NFL Power Rankings 2016: AFC, NFC Records, Division Standings and Week 8 Outlook

It’s been an unpredictable 2016-2017 season, to say the least. From the New England Patriots going 6-1 despite not having the services of Tom Brady for four games to last year’s Super Bowl runners-up, the Carolina Panthers, starting out the season at 1-5, there is no telling what could happen as we enter some crucial divisional matchups this week.

But first, let’s take a look at the power rankings heading into Week 8. While there will be many questioning how the Houston Texans, who own sole possession of first place in the AFC South, rank 28th in the power rankings, the answer is this simple: The Texans aren’t a good football team and Brock Osweiler is not the answer to the franchise’s prayers at the quarterback position. 

The truth hurts, but this is the reality we live in.

Rough return for Brock Osweiler18/34107 yards passing 0 touchdowns59.3 quarterback rating #MNF #DENvsHOU pic.twitter.com/qDM28NgZ3s

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 25, 2016

Notable Divisional Games

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys

The battle of rookie quarterbacks is finally upon us.

Dak Prescott: 125 of 182, 1,486 yards, 10 TDs, 1 INT, 103.9 ratingCarson Wentz: 118 of 185, 1,324 yards, 8 TDs, 3 INT, 92.7 rating

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 25, 2016

Dak Prescott vs. Carson Wentz will be the biggest storyline heading into this contest and will overshadow the fact that this game is a battle for first place in the NFC East.

Much has been said about Wentz’s ability to stay patient in the pocket and dissect a defense, but he was exposed against the Minnesota Vikings defense in Week 7, even though the Eagles came away with the 21-10 victory.

While he’s still showing great promise in Philadelphia, perhaps no other rookie is getting more praise than Prescott …

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