The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - REACTION to the Ravens-Buffalo Bills THRILLER + Recapping NFL Week 1
Sep 8, 2025
An electrifying recap of the nail-biting matchup between the Ravens and the Bills highlights standout performances by quarterbacks Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. Key coaching decisions and strategic plays are analyzed, revealing the delicate balance between instinct and analytics. The discussion also covers thrilling moments from NFL Week 1, insights into coaching dynamics, and predictions for the season ahead. With controversies brewing in the kicking game and whispers of potential coaching changes, the competitive spirit of the NFL shines through.
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Single-Game Variance Creates NFL Drama
- John Middlekauff calls the Bills-Ravens game "one of the craziest games you will ever see" and praises both QBs' elite play.
- He says single-game variance makes football special where one play can change everything.
Quarterbacks Can Collapse Talent Gaps
- Middlekauff compares Josh Allen to an unstoppable force like Nikola Jokic, emphasizing Allen's physicality and playmaking.
- He argues elite quarterbacks can shrink roster gaps and change a team's ceiling.
Henry Still Dominates Despite Age
- Middlekauff highlights Derrick Henry's rare sustained explosiveness at age 31 and notes Bills defenders looked physically small against him.
- He suggests run-game dominance can control game flow even versus top teams.