NFL Week 8 Power Rankings

The top 2 remain the same but we have a new number 3, the Denver Broncos.  Did anyone think we’d be saying that before the season?

The big winners this week are the Cardinals, Chargers, and Bills, who all moved up 5 spots.  The Cardinals entered the top 10 for the first time this season and the Chargers look like they’re turning it on now.

The big loser this week is the Atlanta Falcons.  They dropped 7 spots down to number 14 after getting blown out in Dallas.

1. New Orleans Saints (6-0) –

The comeback win showed why they’re the best team in the league.

2. Indianapolis Colts (6-0) –

Another easy win for Peyton and the Colts.

3. Denver Broncos (6-0) +1

Had to bye week to gear up for the Ravens.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) +3

Defense cam up huge against the Vikings.

5. Minnesota Vikings (6-1) -2

First loss of the season but they played well.

6. New England Patriots (5-2) +2

Two blowouts in a row now for the Pats.

7. Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) +3

Absolutely crushed the Bears.  They’re for real.

8. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) +1

Proved their loss to the Raiders was just a fluke.

9. New York Giants (5-2) -4

Two straight losses have this team at a crossroads.

10. Arizona Cardinals (4-2) +5

They have reclaimed the NFC West and look like last year’s team.

11. Green Bay Packers (4-2) +1

Playing well heading into the Favre reunion.

12. Baltimore Ravens (3-3) -1

Had a bye to hopefully sort out that defense.

13. Dallas Cowboys (4-2) +4

Finally got a statement win against the Falcons.

14. Atlanta Falcons (4-2) -7

Looked sluggish against the Cowboys.  Big game on Monday Night against the Saints coming up.

15. New York Jets (4-3) +3

It was the Raiders, but that’s how you rebound.  Losing Leon Washington for the year stings though.

16. San Diego Chargers (3-3) +5

Is this the start of the Chargers turnaround?

17. Houston Texans (4-3) +2

The run defense has been drastically better the last few weeks.

18. Chicago Bears (3-3) -4

Embarrassed by the Falcons.  The o-line needs to play better.

19. Miami Dolphins (2-4) –1

Let one slip away against the Saints.  They need an impact receiver.

20. San Francisco 49ers (3-3) -4

Alex Smith provided a spark but can he keep it up when defense can game plan for him?

21. Buffalo Bills (3-4) +5

Ryan Fitzpatrick has led this team to two straight wins.

22. Seattle Seahawks (2-4) -1

Were on a bye last week.  Big stretch coming up.

23. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3) -3

Had a bye last week.  Can they compete for a playoff spot?

24. Carolina Panthers (2-4) -2

Jake Delhomme is shell of his former self.  It’s time for a change.

25. Oakland Raiders (2-5) –

After beating the Eagles they went straight back to being the Raiders.

26. Kansas City Chiefs (1-6) +1

After upsetting the ‘Skins, got demolished by the Chargers.

27. Washington Redskins (2-5) -3

Another loss for the ‘Skins.  Sherm Lewis calling plays didn’t change the players running the.

28. Tennessee Titans (0-6) +1

Had a bye to sort things out.  Could we be seeing Vince Young this week?

29. Detroit Lions (1-5) -1

On a bye last week.  Hopefully will get Stafford and Johnson back from injury.

30. Cleveland Browns (1-6) -2

Derek Anderson has been beyond awful the past three weeks.

31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-7) -1

With the season lost we will be seeing Josh Freeman soon.

32. St. Louis Rams (0-7) –

Is there anything left to say about the Rams?

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