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Mike Moraitis

NFL power rankings Week 8: Ravens rise, Lions and Bills tumble

With all the action of Sunday’s games in the books, it’s time to take a look at our latest NFL power rankings going into Week 8 of the 2023 season.

There’s still one game left to be played on “Monday Night Football” between the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers, so make sure to check back after that contest for updated rankings for those teams.

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The biggest upset of the week came in Foxborough, where the New England Patriots shocked the Buffalo Bills with a touchdown in the closing seconds to secure a 29-25 win.

One of the most anticipated matchups of the week turned out to be a lopsided affair, as the Baltimore Ravens steamrolled the Detroit Lions en route to a 38-6 victory.

The Ravens weren’t the only AFC North team to win in Week 7. Both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns notched victories in their respective contests.

Now, our updated NFL power rankings going into Week 8.

32. Carolina Panthers (0-6) - BYE | Last week: 32

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31. Arizona Cardinals (1-6) | Last week: 27

Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

30. New York Giants (2-5) | Last week: 31

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

29. New England Patriots (2-5) | Last week: 30

Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

28. Chicago Bears (2-5) | Last week: 29

Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

27. Green Bay Packers (2-4) | Last week: 25

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

26. Denver Broncos (2-5) | Last week: 28

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

25. Minnesota Vikings (2-4) | Will be updated after MNF

Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

24. Washington Commanders (3-4) | Last week: 19

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

23. Tennessee Titans (2-4) - BYE | Last week: 24

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

22. Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) | Last week: 23

Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

21. New Orleans Saints (3-4) | Last week: 22

Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

20. Los Angeles Chargers (2-4) | Last week: 16

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

19. Indianapolis Colts (3-4) | Last week: 20

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

18. Houston Texans (3-3) - BYE | Last week: 18

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

17. New York Jets (3-3) - BYE | Last week: 17

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

16. Los Angeles Rams (3-4) | Last week: 14

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-3) | Last week: 13

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

14. Atlanta Falcons (4-3) | Last week: 21

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

13. Cincinnati Bengals (3-3) - BYE | Last week: 15

Syndication: The Enquirer

12. Buffalo Bills (4-3) | Last week: 4

Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

11. Detroit Lions (5-2) | Last week: 6

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

10. Seattle Seahawks (4-2) | Last week: 10

Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

9. Miami Dolphins (5-2) | Last week: 5

Syndication: Palm Beach Post

8. Dallas Cowboys (4-2) - BYE | Last week: 8

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

7. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) | Last week: 11

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

6. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) | Last week: 9

Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

5. Baltimore Ravens (5-2) | Last week: 12

Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

4. Cleveland Browns (4-2) | Last week: 7

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

3. Philadelphia Eagles (6-1) | Last week: 3

Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

2. Kansas City Chiefs (6-1) | Last week: 2

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

1. San Francisco 49ers (5-1) | Will be updated after MNF

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