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USA TODAY NFL Power Rankings: Jets climb multiple spots after upsetting Bengals

Where do the Jets stand in USA TODAY’s NFL Power Rankings with Week 8 in the books?

The Jets nearly hit rock bottom in the USA TODAY NFL Power Rankings after their 41-point loss to the Patriots in Week 7 and entered their matchup with the red-hot Bengals ranked 31st out of 32 teams.

New York sure didn’t play like the second-worst team in football against Cincinnati. Mike White’s heroics in his first career start propelled the Jets to a stunning 34-31 upset in which White eclipsed the 400-yard mark through the air and threw for three touchdowns, including the game-winner to Tyler Kroft in the fourth quarter.

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The latest edition of USA TODAY’s power rankings gives the Jets some deserved respect, as they check in at 28th in a three-spot jump from last week. New York has climbed out of the AFC East basement in the standings and the rankings, as the Dolphins are now 30th after losing to the Bills, who are inching closer to the top five at sixth. The Patriots were the big winners of the weekend, jumping from 21st all the way up to ninth after beating the Chargers on the road.

The Rams, Packers, Cardinals, Buccaneers and Cowboys round out the top five of the rankings. Los Angeles climbs back into the top spot after Arizona lost to Green Bay on Thursday night.

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USA TODAY NFL Power Rankings: Jets jump two spots after beating Steelers

Where do the Jets stand in the latest USA Today NFL Power Rankings? Jets Wire takes a look.

It wasn’t a pretty win, but the Jets’ 16-10 victory over the Steelers in Week 16 was enough to propel Gang Green up two spots in the latest edition of the USA Today NFL power rankings.

New York rises from No. 23 to No. 21 following its sixth win of the season. The Jets got off to a 10-0 start against Pittsburgh, but sputtered offensively for the remainder of the afternoon. If it weren’t for the leg of Sam Ficken and arguably the best play of safety Marcus Maye’s career on the Steelers’ final offensive possession of the game, things easily could’ve gone the other way.

Gang Green will have a chance to finish on a high note and rise one last time in the rankings in Week 17 against the Bills. Currently No. 9 in the rankings, Buffalo will play its starters against New York despite being locked into the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs. It remains to be seen how long Sean McDermott will roll with his starters, but it could play a major role in the Jets’ ability to end the season 7-9.

As for the rest of the AFC East, the Patriots jump up two spots from No. 9 to No. 7 following their nail-biting win over the Bills. The Dolphins stood pat at No. 29.

The Baltimore Ravens remained atop the rankings, while the San Francisco 49ers rose from No. 4 to No. 2 as the NFC’s premier team. The Saints dropped one spot from No. 2 to No. 3, the Kansas City Chiefs jumped up a spot from No. 5 to No. 4 and the Green Bay Packers entered the top five after being ranked sixth a week ago.

USA TODAY NFL Power Rankings: Jets drop 2 spots after historic loss

Check out where the Jets stand in the latest edition of the USA TODAY NFL power rankings.

After three consecutive wins, the Jets fell back to earth by handing the Cinncinati Bengals their first win of the season on Sunday. Now 4-8 on the season, the Jets moved down two spots in the latest edition of USA TODAY’s NFL power rankings.

New York moved down from No. 19 to No. 21 after losing to the Bengals, 22-6. The Jets could not string four wins together after coming out flat in a lackluster post-Thanksgiving loss.

With Sunday’s loss, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to lose twice in one season to teams with 0-7 records or worse.

The Jets could not stop a red-hot Andy Dalton, who was getting the ball out quickly and taking advantage of the Jets’ deficiencies in the secondary in his return as Cincinnatti’s starting quarterback.

Jamal Adams, Arthur Maulet and Brian Poole were all injured or playing banged up as Dalton picked apart a team masquerading as contenders.

The Jets’ sluggish effort can be summarized by one statistic: the team failed to make one offensive trip to the red zone.

As for the rest of the AFC East, the 9-3 Bills moved up two spots to No. 9 after knocking off the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. The Dolphins came away victorious after upsetting the Eagles and moved up two spots to No. 27. The Patriots fell out of the top five and landed at No. 6 following a Sunday night loss to the Texans in Houston.

Rounding out the top five are the Ravens at No. 1, the Saints at No. 2, the Seahawks at No. 3, the 49ers at No. 4 and the Texans at No. 5.

USA TODAY NFL Power Rankings: Jets rise 2 spots following consecutive wins

Check out where the Jets stand in the latest edition of the USA TODAY NFL power rankings.

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After winning their second consecutive game in as many weeks, the Jets moved up two spots in the latest edition of USA TODAY’s NFL power rankings.

New York moved up from No. 29 to No. 27 after beating the Redskins, 34-17, Sunday. The Jets bounced back against the Giants with a much-needed win and carried their success over against NFC East foes this season, improving to 3-1 against the division on the season.

The Jets were able to make life difficult for Washington rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins. New York’s No. 1 ranked run defense kept the Redskins rushing attack in check while sacking Haskins six times on the afternoon.

New York saw career days from both Sam Darnold and Jamal Adams. Darnold threw a career-high four touchdown passes, while Adams sacked Haskins three times.

Behind Darnold, the Jets running back by committee trio rushed for over 100 yards. Sunday marked the first time this season that the Jets hit the century mark. At tight end, Ryan Griffin had the first 100-plus yard game from a Jets tight end since 2011.

As for the rest of the AFC East, the 7-3 Bills moved up two spots to No. 15 after beating the Dolphins, who fell one spot to No. 29. The Patriots stayed at No. 2 following a victory over the Eagles in Philadelphia.

Rounding out the top five are the Ravens at No. 1, the Patriots at No. 2, the Saints at No. 3, the Seahawks at No. 4 and the 49ers at No. 5.

USA TODAY NFL Power Rankings: Jets jump up 2 spots

Check out where the Jets stand in the latest edition of the USA TODAY NFL power rankings.

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After knocking off their roommates in a come from behind victory at home, the Jets moved up two spots in the latest edition of USA TODAY’s NFL power rankings.

New York moved up from No. 31 to No. 29 after beating the Giants, 34-27, Sunday. After three consecutive losses, one more embarrassing than the next, the Jets bounced back with a much-needed win.

The Jets were able to harass Daniel Jones all game long while containing Saquon Barkley. Gang Green sacked Jones six times, causing multiple fumbles. The Jets’ front seven also held Barkley to one rushing yard on 13 carries. The defense rose to the occasion, including Jamal Adams, who easily had the best game of his young career.

The safety had nine tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and the play of the game when he pick-pocketed Jones, leading to his second touchdown of the season.

Fortunately for New York, its ensuing schedule may allow the team to get back on track. Future rises in the power rankings shouldn’t come as a surprise.

As for the rest of the AFC East, the 6-3 Bills dropped from No. 15 to No. 17 after losing a road game in Cleveland. The No. 28 Miami Dolphins moved up two spots following a surprise win over Indianapolis. Finally, the Patriots moved up two spots like the Jets and Dolphins while on their bye week.

Rounding out the top five are the Ravens at No. 1, the Patriots at No. 2, the 49ers at No. 3, the Saints at No. 4 and the Seahawks at No. 5.