NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Which Teams Will Bounce Back?

Another week of NFL games is in the books, which means it's time for a new batch of power rankings. Week 8 saw several highly-touted teams pick up surprising losses and getting back on track in Week 9 is vital. Here are three teams that will bounce back next weekend. 

Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys laid an egg against the rejuvenated Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. Rob Ryan took blame for the loss because he ran his mouth about Philadelphia during training camp and couldn't back it up, but there was more than enough fault to go around.

Even though Dallas fell below .500 with the loss, its schedule remains favorable moving forward, including next week's game vs. the Seahawks. Tony Romo and Ryan's defense will need to step up if they want to make a playoff run.

Week 9 Prediction: Cowboys by 10

New Orleans Saints

In one of the season's most shocking results, A.J. Feeley lead the St. Louis Rams to an upset of New Orleans for their first win. Drew Brees threw two interceptions, the running game couldn't gain any traction and the defense had no luck stopping Steven Jackson. A rare off game for the Saints.

They'll be tested once again in Week 9 as division rival Tampa Bay comes to town. The Buccaneers are a half-game behind New Orleans in the NFC South and could take over the lead with a win. But the Saints are undefeated at home and will respond to pressure with a big performance.

Week 9 Prediction: Saints by seven

New England Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers pass defense held Tom Brady to 5.7 yards per attempt en route to a key AFC victory. A more pressing problem for New England was its lack of a rushing attack. That aspect of the game needs to pose at least a minor threat to open up space for Brady.

Getting back on track won't be an easy task as the Patriots will face off with the New York Giants, who are coming off back-to-back victories over AFC East foes. New York's defense should be vulnerable enough for New England's star QB to keep the team's record perfect in Foxboro.

Week 9 Prediction: Patriots by 13

Tim Daniels' Week 9 NFL Power Rankings
1. Green Bay Packers
2. San Francisco 49ers
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
4. Detroit Lions
5. Baltimore Ravens
6. New England Patriots
7. New York Giants
8. Buffalo Bills
9. Cincinnati Bengals
10. New Orleans Saints
11. Houston Texans
12. San Diego Chargers
13. Atlanta Falcons
14. New York Jets
15. Chicago Bears
16. Tennessee Titans
17. Oakland Raiders
18. Kansas City Chiefs
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20. Philadelphia Eagles
21. Dallas Cowboys
22. Cleveland Browns
23. Washington Redskins
24. Minnesota Vikings
25. Seattle Seahawks
26. Denver Broncos
27. Carolina Panthers
28. Jacksonville Jaguars
29. St. Louis Rams
30. Arizona Cardinals
31. Miami Dolphins
32. Indianapolis Colts