The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of the week on The Herd
Dec 13, 2025
Join Tom Brady, the legendary seven-time Super Bowl champion, as he shares his insights on the current NFL landscape. He delves into the intricacies of the Rams versus Lions matchup, discussing the critical synergy between Stafford and McVay. Brady offers his take on the evolving skill sets of young quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, emphasizing the significance of accuracy. He reflects on his own adjustments as a veteran and explores whether the Chiefs are truly rebuilding. Plus, a look at how weather conditions can sway game strategies!
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Clean, Situational Teams Outlast Stars
- Colin highlights balance: teams like the Bills or Chargers can be great but have exploitable flaws like run defense or offensive line issues.
- He values situational cleanliness (few giveaways, special teams, third-down play) as playoff success predictors.
Rosters And Reliability Trump Hype
- Colin ranks the NFL top 10 and argues roster balance and situational reliability matter more than single-star talent.
- He places the Rams at No.1 and omits Philadelphia due to perceived coordinator dependence and quarterback circumstantiality.
Accuracy Beats Pure Athleticism In Big Games
- Tom Brady emphasizes that elite quarterbacks must be accurate to win tight playoff games and process defenses quickly.
- He says athleticism helps, but accuracy and pre-snap processing separate championship-level QBs.