NFL power rankings: How much do Detroit Lions drop this week?

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The Detroit Lions have dropped two straight games, fired their special teams coordinator and have a host of problems all over the field. So how much did Dave Birkett drop them in his NFL power rankings? And is there a new No. 1?

The Detroit Lions have dropped two straight games, fired their special teams coordinator and have a host of problems all over the field. So how much did Dave Birkett drop them in his NFL power rankings? And is there a new No. 1? Brace Hemmelgarn, Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

1. Rams (8-1) | Last game: Lost to the Saints, 45-35 | Previous ranking: 1

1. Rams (8-1) | Last game: Lost to the Saints, 45-35 | Previous ranking: 1 Chuck Cook, Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

2. Patriots (7-2) | Last game: Defeated the Packers, 31-17 | Previous ranking: 2

2. Patriots (7-2) | Last game: Defeated the Packers, 31-17 | Previous ranking: 2 Greg M. Cooper, Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

3. Chiefs (8-1) | Last game: Defeated the Browns, 37-21 | Previous ranking: 3

3. Chiefs (8-1) | Last game: Defeated the Browns, 37-21 | Previous ranking: 3 Scott Galvin, Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

4. Saints (7-1) | Last game: Defeated the Rams, 45-35 | Previous ranking: 4

4. Saints (7-1) | Last game: Defeated the Rams, 45-35 | Previous ranking: 4 Derick E. Hingle, Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

5. Panthers (6-2) | Last game: Defeated the Buccaneers, 42-28 | Previous ranking: 6

5. Panthers (6-2) | Last game: Defeated the Buccaneers, 42-28 | Previous ranking: 6 Jeremy Brevard, Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

6. Chargers (6-2) | Last game: Defeated the Seahawks, 25-17 | Previous ranking: 5

6. Chargers (6-2) | Last game: Defeated the Seahawks, 25-17 | Previous ranking: 5 Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

7. Texans (6-3) | Last game: Defeated the Broncos, 19-17 | Previous ranking: 7

7. Texans (6-3) | Last game: Defeated the Broncos, 19-17 | Previous ranking: 7 Isaiah J. Downing, Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

8. Steelers (5-2-1) | Last game: Defeated the Ravens, 23-16 | Previous ranking: 8

8. Steelers (5-2-1) | Last game: Defeated the Ravens, 23-16 | Previous ranking: 8 Tommy Gilligan, Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

9. Vikings (5-3-1) | Last game: Defeated the Lions, 24-9 | Previous ranking: 9

9. Vikings (5-3-1) | Last game: Defeated the Lions, 24-9 | Previous ranking: 9 Brace Hemmelgarn, Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

10. Bears (5-3) | Last game: Defeated the Bills, 41-9 | Previous ranking: 10

10. Bears (5-3) | Last game: Defeated the Bills, 41-9 | Previous ranking: 10 Mark Konezny, Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

11. Eagles (4-4) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 15

11. Eagles (4-4) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 15 Steven Flynn, Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports

12. Bengals (5-3) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 13

12. Bengals (5-3) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 13 Aaron Doster, Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

13. Washington (5-3) | Last game: Lost to the Falcons, 38-14 | Previous ranking: 11

13. Washington (5-3) | Last game: Lost to the Falcons, 38-14 | Previous ranking: 11 Geoff Burke, Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

14. Seahawks (4-4) | Last game: Lost to the Chargers, 25-17 | Previous ranking: 12

14. Seahawks (4-4) | Last game: Lost to the Chargers, 25-17 | Previous ranking: 12 Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

15. Packers (3-4-1) | Last game: Lost to the Patriots, 31-17 | Previous ranking: 14

15. Packers (3-4-1) | Last game: Lost to the Patriots, 31-17 | Previous ranking: 14 Stew Milne, Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

16. Falcons (4-4) | Last game: Defeated Washington, 38-14 | Previous ranking: 18

16. Falcons (4-4) | Last game: Defeated Washington, 38-14 | Previous ranking: 18 Geoff Burke, Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

17. Titans (4-4) | Last game: Defeated the Cowboys, 28-14 | Previous ranking: 20

17. Titans (4-4) | Last game: Defeated the Cowboys, 28-14 | Previous ranking: 20 Tim Heitman, Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

18. Ravens (4-5) | Last game: Lost to the Steelers, 23-16 | Previous ranking: 16

18. Ravens (4-5) | Last game: Lost to the Steelers, 23-16 | Previous ranking: 16 Tommy Gilligan, Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

19. Cowboys (3-5) | Last game: Lost to the Titans, 28-14 | Previous ranking: 17

19. Cowboys (3-5) | Last game: Lost to the Titans, 28-14 | Previous ranking: 17 Matthew Emmons, Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

20. Jaguars (3-5) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 22

20. Jaguars (3-5) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 22 Steven Flynn, Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports

21. Lions (3-5) | Last game: Lost to the Vikings, 24-9 | Previous ranking: 19

21. Lions (3-5) | Last game: Lost to the Vikings, 24-9 | Previous ranking: 19 Brad Rempel, Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

22. Dolphins (5-4) | Last game: Defeated the Jets, 13-6 | Previous ranking: 26

22. Dolphins (5-4) | Last game: Defeated the Jets, 13-6 | Previous ranking: 26 Steve Mitchell, Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

23. Buccaneers (3-5) | Last game: Lost to the Panthers, 42-28 | Previous ranking: 21

23. Buccaneers (3-5) | Last game: Lost to the Panthers, 42-28 | Previous ranking: 21 Jeremy Brevard, Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

24. Broncos (3-6) | Last game: Lost to the Texans, 19-17 | Previous ranking: 23

24. Broncos (3-6) | Last game: Lost to the Texans, 19-17 | Previous ranking: 23 Isaiah J. Downing, Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

25. Colts (3-5) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 24

25. Colts (3-5) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 24 Kelley L Cox, Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

26. Browns (2-6-1) | Last game: Lost to the Chiefs, 37-21 | Previous ranking: 25

26. Browns (2-6-1) | Last game: Lost to the Chiefs, 37-21 | Previous ranking: 25 Scott Galvin, Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

27. Jets (3-6) | Last game: Lost to the Dolphins, 13-6 | Previous ranking: 27

27. Jets (3-6) | Last game: Lost to the Dolphins, 13-6 | Previous ranking: 27 Steve Mitchell, Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

28. Cardinals (2-6) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 28

28. Cardinals (2-6) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 28 Joe Camporeale, Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

29. 49ers (2-7) | Last game: Defeated the Raiders, 34-3 | Previous ranking: 30

29. 49ers (2-7) | Last game: Defeated the Raiders, 34-3 | Previous ranking: 30 Stan Szeto, USA TODAY Sports

30. Giants (1-7) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 29

30. Giants (1-7) | Last game: Bye week | Previous ranking: 29 Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY Sports

31. Bills (2-7) | Last game: Lost to the Bears, 41-9 | Previous ranking: 31

31. Bills (2-7) | Last game: Lost to the Bears, 41-9 | Previous ranking: 31 Timothy T. Ludwig, Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

32. Raiders (1-7) | Last game: Lost to the 49ers, 34-3 | Previous ranking: 32

32. Raiders (1-7) | Last game: Lost to the 49ers, 34-3 | Previous ranking: 32 Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports

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