The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of the Week on The Herd
Oct 4, 2025
Nick Wright, a dynamic sports commentator and FS1 host, dives into hot NFL topics. Colin Cowherd admits he underestimated the Cowboys’ resurgence, thanks to Dak Prescott and Brian Schottenheimer. They analyze the Chiefs’ comeback and discuss Lamar Jackson’s struggles in big games. The duo debates Caleb Williams' potential and the impact of Micah Parsons' trade on Dallas. With humor, Colin reads apology letters to various players and reflects on the nuances between CEO-style coaches and scheme specialists.
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Baltimore's Defensive Problems Are Real
- Colin argues Baltimore's defense hasn't shown enough and injuries don't explain their weakness.
- He says Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes played one of his best games against them, exposing Baltimore's flaws.
Cowboys Resurgence Underrated
- Colin concedes he underrated the Cowboys and praises Brian Schottenheimer's offensive work.
- He calls Dak Prescott the best he's seen him play in eight years and finds Dallas entertaining and competitive.
Skepticism About Brock Purdy's Ceiling
- Colin questions Brock Purdy's elite status, noting four TDs and four picks this year and some risky throws.
- He says Purdy's not far ahead of mediocre QBs and the $45M gap is overstated.