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NFL Week 9 power rankings: Miami Dolphins stable at 28th
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MIAMI GARDENS ― The Miami Dolphins lost to the New England Patriots 24-19 to fall to 1-6.
Jeff Hafley , Malik Willis and Ollie Gordon II host the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Where do the Miami Dolphins stand in Week 9 NFL Power Rankings?
Here is Joe Schad's Top 32 after Sunday's Week 8 games in the NFL:
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1. Buffalo Bills (6-1)
Key offseason addition: D.J. Moore
Josh Allen #17, Buffalo Bills (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
2. Minnesota Vikings (6-1)
Key offseason addition: Kyler Murray
3. San Francisco 49ers (6-1)
Key offseason addition: Jarrett Patterson
Oct 25, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan walks off the field after their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
4. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2)
Key offseason addition: Daniel Faalele
5. Denver Broncos (6-2)
Key offseason addition: Jaylen Waddle
6. Kansas City Chiefs (5-2)
Key offseason addition: Kenneth Walker III
7. Chicago Bears (6-2)
Key offseason addition: Clark Phillips III
8. Detroit Lions (5-2)
Key offseason addition: Isiah Pacheco
9. New England Patriots (5-3)
Key offseason addition: A.J. Brown
Nov 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
10. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2)
Key offseason addition: Michael Pittman
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11. Cincinnati Bengals (5-2)
Key offseason addition: Dexter Lawrence
12. Green Bay Packers (5-3)
Key offseason addition: Kaleb Johnson
13. New York Giants (4-2-1)
Key offseason addition: Isaiah Likely
14. Baltimore Ravens (4-4)
Key addition: Trey Hendrickson
15. Los Angeles Rams (4-4)
Key offseason addition: Myles Garrett , Aaron Donald
Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) takes the field before the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
16. Seattle Seahawks (4-4)
Key offseason addition: Avery Smith
17. Cleveland Browns (5-3)
Key offseason addition: Jared Verse
18. Washington Commanders (2-3-1)
Key offseason addition: Chigoziem Okonkwo
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5)
Key offseason addition: Alex Anzalone
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates at the end of the fourth quarter after defeating the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium.
20. Arizona Cardinals (3-5)
Key offseason addition: Jeremiyah Love
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21. Dallas Cowboys (3-5)
Key offseason addition: Broderick Jones
22. Las Vegas Raiders (4-4)
Key offseason addition: Fernando Mendoza
23. Houston Texans (2-5)
Key offseason addition: David Montgomery
Oct 25, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) rolls out of the pocket on a play during the third quarter against the New York Giants at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
24. New Orleans Saints (2-5)
Key offseason addition: Travis Etienne
25. Atlanta Falcons (3-5)
Key offseason addition: Gervon Dexter Sr.
26. Carolina Panthers (3-4)
Key offseason addition: Jaelan Phillips
27. Indianapolis Colts (2-6)
Key offseason addition: Colby Wooden
![Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) looks to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 42-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/3d369367aabc8ccbe33b34b490aa0e68569ac12275c6e06c4abd80e203589615/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fpalm_beach_post_natl_articles_437%2Fbffc3d9a119892704fbfc888ff2d00c3.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) looks to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 42-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
28. Miami Dolphins (1-6)
Key offseason addition: Malik Willis
29. New York Jets (2-6)
Key offseason addition: Geno Smith
30. Tennessee Titans (1-7)
Key offseason addition: Wan'Dale Robinson
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31. Philadelphia Eagles (2-6)
Key offseason addition: Jonathan Greenard
32. Los Angeles Chargers (0-7)
Key offseason addition: Mike McDaniel
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Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post . You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Threads and Instagram and X at @sc hadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter . Help support our work by subscribing today .
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