Colin Cowherd Podcast - Chiefs OWN Lamar Jackson, Dart’s Solid Debut, Eagles Win Ugly, Steelers Best Win In Years, Ryder Cup

Sep 29, 2025

John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout and host of '3 and Out', joins to dissect NFL Week 4. He and Colin reveal how the Chiefs might be living rent-free in Lamar Jackson's head. They highlight Jaxson Dart's impressive debut and the struggles of the Chargers amid injuries. Discussion shifts to the Eagles' ongoing ugly wins, questioning their playoff readiness. The Steelers celebrate a significant win, showcasing their physicality. Lastly, they analyze the Ryder Cup's emotional intensity and Europe's dominance.

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INSIGHT

Ugly Win Reveals Bears' Limits

The Bears beat the Raiders in an ugly, mistake-filled game that highlighted Geno Smith's turnovers and Max Crosby's defensive dominance.
Colin and John view the Bears' road inconsistency and offensive chaos as reasons to temper enthusiasm despite the win.

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Eagles Win Ugly, Experience Carries Them

The Eagles keep winning close, messy games relying on playoff experience and defense, but Colin senses something 'not quite right' offensively.
John notes the Bucs' resiliency and Baker Mayfield's improvisational style nearly erased Philly's lead.

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Rams Smart, Colts For Real

The Rams' win over the Colts showed situational smarts from McVay and playmaking from Puka Nacua and Stafford.
Colin thinks the Colts are nevertheless a real, rising AFC South contender thanks to Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor.

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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 4 NFL action

They start with the Chiefs blowing out the injury depleted Ravens and Colin argues that the Chiefs are in Lamar Jackson’s head, and that Chiefs DC Steve Spagnola may have Lamar figured out after years of facing him (3:30). They predict a major resurgence for the Chiefs offense as their wide receiving core returns to the field (9:00).

They move to the Giants beating the Chargers and highlight Jaxson Dart’s solid debut and Cam Skattebo bringing juice to the Giants run game (13:45). They discuss the worrying rash of injuries to the Chargers and debate whether Herbert and the run game can hold up after losing several starters (17:30).

They pivot to the Bears beating the Raiders in an ugly game after another brutal performance from Geno Smith and despite Ashton Jeanty finally breaking out and a game between two six win teams (26:00). Colin argues that the Eagles feel a bit like Kansas City where there’s something not quite right, yet they still managed to win ugly over the Bucs (33:00).

They recap the Rams beating the Colts and Colin argues the Colts are for REAL despite the loss and predicts they’ll win the AFC South (37:30). Colin calls the Steelers win over the Vikings their best in years, and their physicality was on full display today (52:45). They question the Vikings decision to let Sam Darnold walk in exchange for unproven rookie J.J. McCarthy as it’s clear the team is just a quarterback away (58:45).

They move to the Jags win over the 49ers in a game they tried to give the game away but Brock Purdy was even worse and the Niners struggled with both running the ball and injuries (1:03:30).

They pivot to college football and discuss Oregon vs. Penn State and Colin argues Dante Moore is the best quarterback in the country and that Drew Allar looked like the worst of the 4 QBs playing in the marquee games (PSU vs ORE & AL vs GA) (1:11:00). Colin recaps his experience at USC vs Illinois and explains why Illinois was clearly the better team (1:23:00).

Finally, they react to a crazy final round at the Ryder Cup and argue that the European team just has a better sense of cohesion, comradery and mental toughness than the American team (1:31:00).

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