Source: SB Nation
Summary
Colin Cowherd released his initial Herd Hierarchy for the 2026 NFL season, ranking the top 10 teams before Week 1. The New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens were not included. Cowherd highlighted the Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks. He praised the Bengals for their defensive upgrades, the Texans for their defensive talent, and the Rams for their overall talent but expressed concerns about their schedule and aging players.
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This one felt recognizable early.
The Bengals are back in the conversation after defensive moves.
The Texans have talent but can’t stay healthy.
The Rams are the most talented but still have questions.
The Seahawks are flying under the radar but have young, motivated players.
The game followed a familiar script.
Author: Evan Null
