The Herd with Colin Cowherd What's Wright - Chiefs-Bills: Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen 10, Lamar RETURNS, Bo-Liever in Broncos? | Nick Wright
Oct 31, 2025
In an exhilarating preview of the NFL's Week 9 action, the spotlight is on the intense Mahomes vs. Allen rivalry. Expectations soar as Lamar Jackson returns to lead the Ravens, with crucial playoff implications in sight. The discussion shifts to standout QB prospects like Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy, pondering their potential impact. Halloween-themed NFL picks add a fun twist, focusing on fearsome opponents and trade targets. Listener questions round out the mix, tackling everything from game attendance to trade strategies.
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Defenses Decide Chiefs-Bills
- The Bills vs. Chiefs matchup will reveal more about both teams' defenses than their quarterbacks.
- Nick Wright expects Buffalo's ability to slow KC's prolific offense and KC's pass rush without excessive blitzing to be decisive.
Rivalry Is Intense But Mahomes Leads
- Wright sees the Mahomes-Allen rivalry as unique but currently lopsided in Mahomes' favor.
- Patrick has gaudier career stats and all playoff wins, so Buffalo hasn't yet equaled Mahomes' legacy.
Allen's MVP Claim Is Fragile
- Josh Allen's MVP case looks shaky midseason despite past excellence.
- Wright lists Drake Maye, Jonathan Taylor and Matthew Stafford as stronger midseason MVP candidates than Allen right now.