| 2008 Power Rankings: Week 8 |
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RK (LW) |
TEAM |
REC |
COMMENT |
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1 (1) |
Titans |
6-0-0 |
A resounding win in Kansas City sets the table for the Titans to show off on “Monday Night Football,” when a win over the Colts would make it nearly impossible for Indy to win a sixth straight division title. (PK) |
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2 (2) |
Giants |
5-1-0 |
The dominating defense returned against the 49ers. Cowboys coming to town in two weeks. (MM) |
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3 (3) |
Steelers |
5-1-0 |
It’s a big week in Steel Town. This week’s game against the New York Giants should be one of the better matchups of the early season. (JW) |
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4 (4) |
Bills |
5-1-0 |
The Bills rebounded from their ugly Week 5 loss to the Cardinals with another well-rounded display against the Chargers. The Bills can win with offense, defense or special teams. (TG) |
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5 (5) |
Redskins |
5-2-0 |
The Redskins won ugly against an improved Cleveland defense. With Detroit next, the Redskins should be 6-2 heading into their Week 9 MNF game vs. Pittsburgh. (MM) |
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6 (7) |
Buccaneers |
5-2-0 |
The Bucs are solid in every way. Plus, running up against teams without their QBs helps. (PY) |
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7 (10) |
Panthers |
5-2-0 |
The Panthers showed their blowout loss to Tampa Bay was a fluke. And Julius Peppers showed up against the Saints. (PY) |
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8 (9) |
Cardinals |
4-2-0 |
Kurt Warner needed the bye week to heal up heading into a tough road test at Carolina. (MS) |
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9 (17) |
Patriots |
4-2-0 |
Who are these guys, and when are they going to string together two similar performances in a row? Their games will feature a lot of points. We just don’t know if they’ll be scoring them or surrendering them. (TG) |
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10 (19) |
Packers |
4-3-0 |
Never has a bye come at a better time. The Packers have two handfuls of players who need rest. (KS) |
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11 (13) |
Eagles |
3-3-0 |
The Eagles had a very productive bye. Brian Westbrook was able to recover from a couple of injuries, and the Cowboys lost again. (MM) |
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12 (14) |
Jaguars |
3-3-0 |
Reggie Nelson could return, which will give the defense a boost. But if Matt Jones begins a suspension, the offense will take a hit. (PK) |
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13 (20) |
Bears |
4-3-0 |
The Bears are overcoming their defensive issues with, yes, a powerful passing offense. (KS) |
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14 (15) |
Falcons |
4-2-0 |
Coming off the bye, the Falcons are healthy, rested and capable of doing more damage. (PY) |
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15 (6) |
Cowboys |
4-3-0 |
Probably generous to put the Cowboys here after Sunday’s performance. This team is staring 4-6 in the face. (MM) |
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16 (8) |
Colts |
3-3-0 |
The Colts are a yo-yo. For everything good they did in a top-to-bottom win over Baltimore, they did something bad in a terrible showing at Green Bay. (PK) |
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17 (11) |
Chargers |
3-4-0 |
The Chargers will have to find their consistency in Europe, because it hasn’t happened stateside. (BW) |
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18 (12) |
Broncos |
4-3-0 |
The Broncos’ defense is just not good enough to survive sloppy offense, which has been the case in all of Denver’s losses. (BW) |
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19 (16) |
Jets |
3-3-0 |
The Jets frittered away an opportunity to establish themselves as an AFC East contender. Instead, they lose to the Raiders in OT, while the Bills and Patriots distance themselves. (TG) |
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20 (23) |
Ravens |
3-3-0 |
Not even the “Wildcat” formation can run against Baltimore’s defense. (JW) |
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21 (18) |
Saints |
3-4-0 |
Perhaps the most underachieving team in the NFL. But that will be decided for certain against the Chargers in London. (PY) |
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22 (21) |
Vikings |
3-4-0 |
The Vikings’ special teams have given up five touchdowns in seven games, an unexpected problem. (KS) |
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23 (26) |
Texans |
2-4-0 |
Two wins in a row after an 0-4 start put this team in a much better frame of mind. Now can the Texans keep the Bengals winless? (PK) |
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24 (22) |
Browns |
2-4-0 |
It’s hard to expect Cleveland to beat the Giants and Redskins in back-to-back weeks. But an early hole likely ended its playoff hopes. (JW) |
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25 (28) |
Rams |
2-4-0 |
The Rams have the feel of a team playing with nothing to lose. That makes them dangerous. (MS) |
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26 (24) |
Dolphins |
2-4-0 |
The Dolphins have gotten a reality check with back-to-back losses, including one to the Ravens at home Sunday. Like almost everybody else, consistency is a problem. (TG) |
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27 (29) |
Raiders |
2-4-0 |
Tom Cable says the Raiders are 1-0, so perhaps this team is under-ranked. But the standings say they are 2-4, so the rankings are probably right. (BW) |
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28 (25) |
49ers |
2-5-0 |
The failure to develop Alex Smith ultimately cost Mike Nolan his coaching job. (MS) |
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29 (27) |
Seahawks |
1-5-0 |
Seattle’s offense has reached new levels of futility. Mike Holmgren seems to have no answers. (MS) |
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30 (30) |
Chiefs |
1-5-0 |
This team is starting to make a strong case for being the worst in the league. (BW) |
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31 (31) |
Bengals |
0-7-0 |
It’s time to start thinking 2009 draft in the Queen City. (JW) |
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32 (32) |
Lions |
0-6-0 |
When is it appropriate to start the 0-16 countdown? (KS) |
