.NFL Country, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Full week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and also Baltimore Ravens got big wins in Full week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys as well as Washington Commanders, respectively. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots all lost to transfer to 1-5 on the season. Just how do all 32 staffs stack up right now after the action?We have actually improved the rankings, as well as our NFL Country reporters selected one session that we've profited from every crew so far this time. Which crews as well as gamers are actually overperforming-- or even underperforming? What possesses-- and also have not-- worked out by means of 6 weeks?Let's check out the brand-new 1-32 ranks below.Our power door of greater than 80 writers, editors and also television personalities assesses exactly how NFL staffs stack up against each other, ranking them coming from 1 to 32. Previous rankings: Preseason|Full week 2|Full week 3|Week 4|Week 5|Week 6Jump to a crew: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|CAR|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SHELTER|DET|GB|HOU|INDJAX|KC|UTT|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|TEN|WSHWeek 6 rank: 1Lesson discovered: Protection will definitely bring the Chiefs.For every one of the Chiefs' offseason plans to come back to their high-scoring methods, it is actually becoming noticeable their defense will must hold the tons and afterwards some if they are to win an additional Super Dish. The Chiefs are again mid of the pack (15th) in scoring every video game (23.6 points). However Kansas Area's self defense is actually 6th in objectives made it possible for per video game (17) and also has contained each challenger, consisting of four of the NFL's leading 11 scoring staffs, below its own time standard.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 rank: 2Lesson learned: Wait up until the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason opinion choice certainly not just to finish last in the NFC North however to accomplish so along with a document listed below.500-- mostly due to a harsh position to its own timetable. Mathematically, each projections could possibly still come true. However at 5-0, Minnesota is actually more than halfway to making sure a succeeding report in 2024. The Vikings have likewise dominated their opponents with an NFL-high 63-point scoring differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 rank: 4Lesson knew: The Lions' ground assault is actually elite.Running behind a powerful aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed monster in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs is actually arguably the very best RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 win in Dallas, they came to be the 1st managing back duo per create 70 or even more scrimmage lawns in each of the very first 5 games of a season. Montgomery additionally broke Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise mark along with eight consecutive games with a hurrying goal. Detroit's solid hurrying strike additionally helps open the industry for major intendeds by WRs Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown and TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 ranking: 3Lesson learned: The Texans can easily succeed in the clutch.Houston is actually undefeated in one-score games, as 4 of its own 5 wins have actually been actually within one belongings, consisting of two on game-winning travels. The Texans showed they can win an awful slugfest in Full week 5 against the Expenses. Houston presented it could succeed a duel in Week 1 versus the Colts. The Texans' defense closed the books the Bears on the last ride in Full week 2. Texans instructor DeMeco Ryans said the reason for their excellence is actually that they bring in plays in situational volleyball.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 ranking: 5Lesson learned: The Ravens will certainly go as far as the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson as well as RB Derrick Holly have the Ravens positioned as the No. 1 offense, and it is going to require to stay this leading for Baltimore to bring in a champion run. The protection is struggling against the successfully pass and giving up 24.8 points per game, the third very most in group background after 6 games. The Ravens are actually 4-0 this period when they rack up 24 or even even more points. They are actually 0-2 when being actually upheld 23 or less. The season rests on the efficiency of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick satisfied with what he has found coming from RavensBill Belichick clarifies to Pat McAfee what is functioning properly for Lamar Jackson and also the Ravens' offense.Week 6 ranking: 6Lesson learned: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be actually a course for every single team annually? The Costs started the season along with big highs through scoring 30-plus points in three direct victories. Yet significant lows followed with an uneven loss to the Ravens and missed possibilities against the Texans. The Bills have some new gamers, therefore all-natural growing discomforts are assumed. This is actually likewise a team that has a current past of picking up its efficiency near completion of the routine season.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 position: 8Lesson knew: QB Cook Mayfield and also OC Liam Coen are actually an unsafe combination.The Bucs set up 44 factors of offense (they additionally had a fumble recovery for a touchdown to create it 51 total) Sunday versus the Saints-- a staff that was actually losing hope simply a 25% reddish area slashing fee, the greatest mark in the NFL-- and they're matched for an NFL-leading 178 annoying points scored. Their 594 net gardens of offense Sunday was actually a franchise business file.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 ranking: 9Lesson found out: The Packers' self defense can easily take the ball away.Green Gulf does not rank in the top 10 in the circle in lawns allowed per activity, passing lawns every video game, hurrying gardens per lug, third-down visit percentage or red area protection. Having said that, the Packers lead the game along with 17 takeaways, featuring one on special staffs. It's the most through six video games of an NFL season given that the Bears got on the exact same rate in 2018. The only question is if/when the Packers reach the postseason and also they're playing the leading teams, can they still take the ball away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 position: 7Lesson found out: Rookie QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise that has found a response at quarterback for decades may finally breathe freely. It is actually not just that Daniels positions third in QBR (73.6) after six activities or that he has thrown for 1,404 lawns and also 6 goals as well as hurried for an additional 322 and also four scores. It's all about exactly how he remains to develop due to the planning he carries out in the course of the week, as well as exactly how he's creating a much higher level of chemistry along with his recipients, notably Terry McLaurin. As trainer Dan Quinn claimed adhering to Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There is actually a considerable amount of view in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh crack u2022 Hamlin exceeds MNF mind u2022 Steelers eventually release Harris u2022 Mixon aids ignite Texans offense u2022 Third-down battles ruin Panthers.Week 6 rank: 13Lesson learned: Absolutely nothing will definitely happen simple for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco operated roughshod over challengers, succeeding 12 regular-season activities by a second-best average of 19.08 objectives, with a third-best 11.35 common goal differential with all video games. Those Niners were actually well-balanced and also packed with superstars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) and also others because of injury, this year's edition is extremely not. That has actually left behind San Francisco in much more strict video games. Via 6 weeks, San Francisco has lost three one-score games as well as has a 5.33 average aspect differential. It will certainly require to start taking some of the near video games bent on bring in an additional playoff operate.-- Chip WagonerWeek 6 ranking: 15Lesson discovered: The offensive identity is a function in progress.By employing OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers looked to signify they desired to be a ground-and-pound crew. However just before the Week 6 win over Las Vegas, the offense really did not regularly relocate the sphere on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing backyards Sunday-- aspect of a season-best 183 staff overall-- could possibly indicate the start of a dashing revival. Or even the trend could possibly transform if instructor Mike Tomlin opts to change QB Justin Specialization with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing away game, which rates 28th along with 166.8 backyards every video game. Still, the team's offensive identity is as yet to be revealed with six video games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 position: 14Lesson knew: The Falcons could be functional offensively.In Week 5, QB Kirk Cousins tossed for a franchise-record 509 yards against the division competing Buccaneers. He failed to need to replicate that functionality Sunday against the Panthers, considering that the Falcons ran for a total amount of 198 yards, led through RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 backyards as well as a goal. Bijan Robinson included 95 backyards on the ground and a set of goals. After a slow start offensively, Atlanta georgia seems to have actually found its gouge. The team is eighth in the league in yards per video game (368.3) and also WR Drake Greater london is actually matched for second in the NFL in getting touchdowns (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 rank: 11Lesson knew: It's visiting be actually a rugged ride.Coming off a 1-6 failure to finish final period, the only means coach Chip Sirianni as well as the Eagles can prevent distress was actually by leaving to a hot begin to relieve a supporter base on edge. That failed to take place. The Eagles are actually 3-2 as well as have looked perfectly average despite boasting some of the better offensive rosters in the organization. Points came to a head in a Week 6 home sway the Browns when the group articulated its own discomfort over the course of an uninspired efficiency and Sirianni reacted through yelling at some patrons at the end of the game. Maybe points will definitely calm down as our company get much deeper in to the season, yet that's hard to photo currently.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 ranking: 12Lesson learned: Ton of money modify rapidly in the NFL.The Seahawks have actually gone from 3-0 and also on top of the NFC West to 3-3 and also reeling on protection. Injuries on that side of the sphere and also a considerably tougher slate of resisting quarterbacks have actually been actually substantial elements. Over the first three weeks-- while experiencing Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and also Skylar Thompson-- Seattle enabled the fourth-fewest scores every game at 14.3. In the losses to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and also Brock Purdy, the Seahawks allowed 35.7 aims every game, which is actually the second-most in the league since Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson learned: There is actually no scope for error.In recent, the Cowboys overcame their slips as well as still succeeded activities. The lineup is not as accomplished along with their departures as well as lack of add-ons in complimentary agency. When points fail, they can not pull themselves out of the channel. The infraction can not possess reddish zone turn overs given that the protection can't give them additional belongings with takeaways. It will not acquire much easier. Six of Dallas' ultimate 11 games happened against quarterbacks currently rated in the top 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to get to the playoffs for a fourth straight period, they may require to play closer to error-free soccer.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. collisions 'Get out of bed' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Smith creates an unpleasant surprise appearance on "Rise," to troll the Cowboys after their loss to the Lions.Week 6 position: 17Lesson found out: Do not hop to final thoughts about a newbie QB after three games.The Caleb Williams that got on screen during Chicago's 1-2 beginning looks extremely different coming from the quarterback who has actually tossed the second-most touchdowns by a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has presented notable improvement in his team's 3 straight draw the Rams, Panthers and also Jaguars. His fulfillment amount hopped from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Weeks 4-6) as well as his backyards per effort raised through 3.2 (coming from 5.3 to 8.5). He has actually thrown seven touchdowns to only one interception over recent three weeks, in contrast to a 2-4 TD/INT proportion from his initial three video games. The command the No. 1 selection has shown over the Bears' outburst is actually obvious and also has actually Chicago moved in to its own bye week positive that it has actually located its own identity.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 ranking: 18Lesson discovered: Planner Jesse Minter has transformed the defense.Since the Chargers composed QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they possess had some of the game's worst defenses. They permitted the fifth-most aims (24.9) as well as the 10th-most lawns (353.3) every video game over that span. With 5 games in 2024, nevertheless, the Chargers possess some of the organization's ideal defenses, enabling the fewest aims per activity in the NFL via 6 full weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have allowed less than 21 factors in each of their 1st 5 video games of the season for the third time in franchise past.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 position: 16Lesson knew: The Saints' first pair of weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints seemed like some of the very best staffs in the league after a 2-0 start, but after four forthright losses, it's crystal clear they are actually not comparable to those first pair of full weeks advised. Personal injuries have actually played a part, yet the Saints' once-feared protection is right now placed last in gardens allowed every activity (395.8 ), it possesses addressing problems as well as the team shows up to be without the intensity on either side of the sphere to straight the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all season long.u2022 Complete timetable"|Standings "u2022 Intensity charts for every single staff "u2022 Transactions"|Accidents "u2022 Soccer Energy Index "u2022 Playoff photo projections "More NFL coverage ".Week 6 position: 22Lesson found out: Our company require to see more.The Colts' 3-3 document is either an overachievement or even underachievement, depending upon your view. They possess an unsatisfying, 30th-ranked self defense (permitting 389.5 lawns per game), however they have actually hit.500 in spite of a rash of personal injuries to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) as well as RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts may receive well-balanced-- the 3 abovementioned players are expected back soon-- maybe Indianapolis may meet its own roof this season. An upcoming extent includes conferences along with the Texans, Costs, Vikings and also Lions will perhaps say to the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 ranking: 20Lesson found out: The Cardinals are regularly inconsistent.The to begin with six games of the season have been actually a curler rollercoaster for Arizona. They began red-hot versus the Bills, then vanished in the 2nd one-half. After that they trump the jeans off the Rams, drove the Lions, received blasted by the Commanders, fell the 49ers and also received trucked by the Packers. Nobody understands which Cardinals team will certainly appear on Sundays. And also if they had actually hammered Environment-friendly Bay on Sunday, the Cardinals would've had a share of top place in the NFC West. One moment their offense is unstoppable the upcoming, they commit over a loads penalties.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 ranking: 19Lesson learned: The Broncos' offense is actually (and will certainly be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton chose to throw newbie QB Bo Nix into deep blue sea end, as well as he has actually revealed moments of chance as well as plenty of irritation. The Broncos are 31st on third down (25%) as well as 289th in conclusion amount (61.1%) in spite of neighboring all-time low of the organization in common yards every fulfillment. Thus, they have Nix participating in low-risk regulation football and are still certainly not finishing good enough passes. Time could be the cure, but the ride is visiting be actually rugged. Maybe bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos believed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 position: 21Lesson discovered: Manager Woody Johnson is out of patience.The owner's selection to fire trainer Robert Saleh after just five activities contacts his feeling of urgency. It's a cautionary tale for the entire building, and it could possibly hint additional relocations. Perhaps the Jets will be actually extra inclined to trade for WR Davante Adams. And perhaps it is going to stimulate them to deal with the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's details: The Planes performed trade for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 position: 24Lesson learned: The Bengals are actually not good enough yet.There was simply a great deal contentment in the storage locker space following Cincinnati's win over the Giants. QB Joe Den acknowledged the offense failed to participate in all right on a day when the defence responded. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the game in point per ride differential at 0.32. Said Burrow after the video game: "Our experts are actually searching for ourselves, looking for triumphes. We discovered one today, that's wonderful. Yet we understand we need to be actually much better going ahead."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 ranking: 23Lesson discovered: Defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel said as considerably complying with a sway the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their protection silently ranks fifth in gardens made it possible for per video game (285.4) as well as leads the NFL in third-down portion (25.5%). In its initial year under coordinator Anthony Weaver, Miami's protection has actually been actually an only favorable in a mostly frustrating first six weeks of the time. Nonetheless, it will not mean a lot until the Dolphins' NFL-worst slashing outburst strengthens.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel supplies an update on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins head coach Mike McDaniel shares the latest particulars on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 position: 25Lesson learned: The Giants still problem to record points.New York's outrageous pipes is improved, it added a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers and instructor Brian Daboll is actually getting in touch with plays. It is actually still insufficient. This crew struggles to rack up points ... again! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, averaging 16.0 ideas every activity. This seeks being actually 30th in the game along with 15.6 PPG final period. "The ultimate target is to slash points," Daboll said. The Giants just haven't found out how to do it constantly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 position: 27Lesson found out: The Rams are actually missing out on a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams position 31st in successfully pass protection DVOA and possess just pair of interceptions this period. Los Angeles produced changes to the additional in the course of its own ultimate game before the bye week, including producing CB Tre'Davious White a healthy and balanced scrape. The Rams signed White to an one-year deal going over an Achilles tear, however the past All-Pro strained to begin the period. This very likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will have the capacity to bring in till the offseason, yet if the self defense is to take an advance, the Rams need to have to acquire a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 position: 26Lesson found out: Novice tight end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some warm for making use of the No. thirteen badger a position that was actually certainly not a necessity, yet all Bowers has carried out is produce and also present he is actually a foundational part for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL limited ends as well as are actually the second-most by a strict side in his very first 6 career video games in the Super Bowl age (1970 ), routing just Keith Jackson, that possessed 38 events in 1988. Bowers is actually also the 1st rookie strict side with at the very least 8 catches in next video games considering that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 ranking: 28Lesson learned: It takes some time to discover a franchise business QB.The Titans believed they could possess their franchise quarterback in Will Levis with new instructor Brian Callahan directing the way. So far, that hasn't been the case. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and also 3 of the Titans' four losses were actually determined in the 4th quarter. He has yet to throw a touchdown pass in the 4th quarter, and also four of his interceptions have can be found in that opportunity structure. Levis accepted it takes a method to obtain where he intends to be: "I simply wish to get there in these following couple of weeks once our team get into the meat product of the period."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 position: 30Lesson found out: Offseason worries about the offense were actually legitimate.The Browns downplayed the transition from train Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based system to a new shotgun-centric attack with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. However it has neglected to take off and also the numerous offseason inquiries, from Watson's unsatisfactory efficiency to the absence of communication on an injury-riddled objectionable line, have actually regularly surfaced. The Browns are the first team because the 2014 Jaguars to fail to get to 20 factors in each of their 1st six video games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun offers Browns finest possibility to winKevin Stefanski reveals why the Browns are actually sticking to Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 position: 31Lesson knew: No requirements are required for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was actually questioned before the period for claiming he failed to possess expectations for the period. Now we know why. While there were excellent parts offensively as well as defensively, depth was actually slim and nobody knew whether QB Bryce Youthful will strengthen. He didn't, which is why he's behind Andy Dalton. Accidents have actually annihilated the self defense, and also the staff's minus-100 aspect differential is easily awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 position: 29Lesson found out: The protection has gotten a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson discharged planner Mike Caldwell and also hired Ryan Nielsen, yet the change hasn't aided. They've in fact worsened, falling dramatically in the 6 major protective categories (scoring, rushing, passing, complete gardens, 3rd down and reddish area) as well as position final in the circle in pass self defense (276.7 backyards every activity) and also reddish region cost (76.2%). Personal Injuries to CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring muscle) and LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have actually been actually an element, yet this is actually toning up to become one of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They're on rate to lose hope 505 overall aspects as well as 390 yards enabled every game, which would be the 2nd worst in franchise business past history.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 rank: 32Lesson found out: QB Drake Maye triggers hope.Maye's launching beginning performance Sunday consisted of a stunning 40-yard touchdown pass that stood apart partly as a result of its rarity. Due to the fact that 2020, the Patriots have actually possessed simply two passing goals of 35 or even additional sky yards-- one coming from Cam Newton as well as an additional from Mac computer Jones. Maye performing the task in his initial job begin, which included 3 touchdowns and also a lost fumble, gives the Patriots something to build on.-- Mike Reiss.