The Really Late Week 8 Power Ranks

Here are the computerized power ranks for week 8, delayed for dramatic effect of the upcoming #1 vs. #2 matchup this week between the Patriots and Colts. The biggest gainers this week were Cleveland, New Orleans, and Buffalo, who have all quietly won 3 of their last 4. The biggest losers were Tampa and Carolina, who barely slipped behind a lot of bunched up teams. Here are the ranks…

1. Colts – 92.64 – Even
2. Patriots – 80.48 – Even
3. Giants – 71.92 – Even
4. Jaguars – 70.58 – +2
5. Packers – 70.16 – Even
6. Cowboys – 70.01 – -2
7. Titans – 69.08 – Even
8. Steelers – 63.83 – +1
9. Chargers – 61.04 – +4
10. Lions – 59.64 – +4
11. Browns – 55.51 – +6
12. Redskins – 54.82 – -4
13. Chiefs – 54.38 – -2
14. Eagles -53.76 – +2
15. Ravens – 49.65 – Even
16. Seahawks – 49.13 – +2
17. Panthers – 49.09 – -7
18. Bills – 48.26 – +6
19. Saints – 47.23 – +8
20. Buccaneers – 47.23 – -8
21. Bears – 45.11 – -2
22. Texans – 44.81 – -2
23. Cardinals – 43.86 – -2
24. Vikings – 38.89 – -1
25. Bengals – 37.58 – Even
26. Raiders – 36.02 – -4
27. Broncos – 35.25 – -1
28. Falcons – 26.94 – Even
29. 49ers – 23.76 – Even
30. Dolphins – 18.37 – +1
31. Jets – 17.05 – -1
32. Rams – 12.52 – Even