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Tampa Bay Buccaneers now atop the NFC in latest Week 8 Power Rankings

By Shawn Spencer

Oct 25, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers now atop the NFC in latest Week 8 Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have proven themselves to be one of the league’s top teams through the first eight weeks of the 2020 season.

The Buccaneers- who improved to 5-2 on the season with a win over the Las Vegas Raiders this past weekend- have been consistently moving up Power Rankings and showing the rest of the nation just what they’re capable of developing into.

In the latest NFL.com Power Rankings for Week 8, the Buccaneers are now ranked No. 3 overall and are the highest-ranked NFC team. Tampa Bay was ranked No. 6 in last week’s rankings.

Here’s a look at the top-10:

  1. Kansas City Chiefs (6-1)
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-0)
  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2)
  4. Baltimore Ravens (5-1)
  5. Green Bay Packers (5-1)
  6. Seattle Seahawks (5-1)
  7. Tennessee Titans (5-1)
  8. Buffalo Bills (5-2)
  9. Los Angeles Rams (5-2)
  10. New Orleans Saints (4-2)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have ascended as legitimate competitors

Should the Bucs be ranked No. 3 in the league at this point? Maybe not. There are several one-loss teams like the Seahawks, Ravens and Titans that still could potentially be considered over Tampa Bay, but you’ve got to respect what Tom Brady and Co. have been able to do, especially the last two weeks.

Against two teams that have legitimate playoff chances in the Packers and Raiders, the Bucs outscored them by a combined total of 83-30.

That’s not just impressive, that’s domination.

There’s no doubt that this Bucs team has a chance to be special. There are tons of playmakers and legitimate weapons on the offensive side of the ball and the defense has been one of the league’s best to this point in the season. When those two units are both playing at high levels, this team will be tough to beat, no question about it.

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No matter what you think about Power Rankings here in Week 8, the one thing that can’t be argued is that the Buccaneers have solidified themselves as legitimate contenders.

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