Vikings climb to third in ESPN Power Rankings for Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are currently ranked third in ESPN's Power Rankings ahead of Week 8. This ranking follows their victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7. The NFC North standings see the Chicago Bears at seventh, the Detroit Lions at eleventh, and the Green Bay Packers at thirteenth. The Vikings aim to strengthen their position as they prepare to face the Detroit Lions, which could potentially elevate them to first place in the division.
- •Vikings rank third in ESPN's Power Rankings for Week 8
- •Minnesota defeated Indianapolis Colts in Week 7
- •Chicago Bears are ranked seventh in the NFC North
- •Detroit Lions rank eleventh, Green Bay Packers thirteenth
- •Vikings face Lions next, vying for first place
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Power Rankings: Where did the Vikings land in Week 8?
"The Vikings are still climbing up ESPN's power rankings.
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