The AFC East-leading New England Patriots (5-2) are rolling, and it's not just because of quarterback Drake Maye, and their eighth-ranked scoring offense (25.9 points per game). Head coach Mike Vrabel's defense is No. 5 in the NFL in scoring (19.0 points per game allowed) and third in the NFL in run defense (77.1 rushing yards per game allowed).

NFL quarterback power rankings for Week 8 see a familiar name in the top spot with some young talent close behind.

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 ahead of Week 8 vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Bills are looking to avoid their first 3-game losing streak since the end of the 2019 season including the playoffs. They lost 3 straight from Week 16 through the Wild Card round. Meanwhile, the Panthers are looking to win four in a row for the first time since Week 6 of that same 2019 season.

NFL power rankings entering Week 8 of the 2025 season ( previous rank in parentheses ):

The Broncos have not lost to the Cowboys since 1995, and they are 2-0 in the throwback uniforms that were reintroduced last year.

With only one "truly impressive win," Mike Florio and Chris Simms analyze if the Bills are on upset alert against the Panthers in Week 8.

Six NFL teams are on bye in Week 8. That will make players like Tyler Allgeier, Troy Franklin and Mason Taylor viable fantasy football starts.