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NFL Power Rankings Week 8: QB change sparks Titans to win

By Michael Moraitis

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans jogs off the field with a big smile after a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 23-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans jogs off the field with a big smile after a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 23-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 20: Latavius Murray #28 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates his touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field on October 20, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) – NFL Power Rankings
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 20: Latavius Murray #28 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates his touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field on October 20, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) – NFL Power Rankings /

2. New Orleans Saints (6-1)

Recap: The New Orleans Saints went on the road and beat the Chicago Bears handily in Week 7. Teddy Bridgewater once again performed well in place of Drew Brees, and Michael Thomas and Latavius Murray made significant contributions in the 36-25 victory. Despite the final score, this game wasn’t really that close, as the Saints owned a commanding 36-10 lead late in the fourth quarter before the Bears scored two late, meaningless touchdowns at the end of the game.

Outlook: The Saints continue to show they are good enough all-around to win games without their star quarterback. Brees’ absence was thought to be a doomsday scenario at first, but the Saints have not only weathered the storm, they have also thrived without him. With Brees set to return any week, the Saints are looking like a Super Bowl contender this season. New Orleans draws a very winnable matchup against the Arizona Cardinals and their rookie QB in Week 8.

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