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Colin Cowherd excludes undefeated Vikings from NFL top 10 rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 7:14 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Colin Cowherd excludes undefeated Vikings from NFL top 10 rankings
Summary

Colin Cowherd presented his top 10 NFL teams on Tuesday during 'The Herd.' The list omitted the undefeated Minnesota Vikings, currently 5-0, despite their strong defensive performance. Cowherd placed the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs at the top of his list. This decision has sparked notable reactions, with commentary highlighting the Vikings' position compared to other teams in his ranking. Analysts are questioning how a 5-0 team can be excluded from such rankings, especially given their historic defensive pace.

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By the Numbers
  • •Colin Cowherd reveals his top 10 NFL teams on October 20, 2026.
  • •Minnesota Vikings are currently 5-0 yet not included in the rankings.
  • •San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs occupy the top two spots.
  • •Critics express disbelief over the Vikings' exclusion from the list.
  • •Vikings' defense is reported to be on a potentially historic pace.
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  • 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Colin Cowherd's current top 10 NFL teams might be the worst thing we've ever seen
What they're saying
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How this man left the Vikings out of his top 10 is befuddling, albeit not surprising since he's ... Colin Cowherd.

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