ESPN Power Rankings: Where did the Vikings land in Week 8?

As we head into November, and Week 8 has already been kicked off with Thursday Night Football, there is a lot to discuss around the Vikings . As we always do with the season going on and on, we took a look at power rankings heading into Week 8. The latest rankings are from ESPN and their group of beat writers . They ranked the Vikings 3rd after they defeated the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7. The rest of the NFC North shaped up as follows: Chicago Bears 7th Detroit Lions 11th Green Bay Packers 13th If the Vikings can defeat the Detroit Lions in Week 8, that may finally be enough for them to stake claim to the top spot.