The Herd with Colin Cowherd Sharp or Square - NFL Week 8 Recap and Early Week 9 Bets - Cowboys-Broncos, Jets-Bengals, Giants-Eagles, Niners-Texans and more
Oct 27, 2025
Chad Millman and Simon Hunter recap the thrilling highlights from NFL Week 8, sharing their betting insights and reactions to key games. They analyze the surprising win of the New York Jets over the Bengals and discuss the Patriots' second-half adjustments against the Browns. The duo dives into officiating controversies from the Giants-Eagles game and explains their betting strategy for the Cowboys-Broncos matchup. They also share early bets for Week 9, including choices for the Chiefs-Bills and Seahawks-Washington games.
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Patriots Exploit Browns' Passing Weakness
- Chad and Simon argued the Browns were vulnerable to big plays but that Dylan Gabriel couldn't sustain scoring in hostile environments.
- The Patriots' defensive dominance and Garrett Miles' pressure swung the game in New England's favor.
Whistles Shifted Giants-Eagles Outcome
- The Giants-Eagles game flipped on multiple officiating whistles that nullified pivotal plays for the Giants.
- Chad and Simon blamed inconsistent refs for changing game momentum and costing covers.
Texans Outworked Niners Despite Close Score
- Texans dominated the 49ers in yards, plays, and time of possession despite close score lines.
- Low pressure on Mac Jones (19% on 40+ dropbacks) explained San Francisco's struggles to stop drives.