Colin Cowherd’s Blazin’ 5 Picks: NFL Week 15 in 2025

Colin bounced back with a steady 3–2 week, pushing his season record to 41–29 and keeping the Blazin’ 5 firmly in winning territory. He’s sitting just under 59 percent on the year.

Onto week 15…

Blazing 5 Record

2025 Season: 52-37-1 (58.4%)

• Week 1: 3-2
• Week 2: 2-3
• Week 3: 1-4
• Week 4: 3-2
• Week 5: 3-2
• Week 6: 4-1
• Week 7: 4-1
• Week 8: 4-1
• Week 9: 2-3
• Week 10: 3-2
• Week 11: 5-0
• Week 12: 2-3
• Week 13: 2-3
• Week 14: 3-2
• Week 15: 2-3
• Week 16: 4-0-1
• Week 17: 2-3
• Week 18: 3-2

Past Records

• 2025: 52-37-1 (58.4%)
• 2024: 30-47-2 (39.0%)
• 2023: 45-35-5 (56.3%)
• 2022: 44-37-4 (54.3%)
• 2021: 39-47 (45.3%)
• 2020: 40-42-2 (48.8%)
• 2019: 42-41-3 (50.6%)
• 2018: 43-33-2 (57.7%)
• 2017: 43-29-3 (59.7%)
• 2016: 44-33-3 (57.1%)

Colin Cowherd Week 15 2025 Blazing 5

• Bengals +2.5 vs Ravens
• Rams -5.5 vs Lions
• Panthers -2.5 at Saints
• Packers -2.5 at Broncos
• Seahawks at Colts under 42.5

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals Bengals +2.5 points

This is a situational underdog play built on form, urgency, and quarterback trust. Cincinnati is at home, getting points, with Joe Burrow playing as well as any quarterback in football. He has won eight of his last nine starts and has led the Bengals to 30-plus points in three straight games. Even in last week’s loss to Buffalo, Cincinnati went toe to toe and easily could have won.

The defense is far from elite, but it is playing with edge. Seven takeaways over the last three games tells you this group is competing hard and playing fast. This is a pride spot for a team that has faced the fourth toughest schedule in the league and still shows up weekly.

Baltimore, meanwhile, looks off. They are 0–4 against the spread over the last month and averaging just 20 points per game in that span. Lamar Jackson has not been the same dynamic threat, and the offense feels disjointed. This is a short number for a confident home underdog with the better quarterback right now.

Projected score: Bengals 27, Ravens 24

Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams Rams -5.5

This is the favorite that feels safest on the board. The Rams are in complete rhythm and have real stakes. A win clinches a playoff spot, and they have played like a team that understands the moment, winning seven of their last eight games, many of them comfortably.

Los Angeles leads the league in avoiding offensive mistakes. They do not get penalized, they do not turn the ball over, and they do not allow sacks. At home, Matt Stafford has been outstanding, consistently protected and decisive. Everything looks clean and intentional.

Detroit is the opposite right now. They are searching for offensive identity, struggling to convert on third and fourth down, and Jared Goff is facing pressure on nearly 40 percent of his dropbacks. In their three road losses, the Lions are averaging just 13 points per game. One team is in flow, the other is fighting itself. Lay the points.

Projected score: Rams 33, Lions 26

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints Panthers -2.5

This is a rare road favorite that makes sense. Carolina comes in off extra rest with an offensive-minded coach and a clear edge at quarterback. When the Panthers score at least 20 points, they are 5–1 this season, and their ceiling is higher than most people realize.

The biggest improvement has been on defense. After allowing over 31 points per game last year, that number is down to 22 thanks to strong drafting and better cohesion. This is one of the most improved defenses in the league.

New Orleans is in a classic letdown spot after an emotional win over Tampa Bay. The Saints have been held under 20 points in seven of their last eight games, and offensively they struggle to sustain drives. Bryce Young’s recent play combined with Carolina’s defensive growth creates a clear coaching and roster advantage.

Projected score: Panthers 30, Saints 23

Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos Packers -2.5

Green Bay is quietly one of the hottest teams in the league. They are on a four-game winning streak, their receivers are finally healthy, and they rank as the second best offense in football during this stretch. Christian Watson has five touchdowns over the last four games, and the unit looks synchronized.

The Packers have also traveled well, going 4–1–1 on the road. Jordan Love has been aggressive but controlled, especially when defenses bring pressure. This offense punishes blitzes, which is a trait that separates good quarterbacks from average ones.

Denver’s record masks some issues. They have played the second easiest schedule in the league and have trailed in 12 of 13 games. Five straight one-score games suggest a team living on thin margins. While the Broncos defense gets respect, this matchup favors Green Bay’s offensive firepower and rhythm.

Projected score: Packers 28, Broncos 24

Seattle Seahawks at Indianapolis Colts Under 42.5

This is a pace and intent play. Both teams want to run the football, shorten the game, and limit exposure. Seattle has a bigger stretch ahead and has no incentive to open things up. Keeping Sam Darnold clean and healthy is the priority.

The Seahawks are one of the most run-heavy teams in the league and are coming off back-to-back games holding opponents under 10 points. Defensively, they are dominant when they get a lead and force opponents into predictable situations.

Indianapolis does not want a high-volume passing game either, especially with an aging quarterback option and an offense that has disappeared over the last three games. Expect clock-draining drives, conservative play-calling, and long stretches without points. Even if Seattle controls the game, the structure points to the under.

Projected score: Seahawks 30, Colts 6