NFL Power Rankings: Falcons, Packers drop in Week 9

Nov 1, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws the ball during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Cardinals won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

7. ARIZONA CARDINALS (6-2)

Last week: 9
Change: +2

They had to come from behind to beat the Browns, but come from behind they did, and the Arizona Cardinals are in good shape entering this week’s bye. Carson Palmer threw for 374 yards and four touchdowns with a pick, and Chris Johnson was again effective on the ground.

The bye week comes at a good time and allows the Cardinals to get healthy. At 6-2, Arizona is set up nicely for the playoff push that lies ahead. Four more wins could be enough to reach the postseason, but the schedule is tough.

Among the final eight games, here’s some of the tough games that lie ahead: Seattle (twice), Cincinnati, Green Bay, at St. Louis, Minnesota. If they can win a few of these games and march into the playoffs, they could get hot at just the right time.

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