The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Nov 3, 2025
Matt Hasselbeck, a former NFL quarterback and three-time Pro Bowler, joins to provide his expert analysis on the NFL landscape. They discuss the Chiefs' struggles in their loss to the Bills, highlighting Patrick Mahomes' challenges and the team's need for improvement. Hasselbeck praises the Chicago Bears' offensive turnaround under head coach Ben Johnson and the promising play of rookie Caleb Williams. The conversation also touches on the importance of team identity and whether contenders should make roster changes ahead of the trade deadline.
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Mahomes' Performance Drops Under Pressure
- Patrick Mahomes becomes vulnerable when under heavy pressure and uncomfortable in the pocket.
- When Mahomes was hit 7+ times this season, Kansas City went 1-3, exposing a recurring weakness.
Chicago Improves By Small, Practical Gains
- The Bears are incrementally improving on fundamentals like sacks and run game, which yields wins.
- Ben Johnson's growing confidence lets him add trick plays because the base offense is more reliable.
Run Game Enables Caleb Williams' Success
- The Bears cut sacks drastically and ran for 280+ yards, showing simple fixes can transform an offense.
- Caleb Williams protects the ball and stays effective when the run game supports him.