The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Steelers DEFEAT Ravens to clinch AFC North & No. 4 seed in NFL Playoffs
Jan 5, 2026
The tension boils over as the Steelers pull off a shock win against the Ravens, clinching their playoff spot thanks to Aaron Rodgers' clutch performance. John Middlekauff assesses the aftermath, including the potential futures of coaches Tomlin and Harbaugh. He also discusses the Falcons' abrupt decision to fire their head coach, and weighs Philip Rivers' prospects as a head coach. With the Raiders snagging the top pick and the Chiefs strategizing for a dynasty reload, playoff matchups are heating up!
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A $100 Parlay Turned John A Steeler Fan
- John Middlecoff reveals he placed a $100 parlay midseason that paid $7,000 after Pittsburgh's win.
- He says that bet made him a diehard Steeler fan for the night and raised the stakes personally.
Steelers' Win Was More Luck Than Lock
- The Steelers' win was extremely lucky, per John Middlecoff, due to multiple defensive breakdowns by Baltimore.
- Key misses included blown coverages, a missed field goal, and a failed sack on Lamar Jackson.
Coaches, Not Stars, Face First Scrutiny
- Middlecoff argues teams fire coaches before trading star quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson.
- He asserts that if changes come, John Harbaugh would face scrutiny before Jackson would be moved.