NFL power rankings, Week 8: Vikings fall, Lions rise

54. Turnovers and penalties are typically the deciding factors in the NFL, but the Eagles and Vikings matched each-other in both of those categories. At one point there were five straight drives where the ball was either intercepted or fumbled. Jim Schwartz let his front-seven attack Sam Bradford and make him uncomfortable, resulting in six sacks. It was good to see second-year linebacker Jordan Hicks show up after a quiet start to the season. Hicks, who could have won the Defensive Rookie of the Year if not for an injury, led the team in tackles Sunday and had a sack. <p>Next Week: Philadelphia will host the Dallas Cowboys for a primetime matchup at home on Sunday Night Football. After handing Sam Bradford and the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of the season, the Eagles are back on track. With six sacks against the Vikings, the Eagles’ front seven will be in the face of Dak Prescott all day long.</p> <p>Playoff Hopes: A game many tabbed as a loss becomes a major win for the Eagles. Getting their fourth win after the Giants won in London, Washington lost, and Dallas watched from their couches was big. Philadelphia moves to second in the NFC East with next weeks game in Dallas becoming even more important.</p>. 4-2. Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 11. team