NFL Power Rankings - Week 10: Cowboys on the rise; Broncos, Texans plummet

The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's NFL Editors, including Jack Browne, Michael McClymont, Mitch Sanderson, and Arun Srinivasan.

1. Philadelphia Eagles (8-1)

Previous Rank: 1st

Carson Wentz's MVP bid is gaining steam, and the Eagles can beat teams in so many ways. Now, Philadelphia can completely focus on securing the No. 1 seed - Srinivasan

2. New England Patriots (6-2)

Previous Rank: 2nd

The Patriots held opponents to an average of just under 13 points per game during their four-game win streak. Let's kill all false narratives surrounding the reigning champs. - Srinivasan

3. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2)

Previous Rank: 4th

It was an enjoyable bye week for Pittsburgh, who just had to sit back and watch as its two closest divisional challengers and the Chiefs - a rival for the AFC's No.1 seed - all lost. - Browne

4. Los Angeles Rams (6-2)

Previous Rank: 6th

The exciting Rams lead the league in points per game and just might fill up the 90,000-seat Coliseum before long. - McClymont

5. Kansas City Chiefs (6-3)

Previous Rank: 3rd

The Chiefs may have already wrapped up a division title, but losing three of their last four games won't help their visions of grandeur. - McClymont

6. New Orleans Saints (6-2)

Previous Rank: 9th

Three teams have started 0-2 and won six straight games: the '93 Super Bowl-winning Cowboys, the '07 Super Bowl-winning Giants, and the '17 Saints. Make of that what you will. - Sanderson

7. Dallas Cowboys (5-3)

Previous Rank: 10th

As long as Ezekiel Elliott remains in the lineup, there are few teams equipped to beat this offensive juggernaut. - Srinivasan

8. Minnesota Vikings (6-2)

Previous Rank: 7th

Teddy Bridgewater's near-miraculous recovery is almost complete. It should become a question of when, not if, he takes over for Case Keenum. - Browne

9. Seattle Seahawks (5-3)

Previous Rank: 5th

The slow-starting Seahawks can't keep waiting until after halftime to turn it on. Luckily, they have just three days before they're able to put that upset loss to the shorthanded Redskins behind them. - McClymont

10. Carolina Panthers (6-3)

Previous Rank: 11th

It's been tough to get a read on whether the Panthers are actually good this year, but they're three games above .500 through nine games, so that counts for something. - Sanderson

11. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3)

Previous Rank: 14th

Jacksonville made the necessary move to keep their star rookie in line and still won 23-7. Time to stop treating the Jaguars like a joke. - Sanderson

12. Buffalo Bills (5-3)

Previous Rank: 8th

The Bills were embarrassed on national television and will get to see if their playoff bid is real against a white-hot Saints team Sunday. - Srinivasan

13. Tennessee Titans (5-3)

Previous Rank: 17th

If the Titans can continue to score touchdowns instead of field goals, they have a good chance to make the playoffs in a weak AFC. - Sanderson

14. Detroit Lions (4-4)

Previous Rank: 15th

The Vikings may have a two-game edge, but the Lions have a shot at running them down thanks to having the division's only healthy veteran quarterback. - Browne

15. Atlanta Falcons (4-4)

Previous Rank: 12th

When Julio Jones drops a wide-open game-winning touchdown in the end zone, it's just not your day. Maybe just not your season either. - Sanderson

16. Washington Redskins (4-4)

Previous Rank: 18th

The Redskins are a hard team to figure out, but after a thrilling win against the Seahawks, don't sleep on this potential late-season giant. - Srinivasan

17. Oakland Raiders (4-5)

Previous Rank: 21st

While the Raiders aren't out of it just yet, they'll have to traverse a daunting second-half schedule to remain in the hunt. - McClymont

18. New York Jets (4-5)

Previous Rank: 23rd

Forget the preseason narrative for now. Can the Jets actually force their way into the playoff race after running over the Bills on Thursday? - Srinivasan

19. Arizona Cardinals (4-4)

Previous Rank: 25th

The Cards have alternated wins and losses all season. And they just recorded a win. - McClymont

20. Los Angeles Chargers (3-5)

Previous Rank: 22nd

Unfortunately for Philip Rivers and the pass-heavy Chargers, Jalen Ramsey won't be suspended for Sunday's game. - McClymont

21. Denver Broncos (3-5)

Previous Rank: 16th

Don't let Brock Osweiler's two interceptions fool you, he should - and could - have been picked off another three or four times. Only Paxton Lynch can save Denver's season. - McClymont

22. Miami Dolphins (4-4)

Previous Rank: 24th

Has any 4-4 team looked less impressive than the Dolphins in recent history? - Srinivasan

23. Baltimore Ravens (4-5)

Previous Rank: 19th

At 4-5, the Ravens aren't dead - yet. But Baltimore has to use its bye to figure out its offensive woes, even if that means a midseason change at offensive coordinator. - Browne

24. Green Bay Packers (4-4)

Previous Rank: 20th

Mike McCarthy is playing scared with Brett Hundley under center, and the Packers look set to fizzle out of the playoff picture without a fight. - Browne

25. Houston Texans (3-5)

Previous Rank: 13th

Let's try not to be too sad about what could've been if Deshaun Watson stayed healthy because things will get dark quick. Just try to look forward to the Texans' future with a franchise quarterback. - Sanderson

26. Indianapolis Colts (3-6)

Previous Rank: 30th

"Probably not the worst team in the AFC South" is about the best compliment the Colts are going to get this season. - Sanderson

27. Chicago Bears (3-5)

Previous Rank: 26th

Chicago has been more competitive than most expected, but John Fox likely needs his team to go on a tear for the rest of the year to keep his job. - Browne

28. Cincinnati Bengals (3-5)

Previous Rank: 27th

How about the Bengals don't play for the rest of the season, and we replace their games with A.J. Green fighting various cornerbacks? - Browne

29. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-6)

Previous Rank: 28th

So an injured Jameis Winston starts a scuffle that gets Mike Evans (very deservedly) suspended? May as well bring back the Creamsicle jerseys because these Bucs are a total trainwreck. - Sanderson

30. New York Giants (1-7)

Previous Rank: 29th

Is it too early for the Giants to consider moving on from Ben McAdoo? New York looks like it has completely given up. - Srinivasan

31. San Francisco 49ers (0-9)

Previous Rank: 31st

In case you're wondering why the 49ers might not play Jimmy Garoppolo at all this year, C.J. Beathard absorbed 16 hits Sunday. - McClymont

32. Cleveland Browns (0-8)

Previous Rank: 32nd

The only thing more embarrassing than the Browns' on-field performances is the ridiculous in-fighting behind the scenes. - Browne