.NFL Nation, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens secured serendipities in Week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys and also Washington Commanders, respectively. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and also New England Patriots all shed to relocate to 1-5 on the season. How carry out all 32 staffs accumulate right now after the action?We have actually improved the rankings, and our NFL Country reporters chose one lesson that our company have actually gained from every staff until now this time. Which groups and also gamers are actually overperforming-- or even underperforming? What has-- and have not-- exercised by means of six weeks?Let's examination out the brand-new 1-32 ranks below.Our power panel of greater than 80 writers, editors and television characters analyzes how NFL teams compare each other, placing them coming from 1 to 32. Previous ranks: Preseason|Week 2|Full week 3|Full week 4|Week 5|Week 6Jump to a crew: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|AUTO|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|LAIR|DET|GIGABYTE|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|10|WSHWeek 6 ranking: 1Lesson found out: Defense will certainly bring the Chiefs.For each one of the Chiefs' offseason prepares to return to their high-scoring techniques, it's becoming noticeable their self defense is going to need to bring the lots and after that some if they are to gain an additional Super Dish. The Chiefs are once again center of the pack (15th) in scoring every game (23.6 points). But Kansas Area's protection is actually sixth in goals allowed every game (17) and also has carried each challenger, consisting of four of the NFL's top 11 scoring teams, listed below its own season standard.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 position: 2Lesson found out: Wait until the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason consensus choice certainly not simply to end up final in the NFC North however to do therefore along with a report below.500-- partly due to a ruthless opening to its own routine. Mathematically, each projections could still come true. But at 5-0, Minnesota is actually much more than midway to making certain a succeeding document in 2024. The Vikings have actually likewise dominated their enemies with an NFL-high 63-point racking up differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 ranking: 4Lesson learned: The Lions' ground strike is actually elite.Running responsible for a sturdy aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed beast in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs is arguably the most effective RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 gain in Dallas, they came to be the first managing back duo to every make 70 or even even more skirmish lawns in each of the initial 5 video games of a period. Montgomery additionally broke Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business symbol along with 8 successive games along with a rushing goal. Detroit's strong hurrying attack also aids open the area for significant targets by WRs Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 position: 3Lesson found out: The Texans can easily win in the clutch.Houston is undefeated in one-score video games, as 4 of its own 5 triumphes have actually been within one possession, consisting of 2 on game-winning rides. The Texans revealed they could succeed an awful slugfest in Full week 5 versus the Costs. Houston showed it could possibly gain a duel in Week 1 versus the Colts. The Texans' defense terminated the account the Bears on the last ride in Week 2. Texans trainer DeMeco Ryans pointed out the reason for their excellence is actually that they make plays in situational football.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 rank: 5Lesson discovered: The Ravens are going to go as far as the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson as well as RB Derrick Holly possess the Ravens positioned as the No. 1 offense, and also it is going to require to remain this prevalent for Baltimore to create a champion run. The protection is actually struggling against the successfully pass as well as losing hope 24.8 aspects every video game, the 3rd most in team past history after six video games. The Ravens are 4-0 this period when they rack up 24 or even additional aspects. They are actually 0-2 when being actually held to 23 or fewer. The period rests on the efficiency of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick amazed with what he has found coming from RavensBill Belichick discusses to Rub McAfee what is functioning effectively for Lamar Jackson and also the Ravens' offense.Week 6 rank: 6Lesson found out: Do not overreact.Shouldn' t this be a training for each group each year? The Bills began the period along with major highs through scoring 30-plus factors in three direct triumphes. Yet large lows observed along with a lopsided reduction to the Ravens and also skipped opportunities versus the Texans. The Expenses have some brand new gamers, therefore organic growing aches are actually assumed. This is actually likewise a team that possesses a recent past history of getting its functionality near completion of the regular period.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 ranking: 8Lesson knew: QB Baker Mayfield as well as OC Liam Coen are an unsafe combination.The Bucs installed 44 points of outburst (they likewise possessed a fumble recovery for a touchdown to make it 51 total) Sunday against the Saints-- a staff that was losing hope simply a 25% red zone scoring rate, the greatest spot in the NFL-- and they are actually tied for an NFL-leading 178 outrageous factors slashed. Their 594 web yards of offense Sunday was a franchise record.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 rank: 9Lesson knew: The Packers' self defense can easily take the sphere away.Green Gulf does not place in the top 10 in the circle in yards permitted per video game, passing backyards per game, hurrying backyards per carry, third-down visit percentage or even red zone self defense. Having said that, the Packers lead the league along with 17 takeaways, featuring one on exclusive crews. It's the best via 6 video games of an NFL period since the Bears were on the same rate in 2018. The only question is if/when the Packers reach the postseason as well as they are actually participating in the best staffs, can they still take the ball away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 ranking: 7Lesson knew: Novice QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise that has actually found a solution at quarterback for years may eventually breathe easy. It is actually not merely that Daniels positions third in QBR (73.6) after 6 video games or even that he has thrown for 1,404 backyards and also six goals and hurried for an extra 322 and also 4 scores. It is actually all about how he remains to create due to the preparation he performs during the week, and how he's creating a much higher amount of chemical make up with his recipients, especially Terry McLaurin. As coach Dan Quinn pointed out observing Sunday's reduction to Baltimore, "There's a bunch of view in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh split u2022 Hamlin exceeds MNF memory u2022 Steelers lastly release Harris u2022 Mixon assists kindle Texans offense u2022 Third-down battles ruin Panthers.Week 6 position: 13Lesson discovered: Nothing at all will happen effortless for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over challengers, gaining 12 regular-season video games through a second-best standard of 19.08 purposes, along with a third-best 11.35 average purpose differential in every games. Those Niners were healthy as well as packed with superstars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (hand) as well as others due to trauma, this year's edition is distinctly certainly not. That has left San Francisco in even more limited activities. By means of 6 full weeks, San Francisco has actually shed three one-score activities and possesses a 5.33 average factor differential. It is going to need to have to start pulling a few of the near video games bent on bring in an additional playoff operate.-- Nick WagonerWeek 6 position: 15Lesson knew: The offensive identification is actually a do work in progress.By employing OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers showed up to signal they desired to be actually a ground-and-pound group. However prior to the Full week 6 sway Sin city, the offense failed to regularly relocate the ball on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing backyards Sunday-- part of a season-best 183 team total amount-- could suggest the beginning of a running awakening. Or the tide could possibly turn if trainer Mike Tomlin decides to replace QB Justin Specialization with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the death video game, which rates 28th along with 166.8 backyards every game. Still, the staff's offensive identity is actually as yet to become disclosed with 6 activities.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 position: 14Lesson learned: The Falcons can be flexible offensively.In Week 5, QB Kirk Cousins tossed for a franchise-record 509 lawns versus the branch rival Buccaneers. He didn't require to reproduce that functionality Sunday versus the Panthers, considering that the Falcons competed a total of 198 lawns, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 lawns and a touchdown. Bijan Robinson included 95 yards on the ground as well as a set of touchdowns. After a sluggish start offensively, Atlanta seems to have discovered its own gouge. The staff is 8th in the game in gardens every video game (368.3) and WR Drake Greater london is actually tied for second in the NFL in obtaining touchdowns (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 position: 11Lesson learned: It is actually going to be actually a bouncy ride.Coming off a 1-6 crash to end final period, the only method coach Nick Sirianni and the Eagles can steer clear of distress was actually by getting off to a very hot start to alleviate a follower base upon advantage. That really did not occur. The Eagles are actually 3-2 and have appeared perfectly regular regardless of including some of the far better offending lineups in the organization. Things came to a head in a Week 6 home win over the Browns when the group voiced its annoyance over the course of a poor performance as well as Sirianni responded by chewing out some patrons by the end of the activity. Maybe things are going to calm down as our experts get much deeper right into the period, but that is actually challenging to image currently.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 position: 12Lesson learned: Fortunes transform swiftly in the NFL.The Seahawks have actually gone from 3-0 and also on top of the NFC West to 3-3 and faltering on defense. Personal injuries about that edge of the round as well as a much tougher slate of resisting quarterbacks have actually been substantial elements. Over the initial 3 weeks-- while encountering Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett as well as Skylar Thompson-- Seattle enabled the fourth-fewest points every video game at 14.3. In the reductions to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and also Brock Purdy, the Seahawks made it possible for 35.7 purposes per game, which is actually the second-most in the league given that Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson learned: There is no scope for error.In recent, the Cowboys eliminated their mistakes and also still gained games. The roster is actually not as gifted along with their shifts as well as lack of add-ons in complimentary company. When factors go wrong, they can't pull on their own away from the trench. The crime can not possess red zone turn overs because the defense can't provide additional properties along with takeaways. It won't obtain simpler. 6 of Dallas' last 11 games come versus quarterbacks currently placed in the top 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to get to the playoffs for a 4th straight period, they could require to play closer to error-free volleyball.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. collisions 'Rise' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson makes a surprise appearance on "Stand up," to troll the Cowboys after their loss to the Lions.Week 6 ranking: 17Lesson found out: Don't dive to conclusions concerning a novice QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams that got on display throughout Chicago's 1-2 start looks quite different from the quarterback who has actually thrown the second-most touchdowns by a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has shown considerable renovation in his crew's three upright wins over the Rams, Panthers and Jaguars. His fulfillment portion dove coming from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Weeks 4-6) as well as his gardens per try enhanced by 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has actually thrown seven goals to simply one interception over recent 3 weeks, as opposed to a 2-4 TD/INT proportion from his very first three games. The order the No. 1 selection has revealed over the Bears' outburst is recognizable and has Chicago headed in to its own bye full week positive that it has actually discovered its identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 position: 18Lesson knew: Organizer Jesse Minter has actually altered the defense.Since the Chargers made QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they possess possessed one of the game's worst defenses. They enabled the fifth-most goals (24.9) and also the 10th-most gardens (353.3) per activity over that stretch. Via 5 video games in 2024, nevertheless, the Chargers possess one of the game's absolute best defenses, permitting the least points every game in the NFL through six weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have permitted fewer than 21 aspects in each of their initial five games of the period for the 3rd attend franchise business past history.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 position: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' initial two full weeks were an illusion.The Saints seemed like among the most effective groups in the organization after a 2-0 begin, but after 4 trustworthy losses, it's very clear they are actually certainly not like those 1st two weeks suggested. Personal injuries have actually figured in, however the Saints' once-feared protection is currently placed last in yards enabled every video game (395.8 ), it has taking on issues as well as the staff looks to do not have the depth on either side of the round to straight the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all period long.u2022 Full schedule"|Status "u2022 Intensity graphes for each staff "u2022 Transactions"|Personal injuries "u2022 Soccer Power Mark "u2022 Playoff image projections "Even more NFL insurance coverage ".Full week 6 rank: 22Lesson found out: We need to have to see more.The Colts' 3-3 document is either an overachievement or even underachievement, depending on your view. They have a disappointing, 30th-ranked protection (enabling 389.5 yards every activity), however they've hit.500 regardless of a rash of traumas to QB Anthony Richardson (oblique), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) as well as RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle). If the Colts can get healthy-- the three above mentioned gamers are actually expected back soon-- maybe Indianapolis may reach its roof this period. An upcoming stretch features meetings with the Texans, Bills, Vikings and Lions are going to most likely tell the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 rank: 20Lesson knew: The Cardinals are consistently inconsistent.The initially six video games of the time have actually been a curler coaster for Arizona. They started red-hot against the Expenses, then discolored in the second one-half. At that point they defeat the jeans off the Rams, drove the Lions, received burnt out by the Commanders, pitched the 49ers and also received trucked due to the Packers. Nobody recognizes which Cardinals team are going to appear on Sundays. As well as if they had actually beat Eco-friendly Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals would certainly possess possessed a share of top place in the NFC West. One min their outburst is actually easy the next, they dedicate over a dozen penalties.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 ranking: 19Lesson found out: The Broncos' outburst is (and will be actually) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton chose to toss rookie QB Bo Nix into deep blue sea end, and also he has presented minutes of chance as well as lots of stress. The Broncos are actually 31st on 3rd down (25%) and also 289th in finalization percent (61.1%) in spite of being near all-time low of the organization in normal lawns per conclusion. Thus, they possess Nix playing low-risk football and are still not accomplishing sufficient passes. Time might be the treatment, but the experience is visiting be rough. Perhaps bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos presumed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 rank: 21Lesson knew: Manager Woody Johnson is out of patience.The owner's choice to fire trainer Robert Saleh after just 5 video games talks with his sense of seriousness. It is actually a cautionary tale for the whole entire property, and also it could hint added relocations. Probably the Jets will certainly be extra likely to trade for WR Davante Adams. And also maybe it will stimulate them to deal with the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Publisher's details: The Jets carried out business for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 position: 24Lesson knew: The Bengals are unsatisfactory yet.There was actually only a lot complete satisfaction in the storage locker room adhering to Cincinnati's sway the Giants. QB Joe Burrow acknowledged the outburst failed to play all right on a day when the defence reacted. Cincinnati is 14th in the game in factor per travel differential at 0.32. Said Burrow after the video game: "We are actually trying to find ourselves, looking for triumphes. Our team discovered one today, that's terrific. Yet we understand our experts must be far better going ahead."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 position: 23Lesson knew: Defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel stated as considerably adhering to a get the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has actually faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their protection gently ranks 5th in backyards made it possible for per activity (285.4) and also leads the NFL in third-down portion (25.5%). In its own very first year under planner Anthony Weaver, Miami's defense has actually been actually an only good in a mainly unsatisfying initial six full weeks of the time. Nonetheless, it will not indicate a lot until the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring offense strengthens.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel offers an update on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins move instructor Mike McDaniel shares the current particulars on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 position: 25Lesson found out: The Giants still problem to count points.New York's objectionable pipes is enhanced, it incorporated a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers as well as trainer Brian Daboll is calling plays. It is actually still not nearly enough. This crew strains to score points ... once more! The Giants are actually 29th in the NFL, averaging 16.0 points per video game. This seeks being actually 30th in the game with 15.6 PPG last time. "The supreme objective is to slash points," Daboll mentioned. The Giants simply have not identified just how to do it regularly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 position: 27Lesson discovered: The Rams are actually missing a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams place 31st in pass defense DVOA as well as possess merely two interceptions this season. Los Angeles made changes to the secondary during the course of its own last video game just before the bye week, featuring making CB Tre'Davious White a healthy and balanced scratch. The Rams signed White to an one-year package coming off an Achilles tear, yet the former All-Pro battled to start the period. This most likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will definitely manage to create until the offseason, but if the self defense is actually to take a breakthrough, the Rams require to acquire a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 ranking: 26Lesson learned: Newbie tight end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some warmth for using the No. 13 pick on a posture that was not a necessity, however all Bowers has actually carried out is actually make as well as show he's a fundamental item for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL tight sides and are the second-most through a limited end in his 1st six career activities in the Super Dish age (1970 ), trailing merely Keith Jackson, that possessed 38 receptions in 1988. Bowers is actually also the initial novice limited side along with at least 8 catches in back-to-back games due to the fact that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 position: 28Lesson discovered: It takes time to locate a franchise business QB.The Titans believed they might have their franchise business quarterback in Will Levis with new trainer Brian Callahan directing the method. Until now, that hasn't been the case. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and three of the Titans' 4 losses were made a decision in the 4th one-fourth. He has yet to toss a touchdown come on the fourth quarter, as well as four of his interceptions have come in that time framework. Levis recognized it takes a method to receive where he intends to be actually: "I just want to get there in these next couple of full weeks once we enter into the pork of the period."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 ranking: 30Lesson knew: Offseason worries about the offense were actually legitimate.The Browns understated the switch from trainer Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based scheme to a brand new shotgun-centric attack with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. But it has actually neglected to remove as well as the many offseason concerns, coming from Watson's poor performance to the absence of communication on an injury-riddled repulsive line, have actually continually surfaced. The Browns are the first team since the 2014 Jaguars to fail to get to twenty aspects in each of their very first 6 activities.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun provides Browns greatest possibility to winKevin Stefanski explains why the Browns are sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 rank: 31Lesson learned: No requirements are warranted for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was questioned just before the period for claiming he didn't possess assumptions for the season. Now we know why. While there were actually great items offensively and defensively, deepness was lean and also no one understood whether QB Bryce Young will boost. He didn't, which is actually why he's behind Andy Dalton. Injuries have actually wiped out the protection, as well as the group's minus-100 aspect differential is without a doubt awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 rank: 29Lesson knew: The protection has received much worse.Coach Doug Pederson shot coordinator Mike Caldwell as well as worked with Ryan Nielsen, however the improvement hasn't assisted. They've in fact gotten worse, losing considerably in the 6 major defensive types (composing, hurrying, passing, overall lawns, third down as well as red zone) as well as rank last in the rank in successfully pass self defense (276.7 yards every video game) as well as reddish zone fee (76.2%). Personal Injuries to CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring) and LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have actually been an aspect, yet this is progressing to become among the Jaguars' worst defenses ever before. They're on speed to give up 505 complete factors as well as 390 yards made it possible for per game, which would certainly be actually the 2nd worst in franchise business background.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 rank: 32Lesson knew: QB Drake Maye sparks hope.Maye's launching starting efficiency Sunday consisted of a beautiful 40-yard goal successfully pass that stood apart partly due to its one of a kind. Since 2020, the Patriots have actually possessed merely 2 passing touchdowns of 35 or even more sky lawns-- one from Web cam Newton as well as an additional coming from Mac Jones. Maye completing the feat in his first job start, which included 3 touchdowns and a shed fumble, offers the Patriots something to build on.-- Mike Reiss.