The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Bears Beat Cowboys, Chargers Dominating AFC West, Daniel Jones Starts 3-0
Sep 22, 2025
John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout and host of the '3 & Out' podcast, joins to dissect Week 3 of the NFL. They dive into the Bears' unexpected victory over the Cowboys, weighing both teams' future prospects. The duo also breaks down Jalen Hurts' performance in the Rams-Eagles clash and Justin Herbert's brilliance leading the Chargers past the Broncos. Daniel Jones' surprising 3-0 start and the Steelers' struggles against the Patriots are discussed, along with a glance at the dominant Seahawks and the latest buzz from college football.
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Judge QBs Against Quality Opponents
- Beware attributing performance solely to a young QB without accounting for opposing coaching quality.
- Evaluate future outcomes by testing against stronger defenses, not just one weak matchup.
Herbert Outperforms Young QBs
- Justin Herbert's elite arm and Harbaugh's coaching elevate the Chargers into a top team early in 2025.
- Bo Nix appears to have already reached his NFL ceiling, lacking Herbert's dynamic playmaking upside.
Harbaugh's Defensive Culture Shift
- Chargers' defensive turnaround and Harbaugh's staff development transformed them from past worst defense to elite early in 2025.
- Coaching hires and culture shifts can rapidly change a team's identity.