NFL Power Rankings Week 8 Summary: Niners Fall Amid Injury Concerns

As the halfway point of the season draws closer and closer, we’re starting to realize which teams are actually contending for the Super Bowl this year. However, some teams still have many questions heading into Week 8.

Are the San Francisco 49ers still a competitive team with all its injuries? Do it New York Jets I just need one more friend Aaron Rodgers to put everything in place? Are the Cincinnati Bengals finally back and ready to compete in the AFC?

Even though no one has a clear answer to these questions, that hasn’t stopped NFL experts on the Internet analyze these teams, trying to determine where they rank. Here’s what those same experts are saying as Week 8 approaches.

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NFL Week 8 Power Rankings:

Nate Davis, USA Today: 49ers fall out of top 16

Davis writes: “With the loss of WR Brandon Aiyuk to a season-ending ACL injury, it’s now clear that this team will never be complete in what feels like somewhat of a situation from “The Last Dance”. Depending on which players can answer the bell in Week 8 against Dallas, the Niners could rely on rookies like Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing. »

USA Today’s top 10:

1. Kansas City Chiefs

2. Baltimore Ravens

3. Detroit Lions

4. Minnesota Vikings

5. Green Bay Packers

6. Houston Texans

7. Buffalo Bills

8. Atlanta Falcons

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

10. Washington Commanders

Eric EdholmNFL.com: Chiefs regain first place after Vikings defeat

Regarding the Vikings, Edholm writes: “It must be a little concerning for the Vikings that the Lions moved the ball with ease in the middle of the game, especially against a defense that had been borderline elite this season, but in no case. , regardless of form if Sunday’s 31-29 loss discredits Minnesota, Kevin O’Connell’s team lost its opener in the final seconds to a highly motivated and highly talented division rival.

NFL.com’s top 10:

1. Kansas City Chiefs

2. Baltimore Ravens

3. Detroit Lions

4. Minnesota Vikings

5. Buffalo Bills

6. Green Bay Packers

7. Washington Commanders

8. Houston Texans

9. Pittsburgh Steelers

10. Philadelphia Eagles

Thomas Valentin, Focus on professional football: the 49ers remain in the top 3

Valentine writes: “Despite the 27th toughest schedule to date, the 49ers are 3-4 after losing to the Chiefs, 28-18. They will likely be beaten by Brandon Aiyuk for an extended period, and Deebo Samuel also left Sunday’s game early The vibes aren’t good in Santa Clara, but the offense is still sixth in EPA per play (0.062).

PFF’s top 10:

1. Kansas City Chiefs

2. Baltimore Ravens

3. San Francisco 49ers

4. Detroit Lions

5. Buffalo Bills

6. Philadelphia Eagles

7. Pittsburgh Steelers

8. Green Bay Packers

9. Houston Texans

10. Minnesota Vikings

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This article was originally published on USA TODAY: NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Expert Opinions Ahead of Week 8 Games