.NFL Nation, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Full week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens obtained big wins in Week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys as well as Washington Commanders, respectively. On the other hand, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and also New England Patriots all lost to move to 1-5 on the time. Just how do all 32 crews accumulate right now after the action?We have actually upgraded the ranks, as well as our NFL Nation reporters picked one course that our experts've profited from every group so far this season. Which teams as well as gamers are actually overperforming-- or underperforming? What has-- as well as hasn't-- worked out through 6 weeks?Let's examination out the brand new 1-32 ranks below.Our power board of much more than 80 writers, publishers and television individualities analyzes just how NFL crews compare one another, rating them coming from 1 to 32. Previous rankings: Preseason|Full week 2|Week 3|Full week 4|Full week 5|Week 6Jump to a crew: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|VEHICLE|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|LAIR|DET|GIGABYTE|HOU|INDJAX|KC|UTT|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|TEN|WSHWeek 6 position: 1Lesson learned: Self defense will carry the Chiefs.For all of the Chiefs' offseason considers to return to their high-scoring means, it's coming to be noticeable their defense will need to bring the bunch and after that some if they are actually to succeed yet another Super Dish. The Chiefs are once more mid of the pack (15th) in racking up every video game (23.6 points). But Kansas Metropolitan area's self defense is actually sixth in points enabled every video game (17) and also has contained each enemy, including 4 of the NFL's leading 11 composing groups, listed below its own time average.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 rank: 2Lesson knew: Stand by until the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason opinion selection not just to finish final in the NFC North but to perform thus with a file listed below.500-- partly because of a ruthless opening to its timetable. Mathematically, both projections might still happen. But at 5-0, Minnesota is more than midway to guaranteeing a gaining report in 2024. The Vikings have actually likewise controlled their rivals with an NFL-high 63-point scoring differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 rank: 4Lesson learned: The Lions' ground assault is actually elite.Running responsible for a powerful aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed monster in David Montgomery as well as Jahmyr Gibbs is arguably the most effective RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 win in Dallas, they came to be the first running back duo to every generate 70 or additional scrimmage backyards in each of the 1st five video games of a time. Montgomery also damaged Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business mark along with eight consecutive activities along with a hurrying goal. Detroit's sound rushing attack likewise assists open up the industry for major aim ats through WRs Jameson Williams as well as Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 ranking: 3Lesson found out: The Texans may succeed in the clutch.Houston is undefeated in one-score video games, as four of its own 5 success have been within one belongings, featuring pair of on game-winning travels. The Texans presented they could gain a nasty slugfest in Week 5 against the Bills. Houston revealed it could succeed a duel in Full week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' protection closed the books the Bears on the last travel in Week 2. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans mentioned the reason for their results is that they make plays in situational football.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 position: 5Lesson knew: The Ravens will reach the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and also RB Derrick Holly have the Ravens positioned as the No. 1 offense, as well as it is going to need to keep this prevalent for Baltimore to create a championship operate. The defense is actually struggling against the successfully pass and also surrendering 24.8 factors per activity, the third most in group record after six activities. The Ravens are actually 4-0 this period when they score 24 or even additional points. They are actually 0-2 when being actually held to 23 or even far fewer. The time hinges on the efficiency of the offense.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick satisfied with what he possesses observed coming from RavensBill Belichick clarifies to Tap McAfee what is functioning well for Lamar Jackson and also the Ravens' offense.Week 6 ranking: 6Lesson found out: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be a lesson for each crew annually? The Bills began the period with big highs through scoring 30-plus factors in 3 straight triumphes. Yet major lows adhered to with a lopsided reduction to the Ravens as well as skipped opportunities against the Texans. The Expenses possess some brand-new players, therefore organic growing pains are assumed. This is actually also a team that possesses a recent history of picking up its own efficiency near completion of the routine period.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 rank: 8Lesson knew: QB Cook Mayfield and OC Liam Coen are actually a harmful combination.The Bucs installed 44 aspects of offense (they likewise possessed a fumble recuperation for a touchdown to make it 51 total amount) Sunday versus the Saints-- a staff that was surrendering only a 25% red region slashing price, the greatest smudge in the NFL-- and they're tied for an NFL-leading 178 repulsive aspects scored. Their 594 web lawns of outburst Sunday was actually a franchise business file.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 rank: 9Lesson learned: The Packers' self defense can take the ball away.Green Gulf doesn't rate in the top 10 in the category in gardens enabled every activity, passing gardens per game, hurrying gardens every carry, third-down visit amount or even red zone protection. However, the Packers lead the game along with 17 takeaways, consisting of one on exclusive crews. It is actually the most through 6 activities of an NFL season considering that the Bears were on the very same speed in 2018. The only question is actually if/when the Packers come to the postseason and they are actually playing the best crews, can they still take the sphere away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 position: 7Lesson found out: Novice QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise that has actually looked for a solution at quarterback for decades may ultimately relax. It is actually certainly not simply that Daniels rates third in QBR (73.6) after six games or that he has thrown for 1,404 lawns and also 6 touchdowns as well as hurried for an added 322 and also 4 ratings. It is actually everything about just how he remains to build as a result of the planning he performs during the course of the week, and how he is actually building a higher amount of chemistry with his recipients, significantly Terry McLaurin. As trainer Dan Quinn claimed following Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There is actually a bunch of belief in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Country u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh split u2022 Hamlin goes beyond MNF mind u2022 Steelers finally discharge Harris u2022 Mixon aids spark Texans offense u2022 Third-down battles doom Panthers.Full week 6 ranking: 13Lesson discovered: Absolutely nothing is going to happen effortless for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco operated roughshod over enemies, gaining 12 regular-season activities through a second-best average of 19.08 objectives, with a third-best 11.35 common point differential in every games. Those Niners were well-balanced and packed along with stars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (arm) and others as a result of personal injury, this year's version is actually extremely not. That has actually left behind San Francisco in a lot more tight activities. With 6 full weeks, San Francisco has shed three one-score activities and has a 5.33 normal factor differential. It will certainly require to begin pulling some of the close video games bent on create yet another playoff operate.-- Scar WagonerWeek 6 position: 15Lesson discovered: The objectionable identification is a do work in progress.By choosing OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers seemed to indicate they wished to be actually a ground-and-pound crew. However just before the Full week 6 draw Las Vegas, the offense didn't consistently move the ball on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 hurrying backyards Sunday-- aspect of a season-best 183 crew total amount-- could possibly imply the start of a jogging revival. Or even the trend could possibly transform if trainer Mike Tomlin chooses to replace QB Justin Area along with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing away activity, which ranks 28th along with 166.8 yards every game. Still, the group's repulsive identity is as yet to be shown by means of 6 activities.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 ranking: 14Lesson found out: The Falcons could be functional offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins tossed for a franchise-record 509 lawns against the branch rival Buccaneers. He failed to need to have to replicate that efficiency Sunday versus the Panthers, given that the Falcons ran for a total of 198 yards, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 backyards as well as a touchdown. Bijan Robinson included 95 lawns on the ground and a pair of touchdowns. After a slow start offensively, Atlanta ga seems to be to have actually discovered its own gouge. The staff is actually 8th in the game in backyards per game (368.3) and WR Drake London is tied for second in the NFL in receiving touchdowns (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 rank: 11Lesson discovered: It's heading to be actually a rugged ride.Coming off a 1-6 collapse to finish last season, the only method train Scar Sirianni and the Eagles might steer clear of turmoil was actually by getting off to a scorching start to alleviate an enthusiast base upon upper hand. That didn't take place. The Eagles are 3-2 and also have actually looked wonderfully usual despite including one of the much better offending lineups in the game. Points came to a head in a Full week 6 home sway the Browns when the crowd articulated its own annoyance throughout an uninspired efficiency and also Sirianni reacted through yelling at some patrons at the end of the game. Perhaps points will certainly calm down as our company obtain much deeper right into the season, yet that's tough to photo at the moment.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 ranking: 12Lesson learned: Fortunes transform quickly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone coming from 3-0 and on top of the NFC West to 3-3 and also faltering on defense. Accidents on that particular side of the round as well as a much harder slate of resisting quarterbacks have been significant aspects. Over the first three full weeks-- while encountering Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and also Skylar Thompson-- Seattle allowed the fourth-fewest points every game at 14.3. In the losses to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and Brock Purdy, the Seahawks enabled 35.7 objectives every activity, which is actually the second-most in the league due to the fact that Week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson found out: There is no frame for error.In the past, the Cowboys conquered their slips and still succeeded games. The roster is certainly not as talented with their variations as well as lack of add-ons in complimentary company. When factors make a mistake, they can't take on their own out of the channel. The offense can not possess reddish zone turn overs because the protection can't provide added ownerships with takeaways. It will not receive simpler. 6 of Dallas' ultimate 11 games come versus quarterbacks presently positioned in the best 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to come to the playoffs for a fourth straight season, they may need to have to participate in closer to error-free soccer.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. wrecks 'Rise' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson makes a surprise appearance on "Get out of bed," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 rank: 17Lesson found out: Don't dive to verdicts about a newbie QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams who was on screen during the course of Chicago's 1-2 start appears incredibly various from the quarterback that has actually tossed the second-most touchdowns through a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has revealed significant improvement in his team's three upright draw the Rams, Panthers and Jaguars. His finalization percentage jumped coming from 59% (Full Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) as well as his lawns per try boosted through 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has thrown 7 goals to merely one interception over the past three weeks, in contrast to a 2-4 TD/INT ratio coming from his initial 3 activities. The order the No. 1 selection has presented over the Bears' outburst is detectable and has actually Chicago headed in to its bye week self-assured that it has actually discovered its identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 position: 18Lesson discovered: Planner Jesse Minter has actually modified the defense.Since the Chargers prepared QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have possessed one of the organization's worst defenses. They enabled the fifth-most goals (24.9) and also the 10th-most yards (353.3) every activity over that stretch. With five video games in 2024, nonetheless, the Chargers have one of the league's best defenses, enabling the least objectives per game in the NFL through six weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have actually made it possible for fewer than 21 factors in each of their very first 5 activities of the season for the third attend franchise record.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 rank: 16Lesson discovered: The Saints' very first two full weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints appeared like some of the best crews in the game after a 2-0 beginning, however after four trustworthy reductions, it is actually very clear they are actually not like those first pair of weeks suggested. Personal injuries have played a part, however the Saints' once-feared defense is currently rated last in gardens made it possible for per activity (395.8 ), it has dealing with problems and the staff shows up to be without the intensity on either edge of the round to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all time long.u2022 Total timetable"|Status "u2022 Intensity charts for each team "u2022 Transactions"|Accidents "u2022 Soccer Power Mark "u2022 Playoff picture projections "Even more NFL protection ".Week 6 rank: 22Lesson learned: We need to see more.The Colts' 3-3 report is either an overachievement or even underachievement, depending upon your point of view. They have an unsatisfying, 30th-ranked defense (making it possible for 389.5 gardens per game), but they've reached.500 despite a breakout of accidents to QB Anthony Richardson (oblique), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) and also RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts can get healthy and balanced-- the 3 above mentioned gamers are counted on back quickly-- maybe Indianapolis can easily achieve its ceiling this time. An upcoming extent features meetings along with the Texans, Expenses, Vikings as well as Lions will most likely inform the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 ranking: 20Lesson knew: The Cardinals are consistently inconsistent.The to begin with 6 games of the period have actually been actually a curler coaster for Arizona. They started red-hot versus the Expenses, then faded in the 2nd fifty percent. After that they trump the trousers off the Rams, pushed the Lions, got blasted due to the Leaders, pitched the 49ers and obtained trucked by the Packers. No person recognizes which Cardinals team will certainly show up on Sundays. And if they had beat Eco-friendly Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals would've possessed a share of starting point in the NFC West. One min their offense is unstoppable the next, they dedicate over a loads fines.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 ranking: 19Lesson discovered: The Broncos' offense is actually (and also will definitely be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton elected to throw rookie QB Bo Nix into deep blue sea conclusion, and also he has actually presented seconds of chance as well as loads of aggravation. The Broncos are 31st on 3rd down (25%) and 289th in finalization amount (61.1%) in spite of neighboring the bottom of the game in common backyards per finalization. Therefore, they possess Nix participating in low-risk football and are still certainly not completing good enough passes. Opportunity may be the remedy, but the ride is heading to be rough. Possibly bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos believed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 rank: 21Lesson learned: Manager Woody Johnson runs out patience.The manager's selection to fire instructor Robert Saleh after simply five activities talks to his sense of seriousness. It's a cautionary tale for the entire building, and it could possibly hint added moves. Maybe the Jets are going to be even more inclined to trade for WR Davante Adams. As well as maybe it will certainly propel them to resolve the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Publisher's note: The Jets carried out business for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 ranking: 24Lesson knew: The Bengals are unsatisfactory yet.There was actually merely a great deal fulfillment in the closet room complying with Cincinnati's get the Giants. QB Joe Shelter recognized the offense didn't play well enough on a day when the defence responded. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the league in point every drive differential at 0.32. Said Den after the video game: "Our company're trying to find ourselves, trying to find wins. Our team located one today, that's fantastic. However we know our company need to be actually far better moving forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 rank: 23Lesson discovered: Self defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel claimed as considerably observing a get the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' offense has actually sputtered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their defense silently stands fifth in yards enabled per video game (285.4) and also leads the NFL in third-down portion (25.5%). In its 1st year under coordinator Anthony Weaver, Miami's self defense has actually been a sole good in a mostly unsatisfactory 1st six full weeks of the period. Nevertheless, it won't mean much until the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring offense enhances.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel provides an update on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins move instructor Mike McDaniel discusses the current information on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 ranking: 25Lesson discovered: The Giants still struggle to count points.New York's offending pipes is enhanced, it added a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers and train Brian Daboll is actually getting in touch with plays. It is actually still not enough. This staff battles to rack up points ... once more! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 ideas per video game. This is after being actually 30th in the organization along with 15.6 PPG final time. "The utmost target is actually to score points," Daboll claimed. The Giants just haven't identified exactly how to carry out it constantly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 ranking: 27Lesson knew: The Rams are overlooking a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams place 31st in elapsed self defense DVOA and also possess only 2 interceptions this time. Los Angeles produced modifications to the second during the course of its own last activity before the bye week, consisting of creating CB Tre'Davious White a well-balanced blemish. The Rams signed White to a 1 year deal coming off an Achilles tear, but the previous All-Pro strained to start the season. This likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles are going to be able to make until the offseason, but if the protection is actually to take a breakthrough, the Rams require to acquire a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 position: 26Lesson knew: Novice limited end Brock Bowers is actually legit.The Raiders took some heat energy for using the No. thirteen badger a position that was not a need, however all Bowers has actually done is create and present he is actually a fundamental item for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL limited sides as well as are actually the second-most by a limited side in his very first 6 profession activities in the Super Bowl time (1970 ), tracking merely Keith Jackson, who had 38 events in 1988. Bowers is likewise the very first novice strict end with at the very least 8 catches in back-to-back video games since 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 ranking: 28Lesson knew: It takes a while to discover a franchise business QB.The Titans believed they may possess their franchise quarterback in Willpower Levis with brand new coach Brian Callahan directing the method. Until now, that hasn't held true. Levis' seven interceptions lead the NFL and also three of the Titans' four reductions were actually decided in the 4th one-fourth. He possesses but to throw a touchdown pass in the 4th quarter, and 4 of his interceptions have come in that time framework. Levis recognized it takes a process to obtain where he intends to be: "I simply expect to get there in these upcoming few full weeks once we get into the meat of the period."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 position: 30Lesson knew: Offseason problems concerning the outburst were legitimate.The Browns downplayed the transition coming from trainer Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based program to a brand new shotgun-centric strike along with Deshaun Watson back as starting quarterback. However it has actually failed to take off and the many offseason inquiries, from Watson's bad efficiency to the absence of cohesion on an injury-riddled objectionable line, have continually appeared. The Browns are the first team considering that the 2014 Jaguars to neglect to reach 20 points in each of their first 6 activities.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun provides Browns absolute best chance to winKevin Stefanski explains why the Browns are actually sticking to Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 ranking: 31Lesson discovered: No requirements are actually necessitated for the Panthers.General supervisor Dan Morgan was questioned prior to the season for mentioning he didn't possess expectations for the time. Now we know why. While there were actually good parts offensively and defensively, depth was thin as well as no person knew whether QB Bryce Youthful would strengthen. He didn't, which is why he's behind Andy Dalton. Injuries have stamped out the defense, and also the crew's minus-100 factor differential is easily the worst in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 position: 29Lesson knew: The self defense has obtained a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson shot organizer Mike Caldwell and also chose Ryan Nielsen, yet the modification have not aided. They've actually worsened, losing dramatically in the 6 major defensive types (scoring, hurrying, passing, total backyards, 3rd down and also red area) as well as ranking last in the category in successfully pass defense (276.7 lawns per activity) and also reddish zone cost (76.2%). Traumas to CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring) and LB Foyesade Oluokun (shoe) have actually been a factor, but this is actually toning up to be one of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They perform rate to quit 505 complete aspects and also 390 yards made it possible for every game, which will be the 2nd worst in franchise background.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 rank: 32Lesson found out: QB Drake Maye triggers hope.Maye's launching beginning functionality Sunday consisted of a lovely 40-yard touchdown pass that attracted attention partially because of its own one of a kind. Because 2020, the Patriots have actually possessed only 2 passing goals of 35 or more sky yards-- one from Cam Newton and yet another coming from Mac Jones. Maye performing the feat in his initial career beginning, which included three touchdowns and a lost fumble, offers the Patriots one thing to build on.-- Mike Reiss.