NFL Power Rankings: Week 8

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1. Denver Broncos (5-1)Congratulations, Peyton. Best quarterback in the business. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

2. Dallas Cowboys (6-1)Another week, another heavy dose of DeMarco Murray, another win. ThatÕs becoming the standard in Dallas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

3. Philadelphia Eagles (5-1)Believe it or not, SundayÕs tilt in Arizona could have huge playoff-bye implications. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)

4. Green Bay Packers (5-2)Four straight wins, including three by 21+ points. Despite the 1-2 start, the Packers are on schedule. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

5. Arizona Cardinals (5-1)Arizona has a two-game lead on Seattle. Did anybody expect to say that at any point this season? (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

6. Indianapolis Colts (5-2)The ColtsÕ last four opponents are a combined 3-for-36 on third down. Five straight wins make Indy the hottest team in the AFC. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

7. San Diego Chargers (5-2)What can you say? Just a tough loss to a solid divisional rival that was coming off a bye. DonÕt worry, Chargers fans. San Diego ainÕt going nowhere. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

8. New England Patriots (5-2)The Patriots have won three straight, but weÕre going to find out a lot more in the coming weeks. Their next six opponents are a combined 27-13 (.675). (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

9. San Francisco 49ers (4-3)The defense got shredded for 42 points in three quarters, and Blaine Gabbert played. ItÕs never good when either of those things happen. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

10. Baltimore Ravens (5-2)Joe Flacco has 13 touchdowns and three interceptions in the RavensÕ five wins, and he has one touchdown and two interceptions in their two losses. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

11. Detroit Lions (5-2)Not a pretty win, but definitely a clutch performance by Matthew Stafford and Golden Tate. Detroit scored 14 points in less than two minutes to stun New Orleans, 24-23. (Photo by Greg Shamus/Getty Images)

12. Seattle Seahawks (3-3)Between giving away Percy Harvin and losing for the third time in five games, this team has lost its identity Ð not to mention its swagger. ThereÕs still time to recover, but in the NFC West, well, you best not dawdle. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

13. Cincinnati Bengals (3-2-1)The Bengals are winless in their last three games and have been outscored 70-17 in the two losses. They also had 10 three-and-outs against Indy. Yup. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

14. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3)The Steelers trailed the Texans 13-0 on Monday Night Football. Then they reeled off 30 straight points. Pittsburgh hasnÕt lost on MNF since 1991. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

15. Buffalo Bills (4-3)The Bills are hanging around. For now, thatÕs all you can ask for. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

16. Kansas City Chiefs (3-3)The Chiefs have won three of four and just might make a run at the Wild Card. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

17. Cleveland Browns (3-3)A blowout loss to the Jags? Zero touchdowns? Shut out in the second half? I donÕt think anybody saw all that coming. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

18. Carolina Panthers (3-3-1)The Panthers are undefeated when they allow fewer than 37 points. So thereÕs that. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

19. Houston Texans (3-4)The Texans allowed 24 points in the final 3:08 of the first half against Pittsburgh. ItÕs amazing how quickly a turnover or two can change things. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

20. Miami Dolphins (3-3)After beating the Bears at Soldier Field, the Dolphins have won two straight road games. TheyÕll go for three in a row this Sunday in Jacksonville.. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

21. Chicago Bears (3-4)Jay Cutler threw one pick, fumbled three times and took three sacks against Miami. The Bears are now 0-3 at home. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

22. New York Giants (3-4)Well, at least they werenÕt shut out. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

23. St. Louis Rams (2-4)A fake punt near your own end zone with the game on the line? Jeff Fisher has already won the Call of the Year Award. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)

24. New Orleans Saints (2-4)Devastating loss for the Saints, who fell to 0-4 on the road. Only a woeful division is keeping this team in the mix. (Photo by Greg Shamus/Getty Images)

25. Washington Redskins (2-5)Colt McCoy Ð not Kirk Cousins Ð rallied Washington to victory on Sunday. Is it possible for a team to have two quarterback controversies? Apparently, yes. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

26. Atlanta Falcons (2-5)Remember AtlantaÕs 56-14 thrashing of Tampa Bay? Well, the Falcons have since lost four straight Ð all by double digits. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

27. Minnesota Vikings (2-5)Minnesota, which is last in the league in passing offense, has scored 16 points or fewer in all five of its losses. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

28. Tennessee Titans (2-5)The Titans have had three consecutive games decided by two points or fewer. Unfortunately, what could have been 3-0 was 1-2. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

29. New York Jets (1-6)The Jets have lost six straight games but could have won five of them. Percy Harvin? Eh, why not? (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-5)The silver lining? None of the next five opponents has a winning record. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)

31. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-6)Blake Bortles threw three interceptions against Cleveland, but as heÕs surely learned by now, a win is a win Ð and heÕll take it. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)