NFL Week 8 power rankings: Vikings crack Top 5, and here come the Seahawks

Biggest jump: Raiders No. 29 to No. 22 • Biggest fall: Panthers No. 4 to No. 13

1. Patriots, 5-2 (Last week: 2)

They've given up 38 points in the last three games. Let's just cut to the chase and return them to No. 1.

2. Eagles, 6-1 (2)

A league-best five-game winning streak followed by a home game against the 49ers.

3. Rams, 5-2 (8)

London got another boring blowout as Rams topped 32 points for the fourth time this season.

Late loss to Raiders hurts, but Andy Reid will right the ship at home against Denver on Monday night.

5. Vikings, 5-2 (6)

Third-ranked run D controlling games, setting tone for the third-down playmakers.

6. Seahawks, 4-2 (7)

Here they come, rising quietly in the NFC with a three-game win streak.

Le'Veon Bell helping turn the offensive tide with 192 yards on 38 touches vs. Bengals.

8. Saints, 4-2 (10)

Drew Brees with a defense equals four straight wins by a combined 64 points.

9. Redskins, 3-3 (5)

They're 3-0 against teams outside of Philadelphia and Kansas City.

Leslie Frazier's defense gets a takeaway to set up late game-winning field goal vs. Tampa Bay.

11. Texans, 3-3 (11)

They're coming off a bye and get Duane Brown back, but they also have to travel to Seattle.

12. Jaguars, 4-3 (14)

Team Yo-Yo keeps it going. Jaguars on pace for an NFL-record 75 sacks after shutout win at Indy.

Another hot-and-cold team that's tough to figure. They hold the host Bears to five first downs. And lose?

14. Dolphins, 3-2 (17)

Jay Cutler goes down, but who cares? Matt Moore throws two fourth-quarter TDs in comeback win over Jets.

15. Bears, 3-4 (20)

In two weeks, the Bears went from worst to most feared when it comes to defensive takeaways.

Can the sinking Lions use the bye week to regroup at home against Pittsburgh Sunday night?

17. Cowboys, 3-3 (21)

Ezekiel Elliott beat the 49ers on the field and stayed undefeated against the NFL in the courtroom.

18. Falcons, 3-3 (15)

Who are these people and what have they done with the Falcons' offense?

Fourth-quarter collapse gives me a sense that the Jets are ready to settle in where they belong.

20. Packers, 4-3 (18)

Tony Dungy said he's serious about the Packers signing Brett Favre. How … cool … would … that … be?

21. Titans, 4-3 (23)

You won but you came within 1:55 of tying the Browns. Even a millennial doesn't get a trophy for that.

The Chiefs upset was impressive, but will mean little unless it's followed up by a win at Buffalo.

23. Chargers, 3-4 (28)

The worst teams in the AFC West spent Week 7 flip-flopping with the best teams in the AFC West.

24. Broncos, 3-3 (22)

Someone questioned my sanity for ranking Denver 22nd last week. Good point. That was too high.

Reality check for Andy Dalton in Pittsburgh after two-game winning streak.

26. Cardinals, 3-4 (24)

Add Carson Palmer's left arm and the Cardinals' season to the pile of broken limbs.

27. Ravens, 3-4 (25)

Joe Flacco isn't one of those quarterbacks who overcomes the flaws and injuries around him.

Tampa Bay is the kind of team that teases with its talent, but falls short on Sundays.

29. Colts, 2-5 (27)

Of the three NFL shutouts on Sunday, only the Colts were blanked at home.

30. Giants, 1-6 (30)

Back to reality, but the trendy Super Bowl pick will always have Denver to remember.

After five losses by three or fewer points, the 49ers finally fell apart.

32. Browns, 0-7 (32)