The New England Patriots took a massive leap up USA TODAY’s power rankings after Week 8. A win over the Los Angles Chargers has moved Bill Belichick’s team from 21st to ninth.
That’s the biggest move I can remember seeing for New England in these rankings over the last few years. Apparently. the last two weeks have made a big impression upon USA TODAY’s Nate Davis, who expects the Patriots to take care of business over the next three weeks against the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons.