.NFL Country, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 Are Actually ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens acquired serendipities in Full week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys and also Washington Commanders, specifically. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and also New England Patriots all shed to relocate to 1-5 on the season. Just how do all 32 crews stack up now after the action?We have actually improved the rankings, and also our NFL Country reporters selected one session that our team've picked up from every staff until now this season. Which staffs as well as players are actually overperforming-- or underperforming? What possesses-- and also hasn't-- exercised with 6 weeks?Let's examination out the new 1-32 ranks below.Our energy door of much more than 80 writers, editors and also TV characters evaluates just how NFL groups compare one another, positioning all of them from 1 to 32. Previous ranks: Preseason|Week 2|Full week 3|Week 4|Full week 5|Week 6Jump to a group: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|VEHICLE|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SHELTER|DET|GIGABYTES|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TB|10|WSHWeek 6 position: 1Lesson knew: Self defense is going to bring the Chiefs.For each of the Chiefs' offseason plans to return to their high-scoring methods, it's ending up being obvious their self defense will have to carry the load and after that some if they are actually to succeed one more Super Bowl. The Chiefs are once again mid of the pack (15th) in racking up every game (23.6 points). But Kansas City's protection is actually sixth in objectives permitted per activity (17) as well as has actually accommodated each enemy, including 4 of the NFL's best 11 scoring staffs, listed below its time average.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 ranking: 2Lesson discovered: Wait till the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was a preseason opinion choice not simply to end up final in the NFC North yet to accomplish thus along with a record listed below.500-- partly due to a brutal position to its own schedule. Mathematically, both projections could possibly still become a reality. However at 5-0, Minnesota is much more than midway to making certain a winning file in 2024. The Vikings have actually additionally controlled their challengers 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 offensive line, Detroit's two-headed creature in David Montgomery and also Jahmyr Gibbs is arguably the best RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 win in Dallas, they ended up being the 1st operating back duo per produce 70 or even even more scrimmage yards in each of the very first 5 video games of a period. Montgomery likewise damaged Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business symbol along with eight successive activities with a hurrying goal. Detroit's solid hurrying assault likewise helps open up the area for large intendeds through WRs Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 ranking: 3Lesson knew: The Texans may win in the clutch.Houston is unbeaten in one-score video games, as four of its own 5 triumphes have been actually within one things, featuring two on game-winning rides. The Texans revealed they could possibly win an awful slugfest in Full week 5 against the Expenses. Houston showed it could possibly gain a shootout in Full week 1 versus the Colts. The Texans' protection closed the books the Bears on the last travel in Week 2. Texans trainer DeMeco Ryans claimed the cause for their excellence is actually that they create plays in situational soccer.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 position: 5Lesson discovered: The Ravens will certainly reach the offense takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Holly possess the Ravens rated as the No. 1 offense, as well as it will definitely require to remain this dominant for Baltimore to make a champion run. The self defense is actually struggling against the elapsed and also losing hope 24.8 points every video game, the third most in group past after 6 video games. The Ravens are 4-0 this time when they rack up 24 or even more points. They are 0-2 when being upheld 23 or even far fewer. The time hinges on the performance of the offense.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick satisfied with what he possesses observed coming from RavensBill Belichick discusses to Tap McAfee what is working well for Lamar Jackson as well as the Ravens' offense.Week 6 position: 6Lesson discovered: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be a session for every single group annually? The Expenses started the season with big highs through scoring 30-plus points in three direct triumphes. Yet large lows adhered to along with an unequal loss to the Ravens and overlooked possibilities against the Texans. The Costs have some new players, therefore all-natural growing discomforts are actually expected. This is actually likewise a group that has a recent past of picking up its own efficiency near completion of the frequent time.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 ranking: 8Lesson discovered: QB Baker Mayfield and OC Liam Coen are actually a hazardous combination.The Bucs set up 44 points of outburst (they likewise possessed a fumble healing for a touchdown to make it 51 overall) Sunday versus the Saints-- a staff that was giving up merely a 25% red region slashing cost, the very best smudge in the NFL-- and they're tied for an NFL-leading 178 offensive factors scored. Their 594 web gardens of offense Sunday was actually a franchise business report.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 rank: 9Lesson knew: The Packers' self defense can easily take the ball away.Green Bay does not place in the leading 10 in the category in yards allowed every activity, passing yards per game, rushing yards every lug, third-down visit amount or even red area protection. Nevertheless, the Packers lead the game with 17 takeaways, featuring one on unique crews. It is actually one of the most through six video games of an NFL period considering that the Bears were on the exact same rate in 2018. The only question is if/when the Packers get to the postseason and also they're participating in the top groups, can they still take the round away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 ranking: 7Lesson found out: Newbie QB Jayden Daniels is actually legit.A franchise business that has found a response at quarterback for decades may lastly breathe easy. It's not just that Daniels positions third in QBR (73.6) after 6 video games or that he has tossed for 1,404 backyards and also six touchdowns and hurried for an additional 322 and also 4 ratings. It's everything about just how he remains to cultivate because of the preparation he does in the course of the full week, and also just how he is actually creating a greater degree of chemical make up along with his receivers, significantly Terry McLaurin. As trainer Dan Quinn mentioned complying with Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There is actually a bunch of idea in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Country u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh split u2022 Hamlin goes beyond MNF memory u2022 Steelers lastly discharge Harris u2022 Mixon aids spark Texans offense u2022 Third-down struggles ruin Panthers.Week 6 position: 13Lesson found out: Nothing will definitely come simple for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco operated roughshod over rivals, gaining 12 regular-season video games through a second-best standard of 19.08 points, with a third-best 11.35 average purpose differential in each games. Those Niners were healthy and also filled along with celebrities. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (hand) as well as others as a result of accident, this year's version is actually extremely not. That has left behind San Francisco in more strict activities. By means of 6 weeks, San Francisco has lost 3 one-score games and also possesses a 5.33 normal aspect differential. It will definitely need to begin drawing a number of the near games out to create an additional playoff operate.-- Scar WagonerWeek 6 rank: 15Lesson found out: The outrageous identity is actually an operate in progress.By tapping the services of OC Arthur Smith in the offseason, the Steelers seemed to signal they wanted to be a ground-and-pound crew. But before the Week 6 gain Las Vegas, the offense really did not constantly relocate the round on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing gardens Sunday-- portion of a season-best 183 group total-- could possibly imply the beginning of a rushing awakening. Or even the tide might transform if coach Mike Tomlin opts to replace QB Justin Fields with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing away game, which rates 28th with 166.8 yards per game. Still, the staff's annoying identification is actually as yet to become uncovered via 6 games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 rank: 14Lesson knew: The Falcons could be extremely versatile offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins tossed for a franchise-record 509 yards versus the branch competing Buccaneers. He didn't need to have to replicate that functionality Sunday against the Panthers, due to the fact that the Falcons ran for an overall of 198 yards, led through RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 yards as well as a goal. Bijan Robinson included 95 yards on the ground as well as a pair of goals. After a sluggish start offensively, Atlanta georgia appears to have discovered its own canal. The staff is actually 8th in the organization in lawns per game (368.3) as well as WR Drake Greater london is tied for 2nd in the NFL in obtaining goals (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 ranking: 11Lesson knew: It's heading to be actually a bumpy ride.Coming off a 1-6 crash to finish final season, the only method coach Nick Sirianni as well as the Eagles could possibly stay clear of distress was through leaving to a hot start to calm a follower base upon advantage. That failed to occur. The Eagles are actually 3-2 as well as have looked wonderfully common even with boasting some of the much better annoying lineups in the game. Factors came to a head in a Week 6 home get the Browns when the crowd articulated its own annoyance throughout a lackluster efficiency and also Sirianni reacted by chewing out some patrons by the end of the activity. Possibly traits will settle as our company acquire much deeper in to the period, but that's difficult to photo right now.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 rank: 12Lesson knew: Fortunes transform swiftly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone coming from 3-0 as well as on top of the NFC West to 3-3 and also reeling on self defense. Traumas on that side of the round and also a considerably tougher slate of opposing quarterbacks have been considerable aspects. Over the first three full weeks-- while experiencing Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and Skylar Thompson-- Seattle made it possible for the fourth-fewest points every video game at 14.3. In the losses to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and Brock Purdy, the Seahawks made it possible for 35.7 purposes per activity, which is actually the second-most in the league given that Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson found out: There is no scope for error.In the past, the Cowboys conquered their miscues and still succeeded activities. The lineup is not as skilled with their variations as well as absence of add-ons in free of cost operation. When factors make a mistake, they can't draw on their own away from the channel. The violation can not have reddish area turnovers since the defense can't provide additional properties along with takeaways. It won't obtain much easier. 6 of Dallas' ultimate 11 video games come against quarterbacks presently ranked in the top 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to come to the playoffs for a 4th upright season, they may require to participate in closer to error-free football.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. accidents 'Get out of bed' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson creates a surprise look on "Get out of bed," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 position: 17Lesson knew: Do not leap to verdicts about a newbie QB after three games.The Caleb Williams who was on display screen throughout Chicago's 1-2 start appears really different coming from the quarterback that has actually thrown the second-most touchdowns by a Bears novice (9 ). Williams has actually revealed notable improvement in his group's three straight wins over the Rams, Panthers and also Jaguars. His fulfillment percent dove coming from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) and his backyards per attempt raised by 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has tossed seven touchdowns to simply one interception over recent three weeks, as opposed to a 2-4 TD/INT ratio from his first 3 video games. The order the No. 1 selection has presented over the Bears' offense is actually recognizable and has Chicago headed right into its own bye full week positive that it has actually located its own identity.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 ranking: 18Lesson knew: Planner Jesse Minter has actually transformed the defense.Since the Chargers drafted QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have had some of the game's worst defenses. They enabled the fifth-most aims (24.9) and the 10th-most lawns (353.3) per activity over that period. Via five games in 2024, having said that, the Chargers have among the game's finest defenses, making it possible for the fewest purposes every video game in the NFL through six full weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have actually made it possible for less than 21 points in each of their very first 5 activities of the season for the 3rd attend franchise record.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 ranking: 16Lesson found out: The Saints' 1st two full weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints looked like among the best teams in the game after a 2-0 start, yet after four trustworthy losses, it is actually clear they are actually not as good as those first two weeks recommended. Injuries have actually figured in, yet the Saints' once-feared self defense is actually now rated last in gardens made it possible for per video game (395.8 ), it possesses addressing concerns as well as the team seems to be without the depth on either side of the round to straight the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all season long.u2022 Full schedule"|Standings "u2022 Intensity graphes for every single group "u2022 Transactions"|Traumas "u2022 Soccer Energy Index "u2022 Playoff picture projections "Additional NFL insurance coverage ".Week 6 ranking: 22Lesson learned: Our company require to observe more.The Colts' 3-3 file is either an overachievement or even underachievement, depending upon your point of view. They possess a disappointing, 30th-ranked defense (making it possible for 389.5 backyards every video game), however they've reached.500 regardless of a breakout of personal injuries to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) and also RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts can get healthy-- the 3 mentioned players are counted on back very soon-- possibly Indianapolis may reach its roof this season. An upcoming stretch features appointments along with the Texans, Bills, Vikings as well as Lions are going to possibly inform the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 position: 20Lesson learned: The Cardinals are continually inconsistent.The to begin with six video games of the time have actually been actually a curler coaster for Arizona. They started red-hot versus the Expenses, at that point discolored in the second half. Then they trump the pants off the Rams, pushed the Lions, obtained burnt out due to the Leaders, knocked down the 49ers as well as obtained trucked due to the Packers. No one knows which Cardinals group will definitely show up on Sundays. And if they had actually hammered Eco-friendly Bay on Sunday, the Cardinals would possess had a portion of top place in the NFC West. One minute their outburst is easy the upcoming, they devote over a dozen penalties.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 ranking: 19Lesson knew: The Broncos' outburst is actually (and will definitely be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton chose to throw rookie QB Bo Nix into the deep side, and also he has actually shown minutes of chance as well as lots of disappointment. The Broncos are actually 31st on third down (25%) as well as 289th in completion percent (61.1%) in spite of neighboring all-time low of the league in average backyards every finalization. Thus, they have Nix playing low-risk football and are actually still certainly not finishing good enough passes. Time could be the cure, but the ride is actually visiting be bouncy. Maybe bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos believed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 position: 21Lesson discovered: Manager Woody Johnson is out of patience.The owner's selection to fire coach Robert Saleh after simply five activities talks to his sense of urgency. It is actually a wake-up call for the whole entire property, and it could portend extra steps. Probably the Jets will definitely be more willing to trade for WR Davante Adams. As well as possibly it is going to spur them to resolve the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's details: The Planes carried out field for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 rank: 24Lesson discovered: The Bengals are actually inappropriate yet.There was actually just a great deal satisfaction in the closet room complying with Cincinnati's get the Giants. QB Joe Retreat recognized the outburst really did not participate in well enough on a day when the defense answered. Cincinnati is 14th in the organization in aspect per travel differential at 0.32. Said Shelter after the activity: "Our experts're looking for our own selves, searching for victories. Our company discovered one today, that is actually fantastic. Yet we understand our team must be actually better going ahead."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 rank: 23Lesson learned: Self defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel stated as much observing a win over the Patriots in Week 5. While the Dolphins' offense has faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their protection silently stands fifth in gardens allowed per video game (285.4) and leads the NFL in third-down amount (25.5%). In its own initial year under coordinator Anthony Weaver, Miami's protection has been an only beneficial in a greatly disappointing 1st 6 weeks of the season. Nonetheless, it won't mean a lot until the Dolphins' NFL-worst slashing outburst boosts.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel supplies an upgrade on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins head instructor Mike McDaniel shares the most recent details on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 position: 25Lesson discovered: The Giants still battle to rack up points.New York's objectionable pipes is actually enhanced, it included a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers as well as trainer Brian Daboll is actually contacting plays. It is actually still inadequate. This staff strains to score points ... again! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 points every video game. This desires being 30th in the game along with 15.6 PPG last season. "The best target is to slash ideas," Daboll said. The Giants just haven't figured out exactly how to accomplish it regularly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 rank: 27Lesson found out: The Rams are actually missing out on a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams position 31st in successfully pass protection DVOA and have only pair of interceptions this time. Los Angeles produced improvements to the additional throughout its last activity prior to the bye week, including creating CB Tre'Davious White a healthy and balanced scrape. The Rams signed White to a 1 year deal coming off an Achilles tear, however the former All-Pro had a hard time to start the season. This likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles are going to have the ability to create until the offseason, but if the self defense is actually to take a progression, the Rams require to buy a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 ranking: 26Lesson knew: Rookie limited end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some warmth for using the No. 13 tease a placement that was certainly not a necessity, however all Bowers has done is actually generate and also reveal he's a foundational item for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL tight sides and also are the second-most by a limited end in his very first 6 occupation activities in the Super Bowl age (1970 ), tracking simply Keith Jackson, that had 38 celebrations in 1988. Bowers is additionally the initial newbie tight end along with a minimum of 8 catches in next activities due to the fact that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 ranking: 28Lesson found out: It takes time to discover a franchise QB.The Titans thought they may possess their franchise business quarterback in Will Levis with brand new train Brian Callahan guiding the method. Until now, that have not been the case. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and also 3 of the Titans' four reductions were made a decision in the 4th quarter. He has but to throw a goal pass in the fourth one-fourth, as well as 4 of his interceptions have actually been available in that opportunity structure. Levis accepted it takes a process to obtain where he would like to be actually: "I merely plan to arrive in these upcoming few full weeks once our company enter the chicken of the time."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 position: 30Lesson discovered: Offseason problems regarding the offense were actually legitimate.The Browns downplayed the shift from coach Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based system to a new shotgun-centric attack with Deshaun Watson back as starting quarterback. But it has actually failed to remove and also the many offseason concerns, coming from Watson's bad functionality to the shortage of cohesion on an injury-riddled offensive pipes, have regularly emerged. The Browns are the first team considering that the 2014 Jaguars to stop working to arrive at twenty factors in each of their initial 6 activities.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun offers Browns finest opportunity to winKevin Stefanski discusses why the Browns are sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 ranking: 31Lesson knew: No requirements are actually deserved for the Panthers.General supervisor Dan Morgan was examined before the season for stating he failed to possess requirements for the season. Currently we understand why. While there were actually great pieces offensively as well as defensively, deepness was lean and no one recognized whether QB Bryce Young would certainly enhance. He really did not, which is why he's behind Andy Dalton. Traumas have actually stamped out the protection, as well as the group's minus-100 factor differential is actually without a doubt awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 ranking: 29Lesson learned: The protection has actually acquired much worse.Coach Doug Pederson shot organizer Mike Caldwell as well as worked with Ryan Nielsen, yet the modification hasn't helped. They've really worsened, falling considerably in the 6 major defensive classifications (composing, rushing, passing, complete backyards, third down and also reddish area) as well as rank final in the rank in elapsed defense (276.7 backyards every game) and also red region cost (76.2%). Accidents to CB Tyson Campbell (weakening) and also LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have actually been a factor, yet this is actually shaping up to be among the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They perform rate to surrender 505 overall aspects as well as 390 gardens permitted every game, which will be the second worst in franchise history.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 ranking: 32Lesson found out: QB Drake Maye stimulates hope.Maye's debut starting functionality Sunday included an attractive 40-yard touchdown elapsed that stuck out in part as a result of its one of a kind. Because 2020, the Patriots have actually had merely 2 passing goals of 35 or additional sky yards-- one coming from Camera Newton and one more coming from Mac computer Jones. Maye completing the feat in his 1st occupation beginning, which included 3 goals and a lost fumble, offers the Patriots one thing to build on.-- Mike Reiss.