Herd Hierarchy Week 7: Eagles Get Again on Monitor, Are the Colts For Actual?

[ad_1] Is that this the most effective Chiefs roster we have seen? Is it time we took the Colts significantly? How far can Kyle Shanahan take the injury-riddled 49ers?

These are the questions Colin Cowherd has solutions to in the latest version of the "Herd Hierarchy." Keep in mind, Cowherd is not rating groups based mostly on what they've achieved these days or their document. Fairly, it is an encapsulation of the place every crew within the NFL stands, holistically, taking into account which opponents every crew has overwhelmed, how wholesome they're and their ceiling for the remainder of the yr.

So, let's check out Cowherd's most up-to-date high 10 after an thrilling weekend of soccer in Week 7.

1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs Patrick Mahomes threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-0 win over the Raiders."" (Picture by Jamie Squire/Getty Photos)

Cowherd's ideas: "That is pretty much as good as Kansas Metropolis's been. Hollywood Brown, JuJu [Smith-Schuster], [Xavier] Worthy, [Rashee] Rice, Travis Kelce. … I feel [Patrick] Mahomes is taking part in at an absurd stage… They're so deep now at extensive receiver."

Cowherd's ideas: "Jalen Hurts wins lots. DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown, once they cannot run, can take the highest off. They are a arduous crew to defend … I really like their roster, and I maintain simply saying, ‘They’ll determine it out.'"

3. Los Angeles Rams Cowherd's ideas: "It is probably not simply [Matthew] Stafford and [Sean] McVay, that protection is suffocating. … They lead the NFL in massive performs. No Puka, no drawback. No. 2 scoring protection, No. 2 in sacks."

4. Indianapolis Colts Cowherd's ideas: "Greatest outright document within the league, 6-1, and their solely loss i to the Rams, and so they outplayed them. Nice offensive line, playmakers at operating again, tight finish, extensive receiver, head coach. Most effective offense within the NFL… It appears to be like elite to me."

The Detroit Lions bought again on monitor with a 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7. (Picture by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Photos)

Cowherd's ideas: "Detroit's run recreation jumps off the TV set. They're 5-1 of their final six video games, and so they bought rocked by the most effective crew within the league simply, Kansas Metropolis. Their protection takes the ball away, will get to the quarterback. What I like about Detroit is, they get the lead, after which they get sacks; and that is the way in which to win within the postseason."

Cowherd's ideas: "I do not suppose their protection has been pretty much as good as I assumed, however they lead the NFL in sack differential, they've the No. 1 third-down protection, and the No. 1 crimson zone protection … Bo Nix, when trailing this season [has] 11 touchdowns, no picks and a 102 passer score, and, clearly an ideal head coach."

Cowherd's ideas: "Their protection, a number of video games with takeaways. I simply suppose they have playmakers. Just like the 49ers, they have been extremely resourceful. … I feel they'll be fantastic once they get cleaned up and more healthy."

Cowherd's ideas: "They maintain leaving me wanting extra, however they're undefeated when scoring greater than 10 factors this season. … Josh Jacobs, three straight video games with two or extra touchdowns. No one likes Jordan Love, and he is finishing 69% of his passes and has a 108 passer score… Their run protection is great and Micah is the right nearer."

Cowherd's ideas: "I feel Kyle Shanahan is within the operating for Coach of the 12 months. No Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, George Kittle, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, however Robert Saleh's been a monster as a defensive coordinator. .… No one's been as resourceful as Kyle Shanahan and the 9ers."

Cowherd's ideas: "They do not beat themselves. 4 straight wins. High 10 offense. High 5 scoring protection. This was our prediction — the crew that might double their win whole. … Six straight video games with a 100-plus passer score. I like Drake Maye. I did not suppose he can be this good this fast."

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