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Colin Cowherd's Playoff Predictions: Cowboys-Lions ELIMINATION GAME + Broncos READY | THE HERD NFL

2025-12-04 Sports
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Evaluating Current Playoff Trends and Coaching Impact in the NFL

Discover why coaching talent replacement is nearly impossible and how teams winning close games—contrary to popular skepticism—build the strongest long-term success.

Short Summary

  • Losing brilliant coordinators significantly degrades offensive performance, even with elite talent remaining (Lions example).
  • Winning close matches is a sustainable marker of superior coaching, reflecting attention to detail over sheer offensive firepower.
  • The Dallas Cowboys have transformed their defense through smart trades and Dak Prescott is thriving under new offensive guidance.
  • Film breakdown confirms that elite QBs like Allen operate within structured offenses, while young QBs struggle with processing speed.

Colin Cowherd opens by analyzing the critical Cowboys-Lions matchup, arguing Detroit's decline stems from losing Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson. The discussion pivots to strategy, defending the sustainability of winning close games, referencing established champions like the Patriots. Later segments offer deep-dive film analysis on active QBs and rookie prospects alongside Matt Mosley and Greg Cosell, emphasizing the value of sustained organizational structure.

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Colin Cowherd looks ahead to the Dallas Cowboys taking on the Detroit Lions in a huge game for both teams’ playoff hopes. He explains why the Lions offense hasn’t looked the same this year after losing Ben Johnson to the rival Chicago Bears. Next, Colin discusses why playing close games is actually a good thing for Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos. Then, Colin is joined by Matt Mosley to talk about how Dak Prescott and the Cowboys have become the surprise team in the NFL this season and are knocking on the door of the playoffs. Then, Colin is joined by Greg Cosell to break down film from the biggest names in the NFL including Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, and Bears QB Caleb Williams. Finally, Colin and Jason McIntyre react to the latest news in the NFL and college football. 0:00 Cowboy - Lions 4:02 Denver Broncos 12:30 Matt Mosley talks Cowboys 19:31 Greg Cosell interview 39:31 Herdline News All lines provided by @hardrockbet Subscribe to The Colin Cowherd Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ColinCowherdPodcast #dallascowboys #detroitlions #denverbroncos

Top Comments (10)

@christopherstorms5122 2025-12-05

WHOS HERE AFTER THAT 44-30 DRUBBING?

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@FranciscoVelasco-q6w 2025-12-05

So cowherd & jmac like the Cowboys tonight......Very good news for the Lions hahaha

67 4 replies
@jwpnc1 2025-12-04

Colin literally said yesterday he can see Denver losing their first playoff game. 🤣

39 5 replies
@bobetich 2025-12-04

Get this man on footfinder 😂

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@llkumabear 2025-12-04

J Mac has got to be aware of how bad his analysis is, right?

22 2 replies
@tombradysfootballdeflator4528 2025-12-04

Quentin Tarantino be like 2:49

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@tjayd1225 2025-12-04

8:30 a very smooth shot at Odell Beckham 😂

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@OscarPerez-mm7xb 2025-12-05

Where Colin WAS WRONGGG

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@Mike-elm-1k 2025-12-04

It’s not just losing Ben Johnson, they lost some of their O line

14 1 replies
@M1S-XM 2025-12-05

We’re Collin was wrong😂😂

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