Week 8 NFL Power Rankings: Kansas City Stands Alone

There was some debate about who earned the top spot in the Week 7 NFL Power Rankings. The Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings remained undefeated at the top of the league. Kansas City received the nod to remain as the No. 1 team, a spot they have held throughout the 2024 season thus far. That is the benefit a franchise earns from being back-to-back Super Bowl champions.

Despite Patrick Mahomes throwing for only six touchdowns and four interceptions this season, the Chiefs have yet to lose a game. It is a frightening thought for their upcoming opponents, as Mahomes is certain to break out of his personal slump eventually.

While Kansas City remained No. 1, Minnesota lost their first game of the year and was bumped out of the No. 2 spot, replaced by Detroit, who beat them 31-29 in Week 7.

The @Lions weren't fazed on their game-winning drive in Week 7 🥶 @wingstop pic.twitter.com/99iwTOMIoO

— NFL (@NFL) October 22, 2024

Teams ascending the most this week include the Jaguars, Eagles, Packers, Seahawks. and Rams. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints, and 49ers are headed in the wrong direction after losses.

A look at Patriots Football Now‘s NFL Power Rankings entering Week 8:

1. Kansas City Chiefs (6-0)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 1
Week 7 Result: Beat San Francisco 28-18
Game Ball: S Justin Reid (9 tackles, INT)

2. Detroit Lions (5-1)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 4
Week 7 Result: Beat Minnesota 31-28
Game Ball: RB Jamyr Gibbs (160 total yards, 2 TD)

3. Minnesota Vikings (5-1)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 3
Week 7 Result: Lost to Detroit 31-28
Game Ball: LB Andrew Van Ginkel (7 tackles, 2.0 sacks, FF)

4. Baltimore Ravens (5-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 5
Week 7 Result: Beat Tampa Bay 41-31
Game Ball: QB Lamar Jackson (281 yards, 5 TD, 52 yards rushing)

LAMAR DEEP TO BATEMAN. 49-YARD TOUCHDOWN.

📺: #BALvsTB on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus and ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/NvMIEOug86

— NFL (@NFL) October 22, 2024

5. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 11
Week 7 Result: Beat NY Giants 28-3
Game Ball: RB Saquon Barkley (176 yards rushing, TD)

6. Green Bay Packers (5-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 12
Week 7 Result: Beat Houston 24-22
Game Ball: LB Eric Wilson (2.0 sacks, 4 TFL, 4 stops)

7. Houston Texans (5-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 3
Week 7 Result: Lost to Green Bay 24-22
Game Ball: RB Joe Mixon (115 yards, 2 TD)

8. Buffalo Bills (5-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 7
Week 7 Result: Beat Tennessee 34-10
Game Ball: QB Josh Allen (323 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT)

9. Washington Commanders (5-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 9
Week 7 Result: Beat Carolina 40-7
Game Ball: LB Dante Fowler Jr. (1.0 sack, Pick-Six)

DANTE FOWLER JR. PICK-6!

📺: #CARvsWAS on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/JTuzB4p55Q

— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2024

10. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 13
Week 7 Result: Beat NY Jets 37-15
Game Ball: WR George Pickens (5 receptions, 111 yards, TD)

11. Chicago Bears (4-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 14
Week 6 Result: Bye Week

12. Seattle Seahawks (4-3)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 18
Week 7 Result: Beat Atlanta 34-14
Game Ball: S Julian Love (9 tackles, 2 stops, INT)

13. Atlanta Falcons (4-3)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 12
Week 7 Result: Lost to Seattle 34-14
Game Ball: RB Bijan Robinson (143 total yards, TD)

14. Denver Broncos (4-3)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 19
Week 7 Result: Beat New Orleans 33-10
Game Ball: RB Javonte Williams (111 total yards, 2 TD)

Javonte Williams goes untouched into the end zone! #DENvsNO on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/00Bqt0nJiR

— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2024

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 8
Week 7 Result: Lost to Baltimore 41-31
Game Ball: TE Cade Otton (8 receptions, 100 yards)

16. Indianapolis Colts (4-3)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 17
Week 7 Result: Beat Miami 16-10
Game Ball: CB Jaylon Jones (7 tackles, 3 stops, PBU)

17. Dallas Cowboys (3-3)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 15
Week 7 Result: Bye Week

18. Los Angeles Chargers (3-3)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 14
Week 7 Result: Lost to Arizona 17-15
Game Ball: PK Cameron Dicker (5 of 5 FG, 2 of 2 from 50+)

19. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 20
Week 7 Result: Beat Cleveland 21-14
Game Ball: KR/PR Charlie Jones (100-yard KR TD)

CHARLIE FREAKIN' JONES WITH THE 100-YD KICK RETURN!!!!

📺: #CINvsCLE on CBS pic.twitter.com/9ObAqsLtQ7

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) October 20, 2024

20. Arizona Cardinals (3-4)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 21
Week 7 Result: Beat LA Chargers 17-15
Game Ball: RB James Conner (21 touches, 151 total yards)

21. San Francisco 49ers (3-4)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 16
Week 7 Result: Lost to Green Bay 34-13
Game Ball: TE George Kittle (6 receptions, 92 yards)

22. Los Angeles Rams (2-4)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 28
Week 7 Result: Beat Las Vegas 20-15
Game Ball: S Jaylen McCullough (2 INT)

23. Miami Dolphins (2-4)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 26
Week 7 Result: Lost to Indianapolis 16-10
Game Ball: TE Jonnu Smith (7 receptions, 96 yards, TD)

24. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 31
Week 7 Result: Beat New England 32-16
Game Ball: LT Walker Little (0 pressures allowed, 171 JAX rushing yards)

Two-TD Tank!

📺: #NEvsJAX on NFL Network
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/TNspWz7HJC

— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2024

25. Las Vegas Raiders (2-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 25
Week 7 Result: Lost to LA Rams 20-15
Game Ball: TE Brock Bowers (10 receptions, 93 yards)

26. New York Giants (2-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 23
Week 7 Result: Lost to Philadelphia 28-3
Game Ball: DT Dexter Lawrence (5 stops, 5 pressures, 2.0 sacks)

27. New Orleans Saints (2-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 26
Week 7 Result: Lost to Denver 33-10
Game Ball: CB Marshon Lattimore (1 reception, 4 yards allowed)

28. New York Jets (2-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 24
Week 7 Result: Lost to Pittsburgh 37-15
Game Ball: DT Javon Kinlaw (6 tackles, 4 stops, 3 pressures)

29. Cleveland Browns (1-6)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 30
Week 7 Result: Lost to Cincinnati 21-14
Game Ball: CB Denzel Ward (3 tackles, stop, 4 receiving yards allowed)

Deshaun Watson is emotional as he's carted off the field in Cleveland pic.twitter.com/IwHpZ53gy0

— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) October 20, 2024

30. Tennessee Titans (1-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 27
Week 7 Result: Lost to Buffalo 34-10
Game Ball: ST Luke Gifford (4 special teams tackles)

31. New England Patriots (1-6)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 29
Week 7 Result: Lost to Jacksonville Jaguars 32-16
Game Ball: QB Drake Maye (276 yards passing, 2 TD, 0 INT)

32. Carolina Panthers (1-6)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 32
Week 7 Result: Lost to Washington 40-7
Game Ball: CB Jaycee Horn (5 tackles, 3 stops, PBU, 1 reception allowed)