The Chicago Bears have surged into the NFL’s top three in the latest power rankings after improving to 6-2 with another statement victory. Their rise reflects a team developing into a legitimate contender on both sides of the ball.

The Minnesota Vikings are the NFL's last remaining undefeated team, but do they hold the top spot in Nick Shook's Power Rankings? Check out his updated league pecking order, 1-32, entering Week 8 of the 2026 season.

There is a different No. 1 in our NFL power rankings for the third straight week. Buffalo passed the previously ranked No. 1 Minnesota Vikings, who lost to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, 19-15, to take over the top spot in this week's NFL power rankings.

This stretch has given us the chance to hear the announcing teams for the NFL’s three prime-time partners — Prime Video, ESPN and NBC — broadcast the Bears. That got me thinking: How should they be ranked?

Why do we have the NFC North at No. 1 in our annual division power ranking -- even ahead of the mighty NFC West? And is the NFC South at the bottom of our list ... again?