.NFL Country, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 Are Actually ETWelcome to Full week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions as well as Baltimore Ravens got serendipities in Week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders, specifically. At the same time, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots all lost to transfer to 1-5 on the period. How perform all 32 teams stack up now after the action?We have actually upgraded the ranks, and also our NFL Nation press reporters selected one course that our experts've gained from every group so far this season. Which groups and also players are actually overperforming-- or even underperforming? What has-- and hasn't-- worked out via six weeks?Let's inspection out the brand-new 1-32 rankings below.Our power door of greater than 80 article writers, editors and also television individualities analyzes just how NFL groups compare to one another, placing all of them coming from 1 to 32. Previous ranks: Preseason|Full week 2|Full week 3|Week 4|Week 5|Week 6Jump to a crew: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|AUTOMOBILE|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SANCTUARY|DET|GIGABYTES|HOU|INDJAX|KC|UTT|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TB|10|WSHWeek 6 rank: 1Lesson found out: Defense is going to bring the Chiefs.For each of the Chiefs' offseason prepares to go back to their high-scoring methods, it is actually coming to be evident their defense will definitely have to carry the load and after that some if they are to win one more Super Dish. The Chiefs are once again middle of the pack (15th) in racking up every activity (23.6 scores). Yet Kansas City's self defense is actually 6th in aims made it possible for per video game (17) and also has contained each opponent, including four of the NFL's best 11 composing staffs, listed below its own season standard.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 ranking: 2Lesson knew: Stand by up until the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was a preseason consensus choice not only to complete last in the NFC North however to accomplish therefore along with a document listed below.500-- to some extent due to a brutal opening to its own timetable. Mathematically, each projections could still become a reality. However at 5-0, Minnesota is much more than midway to making certain a gaining file in 2024. The Vikings have additionally controlled their rivals along with an NFL-high 63-point racking up differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 rank: 4Lesson knew: The Lions' ground attack is actually elite.Running behind a sturdy aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed beast in David Montgomery and also Jahmyr Gibbs is perhaps the most ideal RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 win in Dallas, they became the initial managing back duo to every produce 70 or even even more scrimmage yards in each of the first five games of a period. Montgomery also cracked Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business proof with 8 consecutive video games with a hurrying goal. Detroit's strong rushing attack likewise helps open the industry for significant targets by WRs Jameson Williams as well as Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 rank: 3Lesson knew: The Texans can easily succeed in the clutch.Houston is actually undefeated in one-score video games, as 4 of its own 5 success have been within one possession, consisting of 2 on game-winning rides. The Texans showed they might succeed an awful slugfest in Full week 5 versus the Expenses. Houston showed it can succeed a shootout in Week 1 versus the Colts. The Texans' self defense closed out the Bears on the final drive in Full week 2. Texans instructor DeMeco Ryans claimed the cause for their results is that they make plays in situational volleyball.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 rank: 5Lesson discovered: The Ravens will reach the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and also RB Derrick Holly have the Ravens positioned as the No. 1 outburst, as well as it will certainly require to keep this prevalent for Baltimore to create a championship run. The defense is actually struggling against the successfully pass as well as quiting 24.8 points every game, the third very most in staff past after 6 games. The Ravens are actually 4-0 this period when they score 24 or more factors. They are actually 0-2 when being pursued 23 or even far fewer. The period depends the efficiency of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick pleased along with what he has observed from RavensBill Belichick discusses to Pat McAfee what is functioning properly for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' offense.Week 6 rank: 6Lesson found out: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be a lesson for each staff yearly? The Expenses began the season with big highs by scoring 30-plus points in three straight success. However major lows followed with an unbalanced reduction to the Ravens and missed chances versus the Texans. The Bills have some brand-new players, therefore all-natural growing aches are anticipated. This is actually also a team that possesses a current record of picking up its functionality near completion of the normal period.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 rank: 8Lesson found out: QB Cook Mayfield and also OC Liam Coen are a harmful combination.The Bucs put up 44 points of outburst (they additionally had a fumble rehabilitation for a goal to make it 51 overall) Sunday against the Saints-- a crew that was surrendering just a 25% reddish zone scoring rate, the most ideal smudge in the NFL-- and they're matched for an NFL-leading 178 annoying aspects slashed. Their 594 web gardens of outburst Sunday was a franchise business record.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 ranking: 9Lesson knew: The Packers' protection can easily take the ball away.Green Bay does not place in the best 10 in the rank in gardens made it possible for per video game, passing gardens per video game, rushing gardens per hold, third-down stop percent or reddish zone self defense. Having said that, the Packers lead the league along with 17 takeaways, featuring one on special groups. It's the best via six games of an NFL time given that the Bears performed the same speed in 2018. The only inquiry is if/when the Packers come to the postseason and they're participating in the best teams, can they still take the ball away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 ranking: 7Lesson learned: Rookie QB Jayden Daniels is actually legit.A franchise that has actually sought a solution at quarterback for years may finally breathe easy. It's not simply that Daniels places third in QBR (73.6) after six activities or that he has tossed for 1,404 yards as well as six goals and also hurried for an extra 322 and 4 credit ratings. It's all about just how he remains to develop as a result of the preparation he does throughout the full week, and also just how he is actually establishing a higher degree of chemistry along with his recipients, significantly Terry McLaurin. As train Dan Quinn mentioned adhering to Sunday's reduction to Baltimore, "There is actually a great deal of idea in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh crack u2022 Hamlin transcends MNF memory u2022 Steelers eventually discharge Harris u2022 Mixon aids spark Texans outburst u2022 Third-down battles doom Panthers.Week 6 rank: 13Lesson found out: Nothing will certainly happen effortless for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over challengers, gaining 12 regular-season games through a second-best average of 19.08 purposes, with a third-best 11.35 common purpose differential in all games. Those Niners were healthy as well as loaded along with stars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (arm) as well as others due to accident, this year's version is actually extremely not. That has left behind San Francisco in a lot more tight activities. Through six full weeks, San Francisco has actually shed 3 one-score video games and has a 5.33 normal aspect differential. It will require to begin drawing a few of the close video games bent on make another playoff operate.-- Nick WagonerWeek 6 position: 15Lesson found out: The offensive identification is a work in progress.By working with OC Arthur Smith in the offseason, the Steelers looked to signify they wished to be a ground-and-pound staff. However prior to the Week 6 sway Las Vegas, the outburst didn't constantly move the ball on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing gardens Sunday-- part of a season-best 183 staff total amount-- could imply the starting point of a dashing renaissance. Or even the trend can turn if instructor Mike Tomlin opts to switch out QB Justin Area with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing away activity, which positions 28th with 166.8 backyards every activity. Still, the team's offensive identification is actually yet to be shown through 6 video games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 rank: 14Lesson learned: The Falcons could be extremely versatile offensively.In Week 5, QB Kirk Cousins tossed for a franchise-record 509 backyards versus the branch competing Buccaneers. He really did not require to duplicate that functionality Sunday versus the Panthers, since the Falcons ran for a total of 198 yards, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 yards and a goal. Bijan Robinson included 95 backyards on the ground and a set of touchdowns. After a sluggish start offensively, Atlanta georgia seems to have located its groove. The crew is eighth in the game in gardens per activity (368.3) and WR Drake London is matched for 2nd in the NFL in obtaining goals (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 rank: 11Lesson discovered: It is actually going to be a rough ride.Coming off a 1-6 collapse to finish final time, the only means coach Chip Sirianni as well as the Eagles might avoid distress was by getting off to a hot begin to ease an enthusiast base upon advantage. That didn't occur. The Eagles are 3-2 and have looked perfectly common even with including some of the better outrageous lineups in the game. Traits came to a head in a Week 6 home win over the Browns when the group voiced its displeasure throughout a lackluster functionality and Sirianni responded through yelling at some patrons in the end of the activity. Maybe things will settle down as our team obtain deeper right into the season, but that's challenging to photo right now.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 position: 12Lesson learned: Lot of money modify rapidly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone from 3-0 and in addition to the NFC West to 3-3 and also reeling on self defense. Injuries about that edge of the sphere as well as a much more durable slate of resisting quarterbacks have actually been considerable aspects. Over the initial three full weeks-- while encountering Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and also Skylar Thompson-- Seat permitted the fourth-fewest scores per activity at 14.3. In the losses to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones as well as Brock Purdy, the Seahawks enabled 35.7 points every game, which is actually the second-most in the game since Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 position: 10Lesson learned: There is no margin for error.In the past, the Cowboys conquered their mistakes and also still gained video games. The lineup is actually not as accomplished with their variations as well as lack of additions in free of cost operation. When points fail, they can not take themselves away from the ditch. The violation can not have reddish region turnovers considering that the defense can't give them added possessions along with takeaways. It will not acquire much easier. Six of Dallas' final 11 activities come versus quarterbacks presently ranked in the top 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to reach the playoffs for a fourth upright season, they may 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 creates a surprise look on "Get out of bed," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 rank: 17Lesson found out: Don't jump to conclusions regarding a newbie QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams who got on screen throughout Chicago's 1-2 beginning looks very different from the quarterback that has actually thrown the second-most touchdowns by a Bears novice (9 ). Williams has actually shown considerable remodeling in his team's three upright wins over the Rams, Panthers and Jaguars. His conclusion amount hopped coming from 59% (Full Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) and also his gardens per effort boosted through 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has thrown seven goals to simply one interception over the past three full weeks, as opposed to a 2-4 TD/INT ratio from his 1st three activities. The command the No. 1 choice has shown over the Bears' offense is detectable and also has actually Chicago headed in to its bye full week certain that it has actually found its identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 position: 18Lesson discovered: Organizer Jesse Minter has changed the defense.Since the Chargers made QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they possess had among the league's worst defenses. They made it possible for the fifth-most points (24.9) and the 10th-most backyards (353.3) per activity over that span. Through 5 activities in 2024, however, the Chargers have some of the league's best defenses, making it possible for the least aims per game in the NFL via 6 full weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have actually allowed far fewer than 21 aspects in each of their 1st five games of the season for the 3rd time in franchise past history.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 ranking: 16Lesson found out: The Saints' 1st 2 full weeks were an illusion.The Saints appeared like one of the very best teams in the game after a 2-0 start, but after 4 forthright reductions, it is actually crystal clear they're not like those first 2 weeks suggested. Personal injuries have actually figured in, but the Saints' once-feared protection is actually right now ranked last in backyards made it possible for every activity (395.8 ), it has handling issues and the team appears to lack the deepness on either side of the ball to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all season long.u2022 Full timetable"|Status "u2022 Intensity charts for every single team "u2022 Transactions"|Injuries "u2022 Soccer Electrical Power Index "u2022 Playoff image projections "Even more NFL coverage ".Full week 6 position: 22Lesson found out: Our experts require to find more.The Colts' 3-3 document is either an overachievement or underachievement, relying on your perspective. They possess a disappointing, 30th-ranked self defense (enabling 389.5 yards per game), yet they have actually arrived at.500 regardless of a rash of traumas to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle joint) and RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle). If the Colts can acquire healthy and balanced-- the three abovementioned gamers are actually counted on back quickly-- maybe Indianapolis can reach its own ceiling this period. A forthcoming extent features appointments with the Texans, Expenses, Vikings and Lions will perhaps say to the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 ranking: 20Lesson learned: The Cardinals are continually inconsistent.The to begin with 6 video games of the period have actually been a roller rollercoaster for Arizona. They started red-hot against the Costs, after that faded in the second one-half. After that they beat the pants off the Rams, drove the Lions, received blown out by the Leaders, pitched the 49ers as well as acquired trucked by the Packers. No one recognizes which Cardinals crew will appear on Sundays. And if they had beat Eco-friendly Bay on Sunday, the Cardinals will possess had an allotment of starting point in the NFC West. One min their offense is easy the upcoming, they devote over a number of penalties.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 rank: 19Lesson knew: The Broncos' offense is actually (and will be actually) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton chose to toss rookie QB Bo Nix in to deep blue sea conclusion, and also he has actually shown instants of chance and also plenty of irritation. The Broncos are 31st on 3rd down (25%) and 289th in conclusion percentage (61.1%) even with being near the bottom of the organization in ordinary gardens per conclusion. Therefore, they have Nix playing low-risk regulation football and also are actually still not accomplishing good enough passes. Opportunity might be the remedy, yet the ride is actually visiting be actually bouncy. Possibly bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos believed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 rank: 21Lesson found out: Proprietor Woody Johnson is out of patience.The manager's decision to fire trainer Robert Saleh after simply five games talks with his sense of necessity. It's a wake-up call for the whole entire property, as well as it could possibly hint extra moves. Perhaps the Planes will definitely be actually a lot more inclined to trade for WR Davante Adams. As well as perhaps it will certainly propel them to settle the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Publisher's note: The Jets performed business for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 position: 24Lesson found out: The Bengals are actually unsatisfactory yet.There was only a great deal contentment in the closet room observing Cincinnati's gain the Giants. QB Joe Den recognized the outburst really did not play well enough on a day when the defense answered. Cincinnati is 14th in the game in aspect per travel differential at 0.32. Said Lair after the activity: "Our company're looking for ourselves, trying to find victories. We discovered one today, that is actually terrific. Yet we understand our experts must be far better moving forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 rank: 23Lesson found out: Protection is the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel said as considerably adhering to a draw the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has actually faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their protection gently ranks fifth in gardens permitted per game (285.4) as well as leads the NFL in third-down percentage (25.5%). In its own very first year under planner Anthony Weaver, Miami's protection has actually been a single favorable in a mainly unsatisfactory initial six weeks of the time. Nonetheless, it won't indicate a lot till the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring offense improves.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel provides an improve on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins move trainer Mike McDaniel shares the latest information on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 rank: 25Lesson knew: The Giants still battle to record points.New York's offending pipes is enhanced, it added a No. 1 wide receiver in Malik Nabers and train Brian Daboll is getting in touch with plays. It is actually still inadequate. This team has a hard time to score points ... again! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 points per activity. This desires being 30th in the game along with 15.6 PPG final season. "The best goal is actually to score ideas," Daboll pointed out. The Giants simply have not identified exactly how to perform it consistently.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 rank: 27Lesson discovered: The Rams are actually overlooking a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams position 31st in pass self defense DVOA as well as possess just 2 interceptions this time. Los Angeles produced adjustments to the secondary in the course of its final activity before the bye week, consisting of making CB Tre'Davious White a healthy and balanced scratch. The Rams signed White to a 1 year offer coming off an Achilles tear, however the past All-Pro battled to begin the period. This likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will certainly manage to bring in until the offseason, however if the protection is to take a step forward, the Rams require to purchase a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 position: 26Lesson discovered: Newbie limited end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some warm for utilizing the No. 13 tease a placement that was actually not a need, but all Bowers has carried out is generate and present he is actually a fundamental part for the franchise. His 37 catches lead all NFL limited sides and are actually the second-most by a limited side in his first six job video games in the Super Dish time (1970 ), tracking merely Keith Jackson, that had 38 receptions in 1988. Bowers is actually likewise the first newbie tight end with at least 8 catches in back-to-back activities because 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 position: 28Lesson discovered: It takes time to discover a franchise business QB.The Titans thought they could have their franchise business quarterback in Will Levis along with brand-new trainer Brian Callahan guiding the method. Up until now, that have not held true. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and also three of the Titans' four reductions were determined in the fourth quarter. He possesses yet to toss a touchdown pass in the 4th one-fourth, and also 4 of his interceptions have come in that time frame. Levis recognized it takes a procedure to get where he wishes to be actually: "I simply wish to arrive in these following couple of weeks once our company enter into the chicken of the period."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 ranking: 30Lesson discovered: Offseason worries about the offense were actually legitimate.The Browns understated the switch coming from instructor Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based scheme to a new shotgun-centric assault along with Deshaun Watson back as starting quarterback. Yet it has failed to take off and the numerous offseason inquiries, from Watson's bad performance to the shortage of cohesion on an injury-riddled offensive line, have consistently emerged. The Browns are actually the first string considering that the 2014 Jaguars to stop working to get to twenty factors in each of their 1st 6 video games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun offers Browns finest chance to winKevin Stefanski explains why the Browns are actually sticking to Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 rank: 31Lesson discovered: No desires are deserved for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was actually questioned just before the time for mentioning he really did not possess assumptions for the period. Currently we know why. While there were really good pieces offensively and defensively, deepness was thin and nobody knew whether QB Bryce Youthful would certainly boost. He didn't, which is actually why he lags Andy Dalton. Injuries have actually stamped out the self defense, as well as the group's minus-100 factor differential is actually easily the worst in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 ranking: 29Lesson found out: The defense has actually received a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson fired planner Mike Caldwell as well as tapped the services of Ryan Nielsen, but the modification hasn't aided. They've really worsened, losing dramatically in the 6 significant defensive classifications (composing, rushing, passing, total yards, 3rd down as well as reddish area) and rank final in the league in successfully pass protection (276.7 gardens every game) and also red area price (76.2%). Accidents to CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring muscle) as well as pound Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have been an aspect, but this is actually shaping up to become among the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They get on pace to quit 505 complete factors and also 390 backyards enabled every video game, which would certainly be the 2nd worst in franchise business background.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 position: 32Lesson found out: QB Drake Maye sparks hope.Maye's debut beginning performance Sunday consisted of an attractive 40-yard touchdown elapsed that attracted attention in part as a result of its own rarity. Because 2020, the Patriots have actually possessed merely two passing touchdowns of 35 or even additional air lawns-- one coming from Web cam Newton as well as an additional coming from Mac Jones. Maye achieving the feat in his 1st occupation beginning, that included three touchdowns and a dropped fumble, gives the Patriots one thing to improve.-- Mike Reiss.