.NFL Country, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Full week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and also Baltimore Ravens acquired serendipities in Week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys as well as Washington Commanders, respectively. At the same time, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns as well as New England Patriots all dropped to transfer to 1-5 on the time. How perform all 32 staffs stack up right now after the action?We've updated the rankings, as well as our NFL Nation reporters picked one lesson that we have actually gained from every team until now this time. Which teams and also players are actually overperforming-- or underperforming? What has-- as well as hasn't-- worked out by means of 6 weeks?Let's inspection out the brand new 1-32 ranks below.Our power board of greater than 80 authors, editors and also TV personalities examines just how NFL crews compare to each other, placing all of them from 1 to 32. Previous ranks: Preseason|Week 2|Week 3|Full week 4|Week 5|Full week 6Jump to a group: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|CARS AND TRUCK|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SHELTER|DET|GIGABYTES|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|10|WSHWeek 6 rank: 1Lesson discovered: Defense is going to hold the Chiefs.For each one of the Chiefs' offseason intends to return to their high-scoring means, it is actually coming to be evident their protection will need to bring the load and then some if they are actually to gain an additional Super Dish. The Chiefs are again middle of the pack (15th) in racking up per activity (23.6 scores). Yet Kansas City's defense is sixth in goals allowed per video game (17) as well as has actually contained each rival, featuring four of the NFL's top 11 scoring teams, below its own season average.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 ranking: 2Lesson discovered: Stand by up until the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason opinion choice certainly not only to complete last in the NFC North yet to do so along with a file below.500-- partly as a result of a ruthless position to its own schedule. Mathematically, each projections could possibly still come to life. However at 5-0, Minnesota is actually more than midway to making sure a winning document in 2024. The Vikings have actually additionally dominated their enemies along with an NFL-high 63-point racking up differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 ranking: 4Lesson found out: The Lions' ground attack is elite.Running behind a solid aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed creature in David Montgomery and also Jahmyr Gibbs is arguably the most ideal RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 win in Dallas, they ended up being the very first running back duo to every generate 70 or more skirmish backyards in each of the very first 5 video games of a time. Montgomery also damaged Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise mark with 8 successive games with a hurrying touchdown. Detroit's sound rushing strike likewise assists open the industry for major intendeds through WRs Jameson Williams and also Amon-Ra St. Brown and also TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 position: 3Lesson discovered: The Texans can easily succeed in the clutch.Houston is unbeaten in one-score activities, as 4 of its own five wins have been within one belongings, featuring pair of on game-winning travels. The Texans showed they can succeed a nasty slugfest in Week 5 against the Bills. Houston showed it can win a shootout in Week 1 versus the Colts. The Texans' protection closed the books the Bears on the last drive in Full week 2. Texans trainer DeMeco Ryans said the factor for their excellence is that they make plays in situational football.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 ranking: 5Lesson discovered: The Ravens will definitely go as far as the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and also RB Derrick Holly possess the Ravens positioned as the No. 1 offense, and also it will definitely require to remain this leading for Baltimore to make a championship run. The protection is resisting the elapsed as well as giving up 24.8 points every video game, the third most in team past history after six video games. The Ravens are actually 4-0 this season when they rack up 24 or even more factors. They are actually 0-2 when being upheld 23 or even far fewer. The period hinges on the efficiency of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick pleased along with what he possesses observed from RavensBill Belichick clarifies to Pat McAfee what is functioning well for Lamar Jackson and also the Ravens' offense.Week 6 rank: 6Lesson learned: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be actually a course for each group yearly? The Expenses started the period with large highs through scoring 30-plus points in three direct victories. However large lows followed along with an unbalanced loss to the Ravens and overlooked options versus the Texans. The Expenses possess some new gamers, therefore all-natural growing discomforts are expected. This is also a team that has a latest history of grabbing its functionality near completion of the normal season.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 rank: 8Lesson knew: QB Cook Mayfield as well as OC Liam Coen are a harmful combination.The Bucs set up 44 aspects of offense (they additionally had a fumble healing for a goal to produce it 51 overall) Sunday against the Saints-- a group that was actually losing hope merely a 25% red area slashing rate, the very best smudge in the NFL-- and also they're tied for an NFL-leading 178 repulsive points scored. Their 594 internet yards of offense Sunday was actually a franchise file.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 ranking: 9Lesson knew: The Packers' self defense can take the round away.Green Gulf does not rank in the top 10 in the circle in lawns enabled every activity, passing lawns every video game, rushing gardens every hold, third-down stopover percentage or even red zone protection. Having said that, the Packers lead the league along with 17 takeaways, including one on unique crews. It's one of the most via six activities of an NFL period considering that the Bears were on the very same rate in 2018. The only inquiry is actually if/when the Packers come to the postseason and they're playing the best groups, can they still take the ball away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 position: 7Lesson learned: Newbie QB Jayden Daniels is actually legit.A franchise business that has actually found a response at quarterback for decades may ultimately breathe easy. It's certainly not simply that Daniels places 3rd in QBR (73.6) after 6 games or that he has thrown for 1,404 yards and also 6 touchdowns and rushed for an extra 322 and also four scores. It is actually everything about just how he continues to build because of the planning he performs in the course of the full week, and also how he is actually developing a higher degree of chemistry along with his receivers, significantly Terry McLaurin. As instructor Dan Quinn mentioned complying with Sunday's reduction to Baltimore, "There is actually a ton of view in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh split u2022 Hamlin goes beyond MNF moment u2022 Steelers finally unleash Harris u2022 Mixon assists kindle Texans offense u2022 Third-down problems ruin Panthers.Week 6 position: 13Lesson found out: Nothing will certainly come easy for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco operated roughshod over challengers, gaining 12 regular-season activities by a second-best standard of 19.08 purposes, with a third-best 11.35 ordinary objective differential in all games. Those Niners were healthy and also loaded with superstars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (hand) and also others because of personal injury, this year's edition is actually decidedly not. That has left behind San Francisco in even more strict activities. Via 6 weeks, San Francisco has actually lost 3 one-score video games as well as has a 5.33 typical aspect differential. It will definitely need to begin pulling a number of the near activities out to make another playoff run.-- Scar WagonerWeek 6 rank: 15Lesson discovered: The offending identity is a work in progress.By tapping the services of OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers looked to signify they desired to be actually a ground-and-pound team. However before the Week 6 draw Las Vegas, the offense really did not consistently move the ball on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 hurrying lawns Sunday-- portion of a season-best 183 team total-- can imply the start of a dashing awakening. Or even the trend might transform if coach Mike Tomlin chooses to replace QB Justin Fields along with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing away video game, which ranks 28th with 166.8 backyards every video game. Still, the group's offensive identification is actually as yet to be uncovered by means of six activities.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 rank: 14Lesson knew: The Falcons could be functional offensively.In Week 5, QB Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 yards against the division competing Buccaneers. He didn't need to duplicate that efficiency Sunday versus the Panthers, since the Falcons ran for a total of 198 lawns, led through RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 gardens and a touchdown. Bijan Robinson included 95 gardens on the ground and a set of touchdowns. After a slow begin offensively, Atlanta ga seems to have located its canal. The staff is actually eighth in the league in backyards per game (368.3) and WR Drake London is actually tied for second in the NFL in acquiring touchdowns (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 position: 11Lesson discovered: It's going to be actually an uneven ride.Coming off a 1-6 failure to finish final time, the only way instructor Chip Sirianni as well as the Eagles might steer clear of distress was through leaving to a hot begin to calm an enthusiast base upon edge. That really did not occur. The Eagles are 3-2 as well as have looked perfectly average regardless of boasting among the far better repulsive rosters in the league. Factors capped in a Week 6 home draw the Browns when the group voiced its annoyance throughout a poor functionality and also Sirianni responded through chewing out some customers at the end of the game. Maybe traits will definitely calm down as our experts get much deeper into the time, however that is actually hard to image at the moment.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 position: 12Lesson learned: Fortunes transform rapidly in the NFL.The Seahawks have actually gone coming from 3-0 and also atop the NFC West to 3-3 and also faltering on defense. Traumas on that edge of the sphere and also a considerably more durable slate of opposing quarterbacks have been considerable factors. Over the initial 3 full weeks-- while facing Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and also Skylar Thompson-- Seat enabled the fourth-fewest points per video game at 14.3. In the losses to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and also Brock Purdy, the Seahawks enabled 35.7 purposes every game, which is the second-most in the league given that Week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson learned: There is actually no scope for error.In the past, the Cowboys overcame their mistakes and also still succeeded games. The roster is actually not as accomplished along with their shifts and lack of enhancements in free of charge agency. When things make a mistake, they can not draw on their own away from the channel. The violation can not possess reddish zone turn overs due to the fact that the defense can not provide additional ownerships along with takeaways. It won't obtain much easier. 6 of Dallas' final 11 activities come versus quarterbacks currently positioned in the leading 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to reach the playoffs for a 4th straight time, they could need to have to participate in closer to error-free football.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. crashes 'Stand up' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Smith makes a surprise appearance on "Stand up," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 ranking: 17Lesson learned: Do not hop to final thoughts regarding a newbie QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams that was on screen throughout Chicago's 1-2 begin looks quite various from the quarterback that has thrown the second-most touchdowns through a Bears rookie (9 ). Williams has shown significant enhancement in his team's 3 upright wins over the Rams, Panthers as well as Jaguars. His conclusion percentage hopped from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) and also his backyards every attempt improved by 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has actually thrown seven touchdowns to simply one interception over the past three full weeks, rather than a 2-4 TD/INT ratio from his initial three video games. The demand the No. 1 pick has presented over the Bears' offense is actually obvious as well as has Chicago moved into its bye week certain that it has discovered its own identity.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 ranking: 18Lesson knew: Planner Jesse Minter has transformed the defense.Since the Chargers composed QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have had some of the organization's worst defenses. They permitted the fifth-most purposes (24.9) as well as the 10th-most lawns (353.3) every activity over that stretch. With five games in 2024, however, the Chargers possess among the league's best defenses, allowing the fewest purposes every game in the NFL with 6 weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have actually allowed far fewer than 21 factors in each of their very first five games of the period for the 3rd attend franchise business past history.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 ranking: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' very first two weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints appeared like one of the very best crews in the organization after a 2-0 start, however after four forthright losses, it's very clear they're certainly not comparable to those very first 2 full weeks proposed. Traumas have figured in, however the Saints' once-feared protection is currently placed last in backyards permitted per game (395.8 ), it has dealing with problems as well as the staff seems to lack the deepness on either edge of the round to straight the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all time long.u2022 Full timetable"|Standings "u2022 Deepness graphes for each group "u2022 Transactions"|Traumas "u2022 Soccer Power Index "u2022 Playoff picture projections "Even more NFL protection ".Full week 6 position: 22Lesson knew: We need to have to observe more.The Colts' 3-3 report is either an overachievement or even underachievement, depending on your point of view. They possess an unsatisfying, 30th-ranked protection (making it possible for 389.5 lawns per video game), however they've reached.500 despite a breakout of personal injuries to QB Anthony Richardson (oblique), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) and also RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts can receive well-balanced-- the three mentioned gamers are counted on back quickly-- perhaps Indianapolis may meet its roof this season. An upcoming extent consists of meetings along with the Texans, Bills, Vikings and also Lions are going to most likely tell the tale.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 ranking: 20Lesson discovered: The Cardinals are actually constantly inconsistent.The to begin with 6 video games of the period have actually been a curler coaster for Arizona. They started red-hot versus the Costs, after that vanished in the second fifty percent. After that they trump the pants off the Rams, pressed the Lions, got blasted by the Leaders, toppled the 49ers and received trucked due to the Packers. No one understands which Cardinals staff will certainly turn up on Sundays. And also if they had beat Veggie Bay on Sunday, the Cardinals would possess possessed a share of first place in the NFC West. One moment their outburst is actually unstoppable the next, they dedicate over a loads charges.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 rank: 19Lesson found out: The Broncos' outburst is (as well as will certainly be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton elected to throw novice QB Bo Nix right into the deep conclusion, as well as he has presented minutes of chance and also lots of stress. The Broncos are 31st on third down (25%) as well as 289th in finalization portion (61.1%) despite neighboring the bottom of the organization in normal yards per finalization. Therefore, they possess Nix participating in low-risk football as well as are actually still not accomplishing good enough passes. Opportunity could be the remedy, however the flight is actually visiting be actually rugged. Perhaps bumpier than Nix, Payton or even the Broncos believed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 ranking: 21Lesson learned: Manager Woody Johnson is out of patience.The owner's selection to fire instructor Robert Saleh after just five video games speaks to his feeling of seriousness. It is actually a wake-up call for the whole property, and it could possibly portend added relocations. Probably the Jets are going to be actually even more prone to trade for WR Davante Adams. As well as possibly it will definitely stimulate them to resolve the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's note: The Planes performed trade for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 position: 24Lesson learned: The Bengals are not good enough yet.There was simply a lot fulfillment in the locker room observing Cincinnati's sway the Giants. QB Joe Den acknowledged the outburst really did not play all right on a day when the defense responded. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the organization in aspect per ride differential at 0.32. Said Den after the game: "Our team're searching for ourselves, trying to find success. We discovered one today, that's wonderful. However we understand we must be actually much better moving forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 ranking: 23Lesson knew: Self defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel stated as a lot following a draw the Patriots in Week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has actually sputtered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their defense gently ranks 5th in yards made it possible for every game (285.4) and leads the NFL in third-down amount (25.5%). In its first year under planner Anthony Weaver, Miami's self defense has been an only good in a largely unsatisfying 1st six full weeks of the period. However, it won't indicate much until the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring outburst boosts.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel offers an improve on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins move train Mike McDaniel discusses the most recent particulars on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 position: 25Lesson found out: The Giants still struggle to record points.New York's offending line is actually boosted, it included a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers and also coach Brian Daboll is contacting plays. It's still insufficient. This staff strains to rack up points ... once again! The Giants are actually 29th in the NFL, averaging 16.0 points per activity. This seeks being 30th in the organization along with 15.6 PPG final season. "The greatest objective is actually to score ideas," Daboll stated. The Giants just haven't found out exactly how to perform it consistently.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 ranking: 27Lesson learned: The Rams are actually missing out on a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams rank 31st in successfully pass defense DVOA and also possess just 2 interceptions this season. Los Angeles made changes to the additional in the course of its ultimate activity just before the bye full week, consisting of producing CB Tre'Davious White a healthy scratch. The Rams authorized White to an one-year bargain coming off an Achilles tear, however the previous All-Pro strained to begin the time. This very likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will manage to make till the offseason, yet if the self defense is to take a step forward, the Rams require to acquire a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 ranking: 26Lesson knew: Newbie limited end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some warmth for utilizing the No. 13 badger a position that was not a need, yet all Bowers has carried out is create and also show he is actually a fundamental piece for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL tight sides and also are actually the second-most through a limited end in his 1st 6 profession activities in the Super Dish era (1970 ), routing only Keith Jackson, who possessed 38 receptions in 1988. Bowers is likewise the first novice tight end with a minimum of eight catches in next activities since 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 rank: 28Lesson learned: It takes some time to discover a franchise QB.The Titans felt they may possess their franchise quarterback in Willpower Levis along with new coach Brian Callahan leading the means. Up until now, that hasn't been the case. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and three of the Titans' four reductions were actually made a decision in the fourth quarter. He has however to toss a goal pass in the 4th one-fourth, and 4 of his interceptions have actually been available in that time structure. Levis recognized it takes a method to obtain where he wants to be: "I merely hope to get there in these next handful of full weeks once our company enter into the chicken of the period."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 position: 30Lesson learned: Offseason worries concerning the outburst were legitimate.The Browns understated the change from trainer Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based system to a brand-new shotgun-centric attack with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. But it has actually neglected to remove as well as the many offseason concerns, from Watson's poor functionality to the shortage of communication on an injury-riddled offensive pipes, have actually continually surfaced. The Browns are actually the first string since the 2014 Jaguars to fail to hit 20 factors in each of their first six activities.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun offers Browns finest possibility to winKevin Stefanski details why the Browns are actually sticking to Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 rank: 31Lesson discovered: No requirements are actually required for the Panthers.General supervisor Dan Morgan was examined prior to the period for mentioning he really did not have assumptions for the period. Now we know why. While there were great pieces offensively and also defensively, deepness was thin and no one understood whether QB Bryce Young would boost. He really did not, which is actually why he's behind Andy Dalton. Personal injuries have decimated the self defense, and also the staff's minus-100 aspect differential is easily the most awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 ranking: 29Lesson discovered: The self defense has acquired a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson terminated planner Mike Caldwell and employed Ryan Nielsen, but the modification hasn't aided. They've actually become worse, losing dramatically in the 6 significant protective groups (composing, rushing, passing, total yards, third down and red zone) as well as ranking final in the circle in elapsed protection (276.7 yards every video game) and also reddish area rate (76.2%). Injuries to CB Tyson Campbell (hindering) as well as pound Foyesade Oluokun (shoe) have been a variable, however this is actually shaping up to become one of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They get on pace to quit 505 overall aspects as well as 390 backyards permitted per game, which will be actually the 2nd worst in franchise business record.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 ranking: 32Lesson discovered: QB Drake Maye triggers hope.Maye's launching starting efficiency Sunday included a lovely 40-yard touchdown pass that stuck out partially as a result of its own one of a kind. Considering that 2020, the Patriots have had just 2 passing touchdowns of 35 or more air gardens-- one from Cam Newton and yet another from Mac computer Jones. Maye achieving the feat in his 1st career beginning, which included 3 goals as well as a dropped fumble, gives the Patriots one thing to build on.-- Mike Reiss.