.NFL Nation, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens got big wins in Full week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys as well as Washington Commanders, specifically. On the other hand, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots all shed to transfer to 1-5 on the period. Exactly how perform all 32 crews accumulate now after the action?We've upgraded the ranks, and our NFL Nation reporters decided on one training that our team've learned from every team thus far this season. Which staffs and also gamers are overperforming-- or even underperforming? What possesses-- and have not-- worked out via 6 weeks?Let's examination out the new 1-32 rankings below.Our power board of greater than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities assesses just how NFL groups compare one another, placing them coming from 1 to 32. Previous positions: Preseason|Week 2|Week 3|Full week 4|Full week 5|Week 6Jump to a group: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|CAR|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SANCTUARY|DET|GIGABYTES|HOU|INDJAX|KC|UTT|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TB|10|WSHWeek 6 ranking: 1Lesson learned: Protection will definitely bring the Chiefs.For all of the Chiefs' offseason organizes to come back to their high-scoring means, it is actually becoming obvious their defense will certainly need to lug the lots and after that some if they are to gain another Super Dish. The Chiefs are once more mid of the pack (15th) in scoring every activity (23.6 scores). Yet Kansas City's defense is actually 6th in aims enabled every activity (17) as well as has accommodated each rival, consisting of four of the NFL's top 11 scoring groups, listed below its own period standard.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 ranking: 2Lesson learned: Hang around up until the Vikings play the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason agreement choice not only to complete last in the NFC North however to do therefore with a file below.500-- to some extent as a result of a harsh position to its own timetable. Mathematically, each projections could possibly still happen. However at 5-0, Minnesota is actually more than halfway to making certain a gaining report in 2024. The Vikings have actually additionally controlled their opponents along with an NFL-high 63-point racking up differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 rank: 4Lesson learned: The Lions' ground attack is actually elite.Running behind a strong aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed creature in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs is arguably the most ideal RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 gain in Dallas, they became the very first managing back duo to every create 70 or even more skirmish backyards in each of the very first 5 video games of a time. Montgomery additionally cracked Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise mark along with eight successive video games with a rushing touchdown. Detroit's solid rushing attack additionally helps open up the industry for large targets through WRs Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 rank: 3Lesson learned: The Texans can easily gain in the clutch.Houston is unbeaten in one-score games, as four of its own 5 wins have actually been actually within one ownership, featuring 2 on game-winning drives. The Texans showed they might succeed a horrible slugfest in Week 5 against the Expenses. Houston revealed it might win a shootout in Week 1 versus the Colts. The Texans' defense terminated the account the Bears on the last drive in Week 2. Texans train DeMeco Ryans pointed out the reason for their effectiveness is that they create plays in situational football.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 ranking: 5Lesson discovered: The Ravens will go as far as the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Holly have the Ravens positioned as the No. 1 outburst, and also it is going to need to stay this prevalent for Baltimore to create a champion operate. The protection is actually resisting the successfully pass and losing hope 24.8 points per game, the 3rd most in crew record after 6 games. The Ravens are 4-0 this season when they score 24 or additional points. They are actually 0-2 when being pursued 23 or even fewer. The period rests on the performance of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick pleased along with what he possesses observed coming from RavensBill Belichick details to Pat McAfee what is operating properly for Lamar Jackson and also the Ravens' offense.Week 6 position: 6Lesson knew: Do not overreact.Shouldn' t this be actually a session for every single crew annually? The Expenses began the season with significant highs by racking up 30-plus points in 3 straight success. But significant lows observed along with an unequal loss to the Ravens as well as skipped opportunities versus the Texans. The Costs possess some new gamers, thus natural growing discomforts are assumed. This is actually also a team that has a recent past of picking up its own functionality near the end of the frequent period.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 position: 8Lesson discovered: QB Cook Mayfield as well as OC Liam Coen are actually a hazardous combination.The Bucs installed 44 factors of offense (they additionally possessed a fumble recuperation for a touchdown to make it 51 overall) Sunday versus the Saints-- a crew that was actually surrendering merely a 25% red area scoring price, the very best mark in the NFL-- as well as they are actually tied for an NFL-leading 178 offensive factors scored. Their 594 internet yards of offense Sunday was a franchise record.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 rank: 9Lesson found out: The Packers' protection can easily take the ball away.Green Gulf does not rate in the leading 10 in the category in gardens enabled per game, passing lawns every activity, hurrying backyards per carry, third-down stop amount or even reddish region defense. Nonetheless, the Packers lead the organization along with 17 takeaways, consisting of one on special teams. It's one of the most by means of 6 activities of an NFL time given that the Bears were on the same speed in 2018. The only concern is actually if/when the Packers come to the postseason as well as they're playing the best teams, can they still take the ball away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 ranking: 7Lesson found out: Newbie QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise that has actually sought an answer at quarterback for decades may finally relax. It is actually not only that Daniels rates 3rd in QBR (73.6) after six video games or even that he has actually tossed for 1,404 backyards as well as six touchdowns and also hurried for an additional 322 and also 4 scores. It's all about just how he continues to create due to the preparation he does throughout the week, and how he is actually building a higher amount of chemical make up with his receivers, particularly Terry McLaurin. As coach Dan Quinn stated complying with Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There is actually a considerable amount of view in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Country u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh split u2022 Hamlin transcends MNF moment u2022 Steelers finally let loose Harris u2022 Mixon assists stir up Texans outburst u2022 Third-down struggles doom Panthers.Full week 6 position: 13Lesson knew: Nothing is going to happen easy for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over challengers, gaining 12 regular-season activities through a second-best standard of 19.08 goals, with a third-best 11.35 normal aim differential in every video games. Those Niners were actually healthy as well as packed along with stars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (arm) and others because of personal injury, this year's edition is decidedly not. That has left behind San Francisco in a lot more tight games. Via six weeks, San Francisco has dropped three one-score activities and also possesses a 5.33 ordinary factor differential. It will definitely need to have to start taking a few of the near activities bent on bring in yet another playoff operate.-- Chip WagonerWeek 6 ranking: 15Lesson learned: The repulsive identity is actually a work in progress.By working with OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers appeared to indicate they desired to be actually a ground-and-pound staff. Yet prior to the Full week 6 gain Sin city, the outburst didn't regularly move the round on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing backyards Sunday-- portion of a season-best 183 staff overall-- can indicate the beginning of a running revival. Or the trend can switch if coach Mike Tomlin decides to change QB Justin Specialization along with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing activity, which rates 28th along with 166.8 yards per game. Still, the crew's objectionable identification is actually as yet to be disclosed through six games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 position: 14Lesson learned: The Falcons may be extremely versatile offensively.In Week 5, QB Kirk Cousins tossed for a franchise-record 509 backyards versus the branch rivalrous Buccaneers. He really did not require to replicate that efficiency Sunday against the Panthers, due to the fact that the Falcons competed a total of 198 backyards, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 gardens as well as a touchdown. Bijan Robinson incorporated 95 backyards on the ground as well as a pair of goals. After a sluggish beginning offensively, Atlanta seems to have located its canal. The staff is eighth in the game in gardens every activity (368.3) and WR Drake London is actually tied for 2nd in the NFL in getting touchdowns (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 ranking: 11Lesson learned: It's visiting be a bouncy ride.Coming off a 1-6 failure to finish final period, the only method trainer Chip Sirianni and also the Eagles could avoid turmoil was by leaving to a scorching beginning to relieve a supporter base on upper hand. That really did not take place. The Eagles are 3-2 as well as have actually looked perfectly average in spite of including some of the better outrageous rosters in the league. Traits came to a head in a Full week 6 home sway the Browns when the crowd voiced its own discomfort throughout a dull functionality and Sirianni responded by yelling at some customers at the end of the game. Possibly things will definitely settle as we obtain much deeper in to the time, but that's challenging to image right now.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 rank: 12Lesson discovered: Lot of money alter rapidly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone coming from 3-0 as well as in addition to the NFC West to 3-3 as well as reeling on self defense. Personal injuries on that edge of the ball and a much harder slate of resisting quarterbacks have been actually significant aspects. Over the 1st three weeks-- while experiencing Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and Skylar Thompson-- Seattle enabled the fourth-fewest scores per game at 14.3. In the reductions to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones as well as Brock Purdy, the Seahawks allowed 35.7 goals every activity, which is the second-most in the league considering that Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 position: 10Lesson discovered: There is no margin for error.In the past, the Cowboys conquered their slips and also still won activities. The lineup is not as accomplished with their variations and absence of additions in cost-free operation. When things make a mistake, they can't take on their own away from the ditch. The crime can't possess red region turnovers because the defense can not give them additional ownerships with takeaways. It will not obtain simpler. 6 of Dallas' last 11 games happened against quarterbacks presently ranked in the leading 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to come to the playoffs for a 4th upright time, they could require to participate in closer to error-free football.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. accidents 'Stand up' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson creates a shock look on "Get Up," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 position: 17Lesson found out: Do not hop to verdicts about a rookie QB after three games.The Caleb Williams that got on screen during Chicago's 1-2 start appears incredibly various coming from the quarterback who has tossed the second-most touchdowns through a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has actually presented notable remodeling in his staff's 3 straight sway the Rams, Panthers and Jaguars. His completion portion jumped from 59% (Full Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) as well as his yards per attempt improved by 3.2 (coming from 5.3 to 8.5). He has tossed seven touchdowns to merely one interception over the past three weeks, as opposed to a 2-4 TD/INT proportion coming from his very first 3 activities. The order the No. 1 pick has shown over the Bears' outburst is actually recognizable and also has Chicago headed right into its own bye full week confident that it has actually found its own identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 position: 18Lesson found out: Coordinator Jesse Minter has actually changed the defense.Since the Chargers drafted QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they possess possessed some of the game's worst defenses. They permitted the fifth-most objectives (24.9) and the 10th-most lawns (353.3) every activity over that stretch. Via 5 activities in 2024, nonetheless, the Chargers have some of the organization's best defenses, making it possible for the least purposes every activity in the NFL through 6 full weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have actually made it possible for far fewer than 21 factors in each of their very first 5 activities of the season for the 3rd attend franchise business past.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 rank: 16Lesson knew: The Saints' 1st pair of weeks were an illusion.The Saints resembled some of the most ideal staffs in the league after a 2-0 begin, however after four forthright losses, it is actually crystal clear they are actually not like those first two weeks proposed. Injuries have figured in, yet the Saints' once-feared protection is now positioned last in yards made it possible for per video game (395.8 ), it possesses taking on issues as well as the crew shows up to do not have the depth on either edge of the sphere to straight the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all season long.u2022 Full timetable"|Status "u2022 Depth graphes for every group "u2022 Deals"|Injuries "u2022 Football Energy Mark "u2022 Playoff image projections "More NFL insurance coverage ".Full week 6 ranking: 22Lesson knew: We need to have to find more.The Colts' 3-3 file is actually either an overachievement or underachievement, relying on your viewpoint. They have a frustrating, 30th-ranked protection (allowing 389.5 gardens every activity), however they have actually gotten to.500 despite a breakout of traumas to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) as well as RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle). If the Colts can easily receive healthy-- the three abovementioned gamers are anticipated back very soon-- maybe Indianapolis can easily meet its own ceiling this period. A forthcoming stretch features appointments along with the Texans, Expenses, Vikings and also Lions are going to perhaps say to the tale.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 position: 20Lesson discovered: The Cardinals are consistently inconsistent.The first six activities of the period have actually been actually a roller coaster for Arizona. They started red-hot against the Costs, then vanished in the second one-half. After that they trump the jeans off the Rams, pressed the Lions, obtained blasted by the Commanders, pitched the 49ers and obtained trucked by the Packers. No one understands which Cardinals group are going to turn up on Sundays. And if they had hammered Veggie Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals would've had an allotment of starting point in the NFC West. One minute their offense is unstoppable the upcoming, they commit over a loads penalties.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 rank: 19Lesson learned: The Broncos' outburst is actually (and will certainly be actually) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton selected to toss rookie QB Bo Nix right into deep blue sea conclusion, as well as he has presented moments of hope and also loads of aggravation. The Broncos are 31st on 3rd down (25%) and also 289th in finalization percent (61.1%) even with neighboring all-time low of the league in typical backyards per completion. So, they possess Nix playing low-risk football and also are still certainly not finishing enough passes. Opportunity may be the remedy, yet the trip is actually mosting likely to be actually rough. Maybe bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos assumed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 position: 21Lesson discovered: Owner Woody Johnson runs out patience.The owner's decision to fire instructor Robert Saleh after simply 5 activities talks with his sense of seriousness. It's a wake-up call for the whole structure, and it can hint extra actions. Probably the Jets are going to be actually much more inclined to trade for WR Davante Adams. And maybe it will definitely spur all of them to deal with the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Publisher's keep in mind: The Planes did trade for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 position: 24Lesson knew: The Bengals are unsatisfactory yet.There was actually just a great deal satisfaction in the locker room observing Cincinnati's get the Giants. QB Joe Lair acknowledged the offense really did not participate in well enough on a time when the defense responded. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the league in point per travel differential at 0.32. Said Den after the game: "Our company're trying to find our own selves, trying to find success. Our experts located one today, that is actually wonderful. But we understand our company have to be actually far better going forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 rank: 23Lesson found out: Protection is the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel stated as considerably complying with a gain the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has actually sputtered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their defense gently ranks 5th in lawns allowed every video game (285.4) and also leads the NFL in third-down portion (25.5%). In its own very first year under coordinator Anthony Weaver, Miami's protection has been actually a sole favorable in a greatly unsatisfactory first 6 weeks of the time. Nevertheless, it will not mean much up until the Dolphins' NFL-worst slashing offense strengthens.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel gives an update on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins move train Mike McDaniel shares the current details on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 rank: 25Lesson learned: The Giants still problem to score points.New York's offending pipes is actually strengthened, it included a No. 1 wide receiver in Malik Nabers and instructor Brian Daboll is actually phoning plays. It is actually still not nearly enough. This team battles to score points ... again! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 points every activity. This desires being actually 30th in the organization with 15.6 PPG final season. "The supreme target is actually to slash points," Daboll pointed out. The Giants simply haven't figured out how to accomplish it regularly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 rank: 27Lesson knew: The Rams are missing a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams position 31st in successfully pass defense DVOA and possess only two interceptions this time. Los Angeles made adjustments to the second during the course of its last game before the bye full week, consisting of creating CB Tre'Davious White a healthy and balanced blemish. The Rams authorized White to an one-year bargain coming off an Achilles tear, yet the former All-Pro battled to start the time. This very likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles are going to manage to create up until the offseason, however if the self defense is to take a step forward, the Rams need to purchase a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 position: 26Lesson learned: Rookie strict end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some heat for using the No. thirteen pick on a placement that was actually certainly not a requirement, yet all Bowers has actually carried out is generate and also reveal he's a foundational part for the franchise. His 37 catches lead all NFL strict ends and are actually the second-most through a strict end in his very first six occupation games in the Super Bowl time (1970 ), tracking merely Keith Jackson, who possessed 38 events in 1988. Bowers is actually additionally the initial novice strict side with at least eight catches in back-to-back activities considering that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 rank: 28Lesson knew: It takes time to discover a franchise QB.The Titans felt they may have their franchise business quarterback in Will Levis with brand-new instructor Brian Callahan directing the method. Up until now, that have not held true. Levis' seven interceptions lead the NFL and 3 of the Titans' four losses were actually made a decision in the 4th one-fourth. He has however to throw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, and also 4 of his interceptions have actually come in that time structure. Levis recognized it takes a process to receive where he wishes to be: "I just want to get there in these upcoming handful of weeks once our team enter the chicken of the time."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 ranking: 30Lesson discovered: Offseason concerns regarding the outburst were actually legitimate.The Browns understated the switch from instructor Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based system to a brand new shotgun-centric attack with Deshaun Watson back as starting quarterback. But it has stopped working to take off and the many offseason questions, coming from Watson's unsatisfactory performance to the lack of cohesion on an injury-riddled outrageous pipes, have regularly emerged. The Browns are the first team since the 2014 Jaguars to stop working to get to 20 aspects in each of their first 6 games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun gives Browns ideal possibility to winKevin Stefanski reveals why the Browns are sticking to Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 ranking: 31Lesson found out: No desires are actually required for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was examined before the time for saying he really did not possess expectations for the time. Currently we understand why. While there were great items offensively and also defensively, intensity was slim and no person knew whether QB Bryce Youthful would certainly strengthen. He didn't, which is why he lags Andy Dalton. Accidents have actually wiped out the defense, as well as the crew's minus-100 aspect differential is actually by far awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 ranking: 29Lesson knew: The defense has gotten a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson terminated organizer Mike Caldwell and hired Ryan Nielsen, however the modification hasn't helped. They've actually become worse, going down substantially in the six primary defensive classifications (composing, hurrying, passing, complete gardens, 3rd down and red zone) and ranking final in the category in elapsed defense (276.7 gardens per activity) as well as red zone cost (76.2%). Accidents to CB Tyson Campbell (weakening) and also LB Foyesade Oluokun (shoe) have actually been actually a factor, but this is progressing to be among the Jaguars' worst defenses ever before. They're on rate to lose hope 505 complete points and 390 backyards permitted every video game, which would certainly be the 2nd worst in franchise past history.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 position: 32Lesson discovered: QB Drake Maye stimulates hope.Maye's launching starting performance Sunday consisted of an attractive 40-yard touchdown elapsed that attracted attention in part because of its own rarity. Given that 2020, the Patriots have actually possessed just 2 passing touchdowns of 35 or even even more sky backyards-- one coming from Camera Newton and one more coming from Mac Jones. Maye completing the feat in his first profession begin, that included 3 touchdowns as well as a lost fumble, offers the Patriots something to improve.-- Mike Reiss.