Chiefs Start 0-2 After Loss To Eagles, Will Bears BENCH Caleb Williams? Colts & Cowboys Better Than Advertised, Brutal Loss For Broncos

Sep 15, 2025

Colin talks football with John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout and host of '3 and Out'. They analyze the Eagles' edge over the Chiefs, praising Philadelphia's game-closing tactics. There's a lively discussion about Caleb Williams' struggles with the Bears and whether the team will bench him. The duo dives into the Colts' surprising win against the Broncos and highlights Daniel Jones' resurgence. Plus, they debate the Patriots' performance and the 49ers' potential to exceed expectations this season.

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INSIGHT

Eagles Excel In Situational Football

Colin says the Eagles excel at situational, short-yardage execution and closing tight games.
That situational mastery makes them one of the league's most dangerous teams late in games.

INSIGHT

Caleb Williams Struggles Off Script

Colin and John observe Caleb Williams struggles heavily in timing-based NFL offense outside scripted plays.
They conclude his accuracy, field vision, and head placement make him ill-suited to Ben Johnson's scheme so far.

ANECDOTE

Draft-Day Sideline Moment Raised Eyebrows

Colin recounts a friend criticizing Caleb Williams' emotional sideline behavior after he jumped into the stands during the draft celebration.
The story illustrates concerns about Williams' emotional temperament fitting an NFL QB role.

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 2 NFL action.

They start with the Eagles holding off the Chiefs 20-17 and Colin explains why the Eagles are one of the best teams he’s ever seen when it comes to getting a much needed yard and closing tight games, but it’s not time to hit the panic button for the Chiefs (3:30).

They recap the Lions absolute trouncing of the Bears and highlight why Caleb Williams has shown he can’t play in a timing offense despite having elite weapons and wonder if the Bears could pull the plug on him (8:45). They discuss a thrilling OT game between the Cowboys and Giants in which we got glimpses of the old Russell Wilson and argue that Dallas has been surprisingly better than predicted (26:30).

They highlight the Steelers offense as a more polished version of the Jets offense from last year and wonder if Aaron Rodgers will survive the full season behind a bad offensive line (38:15). They point to a huge statline from Mac Jones filling in for Brock Purdy and debate whether the 49ers could exceed expectations this season (50:15).

They give their takeaways from the Patriots win over the Dolphins, including Drake Maye needing another year and the Dolphins defense being arguably the worst in the league (56:15). They move to the Colts escaping the Broncos with a win, the resurrection of Daniel Jones and argue the Colts will be better than advertised (1:00:15). Despite the loss, Colin still believes Denver makes the playoffs and could win the division (1:04:00).

They recap the Rams win over the Titans and a huge game for Davante Adams and debate whether the Rams should be considered among the league's best teams (1:07:30).

Finally, they discuss Justin Fields leaving yet another game with an injury and why his athleticism and size won’t save him from his inability to read a defense and contrast that to Joe Burrow getting hurt behind a bad offensive line (1:14:00).

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