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2020 NFL power rankings, Week 8: Eagles rally, Raiders humbled

By Russell S. Baxter

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 25: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns attempts a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 25: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns attempts a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 18: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 18: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

1-6. Previous: . Houston Texans. 28. team. 10.

Romeo Crennel’s club had their chances last week at Tennessee but fell in overtime. On Sunday at home against the Packers, the Texans were simply not match for the Green Bay offense and were riddled by Aaron Rodgers and his slew of weapons. Houston’s defense failed to record a sack or takeaway and allowed the veteran quarterback to throw for 283 yards and four TDs.

The Texans were limited to 79 yards rushing and trailed 21-0 at the half.

1-6. Previous: . New York Giants. 27. team. 31.

Off their first victory of 2020, Big Blue made the short trip to Philadelphia on a short week and looked to snap a seven-game losing streak to the Eagles. And Joe Judge’s team owned a 21-10 lead with 6:17 to play as Daniel Jones found Sterling Shepard for a two-yard score late in the fourth quarter.

But the Giants couldn’t get a stop down the stretch and watched Philadelphia score the final 12 points of the game and hand New York another narrow loss.

60. . 1-5. Previous: . Minnesota Vikings. 26. team

It’s been a miserable start for a team that finished 10-6 a season ago, captured a wild card berth and won a playoff contest. Mike Zimmer’s club has already lost just one fewer game than it did in 2019 and quarterback Kirk Cousins has already thrown 10 interceptions, three each in two different outings.

But it’s Minnesota’s once-proud defense that has been an enormous disappointment. The Vikings have already surrendered 192 points in six games in 2020.

Denver Broncos. 25. team. 45. . 2-4. Previous:

The Men from Mile High were looking to end a nine-game losing streak to their rivals from Kansas City, which included five consecutive home losses to the Chiefs dating back to 2015.

Vic Fangio’s squad amassed 411 total yards, including an impressive 177 yards on the ground. Melvin Gordon carried 17 times for 68 yards and one touchdown but also lost a pair of fumbles. Drew Lock was intercepted twice, one of those returned for a score.

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