Where the Lions sit in NFL power rankings entering Week 10

Yet another dominating performance for the Lions in Week 8. Their 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans was exactly what Super Bowl contenders need to do: easily dispose of clearly inferior opponents. They were already at the top of some power rankings. Did they climb in others? Here's the weekly power ranking roundup.

USA Today

Current rank: 2

Last week's rank: 2

What Nate Davis had to say: “There's no replacing injured DE Aidan Hutchinson. But the NFC's leaders did about as well as could be expected in seeking a temporary fill-in, executing a long-anticipated swap with Cleveland for Za'Darius Smith on Tuesday morning. Nice boost for a unit that's only managed 12½ sacks aside from Hutchinson's production. Yet maybe it won't even matter much given how well this multi-faceted offense is clicking. QB Jared Goff and WR Amon-Ra St. Brown haven't had a missed connection since Week 3, hooking up on 30 consecutive targets – tied for the longest streak for any wideout since 2016.”

Pro Football Talk

Current rank: 1

Last week's rank: 1

What Mike Florio had to say: “A convincing outdoor win helps make the case for not having to play outdoors in the postseason."

ESPN NFL Nation

Current rank: 2

Last week's rank: 2

What Eric Woodyard had to say: "Lions All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell said he rewatched last year's NFC Championship Game loss to the 49ers at least 10 times in the offseason. After blowing a 17-point halftime lead, the Lions want revenge against San Francisco. That game still stings. Yes, the Week 15 game against the Bills is perhaps the toughest remaining matchup, but facing the 49ers again for a "Monday Night Football" showdown will be the perfect shot at redemption.”

NFL.com

Current rank: 1

Last week's rank: 1

What Eric Edholm had to say: “The Lions moved to 7-1 with a statement victory over the rival Packers, boosting their record against their two main competitors in the NFC North (Green Bay and Minnesota) to 2-0, with both wins coming on the road. They've allowed a total of 65 points over four road games, three of which were against teams currently in the playoff mix. Despite missing the injured Aidan Hutchinson over the past three games, the defense has held strong -- and now pass-rush help is on the way in the form of trade acquisition Za'Darius Smith. Offensively, even with receiver Jameson Williams being suspended for the past two games, the Lions scored 76 points, though the defense and special teams deserve some credit for that total, too. The remaining schedule is by no means a cakewalk, but Detroit has triumphed indoors and outdoors, with Sunday's W coming in the cold rain. This group is built to win in several different ways, and it's one that few teams in this league are equipped to handle.”

Yahoo Sports

Current rank: 1

Last week's rank: 2

What Frank Schwab had to say: “Jared Goff has the highest completion percentage (82.8%) and passer rating (140.1) for any six-game stretch in NFL history. That he kept that hot streak going outdoors, in a rainstorm at Green Bay, is impressive. If the Lions get the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed, Goff will get MVP votes."

CBS Sports

Current rank: 2

Last week's rank: 2

What Pete Prisco had to say: “This is the best team in the NFC as Jared Goff continues to play flawless football. Does the ball ever hit the ground when he's throwing it these days?”