Predominantly Orange Week Eight NFL Power Rankings

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Oct 23, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Diego Chargers strong safety Dexter McCoil (23) celebrates a defensive stop of the Atlanta Falcons in overtime of their game at the Georgia Dome. The Chargers won 33-30 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

13. San Diego Chargers (20)

You could make a legitimate claim that the Chargers could be 7-0. In every loss the Chargers have suffered they squandered a fourth quarter lead. Now, the breaks that were going against them in the first five games have begun to go the other way. This team is FAR better than their record would indicate.

Oct 23, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) grabs Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the Buffalo Bills 28-25. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

14. Buffalo Bills (8)

The Bills ran into a division opponent in Miami that has played some very strong football the past two weeks. Clearly Buffalo didn’t have their “A” game either, something that they will need to bring next week as they host Tom Brady and the Patriots. The Bills already have a win in hand against the Pats, a second one could be very important down the stretch.

Oct 23, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs for a touchdown against Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin (27) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

15. Washington Redskins (9)

The Lions are the Chargers of the NFC—a team that is better than their record indicates. The Skins were a stop away from a five game win streak, but these things happen—no need to panic. The Redskins are still alive in the NFC East, but have some work to do.

Oct 23, 2016; London, ENG; Wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) of the New York Giants runs with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter of the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants at Twickenham Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports /

16. New York Giants (16)

This was a good win for the Giants. Eli Manning didn’t throw a touchdown pass, so for the Giants to win a game on the laurels of their defense bodes well. It is good to be able to win games in different types of ways—it’s the mark of a good team.

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