Are the Rams the most complete team? Did the Texans take the Chiefs spot after Sunday Night Football? How badly did Jalen Hurts‘ performance hurt the Eagles?
Those are the questions Colin Cowherd has answers to in the most recent edition of the “Herd Hierarchy.” Remember, Cowherd isn’t ranking teams based on what they’ve done lately or their record. Rather, it’s an encapsulation of where each team in the NFL stands, holistically, taking into consideration which opponents each team has beaten, how healthy they are and their ceiling for the rest of the year.
So, let’s take a look at Cowherd’s most recent top 10 after an exciting weekend of football, and heading into Week 15.
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10. Buffalo Bills
“They’ve won 10 straight home games in December and January and Josh Allen has a career-high completion percentage and yards per attempt this season … They’ll go as far as Josh Allen can take them … The best quarterback in the world is Josh Allen.”
9. Los Angeles Chargers
“The Chargers are now 5-0 in primetime this season. They’re a big-stage team … 13-4 under Jim Harbaugh in the second half of the season. That’s remarkable with their injuries … They have a great pass defense. Best in the league since Week 8. Between the head coach and [quarterback Justin] Herbert, they’re in each single sport.”
8. San Francisco 49ers
“I can not even determine the Niners out. How on the planet have they got the No. 1 scoring protection since Week 11? … They have 5 wins by 10-plus or extra factors since Week 7. That is tied for the NFL lead. They do not get penalized.”
7. Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud led the Texans to an important win over the Chiefs on Sunday Night time Soccer. (Picture by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Pictures)
“Texans have the perfect protection within the league. 5-game profitable streak, eight of 10 … I do like C.J. Stroud. They’ve performed the fourth-hardest schedule within the league. So, they’re battle-tested. No. 1 scoring protection. I will inform you, there are a pair younger defensive coaches on this league which might be actually sharp. DeMeco Ryans is one in all them … That Houston protection isn’t any enjoyable to play.
6. Chicago Bears
“They lead the NFL in turnover differential. They run the soccer. They’ll win time of possession … Caleb’s lack of accuracy, I believe you have to reside with that as a result of he is so dynamic.”
5. Seattle Seahawks
“I do not suppose they are a Tremendous Bowl workforce but … It’s going to take one other yr. They’re tied for the fewest sacks allowed.”
4. Denver Broncos
“The Broncos‘ roster is extra skilled and I get offensive coach Sean Payton. Tied for essentially the most sacks, after which the fewest allowed. You’ll be able to’t get to their quarterback. They all the time get to yours.”
3. Inexperienced Bay Packers
Jordan Love has a career-high 67.1 completion-percentage this season. (Picture by John Fisher/Getty Pictures)
“Greatest third-down offense. Tied for the fewest giveaways. They are a very sensible, clear, younger workforce … I like that Christian Watson is wholesome. As a result of Jordan Love — like a Sam Darnold — likes to throw a deep ball and throws a superb deep ball. I believed the Micah commerce was sensible.”
2. New England Patriots
“10-0 when Christian Gonzalez performs, their elite nook. Ten-game profitable streak … They’ve performed the best schedule within the NFL. That must be famous.”
1. Los Angeles Rams
“Boy, was Davante Adams a steal? Leads the NFL with 14 touchdowns. Puka Nacua, by the best way, [is] averaging essentially the most receiving yards per sport in NFL historical past with 91. Tight ends, quarterback, head coach, operating again, O-line. They don’t have any weak point offensively, aside from [quarterback Matthew] Stafford’s mobility.”
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