The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Chiefs Back To Form? Jaxson Dart’s Big Win For The G-Men, Bo Nix Can Sling It, Is Bama Back?
Oct 4, 2025
John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout now hosting the "3 and Out" podcast, joins to discuss the Chiefs' resurgence and Jaxson Dart's impactful NFL debut with the Giants. He analyzes the potential playoff implications of Kansas City’s receiver reinforcements. College football analyst Josh Pate, who hosts his own show, debates the significance of Penn State's loss to Oregon and its implications for coach James Franklin. They also explore Alabama's victory over Georgia as a pivotal moment in their program's history.
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Chiefs Mentally Affect Lamar Jackson
- Colin and John argue the Chiefs have Kansas City-style dominance that mentally affects Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.
- Repeated injuries and schematic familiarity give KC an edge in containing Lamar's dynamism.
Receivers Can Return Chiefs To Form
- Colin believes the Chiefs' receiver reinforcements (Worthy, Thornton, Rice, Juju, Kelsey) restore explosive balance for Mahomes.
- If the running game is at least average, Kansas City becomes a full contender again.
Jaxson Dart Energizes The Giants
- Colin and John praise Jaxson Dart's NFL debut energy and scrambling that energized the Giants despite modest passing numbers.
- They note the Chargers' offensive line injuries forced protection shuffles that made Herbert vulnerable.