The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Colin's new Blazing 5 picks for week 15, Caleb Williams' development so far, the Chiefs are on the brink, Carson Palmer
Dec 12, 2025
Carson Palmer, former NFL quarterback and current high-school coach, joins the conversation with keen insights on quarterback play. He discusses Caleb Williams' development and accuracy challenges as a young QB. With a focus on the Kansas City Chiefs, Palmer analyzes their playoff survival odds and Patrick Mahomes' future. Additionally, he shares experiences from coaching high school football and the impact of NIL on recruiting at USC, further emphasizing the evolving dynamics within the NFL and college football landscapes.
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Bengals Live Hot With Burrow
- Joe Burrow has won eight of nine and the Bengals can be sharp bets as home underdogs getting points.
- Baltimore's recent offensive slump makes Cincinnati an attractive dog play at home.
QB And Coach Drive Season Outcomes
- Quarterback-driven coaching and elite QB play often determine division winners across a season.
- Week-to-week betting is harder, but look for coaching stability and quarterback performance to guide picks.
Bet Teams In Rhythm
- Take the Rams (-0.5) and expect them to cover because they are in rhythm and protect the quarterback well.
- Favor teams with stable offenses and low mistakes when handicapping week-to-week NFL spreads.