
The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Shorthanded 49ers STUN Eagles, Josh Allen Is ALL-TIME Great, Caleb Looks Like Elway, SEC Dominance Is OVER
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Jan 12, 2026 Colin chats with John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout and host of '3 and Out'. They dissect the unexpected triumph of the 49ers over the Eagles, highlighting Brock Purdy's impressive resilience and Kyle Shanahan’s coaching prowess. Colin touts Josh Allen as an all-time great while discussing Trevor Lawrence's limitations. The duo also compares Caleb Williams to John Elway, emphasizing his fourth-quarter brilliance. Finally, they ponder how NIL and aggressive boosters are reshaping college football power dynamics.
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Coaching Made The Difference
- Kyle Shanahan's coaching and game-planning overcame major injuries and roster limits to beat the Eagles on the road.
- Colin Cowherd and John Middlekauff call it a masterclass in winning messy playoff road games under pressure.
Use Your QB's Legs To Exploit Matchups
- If you want to beat the 49ers, make your quarterback use his running ability and lean into designed runs.
- Colin and John argue Jalen Hurts should have carried the ball more to exploit San Francisco's depleted linebackers.
Josh Allen's Unmistakable Superiority
- Josh Allen carried Buffalo in the Jaguars game and played at an historically dominant level despite being banged up.
- Colin likens Allen to an otherworldly talent, claiming he's among the greatest players ever seen.

