The Colin Cowherd Podcast Bears Beat Cowboys, Chargers Dominating AFC West, Daniel Jones Starts 3-0
Sep 22, 2025
Join John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout and host of the '3 & Out' podcast, as he dives into the excitement of Week 3 in the NFL. He shares insights on the Bears’ surprising triumph over the Cowboys and evaluates the potential of both teams. They also discuss the Rams' second-half struggles against the Eagles and Justin Herbert's stellar performance leading the Chargers. Plus, the duo analyzes Daniel Jones’ impact on the Colts' success and the surprising 3-0 starts of several teams, while touching on college football’s landscape.
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Test Young QBs Against Better Opponents
- Watch whether the Bears can build on wins against weaker defenses to validate Caleb Williams' progress.
- Use upcoming games, like the Raiders matchup, to test true improvement rather than single-game hype.
Harbaugh Built A Defensive Identity
- The Chargers' defensive turnaround under Harbaugh and Mike McDonald has flipped perceptions from last season.
- John argues Harbaugh's staff-building and defensive coordinators are creating sustainable wins.
Roster Fit Amplifies Coaching
- Chargers' scouting and mid-round picks (like sticky corners) have contributed to a surprisingly cohesive defense.
- Harbaugh's culture plus smart coordinator hires accelerated the turnaround.