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NFL Power Rankings Week 8

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (160 throws a pass during the fourth quarter of their game Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-18. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson

25. Houston Texans (2-4) – The Texans have such a talented defense, but can’t seem to get the offense rolling.

24. Washington Commanders (3-4)Jayden Daniels’ injury means the Commanders are going to struggle on offense. Week 8 at Kansas City is a tough one.

23. Panthers (4-3) – The Panthers have a solid defense, but this offense doesn’t scare anyone. Let’s see how they do against the Bills in Week 8.

22. Minnesota Vikings (3-3) – The Vikings have been a mess all year offensively. The game against Philadelphia in Week 7 looked a lot closer on the scoreboard than it did on the field.

21. Baltimore Ravens (1-5) – The Ravens get much-needed help coming off a bye week. Lamar and company will be back on the field for a much-needed win in Week 8 against the red-hot Bears.

20. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) – Joe Flacco has the Bengals offense rolling, and the defense played its best game of the year in Week 7.

19. New York Giants (2-5) – The Giants let one slip away in the fourth quarter on Sunday. They have a trip to Philadelphia in Week 8.

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