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[table][tr][td]2008 Power Rankings: Week 8[/td] [/tr][tr][td] [/td] [td]RK (LW)[/td] [td]TEAM[/td] [td]REC[/td] [td]COMMENT[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]1 (1)[/td] [td]Titans[/td] [td]6-0-0[/td] [td]A resounding win in Kansas City sets the table for the Titans to show off on "Monday Night Football," when a win over the Colts would make it nearly impossible for Indy to win a sixth straight division title. (PK)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]2 (2)[/td] [td]Giants[/td] [td]5-1-0[/td] [td]The dominating defense returned against the 49ers. Cowboys coming to town in two weeks. (MM)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]3 (3)[/td] [td]Steelers[/td] [td]5-1-0[/td] [td]It's a big week in Steel Town. This week's game against the New York Giants should be one of the better matchups of the early season. (JW)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]4 (4)[/td] [td]Bills[/td] [td]5-1-0[/td] [td]The Bills rebounded from their ugly Week 5 loss to the Cardinals with another well-rounded display against the Chargers. The Bills can win with offense, defense or special teams. (TG)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]5 (5)[/td] [td]********[/td] [td]5-2-0[/td] [td]The ******** won ugly against an improved Cleveland defense. With Detroit next, the ******** should be 6-2 after next week. (MM)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]6 (7)[/td] [td]Buccaneers[/td] [td]5-2-0[/td] [td]Bucs are solid in every way. Plus, running up against teams without their QBs helps. (PY)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]7 (10)[/td] [td]Panthers[/td] [td]5-2-0[/td] [td]Panthers showed blowout loss to Tampa Bay was a fluke. And Julius Peppers showed up against the Saints. (PY)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]8 (9)[/td] [td]Cardinals[/td] [td]4-2-0[/td] [td]Kurt Warner needed the bye week to heal up heading into tough road test at Carolina. (MS)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]9 (17)[/td] [td]Patriots[/td] [td]4-2-0[/td] [td]Who are these guys, and when are they going to string together two similar performances in a row? Their games will feature a lot of points. We just don't know if they'll be scoring them or surrendering them. (TG)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]10 (19)[/td] [td]Packers[/td] [td]4-3-0[/td] [td]Never has a bye come at a better time. The Packers have two handfuls of players who need rest. (KS)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]11 (13)[/td] [td]Eagles[/td] [td]3-3-0[/td] [td]The Eagles had a very productive bye. Brian Westbrook was able to recover from a couple of injuries, and the Cowboys lost again. (MM)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]12 (14)[/td] [td]Jaguars[/td] [td]3-3-0[/td] [td]Reggie Nelson could return, which will give the defense a boost. But if Matt Jones begins a suspension, the offense will take a hit. (PK)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]13 (20)[/td] [td]Bears[/td] [td]4-3-0[/td] [td]The Bears are overcoming their defensive issues with, yes, a powerful passing offense. (KS)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]14 (15)[/td] [td]Falcons[/td] [td]4-2-0[/td] [td]Coming off the bye, Falcons are healthy, rested and capable of doing more damage. (PY)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]15 (6)[/td] [td]Cowboys[/td] [td]4-3-0[/td] [td]Probably generous to put the Cowboys here after Sunday's performance. This team is staring 4-6 in the face. (MM)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]16 (
[/td] [td]Colts[/td] [td]3-3-0[/td] [td]The Colts are a yo-yo. For everything good they did in a top-to-bottom win over Baltimore, they did something bad in a terrible showing at Green Bay. (PK)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]17 (11)[/td] [td]Chargers[/td] [td]3-4-0[/td] [td]The Chargers will have to find their consistency in Europe, because it hasn't happened stateside. (BW)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]18 (12)[/td] [td]Broncos[/td] [td]4-3-0[/td] [td]The Broncos' defense is just not good enough to survive sloppy offense, which has been the case in all of Denver's losses. (BW)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]19 (16)[/td] [td]Jets[/td] [td]3-3-0[/td] [td]The Jets frittered away an opportunity to establish themselves as an AFC East contender. Instead, they lose to the Raiders in OT, while the Bills and Patriots distance themselves. (TG)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]20 (23)[/td] [td]Ravens[/td] [td]3-3-0[/td] [td]Not even the 'Wildcat' formation can run against Baltimore's defense. (JW)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]21 (1
[/td] [td]Saints[/td] [td]3-4-0[/td] [td]Perhaps the most underachieving team in the NFL. But that will be decided for certain against the Chargers in London. (PY)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]22 (21)[/td] [td]Vikings[/td] [td]3-4-0[/td] [td]The Vikings' special teams have given up five touchdowns in seven games, an unexpected problem. (KS)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]23 (26)[/td] [td]Texans[/td] [td]2-4-0[/td] [td]Two wins in a row after an 0-4 start put this team in a much better frame of mind. Now can the Texans keep the Bengals winless? (PK)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]24 (22)[/td] [td]Browns[/td] [td]2-4-0[/td] [td]It's hard to expect Cleveland to beat the Giants and ******** in back-to-back weeks. But an early hole likely ended its playoff hopes. (JW)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]25 (2
[/td] [td]Rams[/td] [td]2-4-0[/td] [td]Rams have the feel of a team playing with nothing to lose. That makes them dangerous. (MS)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]26 (24)[/td] [td]Dolphins[/td] [td]2-4-0[/td] [td]The Dolphins have gotten a reality check with back-to-back losses, including one to the Ravens at home Sunday. Like almost everybody else, consistency is a problem. (TG)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]27 (29)[/td] [td]Raiders[/td] [td]2-4-0[/td] [td]Tom Cable says the Raiders are 1-0, so perhaps this team is under-ranked. But the standings say they are 2-4, so the rankings are probably right. (BW)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]28 (25)[/td] [td]49ers[/td] [td]2-5-0[/td] [td]Failure to develop Alex Smith ultimately cost Mike Nolan his coaching job. (MS)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]29 (27)[/td] [td]Seahawks[/td] [td]1-5-0[/td] [td]Offense has reached new levels of futility. Mike Holmgren seems to have no answers. (MS)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]30 (30)[/td] [td]Chiefs[/td] [td]1-5-0[/td] [td]This team is starting to make a strong case for being the worst in the league. (BW)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]31 (31)[/td] [td]Bengals[/td] [td]0-7-0[/td] [td]It's time to start thinking 2009 draft in the Queen City. (JW)[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td]32 (32)[/td] [td]Lions[/td] [td]0-6-0[/td] [td]When is it appropriate to start the 0-16 countdown? (KS)[/td] [/tr][/table]
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