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; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Hester (14) recovers his own fumble during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Ravens 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Hester (14) recovers his own fumble during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Ravens 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Baltimore Ravens (17)

3-0 seems like a LONG time ago for the Ravens.  They’ve now dropped four straight to fall below .500.  Watching the Ravens, something is missing.  Just not quite sure what it is.

Oct 23, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass the ball during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Ravens 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass the ball during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Ravens 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

26. New York Jets (27)

What is it about playing in front of Ryan Fitzpatrick that dooms you to a bad injury?  With Geno Smith out for the year on a seemingly harmless play, Fitz is back in action.  The Jets may want to turn to Bryce Petty or Christian Hackenberg, but may be afraid to put them out there with the Fitzpatrick curse showing up in full force last week.

Sep 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) is tackled by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) is tackled by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /
Oct 23, 2016; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) the fumbles the ball against the New York Giants during the second quarter at Twickenham Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) the fumbles the ball against the New York Giants during the second quarter at Twickenham Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports /

27. Los Angeles Rams (22)

Is it Jared Goff time yet?  The world wants to see what the number one overall pick can do.  Apparently he can’t do much if he can’t beat out Case Keenum on a bad Rams team.

Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley (90) during the third quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints won 41-38. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley (90) during the third quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints won 41-38. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

28. Carolina Panthers (28)

Maybe the bye was just what this team needs.  They are, after all, only two games back in the L column.  What would be even better would be a time machine to go back and not release Josh Norman.  Hindsight is always 20/20.