The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Chargers rise as the Eagles fall, what is wrong with Jalen Hurts?
Dec 9, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers pull off a surprising win against the Philadelphia Eagles, with a standout performance from Justin Herbert showcasing leadership and poise. Meanwhile, concerns are growing around Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni as the Eagles face their third straight loss, raising questions about their future. Colin examines the impact of coaching on team resilience and debates whether the Eagles are in crisis mode. The podcast also touches on upcoming NFL matchups, including a pivotal clash between the Chargers and Chiefs.
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Herbert's Grit Elevated Chargers
- Justin Herbert showed elite toughness and leadership playing through a broken hand and heavy pressure.
- Colin Cowherd credits Jim Harbaugh's coaching and culture for the Chargers' resilience and 9-4 record.
Coaching And Turnovers Trumped Rosters
- The Chargers overcame massive protection deficits and turnover variance to beat a favored Eagles team.
- Cowherd highlights coaching, special teams, and turnovers as decisive factors beyond raw roster comparisons.
Stiff-Arm After Hand Surgery
- Colin recounts Herbert stiff-arming defenders in overtime a week after hand surgery.
- He notes PFF still rated Herbert among the top quarterbacks despite the injury.