The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Reaction to Rams-Bears, Texans-Patriots, Bills-Broncos & 49ers-Seahawks
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Jan 19, 2026 
In this engaging discussion, John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout and insightful podcast host, teams up with Colin Cowherd to review the NFL Divisional Playoffs. They dive into the thrilling Rams-Bears matchup, highlighting Caleb Williams' clutch plays and Matthew Stafford's exceptional performance. The duo also examines the Patriots' coaching impact on their win against the Texans and debates CJ Stroud's future. Additionally, they outline Seattle's dominant victory over the 49ers and discuss recent coaching hires that could shift team dynamics.
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Clean Football Beats Stat Padding
- The Rams won by playing cleaner football: fewer penalties, no turnovers, and no drops.
- Colin Cowherd argues efficiency and discipline beat raw yardage and time of possession in playoff weather games.
Caleb's Dual Identity: Playmaker And Pocket QB
- Caleb Williams made a transcendent fourth-down throw yet also had multiple interceptions.
- Cowherd says Caleb has improved and often prefers delivering from the pocket rather than running.
Let The QB Run When It Matters
- Use Caleb's mobility more in playcalling instead of rigid timing offense calls.
- John Middlekauff advises letting Caleb scramble and improvise to create explosive plays.