The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - New Herd Hierarchy, Lamar Jackson problems with the Chiefs, Nick Wright
Sep 30, 2025
Join television sports analyst Nick Wright as he dives into the NFL's hottest topics! They discuss Lamar Jackson’s struggle against the Chiefs and whether the pressure affects him in crucial moments. Wright analyzes the revamped Kansas City offense, highlighting their improved strategies. They also debate the traits that make great teams and dissect the quarterback talents of Caleb Williams and Josh Allen. Plus, insights on player injuries and playoff projections spice up this engaging discussion!
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Week 4 Herd Hierarchy Explained
- Colin ranks his top 10 NFL teams after Week 4 and explains criteria like coach, QB, and roster balance.
- He highlights Philadelphia's roster depth and situational excellence as reasons for #1 placement.
One Perimeter Weapon Changes Everything
- Colin and Nick argue the Chiefs regained explosiveness after adding a perimeter threat like Xavier Worthy.
- Colin suggests that single roster addition can make underlying strengths suddenly pop.
Lamar Jackson's Big-Game Pattern
- Nick Wright argues Lamar Jackson tightens up in big moments and shows a recurring pattern of poor performances in those spots.
- He cites Lamar's strong regular-season metrics but worse numbers specifically versus Patrick Mahomes.