NFL power rankings: Eagles return from bye week still as league's top team
Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants are among the other top teams
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The NFL season is through seven weeks and the difference between the great, good, middle-of-the-road and bad teams is starting to be clear.
The Philadelphia Eagles remain on top of this week’s power rankings after a bye week. The Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings also had byes.
The Kansas City Chiefs moved up to No. 3 after beating the San Francisco 49ers. The New York Giants stayed at No. 5 after a comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}There are a handful of great games on the docket for Week 8. Here’s how the power rankings shake out before Thursday night’s game between the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1). Philadelphia Eagles (6-0)
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Previous rank: 1
Week 7 result: Bye
Week 8 matchup: Sunday vs. Steelers
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Eagles are the NFL’s last remaining undefeated team. Philadelphia was on a bye last week and host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
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2). Buffalo Bills (5-1)
Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders defends against Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Oct. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Previous rank: 2
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Week 7 result: Bye
Week 8 matchup: Sunday vs. Packers
The Bills are back in action with a primetime matchup against the Packers. Buffalo was on a bye last week.
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3). Kansas City Chiefs (5-2)
Previous rank: 4
Week 7 result: 44-23 win over 49ers
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Week 8 matchup: Bye
The Chiefs had a convincing win against an injury-riddled Niners squad. Patrick Mahomes and company head into Week 8 on a bye.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}4). Minnesota Vikings (5-1)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins passes against the Dolphins, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Previous rank: 3
Week 7 result: Bye
Week 8 matchup: Sunday vs. Cardinals
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Vikings stay in the top five this week. Minnesota still only has one loss to their credit and will have a solid test at home against the Cardinals.
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5). New York Giants (6-1)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, right, celebrates with teammates after he scored on a 1-yard touchdown run against the Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Previous rank: 5
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Week 7 result: 23-17 win over Jaguars
Week 8 matchup: Sunday @ Seahawks
The Giants pulled off a comeback win against the Jaguars. For now, they remain at No. 5 in the rankings. But they travel to Seattle against a hot Seahawks team.
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6). Dallas Cowboys (5-2)
Previous rank: 6
Week 7 result: 24-6 win over Lions
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Week 8 matchup: Sunday vs. Bears
The Cowboys have one of the best defenses in the NFL. Once Dak Prescott gets his bearings, the team could be a favorite in the playoffs. Sunday will be an important game against the Bears.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}7). New York Jets (5-2)
Previous rank: 7
Week 7 result: 16-9 win over Broncos
Week 8 matchup: Sunday vs. Patriots
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Jets lost two key players ahead of their divisional game against the Patriots. New York will have to find a way to win, once again.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}8). Cincinnati Bengals (4-3)
Previous rank: 10
Week 7 result: 35-17 win over Falcons
Week 8 matchup: Monday @ Browns
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Joe Burrow is on fire and may have a field day against the Browns. He had 481 passing yards and three touchdown passes and one on the ground against the Falcons.
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9). Tennessee Titans (4-2)
Titans running back Derrick Henry runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Previous rank: 15
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Week 7 result: 19-10 win over Colts
Week 8 matchup: Sunday @ Texans
The Titans can widen their AFC South lead with a win over the Texans. Tennessee is on a four-game winning streak.
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10). Baltimore Ravens (4-3)
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tries to fend off Cleveland Browns linebacker Deion Jones, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Previous rank: 9
Week 7 result: 23-20 win over Browns
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Week 8 matchup: Thursday @ Buccaneers
Baltimore eked out a win over the Browns, blocking a potential game-tying field goal. On a short week, they welcome the Buccaneers to town
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}11). Miami Dolphins (4-3)
12). Seattle Seahawks (4-3)
13). Los Angeles Chargers (4-3)
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}14). Los Angeles Rams (3-4)
15). Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-4)
16). Arizona Cardinals (3-4)
17). Atlanta Falcons (3-4)
18). San Francisco 49ers (3-4)
19). Green Bay Packers (3-4)
20). Chicago Bears (3-4)
21). New England Patriots (3-4)
22). Indianapolis Colts (3-3-1)
23). Washington Commanders (3-4)
24). Las Vegas Raiders (2-4)
25). Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5)
26). Cleveland Browns (2-5)
27). Carolina Panthers (2-5)
28). New Orleans Saints (2-5)
29). Pittsburgh Steelers (2-5)
30). Denver Broncos (2-5)
31). Houston Texans (1-4-1)
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32). Detroit Lions (1-5)