The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Colin's Blazing 5 picks for week 16, Caleb Williams is making a name for himself, Robert Mays
Dec 19, 2025
Robert Mays, a staff writer and podcast host for The Athletic, shares insights on the NFL landscape, highlighting Caleb Williams' rise as a top quarterback with impressive timing and touch on his throws. They discuss the impact of run game on the Rams' offense and evaluate Sam Darnold's mental toughness during his comeback. Mays also analyzes the ceiling for Josh Allen and the Bills while examining the coaching landscape, including the implications for Dallas' playoff ambitions.
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Use Powerful Laptops For Sports Workflows
- Use high-quality processors and laptops for intensive tasks like highlight editing and research.
- Colin promotes Snapdragon X Elite as the kind of hardware that supports heavy sports-media work.
Caleb Williams' Measurable Growth
- Caleb Williams has improved across key metrics: better passer rating, more yards and TDs, and far fewer sacks.
- His team offense jumped from 32nd to top-five, showing tangible team-level growth.
Bet Bears At Home Against Packers
- Take the Bears at home vs. Green Bay; home defenses improve and Chicago is healthier.
- Colin predicts the Bears will win and cover, citing their defense and Caleb's ball-security.