The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Bills Dominate Chiefs, Rams Keep Getting Better, Jury Is Out On J.J. McCarthy, Caleb Williams Is Coming Along
Nov 8, 2025
Colin welcomes John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout and host of the "3 and Out" podcast, to discuss the Bills' dominating performance against the Chiefs, highlighting Josh Allen's comfort and Buffalo's defensive strength. They also tackle JJ McCarthy's performance in the Vikings-Lions game and debate whether the Rams are the best team in the NFC. Later, Danny Parkins, a sports radio host, joins to illuminate the Bears' optimistic start and Caleb Williams' potential, alongside a deep dive into Sam Darnold's impressive career turnaround.
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Bills' Defense Shifts The Balance
- Buffalo's win vs. Kansas City showed Josh Allen was comfortable while Patrick Mahomes looked uncomfortable under pressure.
- A dominant defensive front and energy can flip elite matchups in the Bills' favor.
Effort Can Trump Season Trends
- Colin highlights that Buffalo's defensive front played with unusually high energy and effort against Mahomes.
- Defensive intensity can spike against elite QBs and change game outcomes.
J.J. McCarthy: Moments Versus Baseline
- J.J. McCarthy delivered key touchdown plays but showed inconsistency in accuracy and size concerns.
- His evaluation is clouded by elite supporting pieces (Jefferson, O'Connell, strong LT), requiring more sample size.