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