The Herd with Colin Cowherd Richard Sherman Podcast - Lions vs Ravens Reaction + Nick Bosa Injury Shocks 49ers | Week 3 Reaction
Sep 23, 2025
The Detroit Lions stunned the Baltimore Ravens with a dominant performance, showcasing explosive plays like David Montgomery’s impressive 72-yard touchdown. Richard Sherman and Mitchell dive into the Lions' aggressive defense, notching seven sacks and marking themselves as serious Super Bowl contenders. However, it's not all good news as they discuss the devastating news of Nick Bosa’s season-ending injury, raising concerns for the 49ers' playoff ambitions. Plus, Sherman updates his Top 5 NFL Power Rankings with the Lions rising in the ranks.
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Lions Emerging As Legitimate Contenders
- The Detroit Lions executed a complete game plan on both sides of the ball, showing balanced offense and a sudden, effective pass rush.
- That performance signals Detroit is no longer a fringe team but a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
Aggressive Play-Calling Changed The Game
- Johnny Morton's creative play-calling and Dan Campbell's aggressive mindset unlocked new offensive dimensions for Detroit.
- Using option and repeated fourth-down aggression kept Baltimore off-balance and maximized Jared Goff's strengths.
Montgomery's 72-Yard Turning Point
- Richard Sherman highlighted David Montgomery's 72-yard run as the turning point that proved Detroit's offense could explode.
- That single play shifted momentum and validated the new offensive approach.