.NFL Nation, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Full week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions as well as Baltimore Ravens got serendipities in Full week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders, respectively. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns as well as New England Patriots all shed to transfer to 1-5 on the time. Exactly how carry out all 32 teams stack up now after the action?We've improved the rankings, and our NFL Country reporters decided on one session that we have actually picked up from every group thus far this season. Which teams and also players are actually overperforming-- or even underperforming? What has-- as well as hasn't-- exercised via six weeks?Let's inspection out the brand new 1-32 positions below.Our power board of greater than 80 writers, publishers and TV characters analyzes just how NFL crews stack up against one another, placing them coming from 1 to 32. Previous positions: Preseason|Full week 2|Full week 3|Full week 4|Week 5|Full week 6Jump to a crew: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|CARS AND TRUCK|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SHELTER|DET|GIGABYTE|HOU|INDJAX|KC|UTT|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|10|WSHWeek 6 position: 1Lesson discovered: Protection is going to carry the Chiefs.For every one of the Chiefs' offseason prepares to come back to their high-scoring methods, it's becoming obvious their protection will definitely have to hold the tons and after that some if they are actually to gain an additional Super Dish. The Chiefs are actually once more mid of the pack (15th) in scoring per video game (23.6 scores). However Kansas Metropolitan area's protection is sixth in objectives enabled every activity (17) and has actually contained each rival, featuring 4 of the NFL's leading 11 composing groups, listed below its time standard.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 position: 2Lesson discovered: Hang around till the Vikings play the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason agreement selection certainly not merely to complete final in the NFC North however to perform so with a report below.500-- mostly due to a brutal opening to its own routine. Mathematically, both projections can still become a reality. But at 5-0, Minnesota is actually greater than halfway to making sure a succeeding report in 2024. The Vikings have actually additionally dominated their challengers along with an NFL-high 63-point racking up differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 ranking: 4Lesson knew: The Lions' ground attack is elite.Running responsible for a sturdy offensive line, Detroit's two-headed monster in David Montgomery and also Jahmyr Gibbs is actually probably the most effective RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 succeed in Dallas, they ended up being the first running back duo per produce 70 or even additional scrimmage yards in each of the initial 5 video games of a time. Montgomery additionally broke Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise mark with eight successive games along with a hurrying touchdown. Detroit's strong hurrying attack additionally aids open up the industry for huge intendeds through WRs Jameson Williams and also Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 ranking: 3Lesson discovered: The Texans can succeed in the clutch.Houston is unbeaten in one-score video games, as four of its own five victories have been actually within one ownership, including two on game-winning travels. The Texans revealed they could win a nasty slugfest in Full week 5 against the Bills. Houston presented it can succeed a shootout in Week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' protection closed out the Bears on the final ride in Full week 2. Texans instructor DeMeco Ryans mentioned the factor for their results is that they make plays in situational football.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 position: 5Lesson learned: The Ravens will reach the offense takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Henry possess the Ravens ranked as the No. 1 offense, and it will certainly need to stay this dominant for Baltimore to create a championship operate. The protection is resisting the pass as well as losing hope 24.8 points every video game, the third most in group background after 6 activities. The Ravens are actually 4-0 this season when they rack up 24 or even additional points. They are actually 0-2 when being actually upheld 23 or even far fewer. The period rests on the productivity of the offense.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick amazed along with what he has seen coming from RavensBill Belichick details to Pat McAfee what is actually functioning properly for Lamar Jackson as well as the Ravens' offense.Week 6 rank: 6Lesson learned: Do not overreact.Shouldn' t this be a course for each group every year? The Costs started the season with huge highs by racking up 30-plus points in 3 straight wins. But significant lows adhered to with an askew reduction to the Ravens as well as overlooked possibilities versus the Texans. The Bills have some new gamers, so natural growing pains are actually assumed. This is actually also a team that possesses a latest record of grabbing its functionality near completion of the frequent period.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 ranking: 8Lesson discovered: QB Cook Mayfield as well as OC Liam Coen are a dangerous combination.The Bucs installed 44 aspects of offense (they likewise had a fumble recuperation for a touchdown to create it 51 total) Sunday versus the Saints-- a team that was losing hope just a 25% red region scoring cost, the best smudge in the NFL-- and they're tied for an NFL-leading 178 offensive factors scored. Their 594 web yards of outburst Sunday was a franchise business document.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 position: 9Lesson knew: The Packers' defense can easily take the ball away.Green Bay does not rank in the top 10 in the rank in lawns made it possible for per video game, passing backyards every activity, hurrying yards every carry, third-down stop portion or red zone self defense. However, the Packers lead the game along with 17 takeaways, including one on unique staffs. It is actually one of the most by means of 6 video games of an NFL period given that the Bears performed the very same pace in 2018. The only inquiry is actually if/when the Packers get to the postseason and also they are actually playing the leading crews, can they still take the round away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 ranking: 7Lesson found out: Newbie QB Jayden Daniels is actually legit.A franchise that has actually found a solution at quarterback for decades can eventually breathe easy. It is actually certainly not just that Daniels ranks 3rd in QBR (73.6) after 6 activities or that he has thrown for 1,404 backyards and 6 touchdowns as well as hurried for an additional 322 and also four credit ratings. It is actually all about how he remains to establish because of the prep work he carries out in the course of the week, and exactly how he's cultivating a greater amount of chemical make up with his recipients, significantly Terry McLaurin. As instructor Dan Quinn mentioned complying with Sunday's reduction to Baltimore, "There is actually a bunch of opinion in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh crack u2022 Hamlin exceeds MNF moment u2022 Steelers finally release Harris u2022 Mixon aids spark Texans outburst u2022 Third-down battles doom Panthers.Full week 6 position: 13Lesson knew: Absolutely nothing will come effortless for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco operated roughshod over challengers, succeeding 12 regular-season video games by a second-best average of 19.08 goals, along with a third-best 11.35 normal aim differential with all video games. Those Niners were healthy and balanced as well as loaded along with celebrities. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (arm) and also others due to personal injury, this year's version is distinctly not. That has actually left San Francisco in extra tight video games. Via 6 full weeks, San Francisco has actually shed three one-score games and also possesses a 5.33 ordinary factor differential. It will definitely need to have to begin drawing a number of the close video games bent on create one more playoff operate.-- Chip WagonerWeek 6 rank: 15Lesson found out: The objectionable identity is actually a function in progress.By choosing OC Arthur Smith in the offseason, the Steelers looked to signal they would like to be a ground-and-pound group. But just before the Week 6 win over Sin city, the outburst failed to consistently relocate the ball on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 hurrying gardens Sunday-- aspect of a season-best 183 team overall-- might suggest the beginning of a rushing awakening. Or even the trend could transform if train Mike Tomlin opts to switch out QB Justin Specialization with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the death activity, which positions 28th with 166.8 gardens per activity. Still, the team's offending identity is as yet to be shown through 6 activities.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 rank: 14Lesson discovered: The Falcons can be flexible offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins tossed for a franchise-record 509 backyards against the department rival Buccaneers. He really did not require to imitate that efficiency Sunday versus the Panthers, considering that the Falcons competed a total amount of 198 gardens, led through RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 lawns as well as a goal. Bijan Robinson added 95 yards on the ground and a set of touchdowns. After a slow-moving beginning offensively, Atlanta georgia seems to be to have located its canal. The staff is actually eighth in the game in gardens every activity (368.3) and also WR Drake London is actually tied for 2nd in the NFL in receiving goals (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 position: 11Lesson knew: It is actually going to be a bouncy ride.Coming off a 1-6 failure to end final season, the only technique trainer Nick Sirianni as well as the Eagles could stay away from distress was actually by leaving to a scorching beginning to relieve a supporter base on advantage. That really did not occur. The Eagles are 3-2 and have actually appeared flawlessly usual despite flaunting among the better annoying lineups in the league. Traits came to a head in a Full week 6 home get the Browns when the crowd voiced its annoyance over the course of a dull performance and Sirianni responded through yelling at some patrons in the end of the video game. Maybe things are going to settle down as our experts get much deeper into the season, but that's challenging to photo presently.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 rank: 12Lesson discovered: Ton of money alter rapidly in the NFL.The Seahawks have actually gone coming from 3-0 and atop the NFC West to 3-3 and also faltering on protection. Accidents on that particular side of the round as well as a considerably harder slate of opposing quarterbacks have been actually notable elements. Over the very first three full weeks-- while experiencing Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett as well as Skylar Thompson-- Seat permitted the fourth-fewest points every activity at 14.3. In the reductions to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones as well as Brock Purdy, the Seahawks made it possible for 35.7 aims every activity, which is the second-most in the organization due to the fact that Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson knew: There is no frame for error.In recent, the Cowboys beat their mistakes and still succeeded video games. The lineup is not as accomplished along with their variations and shortage of enhancements in free of cost force. When things go wrong, they can not draw on their own away from the ditch. The crime can't possess red area turn overs given that the protection can not provide added ownerships with takeaways. It won't receive less complicated. 6 of Dallas' last 11 games happened against quarterbacks presently placed in the leading 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to come to the playoffs for a 4th upright time, they might require to play closer to error-free volleyball.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. collisions 'Get out of bed' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Smith makes a shock appearance on "Stand up," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 rank: 17Lesson knew: Do not jump to final thoughts regarding a rookie QB after three games.The Caleb Williams who was on screen in the course of Chicago's 1-2 start looks incredibly various coming from the quarterback who has thrown the second-most goals through a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has actually revealed substantial renovation in his team's 3 straight wins over the Rams, Panthers as well as Jaguars. His fulfillment amount leapt coming from 59% (Full Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) as well as his gardens per attempt enhanced through 3.2 (coming from 5.3 to 8.5). He has thrown seven goals to just one interception over recent three full weeks, in contrast to a 2-4 TD/INT ratio coming from his initial 3 video games. The order the No. 1 selection has actually revealed over the Bears' outburst is actually obvious and has Chicago headed in to its own bye week positive that it has actually discovered its identity.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson knew: Planner Jesse Minter has modified the defense.Since the Chargers prepared QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have had some of the game's worst defenses. They made it possible for the fifth-most goals (24.9) as well as the 10th-most yards (353.3) every game over that stretch. By means of 5 video games in 2024, however, the Chargers possess one of the game's greatest defenses, permitting the least aims per video game in the NFL with 6 full weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have enabled less than 21 factors in each of their first 5 games of the time for the third attend franchise history.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 position: 16Lesson knew: The Saints' very first pair of weeks were an illusion.The Saints resembled some of the most effective staffs in the game after a 2-0 begin, yet after four straight losses, it's crystal clear they're certainly not comparable to those initial pair of weeks advised. Traumas have played a part, but the Saints' once-feared protection is actually right now placed last in gardens permitted every video game (395.8 ), it possesses addressing problems and the crew seems to do not have the intensity on either side of the sphere to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all period long.u2022 Full routine"|Standings "u2022 Depth charts for each staff "u2022 Purchases"|Accidents "u2022 Soccer Electrical Power Index "u2022 Playoff picture projections "Additional NFL insurance coverage ".Full week 6 rank: 22Lesson learned: Our company need to see more.The Colts' 3-3 document is actually either an overachievement or underachievement, depending on your perspective. They possess a disappointing, 30th-ranked protection (making it possible for 389.5 backyards per activity), however they have actually hit.500 in spite of a breakout of personal injuries to QB Anthony Richardson (oblique), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle joint) and also RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts can acquire well-balanced-- the three above mentioned players are actually anticipated back very soon-- perhaps Indianapolis can easily meet its own ceiling this time. A future extent consists of meetings along with the Texans, Expenses, Vikings as well as Lions will most likely inform the tale.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 rank: 20Lesson learned: The Cardinals are actually continually inconsistent.The initially six activities of the period have actually been a roller rollercoaster for Arizona. They began red-hot versus the Costs, then discolored in the 2nd one-half. Then they trump the trousers off the Rams, pushed the Lions, received blown out by the Leaders, knocked down the 49ers and got trucked by the Packers. No one understands which Cardinals crew will show up on Sundays. As well as if they had actually hammered Veggie Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals would've possessed an allotment of top place in the NFC West. One moment their offense is actually unstoppable the upcoming, they commit over a lots fines.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 position: 19Lesson learned: The Broncos' outburst is actually (as well as are going to be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton selected to throw rookie QB Bo Nix right into deep blue sea side, as well as he has shown minutes of hope and also a lot of aggravation. The Broncos are actually 31st on 3rd down (25%) and 289th in completion portion (61.1%) in spite of being near all-time low of the game in average gardens every conclusion. Thus, they possess Nix playing low-risk soccer and also are still not finishing good enough passes. Time may be the remedy, however the flight is actually going to be rough. Maybe bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos believed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 rank: 21Lesson knew: Owner Woody Johnson is out of patience.The owner's decision to fire trainer Robert Saleh after merely five activities speaks with his feeling of urgency. It's a wake-up call for the whole entire structure, and it could portend extra steps. Maybe the Jets will certainly be actually more likely to trade for WR Davante Adams. And maybe it will definitely stimulate them to settle the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Publisher's keep in mind: The Planes carried out field for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 rank: 24Lesson found out: The Bengals are unsatisfactory yet.There was actually simply a great deal satisfaction in the locker space following Cincinnati's sway the Giants. QB Joe Shelter recognized the outburst really did not participate in well enough on a day when the defence responded. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the game in factor every travel differential at 0.32. Said Shelter after the game: "We're trying to find our own selves, looking for victories. Our company found one today, that's wonderful. But we know we have to be actually far better going ahead."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 position: 23Lesson discovered: Protection is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel said as considerably complying with a sway the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' offense has actually faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their protection silently stands 5th in lawns permitted every activity (285.4) and leads the NFL in third-down percent (25.5%). In its initial year under organizer Anthony Weaver, Miami's self defense has actually been actually a sole positive in a greatly unsatisfying initial six full weeks of the season. However, it will not suggest a lot up until the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring offense strengthens.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel delivers an upgrade on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins move coach Mike McDaniel shares the current information on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 ranking: 25Lesson discovered: The Giants still battle to score points.New York's annoying pipes is actually improved, it incorporated a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers as well as coach Brian Daboll is actually calling plays. It is actually still inadequate. This staff has a hard time to score points ... again! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 ideas per activity. This is after being 30th in the organization along with 15.6 PPG last season. "The ultimate target is to score points," Daboll mentioned. The Giants only haven't figured out how to perform it constantly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 rank: 27Lesson knew: The Rams are actually missing out on a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams rate 31st in pass protection DVOA as well as possess only two interceptions this season. Los Angeles created modifications to the secondary during its last activity before the bye full week, including producing CB Tre'Davious White a healthy blemish. The Rams authorized White to a 1 year bargain coming off an Achilles tear, yet the previous All-Pro battled to begin the time. This probably isn't an upgrade Los Angeles are going to have the capacity to create up until the offseason, but if the self defense is to take an advance, the Rams need to buy a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 rank: 26Lesson found out: Newbie tight end Brock Bowers is actually legit.The Raiders took some heat energy for utilizing the No. 13 tease a posture that was certainly not a requirement, but all Bowers has actually carried out is actually make as well as present he's a foundational piece for the franchise. His 37 catches lead all NFL strict sides and are actually the second-most by a strict side in his initial 6 profession activities in the Super Dish time (1970 ), trailing just Keith Jackson, that possessed 38 functions in 1988. Bowers is additionally the first rookie limited end with at least eight catches in back-to-back activities due to the fact that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 ranking: 28Lesson discovered: It takes a while to find a franchise QB.The Titans thought they might possess their franchise business quarterback in Willpower Levis along with brand-new instructor Brian Callahan leading the way. Thus far, that have not been the case. Levis' seven interceptions lead the NFL and 3 of the Titans' 4 reductions were determined in the 4th quarter. He possesses yet to toss a goal come on the 4th one-fourth, and also four of his interceptions have been available in that opportunity framework. Levis acknowledged it takes a method to obtain where he intends to be actually: "I merely hope to get there in these upcoming couple of weeks once our experts enter the meat product of the time."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 position: 30Lesson found out: Offseason issues concerning the offense were legitimate.The Browns downplayed the transition from train Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based program to a brand-new shotgun-centric strike along with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. Yet it has actually stopped working to take off as well as the numerous offseason inquiries, coming from Watson's poor performance to the lack of cohesion on an injury-riddled annoying line, have constantly emerged. The Browns are actually the first string since the 2014 Jaguars to fail to hit twenty points in each of their first 6 video games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun offers Browns ideal odds to winKevin Stefanski details why the Browns are sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 rank: 31Lesson discovered: No expectations are warranted for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was actually questioned prior to the time for stating he failed to have assumptions for the period. Currently we understand why. While there were actually great pieces offensively as well as defensively, deepness was actually lean and also no person understood whether QB Bryce Youthful will improve. He didn't, which is why he lags Andy Dalton. Personal injuries have actually wiped out the self defense, and the team's minus-100 point differential is without a doubt the most awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 rank: 29Lesson knew: The self defense has gotten a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson shot organizer Mike Caldwell as well as hired Ryan Nielsen, yet the improvement hasn't helped. They've actually worsened, dropping substantially in the 6 major defensive classifications (composing, hurrying, passing, overall backyards, third down as well as red area) and also ranking final in the category in elapsed self defense (276.7 gardens per game) and also reddish area price (76.2%). Accidents to CB Tyson Campbell (weakening) and also LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have actually been an aspect, however this is progressing to become some of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever before. They get on rate to quit 505 complete points and also 390 gardens allowed per activity, which would be the second worst in franchise business past history.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 rank: 32Lesson found out: QB Drake Maye stimulates hope.Maye's launching beginning functionality Sunday featured a gorgeous 40-yard goal elapsed that stood apart in part because of its one of a kind. Because 2020, the Patriots have possessed merely pair of passing goals of 35 or even even more sky lawns-- one from Webcam Newton as well as an additional coming from Mac computer Jones. Maye achieving the feat in his initial career begin, which included three goals as well as a shed fumble, gives the Patriots one thing to improve.-- Mike Reiss.