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

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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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 10: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the New York Giants in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) – NFL Power Rankings
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 10: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the New York Giants in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) – NFL Power Rankings

1. New England Patriots (6-0) – Play on MNF

Recap: Despite a lot being made about the New England Patriots’ offense in Week 6, Bill Belichick’s squad took care of business against the New York Giants with a little help from the defense. The Pats were able to force four turnovers (three interceptions) and score two defensive touchdowns to aid what was a sluggish New England offense that got some resistance from what has been known as a lackluster Giants defense.

Outlook: The Pats are looking at a Week 7 Monday Night Football showdown with the New York Jets, a team the Pats beat handily in Week 3, 30-14. There’s a big difference between that game and this one, though, as the Jets will have starting quarterback Sam Darnold healthy and active. As we saw last week, the Jets are a totally different team with Darnold behind center, so this game’s result isn’t as much of a foregone conclusion as it was in the pair’s first meeting.

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