The Detroit Lions took out the Las Vegas Raiders on national television. It was a nice bounce back win after the Lions were embarrassed by the Ravens in Week 7. Were they able to rise back up in the power rankings after scoring a 6-2 record and the number two spot in the NFC? Let's take a look in this weeks power ranking round up. 

ESPN: 8th

Previous ranking: 9th

"Goff is in the midst of one of the best stretches of his career with the Lions atop the NFC North standings. Lions general manager Brad Holmes has surrounded the former No. 1 overall pick with many new players, including rookie tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Goff has 2,174 passing yards and 12 touchdowns to five interceptions through the first eight games. He said his game has evolved with more reps and by maturing as a player since arriving in Detroit in 2021." -Eric Woodyard

The Sporting News: 6th

Previous ranking: 7th

"The Lions stumbled for a second time this season against the Ravens in Week 8 after losing earlier to the Seahawks. They got well with everything, especially the running game and defense, vs. the Raiders at home on Monday night." -Vinnie Iyer

USA Today: 6th

Previous ranking: 6th

"Their fourth consecutive prime-time win, extending to last season's regular-season finale, is their best since the AFL and NFL merged in 1970. Monday night's win was Detroit's first under the lights at Ford Field since 2018, and it happened in dominant fashion as the Lions outgained the Raiders by more than 300 yards." -Nate Davis

Yahoo Sports: 5th

Previous ranking: 6th

"Jahmyr Gibbs went off for 189 total yards. Every week, it seems the Lions' ceiling gets higher. And if you take a look at the Lions' easy remaining schedule, much like the Jaguars in the AFC, they're positioned very well to make a run at a No. 1 seed." -Frank Schwab

The Athletic: 5th

Previous ranking: 6th

"Something scary (for others): A playoff game at Ford Field

There has never been one. The last time Detroit hosted a playoff game was on Jan. 8, 1994, and their home field was the Pontiac Silverdome then. The Silverdome has since been demolished, and General Motors doesn’t even make Pontiacs anymore. But the Lions are good again, and their home field was raucous for “Monday Night Football” as rookie Jahmyr Gibbs had a breakout game with a season-high 152 rushing yards. Imagine it for a playoff game. The Eagles should make sure the Lions stay in their rearview mirror." -Josh Kendall

Sports Illustrated: 8th

Previous ranking: 7th

"After allowing the Raiders to hang around for a half, the Lions reclaimed their ability to suffocate opponents on the ground. Jahmyr Gibbs has never looked more comfortable, and we are starting to better understand the breadth of his move set. I have not seen a rookie running back move as well in heavy traffic as Gibbs, who has the heavy shoulder to gain the extra yard, but can also pick up extra grass with a subtle head move and upfield cut. Credit to the Lions offensive staff and Gibbs, who worked through some early discomfort." -Conor Orr

4 winners and 2 losers from Lions vs Raiders

Monday night was fun for the Detroit Lions. Not too much fun, but fun nonetheless. The Lions walked out with a 26-14 win and a 6-2 record heading into the bye. That's second place in the NFC. You must love it.  I've got four winners and two losers that I must talk about. As a […]