Power Rankings - 2026 Week 8
| # | Team | Location | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vikings (MIN) | Minnesota | Consensus average: 1.67. The unbeaten record now carries the weight of league-wide expectation. Minnesota can keep leaning on defensive disruption, but the next divisional test will measure whether the offense can sustain possessions when the early advantage is smaller. Latest completed result: 16-10 against IND. Week 8: at DET. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 2 | Bills (BUF) | Buffalo | Consensus average: 1.67. A week away allows Buffalo to reset without treating movement in the rankings as an on-field achievement. Baltimore will demand sound coverage and disciplined possessions. Managers should separate a refreshed schedule from confirmed clearance for any injured contributor. Latest completed result: 33-30 against LV. Week 8: vs. BAL. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 3 | 49ers (SF) | San Francisco | Consensus average: 3.33. The first defeat exposes how narrow the margin becomes when availability and execution both deteriorate. San Francisco can use its bye to reassess workload and protection, while keeping replacement-player expectations tied to actual roles rather than reputation. Latest completed result: 20-29 against ATL. Week 8 is a bye. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 4 | Chiefs (KC) | Kansas City | Consensus average: 5.33. A low-scoring defeat makes offensive flexibility the central question. Kansas City needs a more reliable answer when the running game cannot dictate the evening. A favorable reputation should not substitute for sustained passing efficiency or confirmed receiver availability. Latest completed result: 3-20 against SEA. Week 8: at DEN. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 5 | Jaguars (JAX) | Jacksonville | Consensus average: 5.67. Jacksonville returns with a chance to establish control early against a struggling division opponent. The useful test is whether the offense can sustain that control across possessions. Do not assume that a favorable matchup guarantees individual touchdown opportunities. Latest completed result: 31-34 against HOU. Week 8: vs. IND. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 6 | Seahawks (SEA) | Seattle | Consensus average: 5.67. Holding a strong opponent to a field goal provides a meaningful defensive benchmark. Seattle now needs the offense to preserve that advantage with stable possessions. The next matchup will test whether the pressure and coverage performance can travel across opponents. Latest completed result: 20-3 against KC. Week 8: vs. CHI. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 7 | Broncos (DEN) | Denver | Consensus average: 7.00. Denver earned a convincing road result while its backfield remains a workload question worth watching. A successful team performance does not settle the distribution of future touches. Evaluate efficiency together with repeated opportunities rather than elevating a single productive outing. Latest completed result: 30-16 against ARI. Week 8: vs. KC. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 8 | Bengals (CIN) | Cincinnati | Consensus average: 7.33. Cincinnati demonstrated how quickly an offense can turn a competitive game into a decisive result. The challenge is reproducing that control without needing a dramatic change in momentum. Consistent defensive stops would make its attacking strengths more sustainable. Latest completed result: 35-13 against BAL. Week 8: vs. TEN. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 9 | Bears (CHI) | Chicago | Consensus average: 8.33. Chicago is finding enough offense to win close games, but a narrow margin leaves little room for avoidable mistakes. The upcoming opponent will test protection and drive consistency. Distinguish a competitive team outlook from guaranteed volume for every skill player. Latest completed result: 30-24 against NE. Week 8: at SEA. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 10 | Patriots (NE) | New England | Consensus average: 10.67. New England remains competitive after a close defeat, with the next divisional game offering a useful response test. Sustained receiving opportunities matter more than an isolated score. The defense also needs to prevent the opponent from controlling game flow. Latest completed result: 24-30 against CHI. Week 8: at MIA. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 11 | Lions (DET) | Detroit | Consensus average: 11.33. Winning a close divisional game is a useful result, but the next challenge demands another level of offensive discipline. Detroit should avoid treating one successful finish as proof that every possession problem is resolved. Protection and patient decisions remain central. Latest completed result: 20-17 against GB. Week 8: vs. MIN. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 12 | Browns (CLE) | Cleveland | Consensus average: 11.67. Cleveland has enough offensive production to remain dangerous, yet another close finish reinforces the value of reducing mistakes. A division matchup will test whether emerging receiving and backfield roles remain stable. Prioritize verified opportunities over assumptions created by one highlight. Latest completed result: 27-24 against TEN. Week 8: at PIT. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 13 | Steelers (PIT) | Pittsburgh | Consensus average: 13.00. A road win supplies momentum without erasing the need for offensive consistency. Pittsburgh can support several useful fantasy roles, but production must be assessed against their shared opportunity. The next divisional game makes ball security and field position especially important. Latest completed result: 16-10 against NO. Week 8: vs. CLE. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 14 | Packers (GB) | Green Bay | Consensus average: 14.00. A narrow loss creates an immediate execution test rather than evidence that the season has changed direction completely. Green Bay must improve the possessions that decide close games. The short turnaround increases the importance of current availability and disciplined preparation. Latest completed result: 17-20 against DET. Week 8: vs. CAR. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 15 | Ravens (BAL) | Baltimore | Consensus average: 14.33. Baltimore must respond to a game that escaped decisively after halftime. The answer requires more than assuming familiar offensive names will produce a rebound. Defensive resilience, passing availability and sustained drives all need to improve together against a demanding opponent. Latest completed result: 13-35 against CIN. Week 8: at BUF. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 16 | Falcons (ATL) | Atlanta | Consensus average: 16.67. Atlanta produced a meaningful upset by sustaining enough offense to challenge an unbeaten opponent. The next step is consistency: the same discipline must survive a different defensive plan. Separate the quality of the team result from assumptions about automatic individual repeat performances. Latest completed result: 29-20 against SF. Week 8: at TB. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 17 | Giants (NYG) | New York | Consensus average: 17.00. Another close finish reinforces the value of resilience while preserving uncertainty about repeatability. New York can use its bye to evaluate offensive continuity and health. Managers should watch confirmed post-bye roles rather than treating overtime production as a normal weekly baseline. Latest completed result: 27-21 against HOU. Week 8 is a bye. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 18 | Rams (LA) | Los Angeles | Consensus average: 17.67. A productive offensive result gives Los Angeles a platform for improvement, but the next game still requires balanced execution. Reliable rushing success can reduce pressure on the passing game. Availability updates should guide expectations for which receivers can actually benefit. Latest completed result: 35-21 against LV. Week 8: vs. LAC. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 19 | Panthers (CAR) | Carolina | Consensus average: 20.00. A heavy defeat makes defensive resistance and possession quality immediate priorities. Carolina must avoid allowing another opponent to dictate the entire game. A quick turnaround offers little time for broad changes, so cleaner execution and verified availability matter especially now. Latest completed result: 13-43 against TB. Week 8: at GB. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 20 | Buccaneers (TB) | Tampa Bay | Consensus average: 20.67. An explosive scoring performance offers evidence of offensive upside, without establishing a dependable weekly floor. Tampa Bay now needs to connect that ceiling with steadier possessions and defensive support. Evaluate role changes by opportunity and execution rather than chasing the previous score. Latest completed result: 43-13 against CAR. Week 8: vs. ATL. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 21 | Texans (HOU) | Houston | Consensus average: 20.67. A narrow defeat underlines how quickly defensive expectations can become disconnected from actual results. Houston can use the bye to reassess communication and late-game execution. Offensive contributors may still offer useful fantasy production even while the team searches for a more complete response. Latest completed result: 21-27 against NYG. Week 8 is a bye. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 22 | Cowboys (DAL) | Dallas | Consensus average: 21.00. Dallas earned a divisional result that can create breathing room, but the defense still limits how comfortably it can control games. Sustained offensive possessions are essential. Fantasy expectations should reflect that opportunity while retaining uncertainty about efficiency and game script. Latest completed result: 38-21 against PHI. Week 8: vs. ARI. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 23 | Raiders (LV) | Las Vegas | Consensus average: 22.00. Las Vegas must improve the possessions that keep its defense exposed. The next opponent provides another test of whether the passing game can maintain rhythm without relying on desperate late production. Quarterback and receiver opportunities should be judged with that context. Latest completed result: 21-35 against LA. Week 8: at NYJ. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 24 | Saints (NO) | New Orleans | Consensus average: 24.67. A low-scoring defeat leaves New Orleans needing sharper offensive execution rather than a broad promise of improvement. The bye creates time to review personnel and possessions. Available workloads can remain useful for fantasy managers while the team-level outlook stays uncertain. Latest completed result: 10-16 against PIT. Week 8 is a bye. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 25 | Eagles (PHI) | Philadelphia | Consensus average: 26.00. Philadelphia must operate with a narrower offensive margin while availability remains unsettled. The next divisional matchup makes sustained possessions and protection especially important. Opportunity may concentrate among the remaining contributors, but a larger role should not be confused with reliable efficiency. Latest completed result: 21-38 against DAL. Week 8: at WAS. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 26 | Cardinals (ARI) | Arizona | Consensus average: 27.67. Arizona needs a more dependable offensive response after being unable to keep pace at home. Quarterback decisions and protection will shape the next matchup. Skill-position usage can be interesting without implying that the entire attack has found a stable identity. Latest completed result: 16-30 against DEN. Week 8: at DAL. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 27 | Commanders (WAS) | Washington | Consensus average: 27.67. Washington returns from its bye with a divisional opportunity and important receiving-role questions. A change in target availability creates possibilities, not guarantees. Look for actual routes and sustained involvement before projecting a new contributor into a dependable weekly fantasy role. Latest completed result: 17-23 against SF. Week 8: vs. PHI. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 28 | Colts (IND) | Indianapolis | Consensus average: 28.00. Indianapolis needs more reliable offensive possessions after another disappointing result. Trade discussion should not be treated as a completed roster change. Fantasy decisions should use the current roster and actual workload while preserving uncertainty about what happens before the deadline. Latest completed result: 10-16 against MIN. Week 8: at JAX. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 29 | Titans (TEN) | Tennessee | Consensus average: 28.33. Tennessee remained competitive in a close defeat, but converting that effort into repeatable wins requires steadier execution. The next game will punish empty possessions and defensive lapses. A useful individual performance should not be mistaken for a complete offensive turnaround. Latest completed result: 24-27 against CLE. Week 8: at CIN. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 30 | Dolphins (MIA) | Miami | Consensus average: 28.33. Miami finally has a positive result to build on, while the season-long evidence still demands caution. Another divisional matchup will test whether the passing rhythm and supporting roles can hold up. Avoid converting a close win into an assumption of dependable weekly production. Latest completed result: 28-25 against NYJ. Week 8: vs. NE. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 31 | Jets (NYJ) | New York | Consensus average: 28.67. The Jets generated enough offense to create individual fantasy interest but still lost a close divisional game. The next step is linking that production with cleaner possessions and defensive support. Emerging receivers need repeatable targets rather than expectations based only on touchdowns. Latest completed result: 25-28 against MIA. Week 8: vs. LV. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
| 32 | Chargers (LAC) | Los Angeles | Consensus average: 32.00. The Chargers return from their bye still needing their first win and a more convincing overall response. One week away does not repair protection or availability automatically. Assess confirmed roles and sustained execution before assuming that familiar talent guarantees a rebound. Latest completed result: 6-22 against KC. Week 8: at LA. Missing matched injury reports do not imply health; recheck availability before kickoff. Reviewed 2026-10-27. Sources: CBS injury snapshot captured October 27; Current Week 8 primary ranking and team context. Injury availability can change before kickoff. |
MFT Offense and Defense Rankings
Entering Week 8: season totals through Week 7. Ranks use yards per game. No. 1 is best: most yards gained on offense, fewest allowed on defense. Passing yards are net of sacks. Ties share a rank.
Consider sample size, player usage, injuries and matchup context when using these ranks for Start/Sit decisions.
| Team | Overall offense | Rushing offense | Passing offense | Overall defense | Rushing defense | Passing defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | 22 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
| ATL | 17 | 6 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 29 |
| BAL | 9 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 16 |
| BUF | 4 | 2 | 12 | 31 | 15 | 31 |
| CAR | 5 | 21 | 2 | 22 | 32 | 6 |
| CHI | 3 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 18 |
| CIN | 13 | 30 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 23 |
| CLE | 24 | 19 | 24 | 12 | 20 | 7 |
| DAL | 10 | 25 | 7 | 29 | 31 | 20 |
| DEN | 30 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 12 |
| DET | 2 | 16 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 32 |
| GB | 18 | 32 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 |
| HOU | 16 | 29 | 8 | 18 | 11 | 27 |
| IND | 25 | 14 | 25 | 17 | 22 | 13 |
| JAX | 11 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 30 |
| KC | 6 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 17 |
| LAC | 28 | 13 | 28 | 15 | 21 | 8 |
| LAR | 1 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 4 |
| LV | 14 | 31 | 4 | 29 | 30 | 22 |
| MIA | 27 | 7 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| MIN | 29 | 12 | 29 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| NE | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 15 |
| NO | 21 | 28 | 15 | 28 | 29 | 25 |
| NYG | 12 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 25 | 3 |
| NYJ | 23 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 24 | 5 |
| PHI | 31 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| PIT | 20 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 11 |
| SEA | 15 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| SF | 8 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| TB | 26 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| TEN | 32 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
| WAS | 19 | 9 | 22 | 25 | 14 | 28 |
MFT unit calculations from retained nflverse game statistics and final scores. Source as of 2026-10-27.
Week 8 Power Ranking methodology: Equal-weight average of three complete lists retrieved October 27, 2026: CBS Sports, NFL.com, and NBC Sports. Unrounded means determine order; ties use median, previous MFT rank, then abbreviation. Original MFT outlooks use completed games and dated injury context. Six statistical unit categories use totals through Week 7.
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