The Herd with Colin Cowherd What's Wright - NFL Playoff Reaction: Bills LOSE, McDermott FIRED, Allen to BLAME? Bears FALL SHORT + Miami-Indiana
Jan 21, 2026
Josh Allen's four-turnover game leads to major fallout in Buffalo, including Sean McDermott's firing. Caleb Williams shines for the Bears, despite a narrow loss against the Rams. Seattle's blowout win raises questions about their Super Bowl odds. Nick dives into C.J. Stroud's struggles and the media's treatment of quarterbacks amid a lively Q&A session. The discussion highlights team accountability and emotional reactions after a dramatic playoff weekend.
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Unprecedented Indiana Turnaround
- Kurt Signetti turned Indiana from a perennial loser into a 16-0 national champion in two years, a historically unprecedented turnaround.
- Nick Wright says this achievement is comparable to Bill Snyder's Kansas State rebuild but faster and more remarkable.
Broncos' Postgame Injury Devastation
- Nick Wright empathizes with Broncos fans after their gutting postseason injury despite celebrating a major upset win.
- He calls the injury to their quarterback one of the most devastating postseason blows he's seen.
Allen's Turnovers Decided The Game
- Josh Allen committed four turnovers in the playoff loss, including a famously bad fumble and a questionable interception.
- Wright argues those errors decisively cost Buffalo the game and merit direct criticism.