The NFP Power Rankings

Every week, the National Football Post gives you our weekly power rankings: a rundown of the league.

Week 8 (previous rankings included)

1. (1) New Orleans Saints: 6-0
If you didn’t think that the Saints were a complete team, then their
second half explosion against the Dolphins took care of that.

APDallas Clark and the Colts are sizzling with a 6-0 mark.

2. (2) Indianapolis Colts: 6-0
The schedule is laid out for Indy to rest their starters in December.

3. (3) Denver Broncos: 6-0
Denver starts a brutal stretch of their schedule with the Ravens and follows up with the Steelers next week.

4. (6) New England Patriots: 5-2
Where is the panic in New England? The Pats are back where they belong—atop the AFC East.

5. (8) Pittsburgh Steelers: 5-2
The Steelers are making plays once again on defense—and that isn’t good for the rest of the AFC North.

6. (4) Minnesota Vikings: 6-1
A win at Lambeau will separate Favre and the Vikings from the rest of the NFC North. A loss and that division is up for grabs.

7. (9) Arizona Cardinals: 4-2
The Cardinals’ defense shut down Eli Manning on the road, and the running game is finding its way into the game plan.

8. (10) Cincinnati Bengals: 5-2
The Bengals continue to impress after carving up the Bears. They are dangerous when Cedric Benson can run the ball.

9. (11) Dallas Cowboys: 4-2
Are the Cowboys the new favorite in the NFC East? Tony Romo looks like a different quarterback with Miles Austin making plays.

APCan Osi and the Giants D get back to their punishing ways?

10. (5) New York Giants: 5-2
Suddenly, the Giants look vulnerable on defense—and this team is sliding down the boards.

11. (7) Atlanta Falcons: 4-2
The Falcons and Matt Ryan need to see more production from Michael Turner if they want to compete with the Saints—who they meet on Monday night.

12. (12) Philadelphia Eagles: 4-2
The Eagles continue to rely on the big play to score points. Will that last into November and December?

13. (14) Green Bay Packers: 4-2
Aaron Rodgers is playing at a high level, but none of that matters if he loses to Favre again this Sunday at home.

14. (19) Houston Texans: 4-3
For the third straight week, the Texans shut down the running game with their front seven on defense. Can we buy them yet?

15. (18) New York Jets: 4-3
Mark Sanchez isn’t an issue when you run for 300-plus yards for the second straight week.

16. (16) Baltimore Ravens: 3-3
The Ravens get back to work at home against Denver—and their corners will be tested yet again, this time by Brandon Marshall and Kyle Orton.

APAlex Smith gets a second chance in San Fran.

17. (13) San Francisco 49ers: 3-3
The Niners are on to something with Alex Smith at quarterback. They looked like a different team.

18. (20) San Diego Chargers: 3-3
The Chargers won a game they were supposed to win. Now, can they do it against the rest of the AFC?

19. (15) Chicago Bears: 3-3
What happened in Cincy? Lovie Smith’s defense is now an issue to go along with Matt Forte and the running game.

20. (21) Jacksonville Jaguars: 3-3
Which Jaguars team will we see in Nashville? The good or the bad?

21. (17) Miami Dolphins: 2-4
For the second time this season, the Dolphins collapsed in the fourth quarter at home.

22. (25) Buffalo Bills: 3-4
The Bills have forced 10 turnovers in the last two games—and have won two in a row for Dick Jauron.

APMatt Hasselbeck looks to get the Seahawks back into the win column.

23. (23) Seattle Seahawks: 2-4
Seattle returns to action with a must game in Dallas they have to win to keep pace with Arizona and San Fran.

24. (22) Carolina Panthers: 2-4
It is time to make a change down in Carolina—Jake Delhomme just isn’t getting it done for the Panthers.

25. (24) Oakland Raiders: 2-5
The JaMarcus Russell experiment in Oakland needs to take a break—he takes a step back every game he plays.

26. (26) Detroit Lions: 1-5
The hope for the Lions is that Matthew Stafford can find a way to get back on the field—and avoid losing at home to the Rams.

27. (27) Kansas City Chiefs: 1-6
Matt Cassel hasn’t produced and Larry Johnson is throwing Todd Haley under the bus. An ugly situation in KC.

APClinton Portis and the 'Skins continue to struggle.

28. (28) Washington Redskins: 2-5
The Redskins look like a team that is lost—and the schedule only gets tougher next month.

29. (29) Cleveland Browns: 1-6
Is Brett Ratliff the answer to the Browns’ quarterback issues? Why not? They can’t get any worse.

30. (30) Tennessee Titans: 0-6
The owner wants Vince Young to play, and now Jeff Fisher has to make some decisions.

31. (31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 0-7
This season never started for the Bucs. It is time to play some young talent and get ready for the offseason.

32. (32) St. Louis Rams: 0-7
The Rams have a long way to go before they can compete with the league’s best as we saw Sunday against Indy.

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