NFL Power Rankings Week Eight: Setting the Records Straight

1. Denver Broncos (6-0)

DENVER - OCTOBER 11: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots lies on the ground after missing a pass as Champ Bailey #24 and D.J. Williams #55 of the Denver Broncos look on during an NFL game at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 11, 2009 in Denver

2. New Orleans Saints (6-0)

NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 18: Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball during the game against the New York Giants at the Louisiana Superdome on October 18, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

3. Indianapolis Colts (6-0)

ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 25: Joseph Addai #29 of the Indianapolis Colts rushes against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on October 25, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Colts beat the Rams 42-6. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

4. Minnesota Vikings (6-1)

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 18: Wide reciever Sidney Rice #18 of the Minnesota Vikings prepares to face the Baltimore Ravens during NFL action at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 18, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Ravens 33-31.

5. Cincinnatti Bengals (5-2)

CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 25: Chad Ochocinco #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals scores a touchdown during the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals won 45-10. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Imag

6. New England Patriots (5-2)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Laurence Maroney (#39) of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the NFL International Series match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2009 in London, England.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2)

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 18: Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the football against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on October 18, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Photo by Joe Robbin

8. New York Giants (5-2)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 25: Brandon Jacobs #27 celebrates with teammate Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants after Jacobs ran for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals on October 25, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Phot

9. Arizona Cardinals (4-2)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 25: Beanie Wells #26 of the Arizona Cardinals is congratulated by team mates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants to score a touchdown on October 25, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (

10. Dallas Cowboys (4-2)

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 11: Running back Marion Barber #24 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball upfield during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 11, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Im

11. Atlanta Falcons (4-2)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 18: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons against the Chicago Bears at Georgia Dome on October 18, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

12. Green Bay Packers (4-2)

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Donald Driver #80 of the Green Bay Packers scores a touchdown in front of Brodney Pool #21 of the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

13. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2)

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 18: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 18, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

14. New York Jets (4-3)

15. Houston Texans (4-3)

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 18: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 18, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Texans defeated the Bengals 28-17. (Photo by Scott Bo

16. Chicago Bears (3-3)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 18: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 18, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

17. San Francisco 49ers (3-3)

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Wide receiver Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass in the fourth quarter in front of cornerback Jacque Reeves #35 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by B

18. Baltimore Ravens (3-3)

BALTIMORE - OCTOBER 11: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a play during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on October 11, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 17-14. (Photo by Larry French/G

19. San Diego Chargers (3-3)

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 19: Darren Sproles #43 of the San Diego Chargers returns a kick against the Denver Broncos during Monday Night Football on October 19, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

20. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3)

JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 18: Clint Ingram #51 of the Jacksonville Jaguars asks the crowd for noise during the game against the St. Louis Rams at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on October 18, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Gett

21. Buffalo Bills (3-4)

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Andy Levitre #67, Geoff Hangartner #63 and Marshawn Lynch #23 of the Buffalo Bills during celebrate Lynch's touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

22. Miami Dolphins (2-4)

MIAMI - OCTOBER 25: Running back Ricky Williams #34 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates a touchdown run against the New Orleans Saints at Land Shark Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

23. Seattle Seahawks (2-4)

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 27: Julius Jones #22 of the Seattle Seahawks carries the ball during the game against the Chicago Bears on September 27, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Bears defeated the Seahawks 25-19. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty

24. Carolina Panthers (2-4)

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers runs against the Buffalo Bills at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

25. Oakland Raiders (2-5)

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Richard Seymour #92 of the Oakland Raiders looks on against the New York Jets during an NFL game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 25, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

26. Washington Redskins (2-5)

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 18: Mike Brown #30 of the Kansas City Chiefs tackles Clinton Portis #26 of the Washington Redskins during their game October 18, 2009 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.The Chiefs won the game 14-6. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty I

27. Detroit Lions (1-5)

GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 18: Kevin Smith #34 of the Detroit Lions participates in warm-ups before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 18, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 26-0. (Photo by Jonathan Dan

28. Cleveland Browns (1-6)

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 18: Josh Cribbs #16 of the Cleveland Browns returns a kickoff for a touchdown in the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 18, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

29. Kansas City Chiefs (1-6)

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 18: Dwayne Bowe #82 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass as Carlos Rogers #22 of the Washington Redskins defends during their game October 18, 2009 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.The Chiefs won the game 14-6. (Photo by W

30. Tennessee Titans (0-6)

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 11: Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at LP Field on October 11, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

31. St. Louis Rams (0-7)

ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 25: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams rushes against the Indianapolis Colts at the Edward Jones Dome on October 25, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-7)

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 11: Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks on the sidelines at Lincoln Financial Field on October 11, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)