Herd Hierarchy: Seahawks and Steelers jump in the mix, Ravens move up

This was a confusing week for FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd as he decided which NFL teams should make his Week 8 Herd Hierarchy. 

Between injuries, veteran quarterbacks dominating and defensive woes for many squads, new teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to jump into the mix this week, while Geno Smith and the No. 1 passing offense in the NFL also found a spot in the Top 10.

Check out Cowherd’s latest rankings below!

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Herd Hierarchy Week 8

10. Seattle Seahawks (4-3, Last week unranked)
Super Bowl odds: +4000

Cowherd’s thoughts: “The Seahawks are getting healthier on the defensive front. I had them upsetting Atlanta in Atlanta, and they looked the part. They have a top-10 scoring offense when Geno Smith is comfortable and Atlanta has no pass rush. With those receivers, he’s dangerous. No. 1 passing offense in the NFL, but they’re, like, one of the worst run offenses despite the fact they have Kenneth Walker. Who I think is a stud. [He] had a great catch this weekend. But I think when they’re healthy, I think they’re pretty tough out and they can beat almost anybody.” 

9. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2, LW unranked)
Super Bowl odds: +3000

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Cowherd’s thoughts: “It’s the Russell Wilson Steelers. They look good. They had outscored the Jets 24-nothing in the second half. I’m sorry, that’s impressive. The offense scored on all four of its drives in the second half. Remember, Russell Wilson was not terrible last year in Denver. The defense was. He had a 98 passer rating, 26 touchdowns, eight picks and [a] scramble. I don’t know what to do. I’m not saying they’re a Super Bowl team, but I’m sorry that when they play at home, Russell Wilson doesn’t turn it over. [He] can be pretty good in the red zone.” 

8. San Francisco 49ers (3-4, LW 5)
Super Bowl odds: +1200

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