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NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 8
32. Buffalo Bills
31. San Francisco 49ers
Record: 1-6
Last week: 29th
Week 7 result: Lost to the Rams, 39-10
Week 8 opponent: at Arizona Cardinals
One thing to know: After losing a heartbreaker to the Packers on Monday night in Week 6, the 49ers came out flat on Sunday. This team could have something when Jimmy Garoppolo returns next year, but until then, they're better off playing for a high draft pick.
30. Oakland Raiders
Record: 1-5
Last week: 32nd
Week 7 result: Bye
Week 8 opponent: vs. Indianapolis Colts
One thing to know: Head coach Jon Gruden is making good on reports that he planned a "fire sale" for the team, most recently shipping away wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a first round pick. Unlike his decision to trade away Khalil Mack before the season, this time, many think the Raiders got the better end of the deal.
29. New York Giants
Record: 1-6
Last week: 31st
Week 7 result: Lost to the Falcons, 23-20
Week 8 opponent: vs. Washington Redskins
One thing to know: Eli Manning looked slightly improved this week, but still only managed six points in his first three quarters against one of the worst defenses in the league before pushing for two touchdowns in what was essentially garbage time. This week against the Redskins with the Giants looking towards a bye week, he could be playing for his job.
28. Arizona Cardinals
Record: 1-6
Last week: 28th
Week 7 result: Lost to the Broncos, 45-10
Week 8 opponent: vs. San Francisco 49ers
One thing to know: The Cardinals just got their first win of the season two weeks ago against the 49ers, and now the two teams will meet again, with two wins between them. The season is young, but this game could have some big implications when it comes to jockeying for draft position.
27. Cleveland Browns
Record: 2-4-1
Last week: 25th
Week 7 result: Lost to the Buccaneers, 26-23
Week 8 opponent: at Pittsburgh Steelers
One thing to know: No team has ever had more than five overtime games in a single season. Not even halfway through their 2018 campaign, the Browns have already played in four.
26. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 2-5
Last week: 30th
Week 7 result: Beat the Bills, 37-5
Week 8 opponent: at Oakland Raiders
One thing to know: Marlon Mack lit up the Bills on Sunday, rushing for 126 yards and scoring two touchdowns for the Colts. Add him to your fantasy team if you can.
25. Tennessee Titans
Record: 3-4
Last week: 17th
Week 7 result: Lost to the Chargers, 20-19
Week 8 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: The gutsy play-calling of head coach Mike Vrabel came back to bite the Titans on Sunday, failing twice on a two-point conversion attempt to lose to the Chargers in London. The Titans have now lost three straight after a promising start to the year.
24. Atlanta Falcons
Record: 3-4
Last week: 22nd
Week 7 result: Beat the Giants, 23-20
Week 8 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: The Falcons have won two straight, but have a long way to go before their season is turned around. They are still looking up from fourth place in an NFC South division that's loaded with talent.
23. New York Jets
Record: 3-4
Last week: 23rd
Week 7 result: Lost to the Vikings, 37-17
Week 8 opponent: at Chicago Bears
One thing to know: Sam Darnold struggled against the Vikings defense on Sunday, throwing for just 206 yards, 1 touchdown, and 3 interceptions. His job won't be any easier this week as the Jets travel to Chicago to take on the Bears.
22. Denver Broncos
Record: 3-4
Last week: 24th
Week 7 result: Beat the Cardinals, 45-10
Week 8 opponent: at Kansas City Chiefs
One thing to know: The Denver Broncos were able to stop a four-game skid with a dominant performance over the Cardinals on Thursday night, but keeping that momentum going on the road, against the Chiefs, feels like a tall order.
21. Detroit Lions
Record: 3-3
Last week: 21st
Week 7 result: Beat the Dolphins, 32-21
Week 8 opponent: vs. Seattle Seahawks
One thing to know: After years without a 100-yard rusher, the Detroit Lions look like they've finally established something special with running back Kerryon Johnson, who ran for a whopping 158 yards on Sunday. If he can remain a threat through the second half of the season, it could open up Detroit's passing game for Matthew Stafford even more.
20. Dallas Cowboys
Record: 3-4
Last week: 19th
Week 7 result: Lost to the Redskins, 20-17
Week 8 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: The Cowboys have been one of the worst passing teams in football to start the 2018 season — can newly-acquired Amari Cooper start playing like his old self and provide the spark they need?
19. Seattle Seahawks
Record: 3-3
Last week: 20th
Week 7 result: Bye
Week 8 opponent: at Detroit Lions
One thing to know: The Seahawks have been up-and-down all season, but looked as dominant as football fans remembered from years ago with their big win over the Raiders in London two weeks ago. Coming off of their bye week, Russell Wilson will need to keep the magic going if the Seahawks are to reach the postseason.
18. Miami Dolphins
Record: 4-3
Last week: 14th
Week 7 result: Lost to the Lions, 32-21
Week 8 opponent: at Houston Texans
One thing to know: Despite their winning record, things in Miami look like a mess right now, with backup quarterback Brock Osweiler doing his best to keep the offense moving and head coach Adam Gase refusing to provide some crucial answers.
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 3-3
Last week: 26th
Week 7 result: Beat the Browns, 26-23
Week 8 opponent: at Cincinnati Bengals
One thing to know: Jameis Winston and the Buccaneers did just enough to hold off the Browns in overtime in Week 7, but still face an uphill battle against the Saints and Panthers if they hope to take the NFC South.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 3-4
Last week: 13th
Week 7 result: Lost to the Texans, 20-7
Week 8 opponent: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (in London)
One thing to know: The Jaguars' offense is in free fall, putting up just 10 points over the past two weeks combined. The team is so desperate for a spark that quarterback Blake Bortles was benched late in the game on Sunday in favor of Cody Kessler.
15. Chicago Bears
Record: 3-3
Last week: 8th
Week 7 result: Lost to the Patriots, 38-31
Week 8 opponent: vs. New York Jets
One thing to know: Mitch Trubisky and the Chicago Bears came just inches short of completing a Hail Mary in the final seconds of regulation against the Patriots but were stopped just short of the goal line.
14. Houston Texans
Record: 4-3
Last week: 18th
Week 7 result: Beat the Jaguars, 20-7
Week 8 opponent: vs. Miami Dolphins
One thing to know: The Houston Texans have now won four straight games after a 0-3 start to the season, and suddenly find themselves leading the AFC South.
13. Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 3-4
Last week: 12th
Week 7 result: Lost to the Panthers, 21-17
Week 8 opponent: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (in London)
One thing to know: After getting caught celebrating a bit too early, the Eagles blew a 17-point lead to the Panthers at home — the second time this year that Philadelphia has taken a loss after failing to stop a fourth-and-10 or longer. They'll travel to London for their first international game in franchise history hoping to bounce back.
12. Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 4-3
Last week: 7th
Week 7 result: Lost to the Chiefs, 45-10
Week 8 opponent: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
One thing to know: After scoring at least 21 points in each of their first six games to start the season, the Bengals' offense was held to a paltry 10 points against the Chiefs on Sunday. Maybe that Kansas City defense is better than believed.
11. Washington Redskins
Record: 4-2
Last week: 16th
Week 7 result: Beat the Cowboys, 20-17
Week 8 opponent: at New York Giants
One thing to know: Washington is off to a terrific 4-2 start. With a win over the Giants in Week 8, they could take a commanding lead in an NFC East division that looks set for a chaotic finish.
10. Green Bay Packers
Record: 3-2-1
Last week: 9th
Week 7 result: Bye
Week 8 opponent: at Los Angeles Rams
One thing to know: The Packers opened as 8.5-point underdogs against the Rams for their Week 8 matchup — the biggest spread Green Bay has ever faced with Aaron Rodgers under center.
9. Baltimore Ravens
Record: 4-3
Last week: 6th
Week 7 result: Lost to the Saints, 24-23
Week 8 opponent: at Carolina Panthers
One thing to know: Justin Tucker's first career missed extra point came at the worst possible time and wound up costing the Ravens a chance to win in overtime. He's still one of the best kickers to play the game, but it will be interesting to see how he recovers after such a brutal miss.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 3-2-1
Last week: 15th
Week 7 result: Bye
Week 8 opponent: vs. Cleveland Browns
One thing to know: So the Steelers bye week has now come and gone — where's Le'Veon Bell?
7. Carolina Panthers
Record: 4-2
Last week: 10th
Week 7 result: Beat the Eagles, 21-17
Week 8 opponent: vs. Baltimore Ravens
One thing to know: Cam Newton played Super Cam on Sunday, leading the Panthers on an epic 21-point fourth quarter comeback against the reigning Super Bowl champions. In a crowded NFC playoff picture, it's a win that could prove decisive near the end of the season.
6. Minnesota Vikings
Record: 4-2-1
Last week: 11th
Week 7 result: Beat the Jets, 37-17
Week 8 opponent: vs. New Orleans Saints
One thing to know: Adam Thielen now has more than 100 receiving yards in seven straight games to start the year, tying a record set by Charlie Hennigan back in 1961. Against the questionable Saints secondary, he'll have a solid chance to break it.
5. Los Angeles Chargers
Record: 5-2
Last week: 5th
Week 7 result: Beat the Titans, 20-19
Week 8 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: The Chargers only two losses on the season came against the Chiefs and the Rams. If you've been searching for a third team in the AFC that could cause trouble in the postseason, look no further.
4. New Orleans Saints
Record: 5-1
Last week: 4th
Week 7 result: Beat the Ravens, 24-23
Week 8 opponent: at Minnesota Vikings
One thing to know: Just two weeks after Tom Brady threw for his 500th career touchdown pass, Saints quarterback Drew Brees became the fourth quarterback to reach the mark. The two will be battling to top each other on the list until one retires.
3. New England Patriots
Record: 5-2
Last week: 2nd
Week 7 result: Beat the Bears, 38-31
Week 8 opponent: at Buffalo Bills
One thing to know: After a few stumbles to start the season the Patriots are once again looking like an AFC powerhouse. Their divisional matchup against the Bills could get ugly.
2. Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 6-1
Last week: 3rd
Week 7 result: Beat the Bengals, 45-10
Week 8 opponent: vs. Denver Broncos
One thing to know: Patrick Mahomes continues to shine for the Chiefs, throwing for 358 yards and four touchdowns on Sunday night against the formidable Bengals.
1. Los Angeles Rams
Record: 7-0
Last week: 1st
Week 7 result: Beat the 49ers, 39-10
Week 8 opponent: vs. Green Bay Packers
One thing to know: Another week, another dominant performance from the Los Angeles Rams. It's tough to see Sean McVay's squad as anything short of Super Bowl favorites as we approach the midpoint of the season.
Now check out which players you should add to your fantasy team before Week 8 kicks off.
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