The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Rams vs Seahawks is going to be amazing, Matthew Stafford is close to becoming an all-time great
Jan 23, 2026
A spirited breakdown of the Rams vs Seahawks NFC clash and why Matthew Stafford’s recent surge could push him into all-time QB conversation. Quick debates over risky coaching hires and whether Dallas made the right defensive move. Brief takes on Sean Payton, LeBron’s media posture, and how the NFL is finding new stars compared with the NBA.
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Stafford's Playoff Elevation
- Colin Cowherd argues Matthew Stafford is climbing into all-time QB territory based on playoff performance and improved metrics.
- Stafford's passer rating and touchdown-to-interception ratio rise in playoffs, making him better against top competition.
Better In Bigger Games
- Colin notes Stafford's key metrics improve in playoffs while Aaron Rodgers' decline slightly in big games.
- This playoff resilience aligns Stafford with quarterbacks like Mahomes and Brady.
McVay's Praise For Stafford
- Sean McVay praised Stafford for extreme ownership and accountability as a leader with no excuse-making.
- Colin uses McVay's description to illustrate why teammates follow Stafford and why he's effective.