The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Drew Brees, former NFL quarterback, Super Bowl champion and MVP, and longtime broadcaster. He talks quarterbacks' comebacks and why Matthew Stafford could keep playing for years. He discusses coaching as a CEO, road-game toughness for New England and Seattle, Super Bowl week mindset, and the analytics debate around fourth-down calls.

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.

Drew Brees, former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion, joins to offer perspective and life lessons from a 20-season career. He praises Sam Darnold’s rise and toughness. He assesses Matthew Stafford’s longevity and reflects on coaching identity, road-team resilience, playoff pressure, and fourth-down decision debates.

A lively breakdown of Seattle’s upset win and the QB performance that changed the game. A deep look at coaching choices and clutch play-calling that swung the AFC title. Reactions to Mike McCarthy landing in Pittsburgh and what that means for their roster. A critique of Cleveland’s odd hiring tactics and how front-office decisions shape team futures.

Reaction to a dramatic Championship Sunday featuring Seattle’s dominant win over the Rams and New England’s gritty victory in Denver. Breakdown of Sam Darnold’s comeback performance and the Seahawks’ clutch third-down defense. Discussion of Jackson Smith-Njigba’s breakout, Rashid Shaheed’s deep-threat impact, Keenan Allen’s workhorse role, and coaching decisions that shaped both games.

They recap two wild conference championship games and the betting results that followed. Snow and brutal weather shaping a Broncos vs Patriots slugfest gets detailed attention. Special teams, a surprising 346-yard passing night, and a breakout receiving touchdown steal the spotlight in the Rams vs Seahawks game. The show closes with Super Bowl LX previews and final betting takeaways.

John Middlekauff, former NFL scout and host of 3 and Out, brings scouting sharpness and film knowledge. They dissect the Seahawks-Rams shootout and the special teams plays that shifted momentum. They highlight Sam Darnold’s turnaround and why he fits Seattle. They debate weather’s impact on Patriots-Broncos and critique Sean Payton’s decision. They close by evaluating Mike McCarthy’s fit in Pittsburgh.

Reaction to Robert Saleh joining the Titans and why their rebuild will be brutal. Discussion of what Saleh would bring as a leader and why the right offensive coordinator matters. Talk about the 49ers defensive coordinator vacancy and possible candidates. Hot takes on the Bills moving on from Sean McDermott and whether roster construction is the real problem. Concerns around the NFL pushing an 18-game season.

Post-fight reactions to Gaethje’s win and how he controlled the fight from the start. Praise for Pimblett’s toughness and what the performance means for his future. Breakdown of O’Malley’s victory and whether it pushes him toward another title run. Rundown of undercard knockouts, payout notes, and the UFC’s big Paramount+ debut.

High-stakes championship previews and bold predictions for Rams vs Seahawks and Patriots vs Broncos. Heated debate over whether the Rams-Seahawks game plays like a true Super Bowl. Strategy talk on teasers, parlays, and player props. Contrasting views on which quarterbacks and defenses will decide the outcomes.