{"id":4984,"date":"2023-10-25T19:04:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T23:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=4984"},"modified":"2023-10-25T19:07:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T23:07:01","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019 –<\/em> NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week 8\"\"<\/h3>\n

Teams of the Week\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nRavens Blast Lions<\/strong>
\nVikings Shock 49ers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Players of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 NFC <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Offense – WR\u00a0 A.J. Browns – Eagles<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Defense – DT Dexter Lawrence – Giants<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0AFC<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Offense – QB Lamar Jackson – Ravens<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – Edge defenders, TJ Watt – Steelers & Myles Garrett – Browns<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rookies of the Week<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Offense – QB Tyson Bagent – Bears<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – CB Dre Banks – Giants<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Games of Week 8<\/em><\/strong>
\nSunday<\/strong>
\nJets @ Giants – 1:00 pm<\/strong>
\nCleveland Browns @ Seattle Seahawks – 4:05 pm<\/strong>
\nCincinnati Bengals @ San Fran 49ers – 4:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday night<\/strong>
\nLas Vegas Raiders @ Detroit Lions – 8:15 pm<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nBye teams \u2013 None<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

NFL Team Power Poll<\/h3>\n

Draft Insiders\u2019 Staff – Frank Coyle\/Publisher<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Ranking \/Team \/ Record<\/strong><\/p>\n

#1 – Chiefs – 6-1
\nChiefs manhandled the Chargers again to gain a three game lead in the AFC West. Travel to Denver for another AFC West matchup where they continue to dominate.<\/p>\n

#2 – Eagles – 6-1
\nThe Eagles benefit from \u2018Homer\u2019 calls to beat the Dolphins. QB Jalen Hurts making continuous turnovers which may turn to a heavy ground game through the rest of the season.<\/p>\n

#3 – 49ers – 5-2
\nThe 49ers lost a 2nd<\/sup> game in a row for the first time since Oct 2022. Injury concerns with Deebo Samuel out limits this offense with a few QB Brock Purdy key turnovers difficult to overcome. Host the Bengals<\/p>\n

#4 – Ravens – 5-2
\nThe Ravens drilled the Lions in a physical battle. Travel to the desert to face the Cardinals. They have their eye on the trade market over the weekend.<\/p>\n

#5 – Dolphins – 5-2
\nDolphins lost to the Eagles with a few poor key penalties deciding the outcome. Back to the drawing board with the Patriots coming to town in a key AFC East battle with first place in the balance.<\/p>\n

#6 – Jaguars – 5-2
\nJaguars won their 4th<\/sup> straight game to solidify first place in the AFC South. QB Trevor Lawrence has joined the elite in just his third season. Travel to Pittsburgh for key AFC battle of contenders.<\/p>\n

#7 – Seahawks – 4-2
\nSeahawks host the Browns in a matchup of two of the most physical clubs in the league. Geno Smith has regained his rhyme coupled with a strong ground game to challenge the tough Browns defense.<\/p>\n

#8 – Lions – 5-2
\nThe Lions came out flat vs the Ravens and never recovered. Host the Raiders on Monday night looking to maintain their short NFC North lead.<\/p>\n

#9 – Bills – 4-3
\nBills fell late to the Patriots as their defense came up short repeatedly. Host the Bucs on Thursday night in an important matchup for both clubs in very competitive divisional races.<\/p>\n

#10 – Cowboys – 4-2
\nThe Cowboys are well rested coming off their bye week. Host the Rams on Sunday with the loser facing an uphill challenge the rest of the season.<\/p>\n

#11 – Browns – 4-2
\nBrowns edged the Colts which keeps them in strong contention. QB Deshaun Watson is still week to week. Travel to Seattle for a key matchup where the winner gains strong postseason position.<\/p>\n

#12 – Bengals – 3-3
\nThe Bengals are coming off their bye week and travel to San Fran to face the struggling 49ers. QB Joe Burrow is the healthiest he has been all season. They look to escape the AFC North basement here.<\/p>\n

#13 – Bucs – 3-3
\nBucs are coming off back-to-back losses. Travel to Buffalo to face the equally faltering Bills. Bucs offense needs to step up here.<\/p>\n

#14 – Jets – 3-3
\nJets are well rested for the Giants contest with both clubs facing a must win situation. Their pass rush may be the difference here with limited offensive production.<\/p>\n

#15 – Steelers – 4-2
\nSteelers were physical in their win over the Rams. QB Kenny Pickett does not blink and gives them the leader they want. Host the Jaguars in a major AFC test among strong contenders.<\/p>\n

#16 – Falcons – 4-3
\nFalcons edged NFC South rival the Bucs last week. Playing hot and cold with their offense struggling weekly to establish an identity. Travel to Tennessee looking to maintain their divisional leadership.<\/p>\n

#17 – Rams – 3-4
\nRams failed in big spots to the Steelers. Travel to Dallas for crucial NFC matchup where a lose is a major hit to their playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#18 – Texans – 3-3
\nThe young Texans come off their bye week and travel to Carolina in a battle of rookie 1st<\/sup> round QBs, CJ Stroud and Bryce Young. \u00a0This club is hungry and playing loss under new HC DeMeco Ryans.<\/p>\n

#19 – Chargers -2-4
\nThe Chargers are the biggest pretenders in the league. Host the resurgent Bears on Sunday night in a must win situation for their postseason aspirations.<\/p>\n

#20 – Giants – 2-5
\nThe Giants beat the Commanders behind backup QB Tyrod Taylor. Host the Jets in a gut check for any postseason aspirations. Offensive line faces a major test vs the Jets talented defensive front.<\/p>\n

#21 – Commanders – 3-4
\nThe Commanders fell to the GMen in a defensive struggle. Host the Eagles in a desperate situation for turning this season around.<\/p>\n

#22 – Raiders – 3-4
\nRaiders were blasted by a rookie QB last week in a key opportunity to get into the AFC race. Travel to Detroit for a Monday night matchup which could define their season.<\/p>\n

#23 – Vikings – 3-4
\nVikings jumped the 49ers on Monday night. \u00a0Look to keep the momentum vs the Packers in Green Bay. QB Kirk Cousins continues to carry this club and stay competitive vs anyone.<\/p>\n

#24 – Patriots – 2-5
\nThe Pats won a must win situation vs the Bills. QB Mac Jones had his best performance of the season. \u00a0Face the tough Miami offense on the road this week and need Jones to continue to continue his hot hand.<\/p>\n

#25 – Saints – 3-4
\nThe Saints lost another close game this time to the Jaguars. Travel to Indy with a chance to get to the .500 mark entering the 2nd<\/sup> half of the year.<\/p>\n

#26- Colts – 3-4
\nColts lost a heartbreaker to the Browns. Host the Saints this week, hoping runner Jonathan Taylor begins to make an impact.<\/p>\n

#27 – Titans – 2-4
\nThe Titans comes off their bye week and announced rookie QB Will Levis gets the starting assignment vs
\nthe Falcons. Their inept offense continues to struggle and looks to turn the page with an eye of the future.<\/p>\n

#28 – Broncos – 2-5
\nBroncos edged the Packers last week. Host the Chiefs this week and face the trading deadline with a few more moves expected.<\/p>\n

#29 – Packers – 2-4
\nThe Packers lost to Denver last week. Young QB Jordan Love is going through the growing pain of starting in the NFL. Host the Vikings this week.<\/p>\n

#30 – Bears – 2-5
\nThe Bears shocked the Raiders last week with rookie QB Tyson Bagent directing their attack. \u00a0Travel to LA to face the desperate Chargers this week.<\/p>\n

#31 – Cardinals – 1-6
\nCardinals were drilled by the Seahawks last week. Host the buzzsaw Ravens this week. They could trade several veterans over the next few days to build draft capital for April.<\/p>\n

#32 – Panthers – 0-6
\nPanthers come off their bye week and host the hot Texans. Looking for their first win for new staff and player leaders.<\/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 major 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\u2019s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS and ESPN 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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