Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 8 
Frank Coyle / Head scout
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Chiefs, Patriots & Colts Challenge for AFC Leadership
Teams of the Week
Chiefs Crush Raiders – 31-0
Colts Smash Chargers – 38-24
Broncos Rally to Beat Giants – 32 -31
Players of the Week
Offense – QB Matthew Stafford – Rams
Defense – Edge Micah Parsons – Packers
Rookies of Week
Offense – QB Jaxson Dart – Giants
Defense – Edge Nic Scourton – Panthers
Games of Week 8
Sunday
1:00 pm 49ers (5-2) at Texans (2-4)
4:25 pm Cowboys (3-3-1) at Broncos (5-2)
8:20 pm Packers (4-1-1) at Steelers (4-2)
Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 8
Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll
Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 5-2 Lions
Lions rebounded from loss to the Chiefs and drilled the Bucs on Monday night in a pivotal conference matchup. Get bye week to prepare to stretch run in tough NFC North clubs.
#2 – 5-2 Eagles
The Eagles outlast Vikings behind strong passing of veteran Jalen Hurst. Host the GMen looking to avenge earlier loss.
#3 – 4-3 Chiefs
Chiefs drilled the Raiders last week with a shutout. Host the struggling Commanders on Monday night. Chiefs survived the early struggles and are getting back players and look ready for a strong run in the AFC.
#4 – 5-2 Rams
Rams bombed the Jaguars in London. Get their bye week to celebrate before facing the difficult NFC West schedule which could provide three playoff clubs.
#5 – 6-1 Colts
Colts offense is cooking behind another strong performance by Daniel Jones. Host the Titans looking to solidify their AFC South leadership.
#6 – 4-2 Bills
Bills are coming off their bye week following two losses. Travel to the upstart Panthers who can not be taken for granted after a few nice wins recently.
#7 – 5-2 Broncos
The aggressive Broncos came back with a miraculous 4th quarter scoring 32 points to beat the GMen. Host the Cowboys looking for another NFC East victory.
#8– 5-2 Bucs
Bucs were outmanned by the Lions on Monday night. Look to regroup with trip to New Orleans for NFC South rivalry.
#9 – 5-2 49ers
The 49ers rode a hot performance by tack Christian McCaffrey as both a runner and receiver. Travel to Houston in a trap game vs the struggling Texans.
#10 – 5-2 Patriots
The Patriots took care of business to beat the Titans. Host the physical Browns in a tough matchup for young QB Drake Maye.
#11 – 5-2 Seahawks
Seahawks beat the Texans behind a strong defensive performance. Get their bye week to load up for the stretch run in the tough NFC West which may provide three playoff clubs.
#12 – 4-1-1 Packers
The Packers won a wild shootout vs the Cardinals. Travel to Steel City for a Sunday night matchup which is pivotal for both clubs.
#13 – 4-3 Chargers
Chargers were smashed by the Colts last Sunday. Must regroup quickly to host the Vikings on Thursday night in a key matchup for both clubs.
#14 – 4-2 Steelers
Steelers defense failed late vs the Bengals to negate an excellent performance by Aaron Rodgers. Host the Packers in a key matchup for both North divisions.
#15 – 3-3-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys offense is cooking with another strong performance behind hot Dak Prescott. Travel to Denver to face the tough Broncos in a pivotal interconference matchup.
#16 – 3-3 Vikings
Vikings lost a tough game vs the Eagles. Travel to LA to face the struggling Chargers in a game to separate the contenders form pretenders.
#17 – 4-2 Bears
The Bears beat the Saints to stay apace in the NFC North. Travel to Baltimore to face the rested desperate Ravens.
#18 – 3-3 Falcons
The Falcons came up short vs the 49ers last week. QB Michael Penix is still going through growing pains. Host the Dolphins in a must win situation to stay abreast in the NFC South.
#19 – 3-4 Commanders
The Commanders were beat soundly by the Cowboys and QB Jayden Daniels sustained a hamstring injury and is out this week. Travel to KC to face the rejuvenated Chiefs with each club in tough divisional struggles.
#20 – 4-3 Jaguars
Jaguars were smoked by the Rams in London. Get their bye week to figure out who they are. They need to regroup on both sides of the ball to make a run at the AFC South title.
#21 – 3-4 Bengals
The Bengals beat to the Steelers behind veteran Joe Flacco last week. They host the Jets this week looking to build a winning streak and push for AFC North leadership.
#22 – 4-3 Panthers
Panthers beat the Jets to get over .500 and one of the surprise clubs in the league this season. Host the Bills this week which will possibly determine divisional leadership for each team.
#23 – 2-4 Texans
The Texans came up flat vs the Seahawks. Host the 49ers in a critical match up for each team. QB CJ Stroud faces the acid test here vs the physical 49ers defense.
#24 – 2-5 Giants
The Giants lost on a last second FG after giving up 32 points in the 4th quarter. Jaxson Dart is the man here though must stay healthy to realize his potential. Travel to Philly in a game which could determine the fate of both clubs.
#25 – 2-5 Cardinals
The Cardinals lost another terrible game this time to the Packers. Get their bye week to figure out their inconsistencies on both sides of the ball. Need a stretch drive to avoid the basement in the NFC West.
#26 – 2-5 Browns
Browns crushed the Dolphins in last one. Rookie QB Gabriel Dillon had a solid game. Travel to New England to face the hot young Patriots.
#27 – 1-5 Ravens
Ravens are coming off their bye week and hope to make a run in the struggling AFC North. Host the Bears in the start of must win situations to realize that.
#28 – 2-5 Raiders
The Raiders were crushed again this time by the Chiefs who shut them out. Get their bye week to regroup after two horrible losses.
#29 – 1-6 Dolphins
Dolphins are collapsing with another weak performance this time vs the Browns. Travel to Atlanta with the look of playing out the stream and coaches and front office personnel on the line.
#30 – 1-6 Saints
Saints were lackluster in their loss to the Bears last week. Host the Bucs this week hoping to derail their NFC South dominance.
#31 – 1-6 Titans
The Titans were dominated by the Patriots in latest loss. Travel to Indy to face the hot Colts hoping to play the spoiler at this point.
#32 – 0-7 Jets
Jets were embarrassed by Panthers last week 13-6. QB Justin Fields has been benched in the first of many moves this postseason. Travel to Cincy to face the hopeful Bengals.
Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.
