NFL power rankings Week 8 see big changes after 49ers, Chiefs losses

The NFL power rankings for Week 8 have undergone significant changes, with a new team claiming the No. 1 spot following losses by the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, and Chicago Bears moved up in the rankings after recording wins, while the Chiefs, 49ers, and Green Bay Packers dropped following their defeats. The rankings were published by Jeremy Cluff of the Arizona Republic on October 26, 2026.