Official NFL Power Rankings: Week 8
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November is almost here, the dust is starting to settle. And in spite of the spat of early season possibilities… we have already fallen in and out of love with (deep breath here) the Falcons, the Ravens, the Jets, and the Niners. But, as we head into the halfway point, a look at the top shows… you guessed it… the usual suspects. Patriots…. check. Steelers…. check. Vikings… check. Giants, Cowboys… you get the picture. Now we can get back to our normally scheduled season. And on that note, your Official NFL Power Rankings for week 8.
1. Indianapolis Colts (6-0) (last wk #2)
Colts and Saints just keep flip flopping; might just take a super bowl to settle this one. For this week, Colts were much more dominant.
2. New Orleans Saints (6-0) (last wk #1)
Spotting teams 3 TDs and still hang up 40 and win by double digits. Come on.
3. Denver Broncos (6-0) (last wk #6)
I’ve been doubting and doubting; in two weeks we’ll know just how good they are.
4. New England Patriots (5-2) (last wk #4)
The Pats are starting to build a head of steam…
5. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) (last wk #8)
Did anyone really think they were in trouble?
6. Minnesota Vikings (6-1) (last wk #3)
Into the meat of the schedule, coming back to Lambeau in what is suddenly a huge NFC North game; right about now we’ll start to see how much #4 has in the tank…
7. Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) (last wk #11)
Not that the Bears were all that impressive, but they’re 5-2 and they did what playoff teams do… bounced ack after a bad game and whooped an inferior team.
8. New York Giants (5-2) (last week #5)
Eli loved the twinkies… not doing so well with steak.
9. Green Bay Packers (4-2) (last wk #9)
57-3 over two games is impressive regardless of who they beat. Might just surprise Favre and the Vikes.
10. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) (last wk #10)
It was the Redskins. Don’t wanna hear it.
11. Dallas Cowboys (4-2) (last wk #17)
Perfect time to remember who they are… Look out, Giants.
12. Arizona Cardinals (4-2) (last wk #16)
Lest we forget, we were damn near calling these guys World Champs a few months back.
13. Atlanta Falcons (4-2) (last wk #7)
The Defense is so exposed.
14. Baltimore Ravens (3-3) (last wk #13)
Desperately need to find a win against Denver.
15. San Diego Chargers (3-3) (last wk #18)
Gonna take at least 10 wins to pull AFC wild card this year; not likely for the bolts.
16. Houston Texans (4-3) (last wk #20)
And somehow they’re still in contention.
17. New York Jets (4-3) (last wk #19)
Last 3 weeks are gonna be tough (Atl, Ind, Cin) so they better build up the wins soon.
18. San Fransisco 49ers (3-3) (last wk #12)
Looking like just another year of mediocrity in the bay.
19. Miami Dolphins (2-4) (last wk #15)
Good news: Showed that they could go toe to toe with the big boys. Bad news… they blew it and they’re 2-4. Whole lotta ‘must wins’ on the dockett…
20. Chicago Bears (3-3) (last wk #14) Turns out this is, in fact, your father’s Bears.
21. Buffalo Bills (3-4) (last wk #22)
Are they still hanging around?
22. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3) (last wk #23)
Believe it or not, their schedule is weak enough that they could almost mount a playoff run…
23. Seattle Seahawks (2-4) (last wk #25)
Didn’t you used to not suck?
24. Carolina Panthers (2-4) (last wk #22)
Face it, Panther fans. They’re old in the wrong places.
25. Detroit Lions (1-5) (last wk #27)
The Lackluster Bowl with the Rams this week. Teams that don’t sell out shouldn’t be threatened with blackouts, but with this game.
26. Kansas City Chiefs (1-6) (last wk #26)
The bottom 6 or 7 on this list should be dropped down to Division 2.
27. Washington Redskins (2-4) (last wk #28)
The defense doesn’t suck…
28. Oakland Raiders (2-5) (last week #24)
I almost cried when they pulled Jamarcus… Finally!
29. St Louis Rams (0-7) (last week #29)
Detroit this week, Tennessee in December… maybe all that stands between 0-16. The Rams an Sucks might both go winless… neat.
30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-7) (last wk #30)
At least with Cleveland and the Titans stinking up the bottom, the Succaneers couldn’t sink and lower. Except that they’ve now done it on two continents. England should be pissed.
31. Tennessee Titans (0-6) (last wk #32)
Being better than the Browns is akin to being nicer than Charles Manson.
32. Cleveland Browns (1-6) (last week #31)
They did stay out of the cellar for a week…
10 Comments
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL This has to be the worst ever. I’ve never seen such stupid comments next to each team
I highly disagree with a 10 win wild card for AFC. Check the divison leaders: Colts, Broncos, Steelers/Bengals, and Patriots.
They are going to win, the next 11 teams are all mediogre to poor. The Texans Ravens and Chargers will all battle for the last wild card spot if Pitt or Cinci has the other.
Hey mnfodicks, post something better on the board or start packing for europe
The Chargers Ravens and Falcons will creep up this list each week. But for the moment, I’d say you’ve got it about right. Trust me the Broncos will start slipping,not today, but soon.
I like looking at these posts just to read the comments lol
I dunno…how can you give Indy #1? They haven’t beaten anybody yet. Saints are #1 with Broncos at #2. Stop doubting Denver!! And think more highly of Baltimore. This game is gonna be good. Brian
Good work. I like your assessment on each team, and agree with most of the assessments. Nice article.
awesome!
How can anyone that has watched the Rams play not think they are the worst team in the league? Having to suffer through Rams and Chiefs games, I’ve seen my fair share of both. The Rams are worse than the Lions of last year and I don’t even see them beating the Lions.
Also, my fathers Bears would be the ‘85 version, which is not even close to this years. I know its not what you meant, but can I get an early vote on Jay Cutler for bust of the year? (More than Cassel)
I picked the Packers as my pre-season favorite to go to the Super Bowl (and I’m a Vikings fan) but their offensive line is one of the worst I’ve seen, I don’t see them getting more than 8 wins