Colin Cowherd· Sep 8, 2026
Cowherd's Herd Hierarchy top 10 before Week 1 of the 2026 season ranks the Seahawks first and the Rams second, leaving out the Patriots, Chiefs and Ravens. He also predicts the Bengals will have a top-20 defense, the Lions will contend for the Super Bowl, and the Eagles will be big Week 1 favorites over Washington.
“The Rams are the most talented team in football.”
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4 checkable claims — 1 depth chart call, 1 division winner, 1 game outcome pick and 1 power ranking — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 3 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
1 of 4 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.
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D.J. Moore · 2026 season5 calls from 5 pundits between 1 and 1. Colin Cowherd said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Game Outcome PicksPhiladelphia EaglesSep 8, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles to win
“Philadelphia, Week 1, big favorites against Washington.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- PHI
- score:
- 22-24
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- PHI
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- PHI
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Depth Chart CallsD.J. MooreBuffalo BillsSep 8, 2026
D.J. Moore to be 1st on the depth chart
“I love D.J. Moore, a real serious No. 1 receiver.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Power RankingsSep 8, 2026
“here is Cowherd's actual top 10 before Week 1 kicks off ... 10. Bengals ... 1. Seahawks”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersBuffalo BillsSep 8, 2026
Buffalo Bills to win the division
“I like Buffalo more than most, largest favorites to win their division.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Jeff KerrDepth Chart Calls · Michael CarterMiss · 0Kerr says several Eagles have raised their stock in camp: Darius Cooper is emerging as the team's WR4, Drew Kendall is the No. 3 interior lineman/top backup at guard and center, Willie Lampkin is in prime position to make the 53-man roster, and Michael Carter is a roster lock who could start at safety in Week 1.
- Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 100Sullivan takes the Jaguars to beat the Browns, doubting Deshaun Watson, and takes the Eagles over the Commanders at home.
- Gregg RosenthalGame Outcome Picks · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 100Rosenthal picked the Texans to reach the Super Bowl, the Eagles to win the NFC East and to beat Washington in Week 1, and the Dolphins to end up with the No. 1 pick in the 2027 draft.
- Vani HanamirianScore Predictions · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 88The show's producer takes the optimistic side at 12-5 for the Eagles and predicts a low-scoring 17-10 week one win over Washington.
- Dave UramScore Predictions · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 98The station's Bulldog reporter leans to 10 wins rather than 12 for the Eagles, expects them to start 2-0 by beating Washington and Tennessee, and predicts a 21-20 Eagles win in the opener.
- Dan "Buzz" WilsonScore Predictions · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 88The host (called Dan by his guest) predicts the Eagles go 12-5, make the playoffs with a likely divisional-round exit, and beat Washington 24-17 in the week one opener; he also guesses Andy Dalton is the backup QB.
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- Ralph VacchianoDepth Chart Calls · Tua TagovailoaMiss · 0Vacchiano ranks all 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season, with the Rams first and Dolphins last. He also flags the Giants as a potential surprise team with a top-10 defense, and notes Deshaun Watson won Cleveland's QB job while Tua Tagovailoa starts Week 1 in Atlanta.
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