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Predominantly Orange Week Eight NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Oct 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) pumps his fist during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at Ford Field. Lions won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) pumps his fist during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at Ford Field. Lions won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

17. Detroit Lions (24)

The Lions are the Chargers of the NFC.  Matthew Stafford is playing as well as he ever has, and their offense is really humming.  They still have the issue of having a poor defense, something that will stop them from being a true contender.

Oct 23, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Levi
Oct 23, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Levi /

18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (24)

After two consecutive wins the Buc’s find themselves at 3-3, and only a half game behind the Falcons with a win already in hand for tiebreaker purposes.  The Falcons better watch themselves or these young Buc’s will overtake them for the division lead.

Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) catches a pass for a touchdown as he is defended by Cleveland Browns strong safety Ibraheim Campbell (24) and strong safety Ibraheim Campbell (24) in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) catches a pass for a touchdown as he is defended by Cleveland Browns strong safety Ibraheim Campbell (24) and strong safety Ibraheim Campbell (24) in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

19. Cincinnati Bengals (23)

It’s hard to declare a team “back” after beating the Browns—but how good is A.J. Green?  If the Bengals can finally get back a healthy Tyler Eifert, they should have enough weapons to get back into the playoff conversation.

Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) reacts following a holding penalty in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) reacts following a holding penalty in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

20. Houston Texans (15)

Patriots, Vikings, Broncos.  Each time the Texans have played a great team, they have wilted like the pretenders that they are.  They have a nice win vs. KC—other than that, it’s been close wins against bad teams.  Brock Osweiler has been a monumental failure for his price tag.  The Texans are going nowhere very very fast.

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