
Here’s a look at New Arena’s NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 9:
32. Oakland Raiders
Week 8 result: Lost to Indianapolis 42-28
Up Next: @ San Francisco
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31. Buffalo Bills
Week 8 result: Lost to New England 25-6
Up Next: vs. Chicago
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30. San Francisco 49ers
Week 8 result: Lost to Arizona 18-15
Up Next: vs. Oakland
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29. Arizona Cardinals
Week 8 result: Defeated San Francisco 18-15
Up Next: BYE
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28. New York Giants
Week 8 result: Lost to Washington 20-13
Up Next: BYE
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27. New York Jets
Week 8 result: Lost to Chicago 24-10
Up Next: @ Miami
Trend: -1
26. Cleveland Browns
Week 8 result: Lost to Pittsburgh 33-18
Up Next: vs. Kansas City
Trend: -5
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 8 result: Lost to Cincinnati 37-34
Up Next: @ Carolina
Trend: -1
24. Indianapolis Colts
Week 8 result: Defeated Oakland 42-28
Up Next: BYE
Trend: +3
23. Dallas Cowboys
Week 8 result: BYE
Up Next: vs. Tennessee
Trend: +2
22. Tennessee Titans
Week 8 result: BYE
Up Next: @ Dallas
Trend: +1
21. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 8 result: Lost to Philadelphia 24-18
Up Next: BYE
Trend: -1
20. Denver Broncos
Week 8 result: Lost to Kansas City 30-23
Up Next: vs. Houston
Trend: +2
For the second time this season the Broncos played Kansas City well. Unfortunately, Denver once again fell short of victory. In the aftermath of their defeat, Denver sent its longest-tenured player, Demaryius Thomas, to the Texans. It will be fascinating to watch the receiver go up against his former team this weekend.
19. Miami Dolphins
Week 8 result: Lost to Houston 42-23
Up Next: vs. New York Jets
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18. Detroit Lions
Week 8 result: Lost to Seattle 28-14
Up Next: @ Minnesota
Trend: -2
17. Atlanta Falcons
Week 8 result: BYE
Up Next: @ Washington
Trend: -3
Nobody would entirely blame Atlanta for having a down season following the rash of injuries suffered in the first few weeks of the season. But after starting 1-4, the Falcons are going for their third-straight win. A victory over the Redskins would drastically improve Atlanta’s postseason outlook.
16. Houston Texans
Week 8 result: Defeated Miami 42-23
Up Next: @ Denver
Trend: +2
Make it five in a row for the Texans. After dominating the Dolphins, Houston now holds a two-win advantage over the rest of their division. Deshaun Watson had his best game of the season and is beginning to look like himself following last year’s knee injury.
15. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 8 result: Defeated Jacksonville 24-18
Up Next: BYE
Trend: +2
14. Seattle Seahawks
Week 8 result: Defeated Detroit 28-14
Up Next: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Trend: +1
13. Washington Redskins
Week 8 result: Defeated New York Giants 20-13
Up Next: vs. Atlanta
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12. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 8 result: Defeated Tampa Bay 37-34
Up Next: BYE
Trend: -2
11. Green Bay Packers
Week 8 result: Lost to Los Angeles Rams 29-27
Up Next: @ New England
Trend: +1
10. Baltimore Ravens
Week 8 result: Lost to Carolina 36-21
Up Next: vs. Pittsburgh
Trend: -3
9. Chicago Bears
Week 8 result: Defeated New York Jets 24-10
Up Next: @ Buffalo
Trend: +2
8. Minnesota Vikings
Week 8 result: Lost to New Orleans 30-20
Up Next: vs. Detroit
Trend: -2
7. Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 8 result: Defeated Cleveland 33-18
Up Next: @ Baltimore
Trend: +1
6. Carolina Panthers
Week 8 result: Defeated Baltimore 36-21
Up Next: vs. Tampa Bay
Trend: +3
5. Los Angeles Chargers
Week 8 result: BYE
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The Chargers haven’t been a good team on the road the past few years. So, heading into Seattle wouldn’t inspire much faith. That being said, the Chargers have a chance to make a huge statement this week. With games against the Raiders, Broncos and Cardinals coming up, LA has a chance to put together an impressive winning streak.
4. New Orleans Saints
Week 8 result: Defeated Minnesota 30-20
Up Next: vs. Los Angeles Rams
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3. Kansas City Chiefs
Week 8 result: Defeated Denver 30-23
Up Next: @ Cleveland
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Kansas City continues to impress. A season-sweep over the Broncos brings KC’s record to 7-1. After playing a Browns team in the midst of turmoil, the Chiefs have an easy home game against the Cardinals. Then it’s off to Mexico City for a meeting with the undefeated Rams.
2. New England Patriots
Week 8 result: Defeated Buffalo 25-6
Up Next: vs. Green Bay
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1. Los Angeles Rams
Week 8 result: Defeated San Francisco 39-10
Up Next: vs. Green Bay
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