The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Join sports analyst Nick Wright, known for his sharp insights on NFL dynamics, as he debates with Colin Cowherd on the fate of the struggling Philadelphia Eagles, connecting Jalen Hurts' challenges to Russell Wilson's past issues. They dissect a crucial win by the Chargers and Justin Herbert's standout performance. Tensions rise as they analyze the Kansas City Chiefs' potential slide towards playoff elimination, questioning whether a rebuild is on the horizon for Mahomes and his team while exploring the implications for the rest of the league.

John Middlekauff dives into the Chargers' thrilling victory over the Eagles, highlighting Jalen Hurts' costly turnovers. He questions the Eagles' offensive strategy and praises their defense, while suggesting the Chargers benefited from some lucky breaks. The former scout gives insight into Phillip Rivers' workout with the Colts and critiques their recent management decisions. He also discusses Shedeur Sanders becoming the Browns' starting QB and recognizes standout Heisman finalists, including Mendoza and Pavia.

The Kansas City Chiefs are in turmoil, needing a major reboot after a string of losses and issues, including Travis Kelce's struggles. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears' impressive second-half play signals they might be a legitimate contender despite a recent close loss. The College Football Playoff is in focus, with a critique on the exclusion of Notre Dame and calls for stronger governance and uniformity in college football. Colin also highlights the Buffalo Bills' reliance on Josh Allen amid their defensive issues.

In this discussion, former NFL quarterback and analyst Matt Hasselbeck shares his insights on current league dynamics. He dives into the struggles of the Chiefs, linking their issues to complacency and discipline. They explore the legitimacy of the Bears' recent performance and praise the Packers’ potential with Jordan Love. Hasselbeck also sheds light on Shedeur Sanders’ promising future, predicting he'll earn a starting position for the rest of the season. They wrap up with a look at Seattle's rising players and the unpredictable nature of the AFC.

Urban Meyer, a three-time college football national champion and former head coach, shares his insights on the playoff landscape. He discusses why Miami deserved a playoff spot over Notre Dame and critiques the current committee's decision-making. Urban advocates for play-in games to enhance fairness and highlights Indiana's defensive strategy against Ohio State. He also analyzes the upcoming playoff matchups, stressing the importance of quarterback performance for Miami, and addresses USC's recruiting gains under Lincoln Riley.

Urban Meyer, a three-time national champion and College Football Hall of Fame inductee, shares his insights on the college football playoff selections, passionately defending Alabama’s inclusion over Notre Dame. He critiques the committee's decision-making process while advocating for play-in games. Urban dives into analysis on Ohio State's match with Indiana and discusses quarterback Fernando Mendoza's NFL prospects. The conversation also touches on USC's recruitment strategy and the nuances between coaching in college versus the NFL.

This discussion dives deep into the Texans' stunning upset over the Chiefs, questioning Kansas City's playoff future. The Texans' defense gets high praise, being deemed Super Bowl-worthy, while their offense has room for improvement. The riveting Packers-Bears clash is highlighted, alongside the Steelers' upset of the Ravens. Attention shifts to thrilling moments from the Bills-Bengals game and key player updates, including a significant injury for Daniel Jones. The critique of the College Football Playoff rankings and Notre Dame's decision to skip the bowl game adds an extra layer to the conversation.

Richard Sherman dissects a thrilling Week 14 in the NFL, spotlighting the Seahawks’ impressive second-half surge against the Falcons. He lauds Josh Allen's snowy comeback in Buffalo and Shedeur Sanders' stunning rookie performance in Cleveland. The discussion includes the Steelers' shocking win over the Ravens and the Lions' dominating triumph against the Cowboys. Sherman also critiques the controversial two-point call by the Browns, while assessing quarterback dynamics and playoff implications across the league.

Colin chats with John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout and host of the ‘3 and Out’ podcast. They discuss the Bears' respectable loss to the Packers, asserting Chicago's place among the NFL elite. The duo analyzes Lamar Jackson's struggles and the Ravens' playoff prospects. They dive into the college football playoff rankings, debating Miami’s inclusion and the pitfalls of guaranteed spots for non-Power 4 teams. Lastly, they highlight Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza as a potential #1 NFL draft pick after his standout performance against Ohio State.

Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into the wild NFL Week 14, highlighting the thrilling upset of the Browns by the Titans. They discuss Josh Allen's incredible fourth-quarter heroics leading the Bills to victory over the Bengals in snowy chaos. The duo also reflects on the Rams' dominant performance against the Cardinals and the shocking upset of the Ravens by the Steelers. Insights into Caleb Williams' promising play for the Bears and early betting leans for Week 15 keep the excitement rolling!