NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Who Is No. 1 For The Second Week in a Row?

Week 7 of the 2010 NFL regular season has come and gone, and is in the books.

There were many surprises this past weekend including: the Browns beating up the reigning Super Bowl champs, the Raiders completely destroying the Broncos, and the Bills nearly pulling off the upset against the Ravens.

How can you not love this type of drama?!

Anyway, once again, I am Daniel Wolf, Bleacher Report's NFL featured content coordinator, and this is my updated NFL power rankings.

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32. Buffalo Bills (0-6)

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BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 24: Lee Evans #83 of the Buffalo Bills scores his third touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Bills 37-34. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Image

Last game: Lost 37-34 to the Ravens

Last week's ranking: 32

Even WR Lee Evans' three touchdown performance was not enough to lift the Bills out of the winless category.

Next week: At Chiefs

31. San Francisco 49ers (1-6)

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 24: David Carr #5 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to throw a pass against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty I

Last game: Lost 23-20 to the Panthers

Last week's ranking: 30

Looks like it will be QB David Carr's turn to right this ship now that Alex Smith is hurting.

 

Next week: Home vs. Broncos

30. Carolina Panthers (1-5)

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 24: Matt Moore #3 of the Carolina Panthers is introduced in the starting lineup against the San Francisco 49ers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lec

Last game: Won 23-20 over the 49ers

Last week's ranking: 31

Matt Moore was able to lead the Panthers to their first win of the season. Take a seat Jimmy Clausen...for now.

 

Next week: At Rams

29. Detroit Lions (1-5)

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 03: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions runs toward the end zone against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 28-26. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty I

Last game: BYE

Last week's ranking: 28

The Lions have been competitive but they need to put all the pieces together at the same time to win more games. 

Here's a game plan that might help lead to more wins: get Calvin "Megatron" Johnson the ball more.

 

Next week: Home vs. Redskins

28. Dallas Cowboys (1-5)

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MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 17: Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips looks on during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on October 17, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Cowboys 24-21. (Photo by Jeff Gross

Last game: Lost 41-35 to the Giants

Last week's ranking: 26

Wade Phillips' seat is getting hotter as the weeks go by and QB Tony Romo breaking his clavicle doesn't help either Phillips or the team.

 

Next week: Home vs. Jaguars

27. Denver Broncos (2-5)

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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Seattle Seahawks during NFL action at INVESCO Field at Mile High on September 19, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Last game: Lost 59-14 to the Raiders

Last week's ranking: 25

There is really no hotter coaching seat than Josh McDaniels' after that blowout loss to Oakland.

 

Next week: At 49ers

26. Cleveland Browns (2-5)

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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 24: Peyton Hillis #40 of the Cleveland Browns scores a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on October 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Last game: Won 30-17 over the Saints

Last week's ranking: 29

The Browns go into their bye week feeling good after beating the champs, but coming back from the bye, they have a tough schedule facing the Patriots and Jets in the two weeks following their bye. Ouch.

 

Next week: BYE

25. San Diego Chargers (2-5)

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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 17: Head Coach Norv Turner of the San Diego Chargers looks on from the sideline against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on October 17, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Chargers 20-17. (Photo by Dilip Vishwan

Last game: Lost 23-20 to the Pats

Last week's ranking: 24

Norv Turner's seat has to be heating up and he really needs to get better play from his team. Otherwise, he will be looking for a new job sooner than later.

 

Next week: Home vs. Titans

24. Cincinnati Bengals (2-4)

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to pass upfield against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 24, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Last game: Lost 39-32 to the Falcons

Last week's ranking: 23

QB Carson Palmer looked like his old self this past Sunday, throwing for over 400 yards and three touchdowns. But even those numbers were not enough to secure a win.

 

Next week: Home vs. Dolphins

23. Minnesota Vikings (2-4)

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 24: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after throwing a final incomplete pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Vikings 28-24. (Photo

Last game: Lost 28-24 to the Packers

Last week's ranking: 20

Brett Favre has been down all season so far and now he could be out too. Favre reportedly has two fractures in his ankle and this does not bode well for the struggling Vikings.

 

Next week: At Patriots

22. Oakland Raiders (3-4)

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DENVER - OCTOBER 24: Running back Darren McFadden #20 of the Oakland Raiders runs against the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on October 24, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Last game: Won 59-14 over the Broncos

Last week's ranking: 27

RB Darren McFadden had four total touchdowns on Sunday and he really did look "Bo Jackson-like" on the field during several of his runs.

 

Next week: Home vs. Seahawks

21. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-4)

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 18: Quarterback David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the game at EverBank Field on October 18, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Last game: Lost 42-20 to the Chiefs

Last week's ranking: 21

There is no doubt the Jags need QB David Garrard back as soon as possible. Otherwise there might be more losses like the one they had on Sunday in their near future.

 

Next week: At Cowboys

20. St. Louis Rams (3-4)

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 24: Running back Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Last game: Lost 18-17 to the Bucs

Last week's ranking: 22

Congrats are in order for RB Steven Jackson, who broke Eric Dickerson's all-time team rushing record.

This is a tremendous accomplishment seeing as how the Rams have not been the best team in the league the past few seasons. But Jackson still kept running hard even though he was the only featured weapon on the offense.

 

Next week: Home vs. Panthers

19. Arizona Cardinals (3-3)

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GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Ken Whisenhunt of the Arizona Cardinals watches from the sidelines during the NFL game against the Oakland Raiders at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals def

Last game: Lost 22-10 to the Seahawks

Last week's ranking: 18

You can bet Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt is regretting his decision to cut Matt Leinart right about now. First Derek Anderson, then Max Hall, now back to Anderson.

How about giving John Skelton a shot next? Why not?

 

Next week: Home vs. Bucs

18. Miami Dolphins (3-3)

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MIAMI - OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Chad Henne #7 passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Sun Life Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Last game: Lost 23-22 to the Steelers

Last week's ranking: 13

Chad Henne played a great game against the Steelers (94 QB rating), but Big Ben played just a tad bit better to get his team the win instead.

 

Next week: At Bengals

17. Chicago Bears (4-3)

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CHICAGO - OCTOBER 24: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears walks off the field after throwing an interception against the Washington Redskins at Soldier Field on October 24, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Redskins defeated the Bears 17-14. (Photo by Jonatha

Last game: Lost 17-14 to the Redskins

Last week's ranking: 11

Jay Cutler threw four interceptions to Redskins defensive back DeAngelo Hall.

Why he continued to throw at Hall after the second pick is the real question here.

 

Next week: BYE

16. Green Bay Packers (4-3)

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers passes against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jim Prisching/Getty Images)

Last game: Won 28-24 over the Vikes

Last week's ranking: 16

Aaron Rodgers continues to throw the ball really well, but he also needs to throw the ball to the right colored jerseys more often too.

He has nine interceptions and is on pace to end the season with over 20.

 

Next week: At Jets

15. Washington Redskins (4-3)

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CHICAGO - OCTOBER 24: DeAngelo Hall #23 returns an interception 92 yards for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 24, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Redskins defeated the Bears 17-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Last game: Won 17-14 over the Bears

Last week's ranking: 15

The holidays came early for DeAngelo Hall who was on the receiving end of four Jay Cutler interceptions and he took one to the house for a score.

 

Next week: At Lions

14. Philadelphia Eagles (4-3)

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 03: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against the Washington Redskins on October 3, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Last game: Lost 37-19 to the Titans

Last week's ranking: 12

Kevin Kolb hasn't looked suspect since starting for Michael Vick, but clearly the Eagles are a better team with Vick at the helm.

 

Next week: BYE

13. New Orleans Saints (4-3)

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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 24: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Cleveland Browns at the Louisiana Superdome on October 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Last game: Lost 30-17 to the Browns

Last week's ranking: 4

The Browns showed the NFL how to get under Drew Brees' skin and that is to show him defensive formations that includes one without a single lineman with a hand on the ground.

 

Next week: Home vs. Steelers

12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2)

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 24: Running back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers straight arms safety Oshiomogho Atogwe #21 of the St. Louis Rams during the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Ge

Last game: Won 18-17 over the Rams

Last week's ranking: 17

QB Josh Freeman may look like the real deal as the weeks go by, but how about undrafted rookie RB LeGarrette Blount running for 72 yards with a 6.5 yard per average carry?

 

Next week: At Cardinals

11. Seattle Seahawks (4-2)

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SEATTLE - OCTOBER 24: Free safety Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Qwest Field on October 24, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Last game: Won 22-10 over the Cards

Last week's ranking: 19

Rookie safety Earl Thomas has put a bid in for himself to be a contender for the 2010 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

Thomas, the Lions' Ndamukong Suh, and the Browns' TJ Ward are all early candidates.

 

Next week: At Raiders

10. Kansas City Chiefs (4-2)

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HOUSTON - OCTOBER 17: Running back Thomas Jones #30 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by Adewale Ogunleye #99 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Last game: Won 42-20 over the Jags

Last week's ranking: 14

Thirty-two year old RB Thomas Jones is still denying the football gods and the 30-year-old RB wall by helping the Chiefs have the second-ranked running attack in the NFL. He is 10th in the NFL with a 4.7 yards per carry average.

 

Next week: Home vs. Bills

9. Houston Texans (4-2)

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 12: Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak has words with referee Ed Hochuli after the Texans were charged with a timeout after the play clock was zero against the indianapolis Colts during the NFL season opener at Reliant Stadium on S

Last game: BYE

Last week's ranking: 10

Can coach Gary Kubiak and his team beat Peyton Manning and the Colts for a season sweep on Monday Night Football next week?

 

Next week: At Colts

8. NY Giants (5-2)

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 25, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Last game: Won 41-35 over the Cowboys

Last week's ranking: 9

Eli Manning really is lucky to have such a young trio of receivers at his disposal with Hakeem Nicks, Steve Smith and Mario Manningham.

This group will put up big numbers for many years to come.

 

Next week: BYE

7. Baltimore Ravens (5-2)

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BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 24: Ed Reed #20 of the Baltimore Ravens returns an interception against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Bills 37-34. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Last game: Won 37-34 over the Bills

Last week's ranking: 6

Ed Reed is back and the Bills found that out the hard way since Reed had two interceptions in his first game of the 2010 season.

 

Next week: BYE

6. Atlanta Falcons (5-2)

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at Georgia Dome on October 24, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Last game: Won 39-32 over the Bengals

Last week's ranking: 8

Gotta give credit where credit is due and WR Roddy White is having a sensational season so far.

White has 54 receptions for 747 yards and five touchdowns.

 

Next week: BYE

5. Indianapolis Colts (4-2)

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INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 13: Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts passes the ball to Dallas Clark #44 in the second half against the Houston Texans on November 13, 2005 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Texans 31-17.

Last game: BYE

Last week's ranking: 5

Peyton Manning has lost one of his favorite targets, Dallas Clark, for the season.

Plus, Anthony Gonzalez and Austin Collie are still hurting.

Who will step up their game?

Or will Manning learn to throw the ball deep to himself? (Joke.)

 

Next week: Home vs. Texans

4. Tennessee Titans (5-2)

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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 24: Kerry Collins #5 of the Tennessee Titans throws a touchdown pass during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at LP Field on October 24, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans won 37-19. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Im

Last game: Won 37-19 over the Eagles

Last week's ranking: 7

With Vince Young out, Kerry Collins steps in and the Titans offense doesn't miss a beat. 

You can bet Kenny Britt was happy with Collins throwing him the ball all day on Sunday!

 

Next week: At Chargers

3. New England Patriots (5-1)

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 26: Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots reacts to the cheers of fans after he into the endzone for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim

Last game: Won 23-20 over the Chargers

Last week's ranking: 3

I will honestly admit that I love watching Danny Woodhead play.

He is so small and the defenders have such a hard time seeing him, and tackling him too, because of it.

Love it!

 

Next week: Home vs. Vikings

2. NY Jets (5-1)

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DENVER - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 the New York Jets makes a pass as linebacker Mario Haggan #57 of the Denver Broncos gives chase at INVESCO Field at Mile High on October 17, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images

Last game: BYE

Last week's ranking: 2

Can QB Mark Sanchez go back to playing mistake free football after having a week off?

My fantasy team really hopes so. 

 

Next week: Home vs. Packers

1. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-1)

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MIAMI - OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 celebrates a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Last game: Won 23-22 over the Fins

Last week's ranking: 1

And there you have it. Not since the Saints were No. 1 for the first two weeks has an NFL team maintained its top ranking until now.

The scary part is that Big Ben is playing football and throwing the ball around the field like he never missed a game this season.

 

Next week: At Saints