{"id":3561,"date":"2021-10-20T21:28:02","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T01:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=3561"},"modified":"2021-10-20T21:30:09","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T01:30:09","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-bucs-cards-rams-head-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-bucs-cards-rams-head-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 – NFL Power Poll – Bucs, Cards & Rams Head Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019 – NFL Power Poll – Week 7\"\"<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0Cardinals Drills Browns – NFL\u2019s Only Undefeated Club
\nRavens Crush Chargers in a Key AFC Matchup<\/h3>\n

Team of the Week\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ravens (5-1) over Chargers (4-2) – 34-6<\/strong><\/em>
\nRavens defense swarms Justin Herbert<\/p>\n

Upset of the Week<\/strong><\/em>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 Jaguars Beat Dolphins – 23-20<\/em><\/strong>
\nJaguars end their 20-game losing streak<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Players of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – RB Jonathan Taylor – Colts\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – DT Kenny Clark – Packers <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense – QB Mac Jones – Patriots <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – LB Derrick Barnes – Lions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Games of\u00a0 Week 8\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Bengals (4-2) at Ravens (5-1)<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clash of AFC North Leaders<\/p>\n

\u00a0 Kansas City (3-3) at Tennessee (4-2)<\/em><\/strong>
\nAFC Contenders in Key Midseason Matchup<\/p>\n

NFL Team Power Poll<\/h3>\n

Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong><\/em>
\n#1 – 5-1 Bucs
\nBucs jumped the Eagles early and held on for another victory.<\/p>\n

#2 – 6-0 Cardinals
\nCardinals blasted the Browns to remain the NFL\u2019s only unbeaten club with another strong performance.<\/p>\n

#3 – 5-1 Rams
\nRams took the Giants defense apart behind the hot hand of Matt Stafford.<\/p>\n

#4 – 5-1 Ravens
\nRavens drilled the Chargers with their strongest defensive performance of the season.<\/p>\n

#5 – 5-1 Packers
\nThe Packers Aaron Rodgers smoked the Bears defense for their 5th<\/sup> straight win.<\/p>\n

#6 – 4-2 Bills
\nBills lost a shootout with the Titans that could play out bigger down the road.<\/p>\n

#7 – 4-2 Chargers
\nChargers were flat vs the Ravens and get their bye week now to regroup.<\/p>\n

#8 – 5-1 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys are running on all cylinders and beat the Patriots in OT.<\/p>\n

#9 – 4-2 Titans
\nThe Titans bowed their neck vs the Bills Monday night. Host the Chiefs in another huge AFC matchup.<\/p>\n

#10 – 4-2 Bengals
\nBengals continue to impress, though get an acid test with a trip to Baltimore this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#11 – 3-3 Chiefs
\nChiefs regrouped vs WFT and prepare for key AFC road game in Nashville.<\/p>\n

#12 – 3-3 Browns
\nBrowns defense was pounded again and must recover quickly for Thursday night game.<\/p>\n

#13 – 4-2 Raiders
\nThe Raiders found a way to beat the Broncos after a wild week of changes on coaching leadership.<\/p>\n

#14 – 3-2 Saints
\nSaints will be well rested for the Seahawks Monday night in a key NFC matchup.<\/p>\n

#15 – 3-3 Colts
\nThe Colts pounded the Texans to keep pace in the competitive South division.<\/p>\n

#16 – 3-3 Broncos
\nBroncos have lost three in a row and face AFC rival, the Browns in Cleveland on Thursday.<\/p>\n

#17 – 2-4 Patriots
\nPats lost a wild OT game vs the Cowboys that puts them in an important contest vs the rested Jets.<\/p>\n

#18 – 3-3 Steelers
\nSteelers edged the Seahawks in OT to reach .500. Get their bye week to prep for a playoff run.<\/p>\n

#19 – 3-3 Vikings
\nVikings edged Carolina in another win that keeps them alive in the NFC playoff chase.<\/p>\n

#20 – 2-3 49ers
\nThe 49ers are rested for vital home game vs the Colts Sunday night.<\/p>\n

#21 – 3-3 Bears
\nThe Bears were bashed by Aaron Rodgers again. Travel to Tampa in a major test for their fate this season.<\/p>\n

#22 – 3-3 Panthers
\nPanthers lost their 3rd<\/sup> in a row as Sam Darnold continues to return to reality after a strong start.<\/p>\n

#23 – 2-4 Seahawks
\nSeahawks lost tough OT game to Pittsburgh. Host the Saints Monday night that may determine any hope for the postseason.<\/p>\n

#24 – 2-3 Falcons
\nFalcons coming off their bye week. Travel to Miami for key matchup.<\/p>\n

#25 – 2-4 Redskins
\nThe Redskins defense failed to contain the Chiefs last week. Travel to Titletown in a must win situation.<\/p>\n

#26 – 2-4 Eagles
\nThe Eagles fought the Bucs tough in their loss. Go to Las Vegas hoping to claim a much-needed win.<\/p>\n

#27 – 1-5 Giants
\nThe Giants were outclassed by the Rams. Host the Panthers in a must win game.<\/p>\n

#28 – 1-5 Dolphins
\nDolphins lost to the winless Jaguars last week. Host the Falcons hoping to regroup for second half.<\/p>\n

#29 – 1-5 Texans
\nTexans were crushed by the Colts. Travel to Arizona to face the undefeated Cardinals this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#30 – 1-4 Jets
\nJets rested for their trip to New England hoping to avert a midseason collapse.<\/p>\n

#31 – 1-5 Jaguars
\nJaguars shocked the Dolphins to end their 20-game losing streak. Get their bye week to enjoy the victory.<\/p>\n

#32 – 0-6 Lions
\nLions are being outclassed weekly and face the potent Rams in LA this Sunday.<\/p>\n

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 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation\u2019s 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, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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