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Herd Hierarchy Divisional Round: Where do Packers, Bucs land after upsets?

Published Jan. 17, 2024 11:19 a.m. ET

Wild-card weekend is in the books.

With that, Colin Cowherd spent part of Tuesday ranking the eight teams left in the NFL playoffs.

Let's get into it.

Super Bowl odds: +3300

Wild card: Won 32-9 vs. Eagles

Cowherd's thoughts: "They've won six of seven, but let's be honest: They were 2-5 against playoff teams and they faced a team [Monday] night that had quit the last month."

Up next: Bucs @ Lions, 3 p.m. ET Sunday, NBC

7. Houston Texans

Super Bowl odds: +3300

Wild card: Won 45-14 vs. Browns

Cowherd's thoughts: "I don't know if I've ever seen a rookie quarterback throw the deep ball as well. On throws 15-plus yards down the field, [C.J. Stroud] has a passer rating of 124. In the AFC. A live 'dog."

Up next: Texans @ Ravens, 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday, ESPN

6. Green Bay Packers

Super Bowl odds: +3000

Wild card: Won 48-32 @ Cowboys

Cowherd's thoughts: "No sacks [allowed] or turnovers against the Cowboys. It was clean living. Youngest team to win a playoff game since the 1970 merger. Jordan Love is a completely different player from Week 7-8."

Up next: Packers @ 49ers, 8:15 p.m. ET Saturday, FOX and FOX Sports App

Super Bowl odds: +900

Wild card: Won 24-23 vs. Rams

Cowherd's thoughts: "Jared Goff, who just gets crushed by everybody, his last five games: 4-1, 71% completion percentage. I think their coach can be reckless, but man, I like that O-line. I like those running backs."

Up next: Bucs @ Lions, 3 p.m. ET Sunday, NBC

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4. Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl odds: +700

Wild card: Won 26-7 vs. Dolphins

Cowherd's thoughts: "Here's the key: They've held opponents to 20 points or fewer in six straight games. And they're 9-0 when they score at least 21. Will they, on the road, against Buffalo?"

Up next: Chiefs @ Bills, 6:30 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS

Super Bowl odds: +490

Wild card: Won 31-17 vs. Steelers

Cowherd's thoughts: "I think Buffalo is a totally different team — 7-1 since firing [former offensive coordinator] Ken Dorsey, 6-1 against playoff teams. They often play their best against best teams. … Kansas City-Buffalo is gonna be one for the ages."

Up next: Chiefs @ Bills, 6:30 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS

2. San Francisco 49ers

Super Bowl odds: +270

Wild card: Bye

Cowherd's thoughts: "I wanna see Brock Purdy trailing, or Brock Purdy in a shootout, or Brock Purdy when everything doesn't go perfectly. What if Green Bay jumps to a 10-0 lead? He has to play from behind with a little pressure. Keep your eye on Brock Purdy this weekend."

Up next: Packers @ 49ers, 8:15 p.m. ET Saturday, FOX and FOX Sports App

1. Baltimore Ravens

Super Bowl odds: +175

Wild card: Bye

Cowherd's thoughts: "I do think Baltimore is the best team in the league and has been."

Up next: Texans @ Ravens, 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday, ESPN

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