.NFL Country, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and also Baltimore Ravens obtained big wins in Full week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys as well as Washington Commanders, specifically. At the same time, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and also New England Patriots all dropped to transfer to 1-5 on the period. Exactly how carry out all 32 crews stack up right now after the action?We've upgraded the ranks, and also our NFL Nation press reporters chose one session that our experts have actually gained from every group so far this season. Which crews and gamers are actually overperforming-- or underperforming? What possesses-- as well as hasn't-- worked out by means of six weeks?Let's check out the brand new 1-32 rankings below.Our energy door of greater than 80 authors, publishers and TV individuals examines just how NFL groups compare one another, positioning them coming from 1 to 32. Previous rankings: Preseason|Full week 2|Week 3|Week 4|Week 5|Week 6Jump to a staff: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|CARS AND TRUCK|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|DEN|DET|GIGABYTE|HOU|INDJAX|KC|UTT|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TB|TEN|WSHWeek 6 rank: 1Lesson discovered: Self defense will certainly hold the Chiefs.For all of the Chiefs' offseason prepares to come back to their high-scoring methods, it's coming to be obvious their self defense will certainly have to hold the tons and then some if they are to gain another Super Bowl. The Chiefs are once again center of the pack (15th) in scoring per activity (23.6 points). But Kansas Area's self defense is sixth in goals enabled per game (17) and also has actually carried each challenger, consisting of four of the NFL's top 11 scoring groups, listed below its period standard.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 ranking: 2Lesson discovered: Wait till the Vikings play the games.Minnesota was a preseason agreement choice not simply to finish last in the NFC North but to accomplish thus with a record listed below.500-- mostly due to a severe opening to its own timetable. Mathematically, each projections can still come to life. Yet at 5-0, Minnesota is actually much more than halfway to guaranteeing a succeeding document in 2024. The Vikings have also controlled their challengers with an NFL-high 63-point scoring differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 position: 4Lesson discovered: The Lions' ground attack is actually elite.Running behind a tough offensive line, Detroit's two-headed beast in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs is actually perhaps the greatest RB duo in the league. After a 47-9 succeed in Dallas, they ended up being the initial operating back duo to each make 70 or more scrimmage lawns in each of the first five video games of a season. Montgomery likewise cracked Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise symbol with eight consecutive video games with a hurrying goal. Detroit's strong rushing assault additionally helps open up the industry for major intendeds through WRs Jameson Williams as well as Amon-Ra St. Brown and TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 position: 3Lesson learned: The Texans can easily succeed in the clutch.Houston is actually undefeated in one-score video games, as 4 of its own five victories have been within one property, featuring two on game-winning rides. The Texans revealed they could possibly succeed a horrible slugfest in Week 5 versus the Bills. Houston revealed it could succeed a shootout in Week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' defense closed out the Bears on the final ride in Week 2. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans mentioned the factor for their effectiveness is that they create plays in situational soccer.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 rank: 5Lesson found out: The Ravens are going to reach the offense takes them.QB Lamar Jackson as well as RB Derrick Holly have the Ravens ranked as the No. 1 offense, as well as it will definitely need to stay this dominant for Baltimore to bring in a championship run. The defense is struggling against the successfully pass and also losing hope 24.8 factors every activity, the third most in crew past history after six activities. The Ravens are actually 4-0 this season when they rack up 24 or even more factors. They are 0-2 when being upheld 23 or even far fewer. The season leans on the performance of the offense.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick pleased along with what he possesses found coming from RavensBill Belichick reveals to Tap McAfee what is actually functioning properly for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' offense.Week 6 position: 6Lesson learned: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be actually a lesson for every team each year? The Bills began the period along with large highs through racking up 30-plus aspects in 3 direct triumphes. But large lows adhered to along with an uneven loss to the Ravens and also skipped opportunities versus the Texans. The Costs have some brand new gamers, thus all-natural growing aches are actually anticipated. This is likewise a team that has a current background of picking up its performance near the end of the regular time.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 ranking: 8Lesson learned: QB Baker Mayfield and OC Liam Coen are actually a risky combination.The Bucs put up 44 factors of offense (they also had a fumble rehabilitation for a touchdown to produce it 51 total) Sunday against the Saints-- a staff that was surrendering merely a 25% reddish region slashing rate, the best mark in the NFL-- as well as they're tied for an NFL-leading 178 annoying points scored. Their 594 internet backyards of outburst Sunday was actually a franchise document.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 rank: 9Lesson discovered: The Packers' defense may take the ball away.Green Gulf does not position in the leading 10 in the rank in gardens permitted every video game, passing yards per video game, rushing gardens per hold, third-down stop amount or even red zone protection. Having said that, the Packers lead the game along with 17 takeaways, including one on special crews. It is actually the most through six activities of an NFL season given that the Bears performed the same speed in 2018. The only question is actually if/when the Packers get to the postseason and also they're participating in the leading staffs, can they still take the ball away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 position: 7Lesson found out: Novice QB Jayden Daniels is actually legit.A franchise that has looked for a solution at quarterback for decades may ultimately relax. It's not just that Daniels rates third in QBR (73.6) after 6 video games or even that he has actually thrown for 1,404 gardens as well as six goals as well as hurried for an additional 322 and also four scores. It is actually everything about exactly how he continues to develop because of the prep work he carries out during the week, and how he's creating a much higher degree of chemical make up along with his recipients, significantly Terry McLaurin. As instructor Dan Quinn pointed out complying with Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There is actually a bunch of opinion in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh split u2022 Hamlin goes beyond MNF memory u2022 Steelers eventually release Harris u2022 Mixon helps stir up Texans offense u2022 Third-down battles ruin Panthers.Week 6 position: 13Lesson learned: Absolutely nothing will certainly come very easy for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco operated roughshod over opponents, gaining 12 regular-season activities through a second-best standard of 19.08 objectives, along with a third-best 11.35 typical objective differential in each activities. Those Niners were healthy and loaded with celebrities. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) as well as others due to accident, this year's edition is actually distinctly not. That has actually left San Francisco in even more tight activities. Through 6 weeks, San Francisco has actually lost 3 one-score video games and also possesses a 5.33 normal aspect differential. It will need to begin drawing several of the close video games bent on bring in one more playoff run.-- Chip WagonerWeek 6 ranking: 15Lesson knew: The offending identity is actually a do work in progress.By working with OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers appeared to signify they intended to be actually a ground-and-pound team. Yet just before the Full week 6 sway Las Vegas, the outburst didn't constantly relocate the ball on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 hurrying backyards Sunday-- aspect of a season-best 183 group overall-- might suggest the beginning of a dashing awakening. Or even the trend could possibly switch if instructor Mike Tomlin chooses to substitute QB Justin Specialization with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the death activity, which ranks 28th along with 166.8 lawns every game. Still, the staff's offending identity is as yet to become disclosed with 6 games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 rank: 14Lesson learned: The Falcons may be flexible offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 gardens versus the branch rivalrous Buccaneers. He failed to need to have to duplicate that efficiency Sunday versus the Panthers, due to the fact that the Falcons competed a total amount of 198 yards, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 lawns and a touchdown. Bijan Robinson added 95 lawns on the ground as well as a set of goals. After a slow-moving begin offensively, Atlanta ga seems to have found its gouge. The crew is actually eighth in the league in yards every game (368.3) as well as WR Drake London is actually tied for second in the NFL in obtaining touchdowns (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 position: 11Lesson discovered: It is actually mosting likely to be actually an uneven ride.Coming off a 1-6 failure to end final season, the only means train Scar Sirianni and the Eagles could possibly avoid distress was through leaving to a scorching beginning to calm an enthusiast base on edge. That failed to take place. The Eagles are actually 3-2 and also have actually looked wonderfully ordinary regardless of boasting one of the far better offending rosters in the organization. Things capped in a Full week 6 home sway the Browns when the group voiced its own displeasure throughout a dull performance and Sirianni reacted by yelling at some customers in the end of the activity. Maybe points will certainly settle down as our experts obtain deeper right into the season, but that's tough to image right now.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 ranking: 12Lesson learned: Ton of money modify swiftly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone coming from 3-0 and also atop the NFC West to 3-3 and faltering on defense. Injuries on that particular side of the sphere and also a much tougher slate of resisting quarterbacks have actually been actually notable aspects. Over the 1st 3 full weeks-- while facing Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and also Skylar Thompson-- Seattle permitted the fourth-fewest scores per game at 14.3. In the reductions to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and Brock Purdy, the Seahawks permitted 35.7 goals every game, which is actually the second-most in the game considering that Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson discovered: There is actually no scope for error.In the past, the Cowboys conquered their slips and also still gained activities. The roster is certainly not as proficient along with their shifts and absence of add-ons in free company. When traits make a mistake, they can not draw on their own away from the ditch. The violation can not have reddish region turn overs because the protection can not give them added possessions with takeaways. It won't receive less complicated. 6 of Dallas' final 11 activities happened versus quarterbacks presently rated in the top 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to come to the playoffs for a fourth straight time, they might need to play closer to error-free volleyball.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. accidents 'Get Up' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Smith creates a surprise appearance on "Get Up," to troll the Cowboys after their loss to the Lions.Week 6 ranking: 17Lesson knew: Do not hop to conclusions about a novice QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams that got on display screen throughout Chicago's 1-2 beginning appears extremely different coming from the quarterback who has actually tossed the second-most touchdowns through a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has revealed notable renovation in his crew's 3 straight gain the Rams, Panthers and Jaguars. His finalization percent jumped coming from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Weeks 4-6) as well as his lawns per effort improved through 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has actually tossed seven goals to only one interception over recent 3 weeks, as opposed to a 2-4 TD/INT proportion from his initial 3 games. The command the No. 1 choice has revealed over the Bears' offense is actually noticeable and has Chicago headed right into its own bye full week confident that it has located its identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson knew: Coordinator Jesse Minter has actually modified the defense.Since the Chargers drafted QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they possess possessed among the game's worst defenses. They enabled the fifth-most purposes (24.9) and also the 10th-most backyards (353.3) every activity over that span. Via 5 video games in 2024, nevertheless, the Chargers possess some of the league's finest defenses, allowing the least points every video game in the NFL by means of 6 full weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have enabled far fewer than 21 aspects in each of their 1st five activities of the time for the third attend franchise past history.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 ranking: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' initial 2 full weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints appeared like some of the most effective teams in the league after a 2-0 begin, however after 4 trustworthy losses, it's clear they are actually not as good as those very first two full weeks advised. Personal injuries have actually figured in, yet the Saints' once-feared protection is actually currently rated last in backyards made it possible for every game (395.8 ), it possesses taking on problems and also the team looks to lack the intensity on either edge of the ball to straight the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all season long.u2022 Full timetable"|Status "u2022 Depth charts for each group "u2022 Deals"|Traumas "u2022 Soccer Energy Index "u2022 Playoff photo projections "Additional NFL insurance coverage ".Week 6 rank: 22Lesson learned: Our team require to see more.The Colts' 3-3 file is actually either an overachievement or underachievement, relying on your view. They possess a disappointing, 30th-ranked protection (permitting 389.5 backyards every activity), however they've arrived at.500 in spite of a rash of accidents to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) and RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts may acquire well-balanced-- the three aforementioned gamers are actually counted on back quickly-- perhaps Indianapolis can meet its roof this time. An upcoming stretch includes meetings along with the Texans, Expenses, Vikings and also Lions are going to probably say to the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 rank: 20Lesson found out: The Cardinals are consistently inconsistent.The first 6 activities of the time have actually been a curler coaster for Arizona. They began red-hot versus the Expenses, after that discolored in the 2nd fifty percent. Then they trump the jeans off the Rams, pushed the Lions, acquired blown out by the Leaders, toppled the 49ers and also received trucked due to the Packers. Nobody recognizes which Cardinals staff will definitely appear on Sundays. And if they had hammered Veggie Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals will possess had a share of top place in the NFC West. One min their outburst is actually easy the upcoming, they dedicate over a lots penalties.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 ranking: 19Lesson knew: The Broncos' offense is actually (and also are going to be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton chose to toss newbie QB Bo Nix into deep blue sea end, as well as he has presented moments of hope and also lots of disappointment. The Broncos are actually 31st on 3rd down (25%) and also 289th in completion portion (61.1%) in spite of being near the bottom of the game in normal gardens every conclusion. Therefore, they have Nix playing low-risk football and are actually still certainly not accomplishing sufficient passes. Opportunity could be the treatment, but the adventure is actually visiting be uneven. Perhaps bumpier than Nix, Payton or even the Broncos assumed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 rank: 21Lesson knew: Owner Woody Johnson is out of patience.The owner's decision to fire trainer Robert Saleh after only 5 activities speaks to his feeling of necessity. It is actually a cautionary tale for the entire structure, as well as it could possibly portend extra techniques. Perhaps the Planes are going to be actually a lot more willing to trade for WR Davante Adams. And maybe it will spur all of them to solve the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's note: The Planes carried out field for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 position: 24Lesson knew: The Bengals are unsatisfactory yet.There was actually just a great deal satisfaction in the closet area following Cincinnati's sway the Giants. QB Joe Retreat acknowledged the offense failed to participate in well enough on a day when the defence answered. Cincinnati is 14th in the organization in factor per ride differential at 0.32. Said Shelter after the game: "Our company're trying to find ourselves, looking for success. We found one today, that is actually fantastic. But we understand we need to be much better going ahead."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 rank: 23Lesson learned: Defense is the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel claimed as much complying with a sway the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' offense has actually sputtered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their protection gently stands fifth in lawns made it possible for per video game (285.4) and also leads the NFL in third-down percent (25.5%). In its own first year under organizer Anthony Weaver, Miami's protection has been a lone good in a largely unsatisfactory initial 6 weeks of the time. Nevertheless, it will not mean a lot up until the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring offense strengthens.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel delivers an improve on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins head trainer Mike McDaniel discusses the latest information on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 position: 25Lesson knew: The Giants still problem to count points.New York's objectionable line is actually enhanced, it included a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers and train Brian Daboll is calling plays. It's still not enough. This staff struggles to rack up points ... once more! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, averaging 16.0 points every game. This is after being actually 30th in the league with 15.6 PPG last period. "The greatest target is actually to score points," Daboll claimed. The Giants merely haven't found out how to carry out it regularly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 position: 27Lesson knew: The Rams are overlooking a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams place 31st in successfully pass protection DVOA as well as possess only two interceptions this time. Los Angeles produced modifications to the second during its final video game prior to the bye week, including producing CB Tre'Davious White a well-balanced scratch. The Rams authorized White to an one-year offer going over an Achilles tear, yet the past All-Pro had a hard time to start the time. This probably isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will certainly manage to bring in till the offseason, but if the self defense is actually to take an advance, the Rams need to have to purchase a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 rank: 26Lesson discovered: Newbie limited end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some warmth for making use of the No. 13 pick on a posture that was actually certainly not a need, however all Bowers has actually carried out is actually generate and also reveal he's a foundational item for the franchise. His 37 catches lead all NFL tight ends and are the second-most by a limited end in his initial 6 profession activities in the Super Bowl era (1970 ), routing merely Keith Jackson, that possessed 38 celebrations in 1988. Bowers is actually likewise the initial novice tight end with at the very least 8 catches in next games given that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 rank: 28Lesson learned: It takes some time to find a franchise QB.The Titans felt they might possess their franchise quarterback in Will Levis with new instructor Brian Callahan assisting the method. So far, that have not held true. Levis' seven interceptions lead the NFL and also 3 of the Titans' four losses were actually made a decision in the fourth one-fourth. He possesses however to toss a touchdown pass in the fourth one-fourth, and four of his interceptions have been available in that time structure. Levis recognized it takes a method to obtain where he wishes to be actually: "I just want to arrive in these following couple of weeks once our company get into the meat product of the time."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 ranking: 30Lesson found out: Offseason issues regarding the offense were actually legitimate.The Browns downplayed the change coming from instructor Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based system to a brand new shotgun-centric attack along with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. However it has actually failed to take off and also the numerous offseason inquiries, coming from Watson's inadequate performance to the absence of communication on an injury-riddled repulsive pipes, have actually regularly surfaced. The Browns are the first string since the 2014 Jaguars to stop working to hit twenty factors in each of their 1st six activities.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun gives Browns finest odds to winKevin Stefanski discusses why the Browns are sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 position: 31Lesson knew: No desires are necessitated for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was examined just before the period for saying he failed to possess desires for the period. Now we know why. While there were good pieces offensively and also defensively, intensity was lean and no person understood whether QB Bryce Young would improve. He didn't, which is actually why he's behind Andy Dalton. Traumas have stamped out the defense, as well as the team's minus-100 point differential is easily the most awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 ranking: 29Lesson discovered: The self defense has actually received a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson shot coordinator Mike Caldwell as well as tapped the services of Ryan Nielsen, however the modification hasn't helped. They've actually worsened, going down significantly in the six significant defensive types (scoring, rushing, passing, total backyards, 3rd down as well as red region) and also ranking final in the league in pass defense (276.7 yards every video game) and red region fee (76.2%). Traumas to CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring muscle) and also LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have actually been an aspect, however this is actually progressing to become one of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever before. They're on speed to lose hope 505 total aspects as well as 390 lawns made it possible for every video game, which would be actually the 2nd worst in franchise business background.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 position: 32Lesson learned: QB Drake Maye sparks hope.Maye's debut beginning efficiency Sunday featured a gorgeous 40-yard touchdown pass that stood apart partially as a result of its own rarity. Considering that 2020, the Patriots have actually possessed just pair of passing goals of 35 or additional sky yards-- one coming from Webcam Newton and yet another coming from Mac Jones. Maye accomplishing the accomplishment in his 1st job begin, that included 3 goals and also a lost fumble, gives the Patriots one thing to improve.-- Mike Reiss.