.NFL Nation, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens secured big wins in Week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys as well as Washington Commanders, respectively. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns as well as New England Patriots all lost to transfer to 1-5 on the period. How carry out all 32 crews accumulate right now after the action?We've improved the ranks, as well as our NFL Country reporters decided on one course that we've gained from every team thus far this period. Which teams and also players are actually overperforming-- or even underperforming? What has-- as well as hasn't-- exercised with six weeks?Let's inspection out the new 1-32 ranks below.Our electrical power panel of more than 80 authors, publishers and television individuals analyzes just how NFL groups compare each other, placing them from 1 to 32. Previous positions: Preseason|Full week 2|Week 3|Week 4|Week 5|Week 6Jump to a crew: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|AUTOMOBILE|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SANCTUARY|DET|GB|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TB|10|WSHWeek 6 ranking: 1Lesson learned: Protection will definitely carry the Chiefs.For every one of the Chiefs' offseason intends to come back to their high-scoring techniques, it's becoming obvious their self defense will definitely have to bring the lots and then some if they are actually to gain an additional Super Dish. The Chiefs are again middle of the pack (15th) in scoring per activity (23.6 points). But Kansas City's self defense is 6th in goals enabled per activity (17) as well as has actually accommodated each rival, consisting of four of the NFL's top 11 composing teams, below its own time standard.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 rank: 2Lesson knew: Hang around till the Vikings play the games.Minnesota was a preseason consensus pick certainly not merely to finish last in the NFC North but to carry out thus with a file listed below.500-- partially due to a harsh opening to its own timetable. Mathematically, both projections could possibly still happen. Yet at 5-0, Minnesota is much more than halfway to ensuring a winning record in 2024. The Vikings have additionally dominated their rivals along with an NFL-high 63-point racking up differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 ranking: 4Lesson discovered: The Lions' ground strike is actually elite.Running responsible for a sturdy aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed monster in David Montgomery and also Jahmyr Gibbs is arguably the very best RB duo in the game. After a 47-9 succeed in Dallas, they became the very first managing back duo to each produce 70 or more skirmish lawns in each of the initial five activities of a time. Montgomery additionally damaged Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business symbol along with 8 consecutive games along with a rushing touchdown. Detroit's sound hurrying assault likewise aids open up the area for major intendeds by WRs Jameson Williams and also Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 rank: 3Lesson knew: The Texans can easily gain in the clutch.Houston is undefeated in one-score activities, as 4 of its 5 success have actually been within one property, including two on game-winning rides. The Texans showed they might win a horrible slugfest in Week 5 against the Bills. Houston showed it might succeed a shootout in Full week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' self defense liquidated the Bears on the final ride in Full week 2. Texans trainer DeMeco Ryans mentioned the cause for their success is actually that they bring in plays in situational football.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 rank: 5Lesson learned: The Ravens will definitely go as far as the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and also RB Derrick Henry possess the Ravens ranked as the No. 1 offense, as well as it will require to stay this leading for Baltimore to bring in a championship run. The defense is resisting the elapsed as well as losing hope 24.8 aspects every video game, the 3rd most in group past after six games. The Ravens are 4-0 this period when they rack up 24 or even more points. They are 0-2 when being actually pursued 23 or even fewer. The time hinges on the performance of the offense.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick pleased with what he has viewed from RavensBill Belichick explains to Pat McAfee what is actually working effectively for Lamar Jackson as well as the Ravens' offense.Week 6 ranking: 6Lesson learned: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be a training for every staff yearly? The Costs started the period with large highs by scoring 30-plus factors in 3 direct wins. Yet big lows adhered to along with an askew reduction to the Ravens as well as missed out on possibilities versus the Texans. The Costs have some new gamers, thus all-natural growing pains are actually expected. This is actually likewise a team that has a current past of getting its own efficiency near completion of the frequent period.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 position: 8Lesson found out: QB Cook Mayfield as well as OC Liam Coen are actually a harmful combination.The Bucs put up 44 factors of offense (they additionally possessed a fumble rehabilitation for a goal to create it 51 overall) Sunday against the Saints-- a staff that was actually giving up only a 25% red zone slashing price, the greatest spot in the NFL-- as well as they are actually matched for an NFL-leading 178 annoying aspects scored. Their 594 web yards of offense Sunday was actually a franchise business file.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 position: 9Lesson learned: The Packers' self defense can take the sphere away.Green Gulf does not rate in the leading 10 in the circle in yards allowed per activity, passing lawns every video game, hurrying lawns per carry, third-down stop percent or red region self defense. Nevertheless, the Packers lead the game with 17 takeaways, including one on exclusive teams. It's the best by means of 6 games of an NFL period since the Bears got on the very same rate in 2018. The only concern is if/when the Packers reach the postseason and they are actually playing the best groups, can they still take the ball away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 rank: 7Lesson discovered: Novice QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise that has looked for a response at quarterback for years can ultimately breathe freely. It's not merely that Daniels places 3rd in QBR (73.6) after six games or that he has thrown for 1,404 backyards and 6 goals as well as rushed for an additional 322 and also 4 credit ratings. It is actually everything about exactly how he continues to create due to the prep work he performs throughout the full week, and how he's cultivating a much higher level of chemical make up along with his recipients, particularly Terry McLaurin. As trainer Dan Quinn mentioned complying with Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There's a lot of opinion in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh split u2022 Hamlin exceeds MNF memory u2022 Steelers finally unleash Harris u2022 Mixon assists ignite Texans offense u2022 Third-down struggles ruin Panthers.Full week 6 ranking: 13Lesson found out: Absolutely nothing is going to happen effortless for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over enemies, succeeding 12 regular-season video games by a second-best standard of 19.08 objectives, with a third-best 11.35 ordinary objective differential with all games. Those Niners were actually well-balanced and loaded along with superstars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (arm) as well as others due to trauma, this year's edition is actually decidedly certainly not. That has left behind San Francisco in a lot more strict video games. With 6 weeks, San Francisco has actually shed 3 one-score activities as well as possesses a 5.33 typical aspect differential. It will certainly need to have to begin taking some of the near video games out to make another playoff operate.-- Scar WagonerWeek 6 rank: 15Lesson discovered: The repulsive identity is actually an operate in progress.By working with OC Arthur Smith in the offseason, the Steelers seemed to indicate they wished to be a ground-and-pound crew. However before the Week 6 get Sin city, the offense failed to continually move the round on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing lawns Sunday-- component of a season-best 183 group overall-- might suggest the beginning of a dashing awakening. Or even the tide might turn if coach Mike Tomlin decides to substitute QB Justin Specialization along with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing video game, which places 28th along with 166.8 backyards per game. Still, the crew's offending identity is as yet to be exposed with six activities.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 position: 14Lesson found out: The Falcons may be extremely versatile offensively.In Week 5, QB Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 gardens against the branch rival Buccaneers. He really did not need to have to duplicate that functionality Sunday against the Panthers, considering that the Falcons competed a total amount of 198 yards, 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 goals. After a slow-moving start offensively, Atlanta georgia seems to be to have actually located its own canal. The crew is actually 8th in the game in yards per video game (368.3) and also WR Drake London is actually matched for 2nd in the NFL in obtaining goals (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 ranking: 11Lesson learned: It is actually mosting likely to be a rugged ride.Coming off a 1-6 failure to end last time, the only way train Nick Sirianni as well as the Eagles might stay clear of distress was through getting off to a hot start to alleviate an enthusiast base on edge. That failed to take place. The Eagles are actually 3-2 and also have actually appeared flawlessly average regardless of boasting among the far better annoying lineups in the league. Points capped in a Full week 6 home gain the Browns when the crowd articulated its own displeasure over the course of a poor functionality and also Sirianni responded by chewing out some customers in the end of the activity. Possibly factors will certainly settle down as our team receive deeper in to the time, however that's challenging to image right now.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 position: 12Lesson found out: Ton of money modify quickly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone coming from 3-0 and also on top of the NFC West to 3-3 as well as reeling on self defense. Traumas on that side of the ball as well as a considerably harder slate of resisting quarterbacks have been considerable variables. 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 game at 14.3. In the losses to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and Brock Purdy, the Seahawks permitted 35.7 purposes every video game, which is actually the second-most in the game because Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson learned: There is no frame for error.In the past, the Cowboys conquered their slips and still won activities. The lineup is not as skilled with their shifts and absence of add-ons in free force. When points make a mistake, they can not take on their own out of the trench. The crime can not possess red area turn overs due to the fact that the self defense can not provide extra things with takeaways. It won't receive less complicated. Six of Dallas' last 11 activities happened against quarterbacks presently ranked in the best 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to reach the playoffs for a 4th upright season, they might need to participate in closer to error-free soccer.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. collisions 'Get Up' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson makes an unpleasant surprise appearance on "Rise," to troll the Cowboys after their loss to the Lions.Week 6 position: 17Lesson learned: Don't leap to conclusions concerning a novice QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams who got on display screen during Chicago's 1-2 start looks incredibly various from the quarterback that has actually thrown the second-most goals by a Bears novice (9 ). Williams has revealed considerable improvement in his crew's three straight get the Rams, Panthers as well as Jaguars. His finalization percent jumped coming from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) as well as his backyards per effort raised by 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has thrown 7 goals to only one interception over recent 3 weeks, as opposed to a 2-4 TD/INT ratio from his very first 3 games. The order the No. 1 pick has revealed over the Bears' outburst is recognizable and has Chicago headed in to its bye week certain that it has actually discovered its own identity.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson knew: Coordinator Jesse Minter has modified the defense.Since the Chargers composed QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have had some of the league's worst defenses. They allowed the fifth-most points (24.9) as well as the 10th-most yards (353.3) per game over that stretch. By means of 5 activities in 2024, nonetheless, the Chargers possess one of the game's finest defenses, permitting the least goals per activity in the NFL through six weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have actually enabled less than 21 aspects in each of their first five games of the season for the third time in franchise record.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 ranking: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' initial 2 full weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints resembled among the greatest teams in the game after a 2-0 begin, yet after four forthright reductions, it's very clear they are actually certainly not comparable to those initial 2 full weeks proposed. Personal injuries have actually played a part, but the Saints' once-feared defense is right now rated last in gardens allowed every activity (395.8 ), it has tackling issues as well as the crew shows up to be without the intensity on either edge of the sphere to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all period long.u2022 Total schedule"|Status "u2022 Deepness graphes for every staff "u2022 Purchases"|Traumas "u2022 Regulation Football Electrical Power Mark "u2022 Playoff image projections "Even more NFL protection ".Full week 6 position: 22Lesson found out: We require to observe more.The Colts' 3-3 record is either an overachievement or underachievement, depending on your point of view. They have a frustrating, 30th-ranked defense (permitting 389.5 gardens every game), however they've arrived at.500 despite a breakout of injuries to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) and also RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle). If the Colts may get healthy-- the three previously mentioned gamers are actually expected back very soon-- possibly Indianapolis can easily achieve its roof this season. An upcoming extent consists of appointments with the Texans, Expenses, Vikings and also Lions are going to most likely tell the tale.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 position: 20Lesson discovered: The Cardinals are actually regularly inconsistent.The initially 6 video games of the time have been actually a curler rollercoaster for Arizona. They began red-hot against the Bills, then discolored in the 2nd fifty percent. At that point they trump the trousers off the Rams, drove the Lions, obtained blasted due to the Commanders, toppled the 49ers and received trucked by the Packers. No one recognizes which Cardinals team will show up on Sundays. And if they had beat Eco-friendly Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals will've had a portion of top place in the NFC West. One min their offense is actually unstoppable the upcoming, they dedicate over a loads penalties.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 rank: 19Lesson found out: The Broncos' offense is (and will certainly be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton selected to throw newbie QB Bo Nix into the deep side, as well as he has revealed instants of hope as well as plenty of irritation. The Broncos are actually 31st on 3rd down (25%) and 289th in completion percentage (61.1%) despite neighboring all-time low of the game in normal backyards per finalization. Thus, they have Nix participating in low-risk regulation football and also are still certainly not finishing enough passes. Time could be the remedy, however the adventure is actually mosting likely to be actually uneven. Possibly bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos thought.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 ranking: 21Lesson found out: Manager Woody Johnson runs out patience.The manager's decision to fire trainer Robert Saleh after merely five games talks to his feeling of necessity. It's a cautionary tale for the whole property, and also it can portend added moves. Possibly the Jets will certainly be more willing to trade for WR Davante Adams. As well as perhaps it is going to stimulate all of them to resolve the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Publisher's note: The Jets carried out business for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 rank: 24Lesson learned: The Bengals are actually unsatisfactory yet.There was actually just a lot complete satisfaction in the locker area adhering to Cincinnati's win over the Giants. QB Joe Den recognized the offense didn't participate in all right on a time when the defence responded. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the organization in point every travel differential at 0.32. Said Retreat after the video game: "Our experts're trying to find our own selves, looking for triumphes. Our team discovered one today, that is actually fantastic. But we understand our experts need to be actually better moving forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 ranking: 23Lesson learned: Defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel claimed as a lot observing a draw the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' offense has actually sputtered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their defense silently stands fifth in backyards permitted per game (285.4) as well as leads the NFL in third-down percentage (25.5%). In its first year under coordinator Anthony Weaver, Miami's defense has been actually a sole beneficial in a mostly unsatisfying 1st six weeks of the period. However, it will not indicate a lot until the Dolphins' NFL-worst slashing offense improves.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel offers an improve on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins head trainer Mike McDaniel shares the most up to date particulars on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 rank: 25Lesson learned: The Giants still problem to record points.New York's objectionable pipes is actually improved, it added a No. 1 wide receiver in Malik Nabers and instructor Brian Daboll is actually phoning plays. It is actually still not enough. This staff struggles to rack up points ... again! The Giants are actually 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 points every game. This wants being actually 30th in the organization along with 15.6 PPG last period. "The greatest objective is actually to score points," Daboll pointed out. The Giants just haven't found out just how to do it consistently.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 ranking: 27Lesson knew: The Rams are skipping a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams place 31st in pass protection DVOA as well as possess just 2 interceptions this period. Los Angeles produced modifications to the additional throughout its own last activity just before the bye full week, including producing CB Tre'Davious White a well-balanced scratch. The Rams signed White to an one-year package coming off an Achilles tear, yet the past All-Pro strained to start the season. This very likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles are going to have the capacity to create until the offseason, but if the defense is actually to take an advance, the Rams require to acquire a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 ranking: 26Lesson learned: Newbie tight end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some heat energy for making use of the No. thirteen tease a setting that was actually certainly not a need, but all Bowers has actually carried out is make and also present he's a foundational item for the franchise. His 37 catches lead all NFL limited ends and are actually the second-most through a limited side in his initial 6 profession activities in the Super Dish era (1970 ), tracking simply Keith Jackson, that possessed 38 events in 1988. Bowers is also the 1st newbie limited end with at least 8 catches in next games considering that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 position: 28Lesson found out: It takes some time to find a franchise QB.The Titans felt they may possess their franchise business quarterback in Will Levis along with brand new trainer Brian Callahan directing the technique. So far, that hasn't been the case. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and also 3 of the Titans' 4 reductions were decided in the fourth quarter. He possesses but to throw a goal come on the fourth quarter, as well as four of his interceptions have actually been available in that opportunity framework. Levis accepted it takes a method to receive where he would like to be: "I only wish to arrive in these next couple of full weeks once our company enter into the pork of the period."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 position: 30Lesson knew: Offseason concerns concerning the offense were legitimate.The Browns minimized the switch from coach Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based program to a new shotgun-centric strike along with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. Yet it has failed to take off and also the numerous offseason inquiries, coming from Watson's bad functionality to the absence of cohesion on an injury-riddled outrageous pipes, have regularly appeared. The Browns are the first team due to the fact that the 2014 Jaguars to neglect to arrive at 20 factors in each of their 1st six activities.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun gives Browns finest possibility to winKevin Stefanski clarifies why the Browns are sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 ranking: 31Lesson discovered: No desires are deserved for the Panthers.General supervisor Dan Morgan was actually questioned just before the period for mentioning he didn't possess requirements for the time. Right now we know why. While there were actually excellent pieces offensively and defensively, depth was actually lean as well as nobody knew whether QB Bryce Youthful would improve. He failed to, which is why he's behind Andy Dalton. Personal injuries have decimated the protection, and also the crew's minus-100 aspect differential is actually without a doubt awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 ranking: 29Lesson discovered: The self defense has actually obtained a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson fired planner Mike Caldwell as well as worked with Ryan Nielsen, however the adjustment have not helped. They've in fact worsened, going down substantially in the 6 primary defensive categories (scoring, hurrying, passing, overall lawns, 3rd down and red area) as well as ranking final in the league in elapsed defense (276.7 yards per video game) as well as reddish zone rate (76.2%). Injuries to CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring muscle) and LB Foyesade Oluokun (shoe) have been actually an element, but this is shaping up to be among the Jaguars' worst defenses ever before. They perform rate to lose hope 505 complete aspects and 390 gardens made it possible for every video game, which would be the second worst in franchise past history.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 rank: 32Lesson knew: QB Drake Maye triggers hope.Maye's debut beginning functionality Sunday included a gorgeous 40-yard goal elapsed that stuck out in part as a result of its one of a kind. Since 2020, the Patriots have actually possessed just two passing touchdowns of 35 or even more sky backyards-- one coming from Cam Newton and another coming from Mac Jones. Maye performing the feat in his very first career start, which included 3 touchdowns as well as a shed fumble, provides the Patriots one thing to improve.-- Mike Reiss.