.NFL Country, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens got good fortunes in Week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders, respectively. In the meantime, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and also New England Patriots all dropped to transfer to 1-5 on the season. Just how do all 32 teams accumulate right now after the action?We've improved the ranks, and our NFL Country press reporters selected one training that we've gained from every crew until now this period. Which teams as well as players are overperforming-- or underperforming? What has-- and hasn't-- exercised through 6 weeks?Let's inspection out the brand new 1-32 positions below.Our power panel of more than 80 authors, editors as well as TV personalities reviews just how NFL crews stack up against one another, rating all of them coming from 1 to 32. Previous positions: Preseason|Full week 2|Full week 3|Full week 4|Week 5|Full week 6Jump to a group: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|AUTO|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|LAIR|DET|GIGABYTES|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|TEN|WSHWeek 6 ranking: 1Lesson discovered: Self defense will certainly hold the Chiefs.For all of the Chiefs' offseason organizes to go back to their high-scoring means, it's becoming evident their self defense will certainly must hold the bunch and after that some if they are to win yet another Super Bowl. The Chiefs are actually again mid of the pack (15th) in scoring per video game (23.6 points). However Kansas Metropolitan area's self defense is sixth in objectives allowed every video game (17) and has contained each opponent, consisting of four of the NFL's top 11 composing teams, listed below its time average.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 ranking: 2Lesson found out: Hang around up until the Vikings play the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason consensus pick certainly not just to end up last in the NFC North yet to do thus along with a record listed below.500-- partially as a result of a severe opening to its own schedule. Mathematically, both projections can still come true. Yet at 5-0, Minnesota is actually much more than halfway to ensuring a succeeding file in 2024. The Vikings have actually also dominated their enemies with an NFL-high 63-point scoring differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 ranking: 4Lesson learned: The Lions' ground assault is actually elite.Running responsible for a sturdy aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed beast in David Montgomery and also Jahmyr Gibbs is actually probably the most ideal RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 succeed in Dallas, they became the initial operating back duo to each generate 70 or even more scrimmage lawns in each of the very first 5 video games of a season. Montgomery likewise broke Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business proof with eight successive games along with a rushing goal. Detroit's solid hurrying strike likewise assists open up the industry for huge targets through WRs Jameson Williams as well as Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 ranking: 3Lesson learned: The Texans may succeed in the clutch.Houston is actually unbeaten in one-score video games, as 4 of its own 5 wins have actually been actually within one possession, featuring pair of on game-winning drives. The Texans revealed they might gain a nasty slugfest in Full week 5 versus the Expenses. Houston revealed it might gain a shootout in Week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' defense terminated the account the Bears on the final ride in Week 2. Texans instructor DeMeco Ryans stated the reason for their effectiveness is that they bring in plays in situational soccer.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 position: 5Lesson discovered: The Ravens will certainly reach the offense takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Holly possess the Ravens rated as the No. 1 outburst, and it is going to need to stay this dominant for Baltimore to bring in a champion run. The self defense is actually struggling against the pass and losing hope 24.8 aspects per activity, the 3rd most in crew background after 6 games. The Ravens are 4-0 this time when they score 24 or even more points. They are actually 0-2 when being held to 23 or fewer. The period leans on the performance of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick impressed with what he possesses viewed coming from RavensBill Belichick clarifies to Tap McAfee what is operating well for Lamar Jackson as well as the Ravens' offense.Week 6 position: 6Lesson learned: Do not overreact.Shouldn' t this be a course for every single crew each year? The Expenses started the period along with huge highs through racking up 30-plus factors in 3 straight success. But big lows followed along with an unbalanced reduction to the Ravens and also overlooked options against the Texans. The Bills have some new gamers, therefore natural growing discomforts are actually assumed. This is actually also a group that possesses a recent background of picking up its efficiency near the end of the frequent time.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 rank: 8Lesson found out: QB Cook Mayfield as well as OC Liam Coen are a harmful combination.The Bucs put up 44 aspects of outburst (they likewise possessed a fumble rehabilitation for a goal to make it 51 overall) Sunday against the Saints-- a staff that was quiting just a 25% reddish area scoring rate, the greatest smudge in the NFL-- and also they're tied for an NFL-leading 178 outrageous points scored. Their 594 internet yards of outburst Sunday was actually a franchise business file.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 ranking: 9Lesson found out: The Packers' defense can easily take the round away.Green Gulf does not rank in the top 10 in the category in lawns permitted per activity, passing backyards every game, rushing gardens per bring, third-down stop percentage or even red zone defense. Nevertheless, the Packers lead the game with 17 takeaways, featuring one on exclusive teams. It's the most with 6 activities of an NFL season because the Bears were on the exact same speed in 2018. The only inquiry is actually if/when the Packers get to the postseason as well as they're playing the best staffs, can they still take the sphere away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 position: 7Lesson learned: Novice QB Jayden Daniels is actually legit.A franchise that has found a response at quarterback for years can eventually relax. It's certainly not just that Daniels positions third in QBR (73.6) after 6 video games or that he has actually thrown for 1,404 yards as well as 6 touchdowns as well as rushed for an additional 322 and also 4 credit ratings. It's all about just how he remains to cultivate because of the preparation he does in the course of the week, as well as exactly how he's creating a higher amount of chemical make up with his receivers, significantly Terry McLaurin. As train Dan Quinn stated complying with Sunday's reduction to Baltimore, "There is actually a ton of opinion in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Country u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh split u2022 Hamlin goes beyond MNF memory u2022 Steelers ultimately release Harris u2022 Mixon aids ignite Texans outburst u2022 Third-down struggles doom Panthers.Full week 6 ranking: 13Lesson found out: Nothing will certainly come effortless for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over enemies, succeeding 12 regular-season activities through a second-best average of 19.08 goals, with a third-best 11.35 average goal differential with all video games. Those Niners were actually healthy and balanced and also loaded along with celebrities. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (hand) and also others because of injury, this year's version is decidedly not. That has left San Francisco in much more strict activities. By means of six full weeks, San Francisco has actually dropped three one-score games and has a 5.33 common point differential. It will certainly need to start drawing several of the near video games bent on make an additional playoff operate.-- Nick WagonerWeek 6 ranking: 15Lesson learned: The annoying identity is actually a function in progress.By tapping the services of OC Arthur Smith in the offseason, the Steelers looked to indicate they wished to be actually a ground-and-pound team. Yet just before the Full week 6 draw Las Vegas, the outburst didn't continually relocate the sphere on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 hurrying gardens Sunday-- aspect of a season-best 183 staff total-- can indicate the beginning of a running awakening. Or even the tide might turn if coach Mike Tomlin chooses to replace QB Justin Fields with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing video game, which places 28th with 166.8 yards per video game. Still, the group's annoying identification is actually as yet to become revealed with 6 games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 rank: 14Lesson knew: The Falcons could be flexible offensively.In Week 5, QB Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 yards versus the branch competing Buccaneers. He really did not require to replicate that efficiency Sunday against the Panthers, given that the Falcons ran for an overall of 198 gardens, led through RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 yards and a goal. Bijan Robinson included 95 yards on the ground as well as a pair of goals. After a slow-moving beginning offensively, Atlanta ga seems to be to have located its canal. The group is 8th in the game in yards every activity (368.3) and also WR Drake Greater london is actually tied for 2nd in the NFL in getting goals (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 ranking: 11Lesson learned: It's mosting likely to be actually a rough ride.Coming off a 1-6 crash to finish last season, the only means train Scar Sirianni and also the Eagles could prevent distress was through leaving to a hot beginning to calm a supporter base upon advantage. That failed to take place. The Eagles are 3-2 and have appeared completely usual in spite of flaunting among the much better repulsive lineups in the game. Points came to a head in a Week 6 home win over the Browns when the group articulated its annoyance over the course of an uninspired functionality and also Sirianni responded by yelling at some patrons at the end of the video game. Possibly traits are going to settle down as our company acquire deeper into the season, but that's tough to picture presently.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 rank: 12Lesson knew: Ton of money alter promptly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone from 3-0 and in addition to the NFC West to 3-3 and reeling on defense. Injuries about that edge of the sphere and also a considerably tougher slate of resisting quarterbacks have actually been actually considerable variables. Over the 1st three weeks-- while encountering Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett as well as Skylar Thompson-- Seat permitted the fourth-fewest points per video game at 14.3. In the reductions to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and also Brock Purdy, the Seahawks enabled 35.7 goals per video game, which is actually the second-most in the organization since Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 rank: 10Lesson discovered: There is no margin for error.In recent, the Cowboys conquered their slips as well as still gained activities. The lineup is actually not as skilled with their departures and also absence of enhancements in cost-free agency. When traits fail, they can't take on their own away from the ditch. The crime can't possess reddish area turn overs given that the defense can't provide extra properties along with takeaways. It will not obtain easier. Six of Dallas' ultimate 11 video games happened against quarterbacks currently placed in the best 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to come to the playoffs for a fourth straight period, they could require to play closer to error-free volleyball.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. accidents 'Stand up' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Smith creates an unpleasant surprise appeal on "Get Up," to troll the Cowboys after their loss to the Lions.Week 6 ranking: 17Lesson found out: Do not dive to conclusions regarding a novice QB after three games.The Caleb Williams who was on display screen during the course of Chicago's 1-2 start appears incredibly various coming from the quarterback that has actually tossed the second-most touchdowns by a Bears rookie (9 ). Williams has revealed significant improvement in his team's three straight get the Rams, Panthers as well as Jaguars. His conclusion amount dove from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) as well as his yards per effort enhanced by 3.2 (coming from 5.3 to 8.5). He has actually tossed 7 touchdowns to simply one interception over recent 3 full weeks, in contrast to a 2-4 TD/INT proportion coming from his first three activities. The order the No. 1 pick has presented over the Bears' outburst is detectable and has actually Chicago moved right into its bye full week self-assured that it has discovered its identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson found out: Organizer Jesse Minter has changed the defense.Since the Chargers composed QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they possess had among the organization's worst defenses. They allowed the fifth-most goals (24.9) as well as the 10th-most gardens (353.3) every video game over that period. By means of 5 video games in 2024, nevertheless, the Chargers possess one of the league's finest defenses, permitting the least aims every video game in the NFL through six weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have actually allowed fewer than 21 aspects in each of their first 5 games of the time for the third time in franchise past history.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 ranking: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' first two weeks were an illusion.The Saints looked like among the very best crews in the organization after a 2-0 beginning, yet after 4 straight reductions, it's clear they are actually not comparable to those 1st two full weeks recommended. Traumas have figured in, but the Saints' once-feared protection is actually currently positioned last in gardens enabled per video game (395.8 ), it has tackling concerns as well as the crew shows up to lack the depth on either edge of the ball to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all season long.u2022 Full timetable"|Standings "u2022 Intensity graphes for every group "u2022 Transactions"|Accidents "u2022 Soccer Electrical Power Mark "u2022 Playoff image projections "Even more NFL insurance coverage ".Full week 6 rank: 22Lesson discovered: Our experts require to view more.The Colts' 3-3 report is actually either an overachievement or underachievement, relying on your view. They possess a frustrating, 30th-ranked defense (making it possible for 389.5 lawns every video game), yet they have actually hit.500 in spite of a breakout of injuries to QB Anthony Richardson (oblique), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle joint) as well as RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts may get well-balanced-- the 3 aforementioned gamers are counted on back soon-- maybe Indianapolis can achieve its roof this period. A future extent includes appointments along with the Texans, Expenses, Vikings and also Lions are going to probably say to the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 rank: 20Lesson learned: The Cardinals are actually continually inconsistent.The to begin with 6 video games of the time have actually been actually a curler coaster for Arizona. They started red-hot against the Expenses, at that point faded in the second one-half. Then they defeat the trousers off the Rams, pressed the Lions, received blown out by the Commanders, fell the 49ers and also acquired trucked by the Packers. No one understands which Cardinals staff will definitely show up on Sundays. And also if they had actually beat Green Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals would've had an allotment of first place in the NFC West. One min their offense is unstoppable the following, they commit over a dozen charges.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 position: 19Lesson knew: The Broncos' offense is actually (as well as will definitely be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton selected to toss novice QB Bo Nix into deep blue sea end, as well as he has presented seconds of chance and also lots of frustration. The Broncos are 31st on third down (25%) and also 289th in completion percent (61.1%) despite neighboring all-time low of the league in average gardens every fulfillment. Thus, they have Nix participating in low-risk regulation football and are still certainly not finishing enough passes. Time could be the remedy, yet the flight is going to be actually bumpy. Possibly bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos thought.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 rank: 21Lesson discovered: Owner Woody Johnson is out of patience.The proprietor's decision to fire train Robert Saleh after merely five games speaks to his sense of urgency. It's a cautionary tale for the whole entire structure, as well as it might portend additional techniques. Maybe the Planes will be actually even more inclined to trade for WR Davante Adams. As well as perhaps it will definitely propel them to solve the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's keep in mind: The Jets did profession for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 rank: 24Lesson found out: The Bengals are unworthy yet.There was actually just so much complete satisfaction in the locker space observing Cincinnati's draw the Giants. QB Joe Retreat acknowledged the outburst really did not participate in well enough on a day when the defence reacted. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the organization in point every ride differential at 0.32. Said Burrow after the video game: "Our team are actually searching for our own selves, trying to find triumphes. We discovered one today, that's great. Yet we understand our company must be actually much better going forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 position: 23Lesson knew: Defense is the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel mentioned as a lot observing a gain the Patriots in Week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has actually faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their self defense gently stands fifth in yards made it possible for per game (285.4) and leads the NFL in third-down portion (25.5%). In its 1st year under planner Anthony Weaver, Miami's self defense has been a lone good in a mostly disappointing initial 6 full weeks of the season. Nonetheless, it will not imply a lot up until the Dolphins' NFL-worst slashing outburst strengthens.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel provides an upgrade on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins head coach Mike McDaniel discusses the most recent information on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 rank: 25Lesson learned: The Giants still problem to record points.New York's objectionable line is actually enhanced, it included a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers as well as coach Brian Daboll is getting in touch with plays. It is actually still not nearly enough. This crew battles to rack up points ... again! The Giants are actually 29th in the NFL, averaging 16.0 ideas per game. This wants being 30th in the organization with 15.6 PPG last time. "The utmost objective is actually to score ideas," Daboll claimed. The Giants merely have not found out exactly how to perform it regularly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 rank: 27Lesson knew: The Rams are missing out on a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams position 31st in pass defense DVOA and have only pair of interceptions this season. Los Angeles created improvements to the secondary throughout its own ultimate game just before the bye week, featuring creating CB Tre'Davious White a healthy and balanced blemish. The Rams signed White to a 1 year deal going over an Achilles tear, however the previous All-Pro had a hard time to start the period. This very likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will manage to bring in till the offseason, but if the self defense is actually to take an advance, the Rams require to invest in a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 ranking: 26Lesson discovered: Novice tight end Brock Bowers is actually legit.The Raiders took some warmth for utilizing the No. 13 badger a position that was actually not a demand, but all Bowers has done is actually make as well as present he's a fundamental part for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL strict sides and also are actually the second-most through a strict side in his first 6 job games in the Super Dish era (1970 ), routing simply Keith Jackson, that possessed 38 receptions in 1988. Bowers is actually also the initial newbie limited end along with a minimum of eight catches in next video games because 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 rank: 28Lesson discovered: It takes some time to find a franchise QB.The Titans believed they may possess their franchise quarterback in Will Levis along with brand-new coach Brian Callahan assisting the means. So far, that hasn't held true. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL as well as 3 of the Titans' 4 reductions were determined in the 4th one-fourth. He has however to toss a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, and also 4 of his interceptions have been available in that time frame. Levis accepted it takes a process to acquire where he wants to be: "I only want to arrive in these next few weeks once our team enter into the chicken of the period."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 position: 30Lesson learned: Offseason worries about the offense were legitimate.The Browns minimized the shift from train Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based plan to a brand new shotgun-centric assault with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. However it has failed to take off as well as the many offseason questions, from Watson's poor functionality to the shortage of cohesion on an injury-riddled repulsive line, have constantly surfaced. The Browns are the first team since the 2014 Jaguars to fail to get to 20 points in each of their 1st six video games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun offers Browns absolute best possibility to winKevin Stefanski clarifies why the Browns are actually sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 ranking: 31Lesson discovered: No desires are actually necessitated for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was actually questioned prior to the season for mentioning he didn't have assumptions for the time. Right now we know why. While there were actually great parts offensively and also defensively, depth was actually lean and also nobody knew whether QB Bryce Youthful will improve. He really did not, which is actually why he lags Andy Dalton. Personal injuries have wiped out the defense, as well as the group's minus-100 aspect differential is easily the most awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 ranking: 29Lesson learned: The self defense has obtained much worse.Coach Doug Pederson shot organizer Mike Caldwell and tapped the services of Ryan Nielsen, however the modification have not helped. They've in fact worsened, dropping substantially in the 6 primary defensive classifications (composing, hurrying, passing, total backyards, 3rd down and red zone) and rank final in the category in successfully pass protection (276.7 backyards every video game) and reddish area rate (76.2%). Personal Injuries to CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring) and LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have been a variable, yet this is toning up to be among the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They perform speed to quit 505 total factors and also 390 backyards enabled per video game, which will be the second worst in franchise business history.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 ranking: 32Lesson discovered: QB Drake Maye sparks hope.Maye's debut starting functionality Sunday consisted of a wonderful 40-yard goal elapsed that attracted attention partly due to its own one of a kind. Due to the fact that 2020, the Patriots have possessed just pair of passing goals of 35 or even even more sky lawns-- one from Cam Newton and also one more from Mac Jones. Maye completing the feat in his initial occupation begin, which included three touchdowns and a dropped fumble, provides the Patriots something to build on.-- Mike Reiss.