Seahawks Week 8 national power rankings: Seattle slightly rises after dominant win

The Seattle Seahawks moved up in major national power rankings heading into Week 8 following a dominant victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Across five prominent media outlets—NFL.com, CBS Sports, ESPN, Bleacher Report, and Pro Football Talk—Seattle's average ranking improved from 7.8 in Week 7 to 5.8 in Week 8, with NFL.com ranking the team highest at fourth.

John Tapia notes that despite Seattle's dominant defensive performance, analysts maintain lingering doubts about an offense impacted by Sam Darnold's interceptions and a fluctuating running game. Tapia highlights that the recent acquisition of offensive guard Quenton Nelson via trade could soon address these offensive concerns ahead of a Monday Night Football matchup against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears.