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NFL power rankings Week 8: Lions, Bills drop big, which 6-win team is No. 1?

Week 7 is almost completely in the books and there was a ton of surprising action over the weekend. The biggest matchup of the week pitted the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles in a matchup of two 5-1 teams. Somehow, the Eagles escaped the game without incurring a single penalty yard. That seems fair. The Dolphins made it close before Philly pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Meanwhile the Kansas City Chiefs looked to extend their season-long win streak to six in a matchup with their division rivals the Los Angeles Chargers. They did so, but two teams who were considered to be in the upper echelon of the league were exposed on Sunday. Detroit went into Baltimore and learned they weren’t up for the battle. The Bills somehow fell to their division rivals in the lowly Patriots. All in all, there was plenty in the results to shuffle things around in the latest power rankings.

Carolina Panthers (0-6) | Last Week: 32

Sep 10, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/40029" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Bryce Young;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Bryce Young</a> (9) after a loss against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/atlanta/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Atlanta Falcons;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Atlanta Falcons</a> at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Cardinals (1-6) | Last Week: 30

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/30248" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Joshua Dobbs;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Joshua Dobbs</a> #9 of the Arizona Cardinals runs off the field after defeating the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/dallas/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Dallas Cowboys;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Dallas Cowboys</a> in the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos (2-5) | Last Week: 31

Oct 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton watches his team play against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/chicago/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Chicago Bears;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Chicago Bears</a> in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) | Last Week: 19

Sep 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/27590" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Jimmy Garoppolo;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Jimmy Garoppolo</a> (10) on the sidelines during the second half against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/buffalo/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Bills;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Buffalo Bills</a> at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

New York Giants (2-5) | Last Week: 29

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll breaks up Giants and Dallas Cowboys players after the game. The Giants fall to the Cowboys, 23-16, at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.<br>Nfl Ny Giants Vs Dallas Cowboys Cowboys At Giants
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll breaks up Giants and Dallas Cowboys players after the game. The Giants fall to the Cowboys, 23-16, at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Nfl Ny Giants Vs Dallas Cowboys Cowboys At Giants

Washington Commanders (3-4) | Last Week: 25

Oct 2, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera watches the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera watches the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears (2-5) | Last Week: 27

Oct 14, 2018; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; A Chicago Bears helmet and gloves sit on the field prior to the game between the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2018; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; A Chicago Bears helmet and gloves sit on the field prior to the game between the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots (2-5) | Last Week: 28

Oct 1, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans (2-4) | Last Week: 24

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Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Green Bay Packers (2-4) | Last Week: 22

Sep 17, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/32696" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Jordan Love;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Jordan Love</a> (10) drops back to pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Vikings (2-4) Will update after MNF | Last Week: 23

Dec 30, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/25812" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Kirk Cousins;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Kirk Cousins</a> (8) looks on during the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts (3-4) | Last Week: 21

Feb 28, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/32711" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Jonathan Taylor;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Jonathan Taylor</a> (RB27) participates in a workout drill during the 2020 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Chargers (2-4) | Last Week: 16

Oct 16, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/29369" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Dak Prescott;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Dak Prescott</a> (4) scores on an 18-yard touchdown run against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans (3-3) | Last Week: 20

Houston Texans wide receiver <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/33477" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Nico Collins;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Nico Collins</a> (12) celebrates with Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) after a touchdown Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium in Houston

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-3) | Last Week: 18

Sep 17, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/27535" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Mike Evans;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Mike Evans</a> (13) is congratulated by quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/30971" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Baker Mayfield;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Baker Mayfield</a> (6) after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons (4-3) | Last Week: 26

Dec 18, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; General view of a Atlanta Falcons helmet during warm ups against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/new-orleans/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:New Orleans Saints;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">New Orleans Saints</a> at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Rams (3-4) | Last Week: 13

Sep 17, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/9265" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Matthew Stafford;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Matthew Stafford</a> (9) calls a play in the first half against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/san-francisco/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:San Francisco 49ers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">San Francisco 49ers</a> at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Saints (3-3) | Last Week: 17

Sep 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/27564" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Derek Carr;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Derek Carr</a> (4) celebrate a touchdown pass to New Orleans Saints wide receiver <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/34659" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Rashid Shaheed;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Rashid Shaheed</a> (22) against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

New York Jets (3-3) | Last Week: 15

Sep 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys linebacker <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/33400" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Micah Parsons;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Micah Parsons</a> (11) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals (3-3) | Last Week: 14

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/32671" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Joe Burrow;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Joe Burrow</a> (9) takes the field for warm ups prior to a Week 2 NFL football game between the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/baltimore/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Baltimore Ravens;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Baltimore Ravens</a> and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

Seattle Seahawks (4-2) | Last Week: 11

Jan 14, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/26662" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Geno Smith;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Geno Smith</a> (7) makes a throw in the second quarter of a wild card game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) | Last Week: 12

PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 18: Head Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on September 18, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 18: Head Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on September 18, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Cleveland Browns (4-2) | Last Week: 9

Dec 17, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/30974" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Denzel Ward;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Denzel Ward</a> (21) is introduced before the game between the Browns and the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Bills (4-3) | Last Week: 6

Nov 28, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions (5-2) | Last Week: 4

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches a play against Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches a play against Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.

Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) | Last Week: 10

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) high fives fans after beating the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.<br>Nfl Jacksonville Jaguars At Tennessee Titans
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) high fives fans after beating the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Nfl Jacksonville Jaguars At Tennessee Titans

Dallas Cowboys (4-2) | Last Week: 8

Oct 16, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Ravens (5-2) | Last Week: 7

Nov 22, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Dolphins (5-2) | Last Week: 2

The Miami Dolphins offense does a dance routine after scoring against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Sept. 24, 2023.
The Miami Dolphins offense does a dance routine after scoring against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Sept. 24, 2023.

Philadelphia Eagles (6-1) | Last Week: 5

Dec 18, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers (5-1) Will update after MNF | Last Week: 3

Jan 22, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws during the first quarter of a NFC divisional round game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws during the first quarter of a NFC divisional round game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs (6-1) | Last Week: 1

Nov 7, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

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