup spot.
Outrage Fuels False Narratives
- Wright links the Shador controversy to broader problems with misinformation and outrage-driven media cycles.
- He says weak evidence gets amplified into real stories because engagement-driven outlets feel forced to treat it seriously.