The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Sharp or Square - FINAL NFL Wild Card Weekend Bets: Rams-Panthers, Packers-Bears, Niners-Eagles, Chargers-Patriots and more

Jan 11, 2026
NFL Wild Card Weekend is heating up with expert betting picks! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into crucial matchups, analyzing the Rams vs. Panthers and weighing the weather's impact on totals. The Packers face the Bears in a tight contest, while the Chargers are backed against the Patriots despite doubts. Can the Jaguars break their streak against the Bills? With strategic insights and lively debate, they finalize their top five betting picks for an action-packed playoff weekend!
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ANECDOTE

Electric Indiana Game Day Experience

  • Chad Millman described an electric college-game atmosphere in Bloomington-style fashion during an Indiana win he attended in Atlanta.
  • He called it one of the most incredible live sporting experiences he's had and compared it to historic highs in fandom energy.
ANECDOTE

Social Posts From The Game

  • Chad mentioned posting social media from the Indiana game and being proud of Hoosier Nation's turnout.
  • He used the trip to transition into focusing on Wild Card betting and the show's contest.
ADVICE

Factor Weather Into Rams Bets

  • Avoid taking Rams spreads without considering weather since Simon warned heavy rain/tornado conditions could suppress the pass-heavy Rams offense.
  • Both hosts preferred the under for Rams-Panthers when weather risk made the side less attractive.
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