NFL Power Rankings, Week 8: Rams finally end losing streak by blowing out Falcons

1. New England Patriots (1) (Play Monday Night)

When looking at how easy the New England Patriots have things look for the most part in 2019, a matchup with the New York Jets would seem like a dream matchup.

However, with this being a rivalry game on top of the Jets playing with a ton of extra confidence at the moment following their big win over the Dallas Cowboys, the Patriots need to be extra cautious with Monday’s game.

Not to mention, one can only imagine the hostile environment New England will need to deal with now that New York fans seem to have found new life for their beloved team.

For the most part, Tom Brady and the offense receive most of the credit for the success by the Patriots, but the defense has actually been the major difference maker so far in 2019.

Just look at how the defensive unit recorded two defensive touchdowns last week against the New York Giants, and this is just one of many examples over what kind of performance could be in store for the Patriots Monday night when taking on the Jets.

As great as Sam Darnold looked in his 2019 debut last week, don’t be surprised if New England gives the young quarterback a major wake-up call in front of a national audience.