Podcast Summary: The Herd with Colin Cowherd – "What's Wright - Best Of - Shedeur Sanders HAS ARRIVED, are Eagles BROKEN? + NFL Week 13 Predictions"

Host: Nick Wright
Date: November 29, 2025

Overview

This "Best Of" episode, featuring Nick Wright, dives into the hottest storylines in football for the week. Key discussions include whether the Philadelphia Eagles are "broken" after a critical loss to the Dallas Cowboys, in-depth evaluation of Shedeur Sanders’ debut as Browns starter, and sharp NFL Week 13 betting predictions. The show leverages Nick’s analytical style, memorable quips, and bold opinions—themes characteristic of "The Herd" and Wright’s own segments.

1. Are the Eagles Broken? (03:26–13:59)

Key Points

• Philadelphia’s Woes: Nick opens with a harsh assessment of the Eagles’ recent loss to the Cowboys, especially pointing out dysfunction in the offense.

  • The offense has scored 7 or fewer points in 8 out of 22 halves this year and been scoreless in three halves. Only the Titans are worse.
  • Saquon Barkley’s production decline is cited as “the most predictable year-over-year decline imaginable”.
  • “There are they do not have Saquon to save them this year. I know he’s on the team. He ain’t saving them.” (04:20)

• Coaching & Quarterback Issues:

  • Nick claims head coach Nick Sirianni’s decisions signal a lack of trust in Jalen Hurts. He questions bizarre end-of-half clock management: “There was no scenario at all except for a turnover where the Cowboys were gonna touch the ball…” (06:19)

• Playoff Picture & Home-Field Worries:

  • The Eagles’ path to the NFC #1 seed is now “much trickier” (07:40).
  • Nick references the NYT playoff estimator: “They have the Eagles at 26% for the one seed, the Rams up to 57%. That’s a big deal…” (08:05)
  • Home-field advantage is crucial: “The extra playoff game plus not having the huge edge of potentially a warm weather contender having to come to your building…”

• Niners & Brock Purdy Take Victory Lap:

  • Wright reiterates his take that “Brock Purdy is not a force multiplier” but a product of the Niners’ system and talent: “Every time the Niners trot out either Mac Jones or Brock Purdy ... it’s just every single time...” (09:30)

• Coaching & Accountability:

  • Nick rails against blaming only the offensive coordinator: “If he’s doing that bad of a job then Sirianni take over. But you have an offensive minded head coach. You have a quarterback that carries himself like Michael Jordan. Figure it out.” (10:45)

• Dallas Positivity:

  • The Quinn and Williams trade is “aging great.”
  • Dak Prescott is “the second best quarterback in the NFL this year. It’s been Stafford, 1. Dak, 2. And it is as simple as that.” (11:34)
  • Prescott became the Cowboys’ all-time leading passer in the Sunday game.

2. Shedeur Sanders HAS ARRIVED – But is He The Guy? (16:51–26:49)

Key Points

• Browns Starter Debate:

  • Sanders starts for Browns even though Gabriel cleared concussion protocol, an “obviously the right call.”
  • Wright takes aim at the disingenuous takes online about Sanders, arguing much of the discourse is “idiotic” and driven by social media engagement rather than reality. (18:00)

• Sanders vs. Gabriel NFL Potential:

  • “There is absolutely no chance, none, that Dylan Gabriel is ever an above average NFL starter...I think it’s close to zero that he’s ever even just a full time starter. It doesn’t mean that’s a bad draft pick...” (19:27)
  • “Shador has just enough traits...I give him a 5% chance...of being a plus starter...a 10 to 15% chance of being a full time starter for somebody...” (20:22)
  • Browns should use remaining games to evaluate Sanders before making offseason QB decisions.

• Sanders’ Debut Review:

  • Mixed bag: “He had one really nice chunk play over the middle...a grizzly interception...two swing passes, one a 60 yard touchdown...He was fine, but that being fine was the most important thing. What he couldn’t be was awful or in way over his skis.” (21:34)

• Personality and Comments:

  • Praises Sanders’ likability and how he’s handled fame but thinks beliefs “butt up against...delusion.”
  • On Sanders pre/postgame comments: “Imagine what it’ll look like when I have a full offseason...assumes...that you’re going to be a team’s unquestioned starter...I do not think that Shador is on the doorstep of that.” (23:44)
  • Suggests Sanders needs to “reset his own personal expectations...next year I’m going to go into camp as the clear cut number two somewhere and maybe by year three...I will be able to compete for a starting job.” (26:15)

• Browns D-Line Dominance:

  • The game-defining moment was Cleveland’s 10 sacks. Nick predicts, “He’s [Myles Garrett] going to break the record,” and notes betting value on his DPOY odds.

3. NFL Week 13 Predictions (33:39–39:04)

Key Betting Picks

(All lines via Hard Rock Bet)

• Kansas City -3 at Dallas:

  • “I’ll jump on Kansas City minus three...I think the Chiefs, whatever issues they have offensively, I think the Chiefs against bad secondaries still move the ball at will.” (34:14)

• Chicago +7 at Philadelphia:

  • “I just do not believe the Eagles deserve to be more than six point favorites against good teams right now because the offense is so herky jerky.” (35:01)

• Tampa Bay -3 vs. Arizona:

  • “Typically given the Baker injury, I’d stay away here but Arizona...Trevor gave them the ball four times including a pick six and they still couldn’t win.” (36:07)

• Cleveland +6 vs. San Francisco (potential snow game):

  • “That defense against Brock Purdy fresh off those interceptions in the snow...Cleveland’s defense is so great that at home and inclement weather...I’ll take the six points and I’ll take them happily.” (37:20)

• Seattle -10.5 vs. Minnesota:

  • Minnesota on a third-string QB: “What’s his name? Sam Bosmer? Gossamer...I don’t like his chances against Mike McDonald’s Seattle defense.” (37:57)

Recap of Picks

“Our five picks are as follows: The Chiefs laying three...Chicago getting seven...Tampa Bay laying three...Cleveland getting six...and Seattle laying 10 and a half...” (38:36)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Sirianni consistently shows us with his decision making that for some reason or another he does not fully trust Jalen.” (05:49)
• “If you have an offensive minded head coach...figure it out. You have too much talent on that offense. That’s an awful loss.” (10:45)
• On Brock Purdy: “I have never been proven more right more times...” (09:30)
• “Shador has just enough traits and just enough collegiate pedigree...I give him a 5% chance...of being a plus starter.” (20:22)
• On Sanders’ public comments: “I don’t think that’s happening ever...” in reference to full-time NFL starter status (25:57)

Section Timestamps

• [03:26] – Are the Eagles Broken?
• [09:30] – Niners/Purdy Hot Takes
• [11:34] – Dallas and Dak Prescott Praise
• [16:51] – Shedeur Sanders Analysis
• [21:34] – Sanders’ Browns Debut Review
• [23:44] – On Sanders’ Attitude and Comments
• [33:39] – Week 13 Predictions and Rationale

Conclusion

Nick Wright’s “Best Of” delivers his trademark blend of statistical breakdown, sharp opinions, and bold hot takes—calling out the Eagles’ offensive dysfunction, offering a grounded but hopeful assessment of Shedeur Sanders, and running through confident Week 13 picks. Listeners leave with a clear picture: Philly has big questions, Sanders inspires hope but also caution, and this week’s NFL slate promises plenty of intrigue both on the field and at the betting window.