The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - The Super Bowl is set, thoughts on the AFC/NFC Championship games
Jan 26, 2026
Reaction to Championship Sunday with a breakdown of Sam Darnold’s unexpected Super Bowl run. Analysis of New England’s brutal road win and coaching edge in a blizzard. Discussion of defensive playoff dominance and key fourth-down gambles. Takeaways on matchups, betting angles, and coaching philosophies.
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Slingin' Sam's Redemption
- Sam Darnold overcame early career setbacks to lead the Seahawks to the Super Bowl with dynamic, low-turnover play.
- Colin Cowherd highlights belief, resilience, and a non-linear path as key to Darnold's turnaround.
Coaching And Toughness Travel
- New England won on the road repeatedly and showed toughness and defensive coaching in adverse conditions.
- Colin argues coaching and toughness "travel" and enabled the Patriots' championship run.
Small Flaws Sink Big Teams
- Small roster weaknesses (special teams, corners) can negate otherwise superior offenses.
- Colin uses the Rams' special teams and corner issues to explain their playoff loss.