The Herd with Colin Cowherd What's Wright - NFL Week 3 Reaction: Ravens FUMBLE AWAY MNF vs. Lions, Chiefs & Eagles BREAKOUT games | Nick Wright
Sep 24, 2025
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens suffered a crushing loss to the Lions, plagued by defensive mistakes. Nick Wright debates if Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are truly back after their win. He questions the Eagles' slow start and the delayed unleashing of Jalen Hurts. The struggles of the Cowboys with injuries and the hype around Caleb Williams from the Bears also come into focus. Quick hits cover the Chargers' momentum and the waning hopes for the Broncos. The discussion wraps up with notable game recaps and surprises from around the league.
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Ravens' Defense Is The Real Problem
- Nick Wright argues the Ravens' loss vs. Detroit revealed systemic defensive failures beyond Henry's fumble.
- He warns Baltimore's defense looks genuinely problematic and situationally unprepared early in games.
Lamar's Mechanics And Mentality Worry
- Wright notes Lamar Jackson's tendency to not throw the ball away and hesitate to run cost drives and led to seven sacks.
- He flags Lamar appearing emotionally wound tight as a recurring concern in big moments.
Prefer QB-Fixable Problems Early
- Prefer the quarterback-led side of the team to struggle early because it can self-correct more easily.
- Evaluate teams by which unit (offense or defense) needs to improve midseason when judging panic.