The Herd with Colin Cowherd What's Wright - Best Of - Nightmare: Mahomes HURT & Chiefs ELIMINATED, what's wrong with Lamar Jackson? Jaguars-Broncos MONSTER matchup
Dec 20, 2025
Patrick Mahomes' ACL injury signals a turbulent time for the Chiefs, but there's hope for a strong comeback by 2026. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson's ongoing practice absences raise questions about his reliability as the Ravens face inconsistency. Nick also breaks down the thrilling matchup between the Jaguars and Broncos, highlighting Trevor Lawrence's impressive performance and the possibility of Jacksonville being Super Bowl contenders. Can the AFC's hierarchy really be shifting?
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Seven-Year Run Matches All-Time Dynasties
- Wright frames the Chiefs' seven-year run as historically elite but says regression is normal and expected.
- He compares Mahomes' injury to Tom Brady's knee tear, noting elite players can come back stronger after downtime.
Plan For A Nine-Month Mahomes Comeback
- Expect Mahomes to rehab aggressively and target week one next season as his comeback date, plan roster moves accordingly.
- Use the nine-month standard ACL timeline and upgrade surrounding talent to maximize his return.
Rebuild Around Pass Rush And Running Game
- Address pass rush and running game weaknesses immediately by using upcoming higher draft picks and offseason moves.
- Prepare for life after Travis Kelce and exploit a likely top-12 draft position to rebuild the roster.