PFT's Week 8 2024 NFL Power Rankings

1. Lions (last week No. 1; 5-1): If the road to New Orleans goes through Detroit, Detroit will go to New Orleans.

2. Chiefs (No. 2; 6-0): They prove every week that only one statistic matters – points scored versus points allowed.

3. Ravens (No. 5; 4-2): Lamar Jackson is 23-1 against the NFC; This year he could finally experience one in February.

4. Vikings (No. 3; 5-1): Can they bounce back from their loss to the Lions before Thursday night?

5. Packers (No. 6; 5-2): Their games against the Lions could be epic.

6. Texans (No. 4; 5-2): They almost got the typical road win that has eluded them so far.

7. Commanders (No. 7; 5-2): The Bears will see a second overall pick on Sunday, but perhaps not the one they expected.

8. Bills (No. 10; 5-2): Amari Cooper is exactly what Josh Allen needed.

9. Steelers (No. 11; 5-2): Russ is not cooked.

11. Eagles (No. 13; 4-2): Playing the Browns and Giants in consecutive weeks helps. At some point they have to beat someone better.

12. Falcons (No. 8; 4-3): Just when the Falcons were looking real, they stepped on a really big rake.

13. Buccaneers (No. 9; 4-3): Losing Mike Evans and Chris Godwin will make it difficult to get back on track.

14. Seahawks (No. 16; 4-3): The extra three days of preparation made all the difference.

14. Bears (No. 14; 4-2): Caleb Williams' biggest test is just around the corner in Washington.

15. 49ers (No. 12; 3-4): If they don't start getting wins soon this year, they may never get there.

16. Broncos (No. 17; 4-3): The Broncos could finally return to the playoffs, nine years after their last postseason appearance.

17. Cardinals (No. 23; 3-4): No one expected second place in the NFC West through seven weeks.

18. Chargers (No. 15; 3-2): Who has it better than us? A team that can score at least one touchdown.

18. Colts (No. 20; 4-3): The more reps Anthony Richardson gets, the better he gets.

19. Cowboys (No. 19; 3-3): Jerry Jones' threats to fire radio hosts perfectly distracts from the fact that he should fire himself as GM

20. Bengals (No. 22; 3-4): See No. 11 Eagles.

22. Rams (No. 25; 2-4): By eff she chooses to if they lose this week, Swap them for vets.

23. Saints (No. 18; 2-5): They desperately need Derek Carr back.

24. Jets (No. 21; 2-5): Aaron Rodgers Pay homage To Spaulding out Caddyshack sums up the current season perfectly.

25. Dolphins (No. 27; 2-4): Tua is back. Is it already too late?

26. Jaguars (No. 29; 2-5): Welcome back from London. . . Now get ready for the Packers.

27. Giants (No. 24; 2-5): Saquon Barkley could have given John Mara 176 reasons to clean up.

28. Raiders (No. 28; 2-5): New owner Tom Brady's job at Fox provides the perfect excuse not to attend their games in person.

29. Titans (No. 26; 1-6): They should sell assets faster than Duke & Duke.

30. Browns (No. 30; 1-6): Deshaun Watson contract creates major problem for 2025 and 2026.

31. Patriots (No. 31; 1-6): At this rate, Jerod Mayo could talk himself right out of the job.

32. Panthers (No. 32; 1-6): How the hell did they win a game?