Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are unstoppable. After a failed start to the season, Baltimore has a fifth consecutive victory and forms, with Kansas City and Detroit, an undisputed leading trio.
Now only one undefeated team remains. Still as solid in defense, Kansas City seems more unbeatable than ever and the defeat of the Texans already gives it a chance for first place in the AFC.
In the formidable NFC North, everything came down to last-second kicks. In this game, the Packers and the Lions emerge as big winners while the Vikings lose their invincibility.
As a reminder, this hierarchy is not only based on the number of successes, but also on current form. If two teams are close and haven’t played each other recently, one wonders which one would win if the match were played today. Beating the strongest is not going to propel you to the top in the blink of an eye. Losing to one of the dunces won’t plunge you into the abyss either. One can win and tumble, bow and climb. This is the merciless law of Power Ranking…
1. Kansas City Chiefs (6-0)
With the Chiefs, we repeat ourselves every week. Mahomes isn’t good, but with a defense like this, he no longer needs to be exceptional to win.
Week 8: trip to the Raiders
2. Detroit Lions (5-1) +1
The Lions almost missed a crucial match for their division. But future MVP Jared Goff put the church back in the center of the village to allow Jake Bates to transform US Bank Stadium into a cathedral.
Week 8: receiving the Titans
3. Baltimore Ravens (5-2) +1
Lamar is at the top of his game and Henry has found a second youth in Maryland. As if that wasn’t enough, Mark Andrews is also starting to become a serious threat in the red zone again.
Week 8: trip to the Browns
4. Minnesota Vikings (5-1) -2
They had possession to eat up the clock and end the match. Yet very precise in the second half, Sam Darnold missed Jefferson’s hands and the Vikings gave the Lions one last opportunity to win.
Week 8: trip to the Rams
5. Buffalo Bills (5-2) +1
4 punts in the first half, 0 in the second, the Bills were in diesel mode against the Titans.
Week 8: trip to the Seahawks
6. Green Bay Packers (5-2) +2
3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, Jordan Love wanted to pay tribute to Brett Favre. The Packers changed kickers this week, they did well.
Week 8: trip to the Jaguars
7. Houston Texans (5-2) -2
Joe Mixon was very alone. This is only the second time in his career that CJ Stroud has thrown for less than 100 yards.
Week 8: reception of the Colts
8. Washington Commanders (5-2) +1
The Panthers offered them a fourth preseason game, and Marcus Mariota took the opportunity to have some fun.
Week 8: Bears reception
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) +3
Thanks to Wilson, Pittsburgh’s defense feels less alone.
Week 8: reception of the Giants
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3) -3
The fourth quarter allowed them to save the honor, but the Buccaneers seemed too far from the Ravens to have a chance in this match.
Week 8: reception of the Falcons
11. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) +2
Saquon Barkley wanted to show the Giants how much they would need him.
Week 8: trip to the Bengals
12. San Francisco 49ers (3-4) -1
After just seven weeks of competition, San Francisco can already say goodbye to first place in the NFC. Worse, the Californians will have to do without Brandon Aiyuk for the rest of the season.
Week 8: Cowboys reception
13. Seattle Seahawks (4-3) +3
After three consecutive defeats, the Seahawks were able to count on their Smith-Walker-Metcalf trio to restart the machine.
Week 8: Receiving the Bills
14. Atlanta Falcons (4-3) -4
Kirk Cousins still hasn’t digested the Mafe.
Week 8: trip to the Buccanners
15. Dallas Cowboys (3-3) -1
Humiliated by the Lions last week, the Cowboys benefit from a week of rest to properly prepare for their match against the 49ers. Since they’re not playing in Dallas, that should be fine.
Week 8: trip to the 49ers
16. Chicago Bears (4-2) -1
The winning streak and the rise of Caleb Williams are interrupted by this week of rest. Enough to prepare well for the duel between the first and second round choices of the 2024 draft.
Week 8: trip to the Commanders
17. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) +1
The Bengals win for the first time in 7 years in Cleveland and are getting closer to balance.
Week 8: Eagles reception
18. Los Angeles Chargers (3-3) -1
Between Reagor’s fumble and their inability to finish, the Chargers leave Glendale with a lot of regrets.
Week 8: receiving the Saints
19. Denver Broncos (4-3) +1
The Broncos are back on track thanks to a defense that remains as solid as ever and a decisive Javonte Williams.
Week 8: reception of the Panthers
20. Indianapolis Colts (4-3) +3
Anthony Richardson can thank his defense. The young quarterback was once again very inaccurate.
Week 8: trip to the Texans
21. Arizona Cardinals (3-4) +1
Beat Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers by stepping on them on the ground? It’s not a method, it’s a provocation.
Week 8: trip to the Dolphins
22. New Orleans Saints (2-5) -3
Nothing is going well in New Orleans which has a series of defeats and injuries.
Week 8: trip to the Chargers
23. New York Jets (2-5) -2
Things aren’t going any better for Aaron Rodgers, who nevertheless went from Robert Saleh to Sergeant Pepper, with a little help from his friends.
Week 8: trip to the Patriots
24. Los Angeles Rams (2-4) +3
Ninth consecutive game with a touchdown on the ground for Kyren Williams but it is the defense, with four turnovers caused and no touchdown conceded, which offers a second victory to the Rams this season.
Week 8: Vikings reception
25. New York Giants (2-5) -1
The last time we saw a passing touchdown, thrown by a Giants quarterback, the Girondins de Bordeaux were still a professional football club.
Week 8: trip to the Steelers
26. Miami Dolphins (2-4) -1
Since Tua Tagovailoa’s injury, Miami has scored 45 points in 4 games, an average of 11.25 points per game.
Week 8: Cardinals reception
27. Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) -1
Trailing by 8 points 3 minutes from the end of the match and on the 9 yards of the Rams, the Raiders chose to attempt a field goal. Las Vegas will therefore look for a defensive bonus point which does not exist in the NFL.
Week 8: reception of the Chiefs
28. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5) +4
What do Jacksonville’s two victories have in common? Tank Bigsby finished the game with more than 100 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Week 8: reception of the Packers
29. Cleveland Browns (1-6) -1
Seriously injured, Deshaun Watson will miss the rest of the season. Despite the defeat, there is still news that brings a smile to the faces of Browns fans.
Week 8: Ravens reception
30. Tennessee Titans (1-5) -1
There were nearly 12 minutes left in the second quarter when the Titans scored their first touchdown of the game. It was also the last time they scored.
Week 8: trip to the Lions
31. New England Patriots (1-6) -1
The tenure of Drake Maye obviously did not put an end to the offensive line problems but the young quarterback continues to raise hope for better days on the Foxborough side.
Week 8: Jets reception
32. Carolina Panthers (1-6) -1
When you have a defense that makes Marcus Mariota look like a potential MVP, it doesn’t look good.
Week 8: trip to the Broncos
