Predominantly Orange Week Eight NFL Power Rankings

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; Nashville, TN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) avoids pressure from Tennessee Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) avoids pressure from Tennessee Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

21. Indianapolis Colts (26)

That loss to the Texans is looking worse and worse this week.  Had Indy held on, they’d be in first place in their division.  That said, the Texans are a train wreck waiting to happen, and the Jags should be looking for a new coach as we speak.  This leaves the Titans as the biggest threat to the Colts to win the division, a team that they just beat.

Oct 23, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the Buffalo Bills 28-25. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the Buffalo Bills 28-25. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

22. Miami Dolphins (29)

Think Jay Ajayi was a fluke?  Think again.  Back to back 200 yard rushing games have made him a must-start in fantasy leagues.  What’s gone unnoticed is two big wins against good teams.  The Dolphins are moving in the right direction—something that will keep Adam Gase safe for awhile.

Oct 23, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) and teammate Titans strong safety Daimion Stafford (24) break up a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts tight end Erik Swoope (86) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Indianapolis won 34-26. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) and teammate Titans strong safety Daimion Stafford (24) break up a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts tight end Erik Swoope (86) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Indianapolis won 34-26. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

23. Tennessee Titans (19)

The Titans are putting themselves in a great position to dominate this division for years to come—just not this year.  Could they pull out a division title?  Maybe—the South is a terrible division, but it’s not likely.  However even in losing they are winning.  They have a young QB, a young LT, a young RB and veteran running back, and a bevy of picks coming to them for the number one pick.  Not to mention they should be drafting high themselves, if they can put together a good draft this offseason, next year the South will be the Titans to lose.

Oct 23, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Under pressure from Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws an underhand pass during the second half of a football game at EverBank Field. The Raiders won 33-16. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Under pressure from Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws an underhand pass during the second half of a football game at EverBank Field. The Raiders won 33-16. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

24. Jacksonville Jaguars (18)

The Jags certainly own the title for “Most Disappointing Team of 2016.”  Gus Bradley finally had his talented squad, and was supposed to show why he deserved to be the head coach.  The Jaguars have a lot of talent on both sides of the ball—the product on the field is a joke and Gus Bradley should be searching for a new job right now.

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