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Patriots remain atop Power Rankings for ninth straight week

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Since moving from No. 2 to No. 1 in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings entering the second week of the season, the New England Patriots haven't budged.

The Patriots, in the most recent rankings, remain No. 1 for the ninth week in a row (Seattle was No. 1 the first week).

The text accompanying New England's standing at No. 1 reads: "The Patriots are 8-0, but in Week 10 they play the Giants, a team that has a knack for ruining their seasons. The Giants have won their past three games against the Patriots, including two Super Bowls.