.NFL Country, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Full week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions as well as Baltimore Ravens secured serendipities in Week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys as well as Washington Commanders, specifically. In the meantime, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and also New England Patriots all dropped to move to 1-5 on the time. Exactly how perform all 32 staffs stack up currently after the action?We have actually improved the rankings, and our NFL Country media reporters decided on one training that our experts've gained from every crew until now this season. Which teams and also gamers are actually overperforming-- or underperforming? What has-- as well as hasn't-- worked out with 6 weeks?Let's check out the brand new 1-32 ranks below.Our electrical power panel of much more than 80 authors, editors and television personalities evaluates just how NFL crews compare to each other, rating all of them coming from 1 to 32. Previous rankings: Preseason|Full week 2|Full week 3|Week 4|Full week 5|Full week 6Jump to a staff: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|VEHICLE|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SANCTUARY|DET|GIGABYTE|HOU|INDJAX|KC|UTT|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TB|TEN|WSHWeek 6 position: 1Lesson discovered: Defense will definitely hold the Chiefs.For each one of the Chiefs' offseason plans to return to their high-scoring means, it is actually ending up being noticeable their self defense will certainly need to hold the lots and afterwards some if they are actually to win yet another Super Dish. The Chiefs are actually once more mid of the pack (15th) in racking up every video game (23.6 points). But Kansas City's defense is sixth in objectives allowed per video game (17) and also has actually held each challenger, including 4 of the NFL's top 11 scoring staffs, below its own season standard.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 position: 2Lesson knew: Stand by until the Vikings play the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason opinion choice certainly not simply to finish final in the NFC North but to do thus along with a document listed below.500-- to some extent because of a severe position to its own timetable. Mathematically, both projections might still become a reality. However at 5-0, Minnesota is actually much more than halfway to guaranteeing a succeeding record in 2024. The Vikings have actually also dominated their rivals along with an NFL-high 63-point scoring differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 ranking: 4Lesson knew: The Lions' ground strike is actually elite.Running responsible for a powerful aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed beast in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs is perhaps the best RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 succeed in Dallas, they came to be the first managing back duo per generate 70 or even additional scrimmage backyards in each of the initial five video games of a period. Montgomery additionally broke Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business mark with 8 consecutive video games along with a hurrying goal. Detroit's sound rushing attack likewise helps open up the industry for major aim ats through WRs Jameson Williams and also Amon-Ra St. Brown and TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 rank: 3Lesson knew: The Texans may gain in the clutch.Houston is unbeaten in one-score activities, as four of its 5 triumphes have actually been within one belongings, featuring 2 on game-winning travels. The Texans presented they could possibly succeed a nasty slugfest in Full week 5 versus the Bills. Houston showed it could succeed a duel in Full week 1 versus the Colts. The Texans' self defense closed the books the Bears on the final travel in Week 2. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said the reason for their success is actually that they create plays in situational soccer.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 ranking: 5Lesson knew: The Ravens will go as far as the offense takes them.QB Lamar Jackson as well as RB Derrick Holly have the Ravens positioned as the No. 1 offense, as well as it is going to require to keep this prevalent for Baltimore to create a championship operate. The protection is struggling against the pass and also giving up 24.8 aspects every activity, the third very most in group record after 6 activities. The Ravens are 4-0 this period when they rack up 24 or even additional factors. They are 0-2 when being held to 23 or even far fewer. The time hinges on the productivity of the offense.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick satisfied with what he possesses seen from RavensBill Belichick discusses to Tap McAfee what is actually operating properly for Lamar Jackson and also the Ravens' offense.Week 6 ranking: 6Lesson found out: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be actually a course for every single team annually? The Costs started the season along with major highs through racking up 30-plus factors in 3 straight success. Yet huge lows adhered to with a lopsided loss to the Ravens and missed possibilities against the Texans. The Bills have some brand-new players, thus natural growing discomforts are actually expected. This is additionally a group that possesses a latest past of getting its functionality near the end of the frequent period.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 rank: 8Lesson discovered: QB Baker Mayfield as well as OC Liam Coen are a hazardous combination.The Bucs put up 44 aspects of offense (they additionally had a fumble healing for a touchdown to make it 51 overall) Sunday against the Saints-- a crew that was actually quiting simply a 25% red zone slashing rate, the very best spot in the NFL-- and they're tied for an NFL-leading 178 annoying points slashed. Their 594 web lawns of outburst Sunday was actually a franchise report.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 ranking: 9Lesson discovered: The Packers' defense may take the round away.Green Bay doesn't rate in the top 10 in the rank in yards allowed per video game, passing backyards per game, hurrying backyards every carry, third-down stopover amount or even red zone defense. Nonetheless, the Packers lead the organization with 17 takeaways, including one on unique crews. It's the absolute most via 6 activities of an NFL time since the Bears got on the exact same rate in 2018. The only concern is if/when the Packers come to the postseason and they are actually participating in the best crews, can they still take the ball away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 position: 7Lesson discovered: Rookie QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise that has looked for a response at quarterback for many years may eventually relax. It's not only that Daniels positions 3rd in QBR (73.6) after 6 games or that he has thrown for 1,404 backyards as well as six touchdowns and also rushed for an added 322 as well as 4 ratings. It's everything about exactly how he continues to cultivate because of the preparation he performs during the week, and just how he's developing a higher amount of chemical make up with his recipients, especially Terry McLaurin. As instructor Dan Quinn claimed adhering to Sunday's reduction to Baltimore, "There's a ton of idea in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Country u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh crack u2022 Hamlin transcends MNF moment u2022 Steelers eventually let loose Harris u2022 Mixon helps kindle Texans offense u2022 Third-down battles doom Panthers.Full week 6 ranking: 13Lesson discovered: Nothing will definitely happen easy for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over enemies, succeeding 12 regular-season video games through a second-best average of 19.08 objectives, with a third-best 11.35 normal purpose differential in each activities. Those Niners were healthy and balanced and also packed along with celebrities. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (arm) and also others because of personal injury, this year's version is actually decidedly not. That has left behind San Francisco in more strict video games. Via 6 full weeks, San Francisco has lost 3 one-score activities and also has a 5.33 normal point differential. It will need to have to start drawing a number of the close games out to create yet another playoff operate.-- Nick WagonerWeek 6 position: 15Lesson knew: The outrageous identification is actually a work in progress.By choosing OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers seemed to indicate they wanted to be a ground-and-pound group. Yet before the Full week 6 draw Sin city, the outburst didn't continually relocate the sphere on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 hurrying lawns Sunday-- part of a season-best 183 crew total amount-- might imply the starting point of a dashing revival. Or the trend could turn if trainer Mike Tomlin chooses to switch out QB Justin Fields along with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the death video game, which rates 28th along with 166.8 gardens every activity. Still, the group's outrageous identity is actually yet to be exposed through 6 games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 position: 14Lesson knew: The Falcons could be extremely versatile offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 lawns versus the division competing Buccaneers. He failed to need to replicate that functionality Sunday versus the Panthers, given that the Falcons competed a total of 198 backyards, led through RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 backyards and also a goal. Bijan Robinson incorporated 95 gardens on the ground as well as a pair of touchdowns. After a slow-moving beginning offensively, Atlanta seems to be to have located its own gouge. The staff is actually eighth in the game in gardens every video game (368.3) and also WR Drake Greater london is actually matched for second in the NFL in acquiring touchdowns (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 rank: 11Lesson learned: It's visiting be a bumpy ride.Coming off a 1-6 crash to end final time, the only means train Scar Sirianni and also the Eagles could steer clear of turmoil was through getting off to a scorching beginning to calm a follower base on advantage. That didn't take place. The Eagles are actually 3-2 as well as have looked wonderfully ordinary regardless of including one of the much better offending lineups in the organization. Traits capped in a Week 6 home win over the Browns when the group voiced its annoyance throughout a dull efficiency and Sirianni reacted by chewing out some patrons by the end of the activity. Perhaps traits will definitely settle down as our company get deeper right into the season, but that is actually difficult to photo right now.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 rank: 12Lesson discovered: Lot of money modify quickly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone from 3-0 and in addition to the NFC West to 3-3 and faltering on defense. Accidents about that side of the sphere as well as a much harder slate of resisting quarterbacks have been substantial elements. Over the very first 3 weeks-- while experiencing Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett as well as Skylar Thompson-- Seat enabled the fourth-fewest points every activity at 14.3. In the reductions to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and Brock Purdy, the Seahawks enabled 35.7 purposes every activity, which is the second-most in the game due to the fact that Week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson found out: There is no scope for error.In the past, the Cowboys conquered their mistakes and still gained video games. The lineup is not as talented with their departures as well as lack of enhancements in complimentary force. When points go wrong, they can not draw on their own away from the trench. The violation can't have red zone turnovers given that the protection can not provide additional possessions with takeaways. It will not obtain less complicated. 6 of Dallas' last 11 video games happened against quarterbacks currently ranked in the leading 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to get to the playoffs for a fourth straight period, they might require to participate in closer to error-free football.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. crashes 'Get out of bed' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Smith creates an unpleasant surprise look on "Rise," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 ranking: 17Lesson discovered: Don't leap to verdicts about a rookie QB after three games.The Caleb Williams that performed show during the course of Chicago's 1-2 start appears very different coming from the quarterback that has actually tossed the second-most goals by a Bears rookie (9 ). Williams has actually presented notable renovation in his team's three straight draw the Rams, Panthers and also Jaguars. His conclusion percentage dove from 59% (Full Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Weeks 4-6) as well as his gardens every effort enhanced through 3.2 (coming from 5.3 to 8.5). He has tossed 7 touchdowns to just one interception over recent three full weeks, rather than a 2-4 TD/INT proportion from his first 3 games. The order the No. 1 pick has actually presented over the Bears' offense is recognizable and has actually Chicago headed right into its bye week self-assured that it has discovered its identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson learned: Coordinator Jesse Minter has transformed the defense.Since the Chargers prepared QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they possess possessed one of the game's worst defenses. They enabled the fifth-most points (24.9) and also the 10th-most yards (353.3) every activity over that stretch. Via 5 games in 2024, however, the Chargers possess among the league's ideal defenses, permitting the least purposes every game in the NFL by means of six full weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have made it possible for less than 21 factors in each of their first five games of the time for the third time in franchise background.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 position: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' 1st two weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints resembled one of the most effective groups in the game after a 2-0 start, yet after four forthright losses, it is actually very clear they are actually certainly not as good as those very first two full weeks advised. Injuries have played a part, however the Saints' once-feared defense is actually now positioned last in gardens enabled every game (395.8 ), it possesses tackling concerns as well as the crew shows up to be without the intensity on either side of the sphere to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all time long.u2022 Complete routine"|Standings "u2022 Depth graphes for every single staff "u2022 Purchases"|Injuries "u2022 Regulation Football Electrical Power Index "u2022 Playoff photo projections "Additional NFL protection ".Full week 6 ranking: 22Lesson learned: We need to view more.The Colts' 3-3 report is either an overachievement or even underachievement, relying on your perspective. They have a disappointing, 30th-ranked self defense (permitting 389.5 lawns every video game), however they have actually hit.500 regardless of a rash of traumas to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) as well as RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts may receive healthy and balanced-- the 3 above mentioned gamers are anticipated back very soon-- possibly Indianapolis may reach its own roof this season. An upcoming stretch includes meetings along with the Texans, Bills, Vikings and Lions are going to possibly say to the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 position: 20Lesson found out: The Cardinals are constantly inconsistent.The first six video games of the period have been actually a roller coaster for Arizona. They started red-hot against the Bills, at that point faded in the 2nd half. At that point they defeat the jeans off the Rams, pushed the Lions, received blasted by the Leaders, fell the 49ers and got trucked due to the Packers. Nobody understands which Cardinals group will certainly show up on Sundays. And also if they had beat Green Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals will possess had a reveal of top place in the NFC West. One moment their outburst is unstoppable the upcoming, they devote over a number of fines.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 ranking: 19Lesson learned: The Broncos' offense is (and also will definitely be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton selected to toss rookie QB Bo Nix in to the deep conclusion, and also he has actually presented minutes of chance and also loads of frustration. The Broncos are 31st on 3rd down (25%) as well as 289th in fulfillment amount (61.1%) despite neighboring all-time low of the organization in average lawns per finalization. Thus, they possess Nix playing low-risk soccer and are still certainly not finishing good enough passes. Opportunity might be the cure, yet the adventure is going to be actually bouncy. Possibly bumpier than Nix, Payton or even the Broncos believed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 position: 21Lesson learned: Proprietor Woody Johnson runs out patience.The proprietor's decision to fire coach Robert Saleh after merely five activities talks to his feeling of necessity. It is actually a wake-up call for the entire structure, as well as it could portend extra steps. Maybe the Jets will definitely be actually much more willing to trade for WR Davante Adams. As well as possibly it is going to stimulate them to settle the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's details: The Planes performed trade for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 rank: 24Lesson learned: The Bengals are unsatisfactory yet.There was actually simply a great deal contentment in the closet space adhering to Cincinnati's draw the Giants. QB Joe Den acknowledged the offense failed to participate in well enough on a day when the defence reacted. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the league in point per ride differential at 0.32. Said Lair after the video game: "Our experts're searching for ourselves, searching for triumphes. We discovered one today, that is actually wonderful. Yet we know our team must be far better moving forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 position: 23Lesson discovered: Self defense is the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel pointed out as considerably observing a get the Patriots in Week 5. While the Dolphins' offense has actually faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their self defense gently stands 5th in lawns made it possible for per video game (285.4) and also leads the NFL in third-down percent (25.5%). In its 1st year under organizer Anthony Weaver, Miami's self defense has actually been a lone favorable in a mainly disappointing first six weeks of the time. Nonetheless, it will not indicate much up until the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring offense enhances.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel delivers an upgrade on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins move instructor Mike McDaniel shares the most up to date particulars on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 position: 25Lesson knew: The Giants still struggle to rack up points.New York's objectionable line is boosted, it incorporated a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers as well as instructor Brian Daboll is actually contacting plays. It's still not enough. This group has a hard time to rack up points ... once more! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 ideas every video game. This is after being 30th in the game along with 15.6 PPG final time. "The utmost target is to slash points," Daboll mentioned. The Giants merely haven't determined just how to carry out it regularly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 rank: 27Lesson knew: The Rams are missing out on a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams rate 31st in successfully pass defense DVOA and also possess just pair of interceptions this season. Los Angeles created improvements to the secondary in the course of its last video game prior to the bye full week, featuring creating CB Tre'Davious White a healthy and balanced scratch. The Rams signed White to a 1 year deal coming off an Achilles tear, yet the former All-Pro battled to start the season. This most likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will certainly manage to create up until the offseason, but if the defense is actually to take a progression, the Rams need to buy a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 position: 26Lesson learned: Newbie tight end Brock Bowers is actually legit.The Raiders took some warmth for utilizing the No. 13 tease a placement that was actually not a demand, yet all Bowers has done is actually create and also present he is actually a fundamental part for the franchise. His 37 catches lead all NFL limited sides as well as are actually the second-most by a tight side in his first six occupation games in the Super Dish time (1970 ), routing just Keith Jackson, who had 38 functions in 1988. Bowers is actually likewise the very first rookie strict end with at the very least eight catches in back-to-back video games since 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 position: 28Lesson found out: It takes time to find a franchise QB.The Titans felt they could possess their franchise business quarterback in Willpower Levis along with brand-new instructor Brian Callahan helping the way. So far, that have not held true. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and three of the Titans' four reductions were made a decision in the fourth one-fourth. He possesses but to throw a goal pass in the fourth one-fourth, and also four of his interceptions have been available in that time frame. Levis acknowledged it takes a procedure to obtain where he wants to be actually: "I merely wish to arrive in these upcoming handful of full weeks once our team enter into the meat of the time."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 rank: 30Lesson knew: Offseason worries regarding the outburst were actually legitimate.The Browns minimized the switch from train Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based scheme to a new shotgun-centric assault along with Deshaun Watson back as starting quarterback. But it has failed to take off and also the many offseason inquiries, from Watson's bad efficiency to the absence of communication on an injury-riddled objectionable pipes, have continually emerged. The Browns are actually the first string considering that the 2014 Jaguars to stop working to arrive at twenty points in each of their very first six video games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun offers Browns best chance to winKevin Stefanski describes why the Browns are actually sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 ranking: 31Lesson learned: No desires are deserved for the Panthers.General supervisor Dan Morgan was examined before the season for claiming he didn't have requirements for the season. Right now we understand why. While there were really good items offensively and defensively, intensity was slim and also no one understood whether QB Bryce Youthful will strengthen. He didn't, which is actually why he lags Andy Dalton. Traumas have decimated the defense, as well as the group's minus-100 aspect differential is by far awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 ranking: 29Lesson knew: The self defense has actually obtained much worse.Coach Doug Pederson axed planner Mike Caldwell as well as employed Ryan Nielsen, yet the improvement hasn't assisted. They've really gotten worse, dropping significantly in the six primary defensive groups (scoring, hurrying, passing, complete gardens, 3rd down and red area) and also rank final in the category in elapsed defense (276.7 backyards every activity) and reddish area price (76.2%). Traumas to CB Tyson Campbell (weakening) and pound Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have been actually a factor, however this is actually shaping up to be one of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They get on rate to give up 505 total points as well as 390 lawns allowed per game, which would be the 2nd worst in franchise background.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 ranking: 32Lesson knew: QB Drake Maye triggers hope.Maye's debut starting functionality Sunday featured a stunning 40-yard goal elapsed that stuck out partly due to its rarity. Since 2020, the Patriots have actually had only pair of passing goals of 35 or additional air gardens-- one coming from Web cam Newton and an additional from Mac computer Jones. Maye achieving the accomplishment in his initial job begin, which included three touchdowns and a lost fumble, gives the Patriots something to build on.-- Mike Reiss.