Why Packers, Rams are on high upset alert in Week 5 | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Week 5 of the NFL season is here, which means there are potential upsets that will hurt fans and/or sports bettors’ hearts. Former Super Bowl WR Plaxico Burress joins Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes to decide who is settling to in upset city this week, including whether the Los Angeles Rams will bounce back.

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Shaky QB situation in Denver, Nick Wright on Russell Wilson | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright recaps Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson’s play Thursday Night vs. the Indianapolis Colts. Nick starts the discussion by reflecting on the trade that sent Russell from the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos. Nick goes on to say quote ‘Right now the Denver Broncos have the worst QB situation in the entire NFL.’ Nick continues to argue that the Broncos trade for Russell will go down as one of the worst trades in NFL history.

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Jaguars remain a Top 10 team per Nick, predicts blow out vs. Texans | What's Wright?

With a top 10 offense, a top 10 defense, and what looks like perfect football weather on Sunday, Nick Wright thinks the Jacksonville Jaguars will not only redeem themselves after letting a 14-0 lead slip away against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, but they will blow the Houston Texans out completely. Watch as he explains why he’s laying the (-7) for Trevor Lawrence’s team.

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Raiders have only beaten Mahomes once, take Chiefs in Wk 5 | What's Wright?

The Las Vegas Raiders may be coming off their first win of the season, but Nick Wright is betting that celebration will be short lived now that they’ll face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5. After giving up a win to the Indianapolis Colts, and the memory of the Raiders gloating after having won their only game against the Chiefs’ in Mahomes’ career, Nick Wright is betting Kansas City is going into Vegas with a but of a chip on it’s shoulders.

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Former Cowboys backup QB Steve Beuerlein on Cooper Rush | THE HERD

Former Dallas Cowboys backup QB Steve Beuerlein joins Colin Cowherd and discusses Cooper Rush and his play with the Dallas Cowboys. Steve states quote ‘I love what he is doing and it really reminds me of myself.’ Steve then relates to his time backing up Cowboys Hall of Fame QB Troy Aikman and what that experience was like.

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Blazin' 5: Steelers cover vs. Bills, Rams bounce back against Cowboys | THE HERD

Colin Cowherd shares his Blazin’ 5 picks heading into Week 5, including the Pittsburgh Steelers covering against the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams bouncing back at home. Colin also has the New England Patriots defeating a gritty Detroit Lions squad, along with the Cleveland Browns upsetting Justin Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers. He also shares whether Lamar Jackson will bounce back against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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