Souths are looking ominous and a major threat to the Panthers, IF Latrell doesn't get injured.
Cowboys will drop off to a degree but should still make the 8 off good early form, their run home doesn't look easy for them.
Sharks are a good side but are far harder to beat at Pointsbet then they are when playing away, strong chance for top 4 but a lock for top 8.
Broncos have a fairly good run home so should make the 8 but feel they may drop out of the top 4. Most improved side in the competition this season but not consistent enough to be a premiership threat.
Don't want to dismiss the Storm like many on here have as they're still a champion side who are going through a form and injury slump but know when the finals are on and always seem to time their run to perfection. They'll get Brandon Smith and Xavier Coates back in the next few weeks. They're a LOT better than their current form suggests.
Eels are the team I feel may struggle to make the 8 as they have a tough run home and have been unimpressive when beating weak sides like the Warriors and West Tigers and shown up against the better sides and even the Broncos showed them up on Thursday night. Only plus for them is that they have 4 games at home and they, like the Sharks are far harder to beat when playing at home (Commbank Stadium)
Rorters also have a tough run home but did look good albeit against a very poor Knights team. They're borderline to make the 8 but should make it in my opinion. Definitely a better chance than the Eels of making the 8.
Sea Eagles are to hot and cold to be a threat in the competition. They're still a rough chance of making the 8 but the loss of Turbo earlier this year virtually ended their hopes of finishing top 4.
Raiders can definitely make the top 8 and could go deep into the finals. They always seem to finish their season off strongly and have size and pace to make life difficult for a number of sides higher on the table. They also have a very good run home compared to others so I can't see them missing top 8.
Saints looked good against Manly at home but will struggle over the next few weeks as they meet Cowboys at Home, Sharks Away and Raiders Away. All tough games and can't see them making the finals.