NFL Top-5 Power Rankings | Week 8

The New Orleans Saints continue to struggle to finish games, but are only 1 game away from leading the division.

NFL's Top-5 Power Rankings for Week 8.

Oct 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates with tight end Dallas Goedert (88) and running back Miles Sanders (26) and wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) after his touchdown catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

1. Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles still control top billing this season for the 6th week in a row. Philly had a bye week which gave the rest of the league a chance to catch up to their hot 6-0 start.  

The Eagles have been electric on offense, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, and their defense has been among the best in the league. Philadelphia has a favorable schedule the next few weeks and will look to stay undefeated against their in-state rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers.  

Oct 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leaps over Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

2. Buffalo Bills

Buffalo, also coming off a bye, is sitting at 5-1 and is in first-place in the AFC. Josh Allen and the Bills have one of the best offenses in the NFL, but it is the defense that has allowed them to take another step this year with the addition of players like Von Miller. Buffalo will face a struggling Green Bay Packers team in their hunt to claim the AFC.

Oct 23, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) catches a pass for a 45 yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

3. Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs remain at number 3 even after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 44-23 and improving to a 5-2 record for the season. Patrick Mahomes has played well so far this season and added another 423 yards passing and 3 touchdowns against the 49ers. Kansas City will face playoff teams the next couple of weeks as we approach the halfway point in the season.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) rushes for yards against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris (95) during the fourth quarter of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The New York Giants defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Jki 102322 Giants Jags Cp 35

4. New York Giants

The New York Giants beat the Jacksonville 23-17 and improved to 6-1. Few would have thought the Giants could keep their momentum going this long but the team has been able to follow Saquon Barkley’s lead, who had another 100-yard rushing game. The Giants hope to keep their win streak alive against the Seattle Seahawks this week.

Oct 23, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Peyton Hendershot (89) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

5. Dallas Cowboys

The 5-2 Dallas Cowboys are right on the heels of the Giants after a dominant 24-6 win over the Detroit Lions. Dak Prescott returned from injury and played well, finishing with 207 yards11¹11 passing with a touchdown. The Cowboy’s defense has been spectacular and came up big again with 5 sacks and 2 interceptions.

October 20, 2022; Glendale, Ariz; USA; Saints Rashid Shaheed (89) makes a reception and scores a touchdown against the Cardinals Marco Wilson (20) during a game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Breen-Arizona Republic Nfl Cardinals Saints Photos New Orleans Saints At Arizona Cardinals

22. New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints fall to 2-5 overall after a disappointing 34-42 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. The offense started the game well but fell apart before halftime with two costly interceptions returned for touchdowns. The defense also faltered by allowing the Cardinals to score at will. New Orleans is still only 1 game out from the division lead and will need to get healthier to make a posrseason run.