Nate's NFL Power Rankings — Oct. 8

1. N.Y. Giants (4-0, 1). More running backs than 1990s Nebraska teams.

2. Washington (4-1, 3). Oh no, what will they do with a rookie coach? Idiots, Zorn rocks.

3. Dallas (4-1, 4). Don't worry about off the field stuff, but why are they only -5 at Arizona.

4. Tennessee (5-0, 2). Special thanks to officials for that personal foul on Suggs.

5. Carolina (4-1, 6). Rushing attack is taking shape; I know it was KC but its still a shutout.

6. Pittsburgh (4-1, 14). Winning despite injuries. Not sure how long it can last.

7. Chicago (3-2, 13). Hester attack is back on track.

8. Buffalo (4-1, 5). Good time for their bye week.

9. Tampa Bay (3-2, 8). Way better than Mark thinks.

10. San Diego (2-3, 7). Don't think they will finish 10-2 this season.

11. Denver (3-2, 10). I know they beat Tampa, but not by enough at home.

12. Philadelphia (2-3, 11). Different team without Westbrook.

13. Jacksonville (2-3, 15). Moved up because so many others moved down.

14. Baltimore (2-2, 16). Six points from being a Top 8 team.

15. Miami (2-2, 20). I called them most improved team at the beginning of the year.

16. New England (3-1, 18). Stock up slightly, San Diego presents yardstick game on Sunday.

17. N.Y. Jets (2-2, 19). Probably a yo-yo type year for Jets.

18. Arizona (3-2, 22). Warner probably a better fantasy starter than real starter.

19. New Orleans (2-3, 9). Should be able to outscore opponents when Colston, Shockey return.

20. Green Bay (2-3, 12). This is why you shouldn't have traded Favre.

21. Minnesota (2-3, 21). I still don't count on Childress being around next year.

22. Indianapolis (2-2, 17). Two years away from being a last place team.

23. San Francisco (2-3, 23). Who cares?

24. Atlanta (3-2, 25). May have already accrued half the season's wins.

25. Seattle (1-3, 24). It's a time zone thing. Right.

26. Oakland (1-3, 26). JaMarcus Russell is a great player. Get over it!

27. Kansas City (1-4, 27). Another QB change. Whose coaching this team, Steve Spurrier?

28. Houston (0-4, 28). My Sage campaign may be over.

29. Cleveland (1-3, 29). Do those pundits still consider the Browns offseason winners?

30. Cincinnati (0-5, 30). At least the games are getting closer.

31. Detroit (0-4, 31). Yearning for the naked coaches.

32. St. Louis (0-4, 32). This new coach will fix everything.