The following is Vic Ketchman's power rankings of NFL teams for week eight of the 2004 season.
1. Philadelphia (6-0)—Donovan McNabb vs. Ray Lewis.
2. New England (6-0)—Streak on the line in Pittsburgh.
3. Minnesota (5-1)—Vikings defense makes statement.
4. NY Jets (5-1)—Jets resume lightweight schedule.
5. Jacksonville (5-2)—Beginning to open eyes.
6. Denver (5-2)—May not be as good as their record.
7. Indianapolis (4-2)—Colts may have peaked.
8. Pittsburgh (5-1)—How good are they?
9. Baltimore (4-2)—Eagles will test defense.
10. Atlanta (5-2)—Defense ravaged by Chiefs.
11. NY Giants (4-2)—Another loser coming off bye week.
12. San Diego (4-3)—Chargers are impressive.
13. Houston (3-3)—Rested, ready for Jaguars.
14. St. Louis (4-3)—Embarrassing loss to Dolphins.
15. Seattle (3-3)—Seahawks in nosedive.
16. Detroit (4-2)—Lions hanging around.
17. Cleveland (3-4)—Browns playing hard.
18. Tennessee (2-5)—In danger of losing control.
19. New Orleans (3-4)—Saints in bye week.
20. Green Bay (3-4)—What do the Packers have left?
21. Kansas City (2-4)—Chiefs in revenge game against Indy.
22. Cincinnati (2-4)—Impressive win over Broncos.
23. Dallas (2-4)—This is not a Parcells team.
24. Washington (2-4)—Mark Brunell vs. Brett Favre.
25. Oakland (2-5)—Chargers' next conquest.
26. Arizona (2-4)—Denny Green has them playing.
27. Tampa Bay (2-5)—Bye week.
28. Carolina (1-5)—How could this be happening?
29. Buffalo (1-5)—Waiting for Losman to get well.
30. San Francisco (1-5)—Should beat Bears.
31. Miami (1-6)—OK, that's one.
32. Chicago (1-5)—Bad and getting worse.
