.NFL Country, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Full week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens secured good fortunes in Week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders, respectively. At the same time, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and also New England Patriots all lost to relocate to 1-5 on the time. Exactly how do all 32 groups stack up right now after the action?We've improved the positions, and our NFL Nation press reporters decided on one session that our team've gained from every team thus far this season. Which staffs as well as gamers are actually overperforming-- or underperforming? What has-- as well as have not-- worked out via six weeks?Let's check out the brand new 1-32 positions below.Our electrical power board of more than 80 authors, editors and also television individuals evaluates how NFL groups compare to one another, placing all of them coming from 1 to 32. Previous positions: Preseason|Week 2|Full week 3|Full week 4|Full week 5|Full week 6Jump to a group: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|VEHICLE|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SANCTUARY|DET|GIGABYTES|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TB|10|WSHWeek 6 position: 1Lesson found out: Self defense will certainly carry the Chiefs.For each one of the Chiefs' offseason intends to come back to their high-scoring means, it is actually ending up being apparent their protection will need to hold the tons and afterwards some if they are actually to gain another Super Dish. The Chiefs are actually once more mid of the pack (15th) in scoring every activity (23.6 scores). However Kansas City's protection is sixth in goals allowed per activity (17) and also has actually carried each challenger, featuring four of the NFL's top 11 scoring crews, listed below its own season average.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 rank: 2Lesson discovered: Hang around until the Vikings play the games.Minnesota was a preseason agreement pick certainly not simply to complete final in the NFC North yet to perform thus along with a record below.500-- to some extent because of a ruthless position to its own routine. Mathematically, each projections could possibly still become a reality. However at 5-0, Minnesota is more than midway to making sure a winning file in 2024. The Vikings have actually additionally dominated their rivals along with an NFL-high 63-point racking up differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 position: 4Lesson learned: The Lions' ground strike is actually elite.Running responsible for a strong aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed beast in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs is actually probably the most ideal RB duo in the game. After a 47-9 gain in Dallas, they ended up being the 1st operating back duo to every produce 70 or even more skirmish backyards in each of the first five activities of a period. Montgomery additionally broke Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business mark with eight successive games along with a rushing goal. Detroit's strong rushing attack additionally aids open the area for major aim ats by WRs Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 ranking: 3Lesson found out: The Texans can easily win in the clutch.Houston is actually unbeaten in one-score video games, as 4 of its 5 victories have actually been actually within one belongings, consisting of two on game-winning drives. The Texans revealed they could gain an unpleasant slugfest in Week 5 versus the Costs. Houston presented it can gain a shootout in Full week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' self defense closed the books the Bears on the last ride in Week 2. Texans trainer DeMeco Ryans claimed the cause for their results is that they make plays in situational soccer.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 ranking: 5Lesson discovered: The Ravens will certainly go as far as the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson as well as RB Derrick Holly have the Ravens rated as the No. 1 outburst, and it will certainly need to remain this leading for Baltimore to create a championship operate. The self defense is actually resisting the elapsed and also surrendering 24.8 aspects per activity, the 3rd most in team record after six activities. The Ravens are 4-0 this time when they score 24 or even more aspects. They are actually 0-2 when being held to 23 or far fewer. The season leans on the productivity of the offense.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick pleased along with what he has observed from RavensBill Belichick reveals to Rub McAfee what is working properly for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' offense.Week 6 ranking: 6Lesson discovered: Do not overreact.Shouldn' t this be actually a lesson for every group each year? The Expenses started the season with significant highs through racking up 30-plus factors in three straight triumphes. Yet major lows observed with an unequal loss to the Ravens as well as skipped possibilities versus the Texans. The Expenses have some brand-new gamers, thus natural growing pains are anticipated. This is actually likewise a team that has a current past history of picking up its efficiency near the end of the normal season.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 rank: 8Lesson knew: QB Baker Mayfield as well as OC Liam Coen are a dangerous combination.The Bucs put up 44 factors of offense (they likewise had a fumble recuperation for a touchdown to create it 51 total amount) Sunday against the Saints-- a crew that was actually quiting just a 25% reddish region scoring rate, the best spot in the NFL-- and they're matched for an NFL-leading 178 outrageous aspects slashed. Their 594 internet yards of offense Sunday was a franchise document.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 position: 9Lesson knew: The Packers' self defense can easily take the round away.Green Gulf does not rate in the leading 10 in the category in lawns permitted per video game, passing gardens per activity, rushing lawns every hold, third-down stop amount or even reddish area protection. However, the Packers lead the organization with 17 takeaways, featuring one on unique crews. It's the absolute most through 6 games of an NFL period due to the fact that the Bears were on the same rate in 2018. The only question is if/when the Packers come to the postseason and they are actually participating in the top crews, can they still take the ball away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 position: 7Lesson knew: Rookie QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise business that has looked for an answer at quarterback for decades can eventually breathe easy. It's certainly not simply that Daniels places 3rd in QBR (73.6) after six games or even that he has thrown for 1,404 lawns as well as six touchdowns and also hurried for an additional 322 as well as four scores. It is actually everything about exactly how he remains to develop due to the preparation he performs throughout the full week, as well as exactly how he's creating a greater degree of chemistry with his receivers, notably Terry McLaurin. As train Dan Quinn said adhering to Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There's a great deal of view in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh split u2022 Hamlin goes beyond MNF mind u2022 Steelers ultimately discharge Harris u2022 Mixon assists kindle Texans offense u2022 Third-down problems doom Panthers.Week 6 rank: 13Lesson learned: Nothing is going to happen effortless for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco operated roughshod over opponents, gaining 12 regular-season video games by a second-best average of 19.08 goals, with a third-best 11.35 normal aim differential with all activities. Those Niners were healthy as well as packed with stars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (hand) and others due to injury, this year's version is extremely certainly not. That has actually left behind San Francisco in much more strict games. Through six full weeks, San Francisco has actually shed 3 one-score activities and also has a 5.33 average point differential. It will need to begin taking a few of the close games bent on bring in yet another playoff operate.-- Nick WagonerWeek 6 position: 15Lesson learned: The offensive identification is an operate in progress.By tapping the services of OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers seemed to indicate they wished to be actually a ground-and-pound staff. But prior to the Full week 6 sway Sin city, the outburst didn't continually relocate the round on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing lawns Sunday-- aspect of a season-best 183 group overall-- could mean the starting point of a running renaissance. Or even the tide can turn if train Mike Tomlin opts to replace QB Justin Specialization with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the death video game, which rates 28th with 166.8 backyards every video game. Still, the group's offending identity is actually yet to become exposed through six activities.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 position: 14Lesson knew: The Falcons can be versatile offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 gardens against the branch rivalrous Buccaneers. He really did not need to replicate that functionality Sunday against the Panthers, due to the fact that the Falcons ran for a total amount of 198 gardens, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 backyards and also a touchdown. Bijan Robinson incorporated 95 lawns on the ground as well as a pair of touchdowns. After a slow begin offensively, Atlanta georgia seems to have discovered its own groove. The staff is actually eighth in the game in backyards every activity (368.3) and also WR Drake London is matched for 2nd in the NFL in getting touchdowns (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 ranking: 11Lesson learned: It is actually heading to be an uneven ride.Coming off a 1-6 collapse to finish last season, the only technique trainer Chip Sirianni and also the Eagles could possibly prevent chaos was by leaving to a scorching begin to relieve an enthusiast base on advantage. That failed to happen. The Eagles are 3-2 and have looked flawlessly normal even with boasting one of the better offending lineups in the organization. Points came to a head in a Full week 6 home gain the Browns when the crowd articulated its own discomfort throughout a dull efficiency as well as Sirianni responded by chewing out some patrons by the end of the game. Maybe points are going to calm down as our company obtain much deeper into the time, however that's challenging to image right now.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 rank: 12Lesson knew: Fortunes change quickly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone coming from 3-0 and also atop the NFC West to 3-3 and reeling on protection. Accidents on that side of the ball and a considerably tougher slate of resisting quarterbacks have actually been substantial aspects. Over the 1st three full weeks-- while encountering Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and Skylar Thompson-- Seat allowed the fourth-fewest scores per video game at 14.3. In the reductions to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and Brock Purdy, the Seahawks permitted 35.7 points per game, which is actually the second-most in the game because Week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson learned: There is no margin for error.In recent, the Cowboys eliminated their miscues as well as still gained activities. The roster is not as gifted along with their variations and lack of additions in free of charge operation. When things go wrong, they can't pull on their own out of the channel. The offense can not possess reddish area turnovers since the protection can't give them additional ownerships with takeaways. It won't receive easier. 6 of Dallas' ultimate 11 video games happened versus quarterbacks presently rated in the leading 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to reach the playoffs for a fourth straight time, they may need to participate in closer to error-free soccer.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. wrecks 'Get Up' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson creates an unpleasant surprise look on "Stand up," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 rank: 17Lesson learned: Don't hop to conclusions regarding a novice QB after three games.The Caleb Williams that performed display during Chicago's 1-2 start looks really various coming from the quarterback that has thrown the second-most goals by a Bears novice (9 ). Williams has actually shown substantial enhancement in his crew's three straight get the Rams, Panthers and Jaguars. His conclusion percent dove coming from 59% (Full Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) and his backyards per try raised through 3.2 (coming from 5.3 to 8.5). He has thrown seven touchdowns to merely one interception over the past 3 weeks, in contrast to a 2-4 TD/INT proportion coming from his very first three games. The order the No. 1 selection has revealed over the Bears' offense is actually recognizable as well as has Chicago headed in to its bye week positive that it has discovered its own identity.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson found out: Planner Jesse Minter has transformed the defense.Since the Chargers drafted QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have had some of the organization's worst defenses. They allowed the fifth-most goals (24.9) and also the 10th-most gardens (353.3) per game over that period. With 5 activities in 2024, however, the Chargers possess some of the organization's absolute best defenses, making it possible for the fewest objectives per game in the NFL via six weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have enabled fewer than 21 points in each of their first 5 activities of the season for the 3rd attend franchise business background.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 position: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' initial 2 full weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints resembled among the very best staffs in the game after a 2-0 begin, but after 4 trustworthy reductions, it is actually clear they're certainly not comparable to those first two weeks advised. Accidents have played a part, however the Saints' once-feared protection is right now positioned final in yards enabled per video game (395.8 ), it has taking on concerns as well as the group seems to lack the deepness on either edge of the round to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all season long.u2022 Full routine"|Standings "u2022 Intensity charts for every staff "u2022 Purchases"|Traumas "u2022 Regulation Football Power Index "u2022 Playoff image projections "Even more NFL coverage ".Full week 6 ranking: 22Lesson knew: Our team need to have to find more.The Colts' 3-3 file is actually either an overachievement or underachievement, relying on your view. They have an unsatisfactory, 30th-ranked self defense (allowing 389.5 backyards per video game), but they've arrived at.500 regardless of a breakout of traumas to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) and RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts can get healthy-- the three above mentioned gamers are counted on back very soon-- maybe Indianapolis may meet its own roof this period. A future stretch includes appointments along with the Texans, Costs, Vikings and also Lions are going to most likely tell the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 position: 20Lesson knew: The Cardinals are regularly inconsistent.The first six video games of the time have been actually a roller coaster for Arizona. They started red-hot against the Expenses, then discolored in the 2nd fifty percent. Then they trump the jeans off the Rams, drove the Lions, received blasted by the Commanders, fell the 49ers as well as got trucked by the Packers. Nobody recognizes which Cardinals group will show up on Sundays. As well as if they had hammered Environment-friendly Bay on Sunday, the Cardinals will've had a share of starting point in the NFC West. One min their offense is actually easy the upcoming, they devote over a loads fines.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 rank: 19Lesson discovered: The Broncos' outburst is actually (as well as will definitely be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton selected to throw novice QB Bo Nix right into the deep end, and also he has actually shown moments of hope and also a lot of irritation. The Broncos are actually 31st on third down (25%) as well as 289th in finalization percent (61.1%) regardless of being near the bottom of the game in common yards every finalization. So, they have Nix playing low-risk soccer as well as are actually still certainly not completing sufficient passes. Time might be the remedy, however the experience is actually mosting likely to be rough. Perhaps bumpier than Nix, Payton or even the Broncos presumed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 position: 21Lesson learned: Manager Woody Johnson is out of patience.The proprietor's selection to fire train Robert Saleh after just 5 video games speaks to his sense of urgency. It's a wake-up call for the whole entire structure, as well as it could hint extra relocations. Possibly the Planes will definitely be actually even more inclined to trade for WR Davante Adams. As well as perhaps it will certainly stimulate all of them to solve the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's note: The Planes did field for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 position: 24Lesson found out: The Bengals are actually not good enough yet.There was actually only a great deal complete satisfaction in the closet room complying with Cincinnati's gain the Giants. QB Joe Retreat acknowledged the outburst didn't play well enough on a time when the defense reacted. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the organization in factor per travel differential at 0.32. Said Den after the game: "We are actually searching for our own selves, searching for success. Our team discovered one today, that is actually excellent. However we understand our experts have to be actually far better going ahead."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 rank: 23Lesson found out: Self defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel said as much adhering to a draw the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their self defense silently stands fifth in lawns made it possible for per game (285.4) as well as leads the NFL in third-down portion (25.5%). In its initial year under planner Anthony Weaver, Miami's protection has been actually a solitary positive in a largely unsatisfying initial six weeks of the time. However, it won't suggest much until the Dolphins' NFL-worst slashing outburst boosts.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel gives an upgrade on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins head train Mike McDaniel shares the most up to date particulars on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 rank: 25Lesson discovered: The Giants still struggle to score points.New York's offensive line is actually enhanced, it added a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers and also instructor Brian Daboll is calling plays. It's still not enough. This team struggles to rack up points ... again! The Giants are actually 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 ideas every video game. This wants being 30th in the game with 15.6 PPG final time. "The greatest target is actually to slash points," Daboll pointed out. The Giants only have not determined just how to accomplish it consistently.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 ranking: 27Lesson learned: The Rams are actually overlooking a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams rank 31st in pass self defense DVOA and also possess simply 2 interceptions this time. Los Angeles produced adjustments to the secondary throughout its own final activity just before the bye week, consisting of creating CB Tre'Davious White a healthy and balanced scratch. The Rams authorized White to a 1 year package coming off an Achilles tear, yet the former All-Pro strained to begin the season. This likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will certainly manage to make till the offseason, but if the defense is actually to take a step forward, the Rams need to invest in a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 rank: 26Lesson knew: Rookie limited end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some heat for making use of the No. thirteen badger a placement that was not a need, however all Bowers has actually done is actually generate as well as show he's a fundamental piece for the franchise. His 37 catches lead all NFL limited sides and are the second-most by a limited end in his very first six career games in the Super Dish age (1970 ), trailing simply Keith Jackson, that possessed 38 events in 1988. Bowers is likewise the initial newbie tight end along with at the very least 8 catches in next games due to the fact that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 position: 28Lesson found out: It takes some time to locate a franchise business QB.The Titans thought they may have their franchise business quarterback in Willpower Levis along with brand new train Brian Callahan leading the technique. Until now, that have not been the case. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL as well as 3 of the Titans' four reductions were actually chosen in the fourth quarter. He possesses yet to throw a touchdown come on the 4th one-fourth, as well as four of his interceptions have come in that time structure. Levis accepted it takes a process to acquire where he desires to be: "I merely want to get there in these next couple of weeks once our team enter the meat product of the time."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 ranking: 30Lesson knew: Offseason issues about the offense were actually legitimate.The Browns minimized the switch from coach Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based scheme to a brand new shotgun-centric strike along with Deshaun Watson back as starting quarterback. However it has neglected to remove as well as the numerous offseason questions, from Watson's poor efficiency to the absence of communication on an injury-riddled offending line, have actually constantly appeared. The Browns are actually the first string since the 2014 Jaguars to stop working to get to twenty aspects in each of their initial six activities.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun offers Browns ideal odds to winKevin Stefanski clarifies why the Browns are actually sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 position: 31Lesson knew: No requirements are necessitated for the Panthers.General supervisor Dan Morgan was actually examined before the season for saying he didn't have desires for the season. Now we know why. While there were great items offensively and also defensively, intensity was actually lean and also no person recognized whether QB Bryce Young will boost. He failed to, which is actually why he lags Andy Dalton. Injuries have annihilated the self defense, and the crew's minus-100 aspect differential is actually by far awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 rank: 29Lesson found out: The protection has gotten a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson discharged planner Mike Caldwell as well as chose Ryan Nielsen, yet the change have not aided. They've in fact gotten worse, losing considerably in the six significant defensive categories (scoring, rushing, passing, complete yards, third down and reddish region) and ranking last in the category in successfully pass self defense (276.7 yards per video game) as well as red area cost (76.2%). Accidents to CB Tyson Campbell (hindering) and also LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have actually been actually a variable, but this is actually toning up to be among the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They perform pace to surrender 505 complete points and 390 lawns enabled per video game, which will be the second worst in franchise business background.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 position: 32Lesson knew: QB Drake Maye triggers hope.Maye's launching beginning performance Sunday consisted of a lovely 40-yard goal elapsed that attracted attention partially as a result of its own rarity. Considering that 2020, the Patriots have possessed simply two passing goals of 35 or even even more sky yards-- one from Cam Newton and another from Mac computer Jones. Maye accomplishing the task in his very first profession beginning, which included three touchdowns and also a dropped fumble, provides the Patriots one thing to improve.-- Mike Reiss.