Herd Hierarchy Week 16: Rams Nonetheless No. 1?; Patriots 'Aren't a Tremendous Bowl Group'

[ad_1] Can anybody beat the Rams? Are the Patriots Tremendous Bowl contenders? How a lot did the Packers' accidents harm their probabilities?

These are the questions Colin Cowherd has solutions to in the newest version of the "Herd Hierarchy." Keep in mind, Cowherd is not rating groups based mostly on what they've performed these days or their report. Fairly, it is an encapsulation of the place every group within the NFL stands, holistically, bearing in mind which opponents every group has crushed, how wholesome they're and their ceiling for the remainder of the yr.

So, let's check out Cowherd's newest high 10 heading into Week 16 of the NFL season.

Herd Hierarchy for Week 16: Packers out, Bears rise, Will the Broncos be on high? | The Herd "Seven of their final 9 wins have are available one-score video games. They're 3-5 when permitting 21-plus factors … Their protection, it is wonderful. Their roster, it is wonderful. However I do not belief Jalen Hurts or Nick Sirianni in large spots. … This offense feels prefer it's been damaged since Week 1."

"You possibly can't run on them. And Liam Coen has performed wonders for Trevor Lawrence's confidence, he is operating extra. They've the No. 1 scoring offense and No. 2 scoring protection on their five-game profitable streak. Do I belief them in an enormous spot? No."

"They bought completely labored for the primary half of that recreation after dropping to New England. Everyone thinks, 'Wow, they scored on 5 straight landing drives.' Okay. They do run the ball, however are so overly depending on Superman at quarterback. Sure, Josh Allen has been superb in December video games, I will provide you with that. And within the final couple of weeks, they've nearly 600 complete yards — Josh Allen does."

Josh Allen has led the Payments to a mixed 28-10 report in December and January since his arrival in 2018. (Photograph by Sarah Stier/Getty Pictures)

"Elite teaching. Possibly the perfect teaching employees this yr within the league. [Robert] Saleh, on protection, doing it with smoke and mirrors; and Kyle Shanahan, 4 wins in a row, all by 10-plus factors. Brock Purdy, lastly this week, I feel seemed completely wholesome. Had a number of juice, a number of vitality. … It is a very harmful group."

"Seattle's bought a big-boy protection. Sam Darnold, sure he leads the NFL in giveaways, however he additionally leads in yards per try. It's a big-play offense that may additionally play with a lead. They will play conservatively and win as a result of they will run the ball. Nicely-coached. Play protection. Second-best odds proper now to win the Tremendous Bowl. Twenty-three straight video games not permitting any person 100 yards speeding. … I feel they are going to be a very powerful out."

"They are a younger group, lacking their left sort out and left guard. Their subject is, they are not superb within the crimson zone on both aspect of the ball, and that is why I do not assume they seem to be a Tremendous Bowl group. They are not good defensively."

"Inform me what they do not do? They play in dangerous climate, very nicely. They run the ball. They're dynamic. Nice offensive coach. Wonderful O-line. Take the ball away. What do not they do? They're constructed for January. … 8-2 of their final 10 video games. No. 1 rush offense since Week 5. No. 2 in large performs. They really feel like a group that might find yourself within the convention championship."

The Bears' final NFC Championship Recreation look was in 2010. Will Caleb Williams propel Chicago again to the convention title this season? (Photograph by Michael Reaves/Getty Pictures)

"I feel the Texans protection is the perfect unit in professional soccer. They're 8-0 if they will simply rating 20 factors. No. 1 scoring protection. … I've all the time preferred C.J. Stroud. I do not get the criticism. If you happen to give him 2.5 seconds, he is excellent. I actually like Houston. I feel they are going to make the AFC Championship."

"I want [quarterback Bo Nix] was just a little extra constant, however the man is an unbelievable athlete. He does not take sacks, he is a right-handed Steve Younger. … We bought to cease doubting him. Opposing groups, by the way in which, are 3-10 after going through Denver. So, they beat you they usually beat you up."

"Most full roster within the NFL … Outgained their opponents — within the final month — by over 500 yards. Blake Corum has now popped at operating again so that they have a 1-2 punch. They've 4 tight ends who're succesful."

Herd Hierarchy for Week 16: Packers out, Bears rise, Will the Broncos be on high? | The Herd Colin Cowherd lists his NFL energy rankings getting into Week 16, together with the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos, excluding the Inexperienced Bay Packers.

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