{"id":3582,"date":"2021-10-27T20:32:46","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T00:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=3582"},"modified":"2021-10-27T20:32:46","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T00:32:46","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-bucs-cards-top-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-bucs-cards-top-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll \u2013 Bucs & Cards Top Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019<\/em> \u2013 NFL Power Poll \"\"
\nBucs and Cards Head Rankings<\/h2>\n

Draft Insiders\u2019<\/em> – NFL Power Poll – Week 8<\/h3>\n

Cardinals Roll over Texans – NFL\u2019s Only Undefeated Club<\/strong>
\nBengals Bomb Ravens in Key AFC North Clash<\/strong><\/p>\n

Team of the Week\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nBengals (5-2) over Ravens (5-2) – 41-17<\/em><\/strong>
\nJoe Burrow smokes Ravens defense<\/p>\n

Upset of the Week<\/strong><\/em>
\n\u00a0 Titans Crush Chiefs – 27-3<\/em><\/strong>
\nChiefs struggling vs top clubs
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – QB Joe Burrow – Bengals \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – DE Denico Autry – Titans<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense – WR Ja\u2019Marr Chase – Bengals\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – LB Azeez Ojulari – Giants<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nGames of Week 9\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Green Bay Packers (6-1) at Arizona Cardinals (7-0)<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clash of NFC Powerhouses<\/p>\n

\u00a0 Tampa Bay Bucs (6-1) at New Orleans Saints (4-2)<\/em><\/strong>
\nHot NFC rivals will determine leadership into the 2nd<\/sup> half of the season<\/p>\n

NFL Team Power Poll<\/h3>\n

Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong><\/em>
\n#1 – 6-1 Bucs
\nBucs torched the Bears. Face key South matchup in New Orleans.<\/p>\n

#2 – 7-0 Cardinals
\nCardinals rolling over opponents. Host Packers in major NFC Thursday nite game.<\/p>\n

#3 – 6-1 Rams
\nRams are taking care of business weekly. Travel to Houston for an apparent mismatch.<\/p>\n

#4 – 6-1 Packers
\nThe Packers are crushing opponents. Face Cardinals without Rodger\u2019s favorite weapon, Davonte Adams.<\/p>\n

#5 – 4-2 Bills
\nBills are rested for the Dolphins coming to town. Prepping for a 2nd half run.<\/p>\n

#6 – 4-2 Chargers
\nChargers regrouped during their bye and host the Patriots in key AFC contest.<\/p>\n

#7 – 5-1 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys travel to Minnesota for an important NFC game.<\/p>\n

#8 – 5-2 Titans
\nThe Titans impress again this time vs the Chiefs. Face South opponent the Colts in an important divisional matchup.<\/p>\n

#9 – 5-2 Bengals
\nBengals bombed the Ravens for a statement game. Travel to face the battered Jets this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#10 – 5-2 Ravens
\nRavens were shocked by the Bengals with their weakest defensive performance of the season.<\/p>\n

#11 – 5-2 Raiders
\nThe Raiders win another one with a new coaching staff.<\/p>\n

#12 – 4-2 Saints
\nSaints outlasted the Seahawks during a weak Monday night offensive display.<\/p>\n

#13 – 4-3 Browns
\nBrowns defense contained a struggling Bronco offense. Prepare for key North clash with the Steelers.<\/p>\n

#14 – 3-4 Colts
\nThe Colts beat the 49ers. Get the hot Titans at home this week in vital AFC South matchup.<\/p>\n

#15 – 3-4 Chiefs
\nChiefs must regroup quickly for Monday nite game vs Giants. Coming off bashing by Titans.<\/p>\n

#16 – 3-4 Patriots
\nPats bomb the pathetic Jets for their 12th<\/sup> consecutive victory in the series.<\/p>\n

#17 – 3-3 Steelers
\nSteelers rested for their trip to Cleveland that might determine which club challenges for the postseason.<\/p>\n

#18 – 3-3 Vikings
\nVikings waiting for Cowboys to come in a crucial Sunday night game for any playoff aspirations.<\/p>\n

#19 – 3-3 Falcons
\nFalcons are taking care of business and trying to sneak into the playoff picture with Panthers coming to town.<\/p>\n

#20 – 3-4 Broncos
\nBroncos lost their 4th in a row with their weak offense the main problem especially in the passing game.<\/p>\n

#21 – 2-4 49ers
\nThe 49ers lack the fire power to beat playoff clubs currently.<\/p>\n

#22 – 3-4 Bears
\nThe Bears were bashed again this time by Tom Brady. Host 49ers in a key test for their postseason hopes.<\/p>\n

#23 – 2-5 Giants
\nThe Giants defense showed up vs the Panthers and QB Daniel Jones dissected their defense.<\/p>\n

#24 – 3-4 Panthers
\nPanthers lost their 4th in a row as Sam Darnold continues to return to reality after a strong start.<\/p>\n

#25 – 2-5 Seahawks
\nSeahawks are struggling without QB Russell Wilson and may lose any chances for the postseason waiting for his return.<\/p>\n

#26 – 2-5 WFT
\nThe WFT defense was dissected again and are falling out of any playoff chances.<\/p>\n

#27 – 2-5 Eagles
\nThe Eagles go to Detroit for a winnable game in a season of disappointment.<\/p>\n

#28 – 1-6 Dolphins
\nDolphins lost to the Falcons last week. Looking to surprise the Bills on the road.<\/p>\n

#29 – 1-6 Texans
\nTexans were crushed by the Cardinals. Host the high-powered Rams this week.<\/p>\n

#30 – 1-5 Jets
\nJets lost rookie QB Zach Wilson during blowout to the Patriots. Face the hot Bengals at home.<\/p>\n

#31 – 1-5 Jaguars
\nJaguars are rested from their Dolphins victory. Face a desperate Seahawks club this week that may return them to reality.<\/p>\n

#32 – 0-7 Lions
\nLions host the Eagles this week in their potentially first victory since last December.<\/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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