The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Eagles Beat Cowboys, CeeDee Dropped The Game, Dallas Impressive, Jalen Carter Ejected
Sep 5, 2025
The Eagles secured a thrilling 24-20 victory over the Cowboys, highlighting crucial moments and strategic shifts. Colin scrutinizes CeeDee Lamb's critical drops, emphasizing their impact on Dallas' performance. He praises Saquon Barkley's ability to excel under pressure, despite the team's challenges. However, he blasts Jalen Carter for his reckless decision to spit at Dak Prescott, resulting in his ejection. Colin expresses cautious optimism about the Cowboys' potential going forward, even after just one game.
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Drops Decided The Outcome
- Colin argues CeeDee Lamb's drops decided the game and would have flipped the outcome if catches were made.
- He credits Dak's excellent protection and precision in the first half as a major factor in Dallas' strong showing.
Eagles' Structural Advantages
- Colin highlights the Eagles' advantages: Jalen Hurts, a strong offensive line, and Saquon Barkley.
- He says those elements produced an explosive first half and explain Philadelphia's early dominance.
Micah Not The Sole Explanation
- Colin believes Micah Parsons' absence didn't mainly explain Dallas' struggles against the Eagles.
- He compares previous games to show Dallas still struggled with or without Parsons last season.