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NFL power rankings: Week 8 sees the Eagles sitting at No. 1

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Mack Hollins #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates his 64-yard touchdown with teammates Alshon Jeffery #17 and Trey Burton #88 against the Washington Redskins during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Mack Hollins #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates his 64-yard touchdown with teammates Alshon Jeffery #17 and Trey Burton #88 against the Washington Redskins during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Philadelphia Eagles. 1. team. 54. . 6-1.

Carson Wentz. Enough said.

The Eagles now sit at No. 1 in our NFL power rankings, thanks largely to the efforts Wentz put forth in prime time against the Redskins on Monday Night Football.

Wentz was brilliant, completing 17 of 25 passes for 268 yards and four touchdowns against one interception. And that was just his passing game. The second-year quarterback also rushed for 64 yards, showing a much more dynamic element to his skill set and actually leading all rushers in the contest.

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After a shaky start, the Eagles settled in nicely and managed to hold off quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Redskins offense with relative ease. Even a one-time questionable secondary looked solid against the Washington pass attack.

If there is a worry for Philadelphia, though, it came from the loss of left tackle Jason Peters, who had to be carted off with what looked like a serious leg injury.

That’s going to hurt, as the Eagles offensive line has been playing outstanding this season.

Nevertheless, Philadelphia has to feel pretty good about being the only one-loss team in the NFL right now, and they certainly deserve to be at this spot.

Next: Full 49ers grades & analysis from Week 7 loss to Cowboys

As a consolation prize, they get to host the hapless 49ers this upcoming week.