With less than two days before the start of the NFL season, FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd is unveiling his final preseason Herd Hierarchy Top 10.
On Tuesday’s episode of “The Herd”, Cowherd compared some of the league’s best preseason performances, as well as their 2023 stats and offseason acquisitions, all to determine who will thrive in the coming weeks.
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Check out the Top 10 teams below, along with Cowherd’s thoughts on each.
10. Atlanta Falcons
Cowherd’s thoughts: “Kirk Cousins is Dak Prescott. You’ll be relevant, good and you can win your division. Their offensive weapons, I think, were underused last year. They have a top five or six offensive line, according to PFF. I think Raheem Morris is the rare defensive coach who understands offense. The bottom line is, Kirk Cousins picked a great division like Tom Brady did. I think they can win 12 games. I don’t think they could win 12 games in the NFC North, but in the NFC South, I think they can run away with it.”
Herd Hierarchy: 49ers start lower, Falcons make cut, Chiefs round out Top 10
9. Philadelphia Eagles
Cowherd’s thoughts: “I think Philadelphia is loaded, and they could be a Top 5 team, but I don’t know what to make of them. Now they’ve got all new coordinators … but I thought Saquon Barkley is literally Jalen Hurts’ best friend. What a gift. They lose their All-Pro center, but their tackles are excellent. They spent money on defense in free agency. They have stars all over the team … where are they weak? I just don’t know if I like the coach. Their division is one of the weaker ones. I don’t think they have to be a great team to win 10 games.”
8. Houston Texans
Cowherd’s thoughts: “Did you know they had the fewest turnovers in the NFL last year? With a rookie quarterback … they are hyperefficient. C.J. Stroud makes no mistakes. DeMeco Ryans is a rock star of a coach … then they add Stefon Diggs … I liked their roster last year…
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Publish date : 2024-09-03 23:40:55
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