Week 8 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Bills Move Up During Bye Week

The Buffalo Bills rose across major NFL power rankings during their Week 7 bye, following losses by the previously undefeated Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Buffalo sits at 5-1 and leads the league in scoring, earning the No. 1 spot in rankings from Sports Illustrated, The Athletic, and Bleacher Report, while claiming the No. 2 position on ESPN and CBS Sports.

Despite their elevated rankings, analysts noted ongoing concerns regarding Buffalo's defense, which ranks 30th in points surrendered and among the league's worst in pass defense under coordinator Jim Leonhard. The Bills face upcoming tests against the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings, though wide receiver DJ Moore could return from a shoulder injury.