The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - INSTANT REACTION: Vikings Come Back To STUN Bears, Caleb Williams Inconsistent, J.J. McCarthy Finishes Strong
Sep 9, 2025
A thrilling comeback by the Vikings against the Bears sparks a deep dive into quarterback J.J. McCarthy's emotional rollercoaster, paralleling his performance to Baker Mayfield. Meanwhile, a spotlight on Caleb Williams reveals early promise but late-game inconsistency. Discussion unfolds around the Vikings' solid coaching and personnel, drawing comparisons to the Chiefs before Mahomes. The podcast captures the excitement of the football season, with highlights of player performances and what they mean for future games.
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Quarterback Turnaround In One Game
- Colin describes J.J. McCarthy's game as dreadful early and spectacular late, comparing his emotional surge to Baker Mayfield.
- McCarthy transformed in the fourth quarter with three touchdown drives and visibly better velocity and accuracy.
Run Game Unlocks Playcalling
- Colin credits Minnesota's coaching and personnel for enabling a late comeback and sustained success.
- He highlights the run game opening the playbook and improving McCarthy's second- and third-down options.
Minnesota Looks Like Pre‑Mahomes Chiefs
- Colin argues the Vikings are a better-run franchise with top-tier coaching and development.
- He compares them to the Chiefs pre-Mahomes as a team that can become dominant if they find the quarterback.