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

Dec 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) celebrates his fourth quarter interception with teammate Richard Sherman (25) during the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) celebrates his fourth quarter interception with teammate Richard Sherman (25) during the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

I am not sure if we just witnessed something great or awful. Seattle fans must have been in tears knowing they could have set a nice cushion in the NFC West. Seattle’s defense was on the field for 46 minutes, nearly the entire game. You can blame the kicking, the 10 penalties, or the lack of pass interference calls, but this game should have been won by someone. Both locker rooms should feel sick after letting this one slip away despite the dogfight that was Sunday Night Football. It will be interesting to see how they respond going forward. <p>Next Week: Russell Wilson will have a field day against the New Orleans Saints, even though it is on the road. The Saints defense has allowed over 400 yards per game, giving the Seahawks the perfect opportunity to revive their offense. Drew Brees will present a big test for Seattle, but they proved they can hang with the best of them.</p> <p>Playoff Hopes: A tie throws one of the toughest divisions in football into a spiraling mess. Arizona has a mixed bag of opponents on the docket, ranging from Carolina, San Francisco, Minnesota, and Atlanta. They could win or lose any of those games with a performance like tonights. Are you not entertained?</p>. 4-1-1. Previous: . Seattle Seahawks. 3. team. 36