NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 9
Don't believe us? Let's take a closer look. In the AFC, the undefeated Patriots, Bengals, and Broncos are cruising to division titles. Nobody is going to catch them.
In the NFC, the Packers and Panthers are also well on their way to winning their divisons, also. The 6-2 Cardinals have a solid lead on the Rams and Seahawks.
The only close divisions at the moment also happen to feature the worst teams. In the AFC South, a 3-5 record is good enough for a share of the division lead, and in the NFC East the 4-4 Giants are atop the standings.
Luckily, there's plenty to keep to tuning in for each week, even if the divisional races aren't all that interesting. For the first time in NFL history, four teams remain undefeated through 8 weeks. Can anybody beat New England? Will Seattle rally for a playoff spot, or will the upstart Rams and Vikings take it from them?
A lot can change in half a football season. Here are your weekly power rankings, heading into Week 9: