.NFL Nation, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 Are Actually ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens obtained serendipities in Full week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys and also Washington Commanders, specifically. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns as well as New England Patriots all lost to move to 1-5 on the season. Just how do all 32 groups accumulate currently after the action?We've updated the positions, and our NFL Country press reporters picked one lesson that our experts've picked up from every team thus far this time. Which crews as well as players are overperforming-- or underperforming? What has-- as well as have not-- worked out by means of 6 weeks?Let's check out the brand new 1-32 rankings below.Our energy door of more than 80 writers, editors as well as TV individuals examines how NFL groups compare to one another, placing all of them coming from 1 to 32. Previous rankings: Preseason|Full week 2|Full week 3|Week 4|Full week 5|Week 6Jump to a staff: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|AUTO|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SANCTUARY|DET|GIGABYTE|HOU|INDJAX|KC|UTT|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TB|TEN|WSHWeek 6 ranking: 1Lesson learned: Defense will hold the Chiefs.For every one of the Chiefs' offseason intends to come back to their high-scoring ways, it's coming to be apparent their self defense is going to need to lug the tons and after that some if they are actually to gain an additional Super Bowl. The Chiefs are actually again center of the pack (15th) in racking up per game (23.6 scores). But Kansas Area's protection is actually sixth in aims made it possible for every game (17) and also has actually accommodated each enemy, consisting of 4 of the NFL's leading 11 composing crews, below its own season average.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 position: 2Lesson knew: Wait up until the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason agreement choice certainly not only to end up last in the NFC North yet to accomplish so with a document listed below.500-- mostly because of a brutal opening to its own timetable. Mathematically, each projections can still happen. However at 5-0, Minnesota is actually much more than midway to guaranteeing a gaining report in 2024. The Vikings have actually also dominated their challengers along with an NFL-high 63-point racking up differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 ranking: 4Lesson discovered: The Lions' ground strike is elite.Running behind a tough aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed monster in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs is arguably the best RB duo in the game. After a 47-9 gain in Dallas, they came to be the 1st managing back duo to each create 70 or even additional skirmish backyards in each of the 1st five video games of a period. Montgomery additionally damaged Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business proof along with 8 successive activities along with a rushing goal. Detroit's strong hurrying strike likewise helps open the field for huge targets through WRs Jameson Williams as well as Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 rank: 3Lesson knew: The Texans may succeed in the clutch.Houston is undefeated in one-score video games, as 4 of its five wins have been within one things, including 2 on game-winning drives. The Texans presented they might win a nasty slugfest in Full week 5 against the Expenses. Houston presented it could win a shootout in Week 1 versus the Colts. The Texans' self defense liquidated the Bears on the last ride in Full week 2. Texans instructor DeMeco Ryans claimed the factor for their success is actually that they bring in plays in situational soccer.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 position: 5Lesson knew: The Ravens will certainly go as far as the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Holly possess the Ravens rated as the No. 1 offense, and it will need to keep this leading for Baltimore to make a champion operate. The protection is actually resisting the pass and quiting 24.8 aspects per game, the third very most in staff record after six activities. The Ravens are actually 4-0 this time when they rack up 24 or even more aspects. They are actually 0-2 when being upheld 23 or even less. The time leans on the productivity of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick satisfied with what he has found coming from RavensBill Belichick reveals to Pat McAfee what is functioning properly for Lamar Jackson and also the Ravens' offense.Week 6 ranking: 6Lesson found out: Do not overreact.Shouldn' t this be actually a training for each staff every year? The Expenses began the season along with huge highs through scoring 30-plus points in three straight victories. But major lows observed with an uneven loss to the Ravens and missed possibilities versus the Texans. The Bills have some new gamers, so all-natural growing aches are anticipated. This is actually additionally a group that has a current record of getting its efficiency near completion of the frequent period.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 rank: 8Lesson found out: QB Cook Mayfield and OC Liam Coen are actually a dangerous combination.The Bucs put up 44 points of offense (they also possessed a fumble recuperation for a touchdown to produce it 51 total) Sunday versus the Saints-- a crew that was actually losing hope just a 25% reddish zone scoring price, the greatest spot in the NFL-- and they are actually matched for an NFL-leading 178 annoying factors slashed. Their 594 web yards of offense Sunday was a franchise document.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 ranking: 9Lesson learned: The Packers' self defense may take the ball away.Green Bay does not rank in the best 10 in the rank in lawns enabled per game, passing gardens per video game, rushing yards per hold, third-down stopover percent or red area protection. Nonetheless, the Packers lead the league along with 17 takeaways, consisting of one on unique groups. It's the absolute most via six video games of an NFL time due to the fact that the Bears got on the very same pace in 2018. The only concern is actually if/when the Packers get to the postseason as well as they are actually participating in the best teams, can they still take the sphere away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 rank: 7Lesson found out: Rookie QB Jayden Daniels is actually legit.A franchise that has sought an answer at quarterback for years may ultimately breathe freely. It's certainly not merely that Daniels rates 3rd in QBR (73.6) after 6 activities or even that he has tossed for 1,404 backyards and six goals and hurried for an added 322 as well as four scores. It's everything about how he remains to build due to the planning he carries out during the week, and exactly how he is actually establishing a much higher level of chemistry along with his receivers, especially Terry McLaurin. As instructor Dan Quinn stated observing Sunday's reduction to Baltimore, "There is actually a ton of idea in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh crack u2022 Hamlin transcends MNF memory u2022 Steelers ultimately unleash Harris u2022 Mixon helps ignite Texans offense u2022 Third-down struggles ruin Panthers.Week 6 rank: 13Lesson knew: Nothing at all will happen very easy for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over opponents, succeeding 12 regular-season video games through a second-best average of 19.08 aims, with a third-best 11.35 ordinary objective differential in every activities. Those Niners were well-balanced and also filled with superstars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) and others because of personal injury, this year's edition is decidedly certainly not. That has actually left behind San Francisco in a lot more strict activities. Through six full weeks, San Francisco has shed 3 one-score video games and has a 5.33 typical aspect differential. It is going to need to begin taking a few of the near games bent on make an additional playoff operate.-- Chip WagonerWeek 6 position: 15Lesson found out: The objectionable identification is actually a do work in progress.By tapping the services of OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers showed up to signify they intended to be actually a ground-and-pound team. But prior to the Full week 6 gain Las Vegas, the outburst really did not constantly move the round on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing lawns Sunday-- part of a season-best 183 group total amount-- might imply the beginning of a running awakening. Or the trend might transform if instructor Mike Tomlin opts to substitute QB Justin Fields with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing away activity, which places 28th along with 166.8 lawns every game. Still, the team's repulsive identification is actually yet to become revealed via 6 video games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 position: 14Lesson learned: The Falcons may be versatile offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 yards versus the department rival Buccaneers. He failed to need to have to reproduce that efficiency Sunday against the Panthers, since the Falcons competed a total of 198 backyards, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 yards as well as a touchdown. Bijan Robinson added 95 gardens on the ground and a pair of touchdowns. After a sluggish start offensively, Atlanta seems to have actually located its gouge. The team is 8th in the league in gardens every video game (368.3) as well as WR Drake London is actually tied for 2nd in the NFL in receiving goals (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 rank: 11Lesson knew: It is actually heading to be actually a rugged ride.Coming off a 1-6 crash to end final period, the only means train Nick Sirianni and the Eagles can prevent turmoil was through getting off to a very hot begin to soothe a fan base on edge. That failed to happen. The Eagles are actually 3-2 as well as have actually looked flawlessly common despite boasting one of the much better objectionable rosters in the game. Factors capped in a Full week 6 home win over the Browns when the group voiced its own discomfort throughout an uninspired efficiency and also Sirianni reacted through chewing out some patrons at the end of the video game. Perhaps factors will settle down as we obtain deeper in to the period, yet that's tough to photo currently.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 ranking: 12Lesson discovered: Lot of money transform quickly in the NFL.The Seahawks have actually gone coming from 3-0 as well as atop the NFC West to 3-3 and faltering on self defense. Injuries about that edge of the sphere and also a considerably harder slate of resisting quarterbacks have actually been actually considerable elements. Over the very first three weeks-- while encountering Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and also Skylar Thompson-- Seat enabled the fourth-fewest scores every video game at 14.3. In the losses to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and also Brock Purdy, the Seahawks permitted 35.7 points per video game, which is the second-most in the game considering that Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 rank: 10Lesson knew: There is actually no margin for error.In the past, the Cowboys eliminated their mistakes and still succeeded video games. The roster is certainly not as skilled along with their variations and also shortage of additions in free of charge force. When traits make a mistake, they can't pull themselves out of the trench. The violation can't have reddish region turnovers since the defense can not give them additional things along with takeaways. It will not acquire easier. Six of Dallas' final 11 activities come versus quarterbacks currently ranked in the top 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to reach the playoffs for a fourth upright period, they might require to participate in closer to error-free soccer.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. wrecks 'Rise' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson makes a surprise look on "Get out of bed," to troll the Cowboys after their loss to the Lions.Week 6 rank: 17Lesson discovered: Do not dive to conclusions concerning a newbie QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams who got on show during the course of Chicago's 1-2 start appears really various coming from the quarterback that has actually thrown the second-most touchdowns by a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has presented notable renovation in his staff's 3 upright draw the Rams, Panthers as well as Jaguars. His fulfillment portion jumped from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Weeks 4-6) as well as his lawns per try enhanced by 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has actually tossed 7 touchdowns to simply one interception over recent three weeks, instead of a 2-4 TD/INT ratio coming from his first three video games. The command the No. 1 selection has actually revealed over the Bears' outburst is actually visible as well as has Chicago headed in to its own bye week self-assured that it has located its identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 ranking: 18Lesson found out: Planner Jesse Minter has actually modified the defense.Since the Chargers prepared QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have had one of the game's worst defenses. They enabled the fifth-most purposes (24.9) and the 10th-most gardens (353.3) every video game over that span. Through five games in 2024, however, the Chargers possess some of the game's best defenses, making it possible for the fewest purposes per activity in the NFL by means of six full weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have actually permitted fewer than 21 points in each of their first 5 games of the season for the third attend franchise past.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 position: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' very first 2 weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints seemed like among the greatest staffs in the organization after a 2-0 begin, yet after four trustworthy losses, it's crystal clear they're certainly not like those initial two weeks suggested. Injuries have actually figured in, however the Saints' once-feared self defense is actually now ranked final in lawns permitted per activity (395.8 ), it possesses handling problems and the staff looks to be without the deepness on either edge of the sphere to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all time long.u2022 Complete schedule"|Status "u2022 Depth graphes for each crew "u2022 Transactions"|Injuries "u2022 Regulation Football Energy Mark "u2022 Playoff photo projections "Additional NFL protection ".Full week 6 ranking: 22Lesson knew: Our experts need to have to observe more.The Colts' 3-3 record is actually either an overachievement or even underachievement, relying on your perspective. They possess an unsatisfying, 30th-ranked defense (enabling 389.5 gardens every video game), however they have actually reached.500 regardless of a breakout of accidents to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) and also RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle). If the Colts can easily get healthy and balanced-- the three abovementioned players are actually counted on back very soon-- perhaps Indianapolis may meet its ceiling this period. An upcoming stretch consists of appointments along with the Texans, Expenses, Vikings and also Lions will probably say to the tale.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 ranking: 20Lesson learned: The Cardinals are consistently inconsistent.The to begin with six games of the period have been actually a roller rollercoaster for Arizona. They began red-hot versus the Bills, then vanished in the second half. After that they beat the jeans off the Rams, drove the Lions, obtained blown out due to the Commanders, toppled the 49ers and also obtained trucked by the Packers. No one understands which Cardinals group will certainly show up on Sundays. As well as if they had beat Environment-friendly Bay on Sunday, the Cardinals would certainly possess possessed a reveal of first place in the NFC West. One min their outburst is easy the following, they devote over a loads penalties.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 ranking: 19Lesson discovered: The Broncos' outburst is (as well as will definitely be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton selected to throw newbie QB Bo Nix in to deep blue sea end, and he has actually presented minutes of hope as well as lots of stress. The Broncos are actually 31st on 3rd down (25%) and 289th in finalization percentage (61.1%) in spite of being near all-time low of the organization in ordinary lawns per completion. So, they possess Nix playing low-risk regulation football as well as are actually still certainly not completing good enough passes. Opportunity may be the cure, yet the flight is actually going to be bumpy. Maybe bumpier than Nix, Payton or even the Broncos presumed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 position: 21Lesson learned: Proprietor Woody Johnson runs out patience.The owner's decision to fire train Robert Saleh after only 5 activities speaks to his sense of seriousness. It is actually a cautionary tale for the whole building, and it can portend extra steps. Perhaps the Jets will be more likely to trade for WR Davante Adams. As well as maybe it will propel them to address the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's details: The Jets did trade for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 ranking: 24Lesson knew: The Bengals are actually inappropriate yet.There was only a lot contentment in the closet space complying with Cincinnati's draw the Giants. QB Joe Retreat recognized the offense didn't participate in all right on a day when the defense answered. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the league in factor per travel differential at 0.32. Said Den after the game: "Our team're trying to find ourselves, searching for triumphes. We found one today, that is actually fantastic. However we understand we have to be actually much better going ahead."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 ranking: 23Lesson learned: Self defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel mentioned as a lot following a get the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' offense has sputtered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their defense silently ranks 5th in yards allowed per game (285.4) and leads the NFL in third-down percent (25.5%). In its first year under organizer Anthony Weaver, Miami's defense has been a solitary good in a mainly unsatisfactory first six full weeks of the season. However, it won't imply much till the Dolphins' NFL-worst slashing offense boosts.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel gives an upgrade on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins head trainer Mike McDaniel discusses the latest particulars on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 rank: 25Lesson learned: The Giants still struggle to rack up points.New York's outrageous pipes is boosted, it added a No. 1 wide receiver in Malik Nabers and also instructor Brian Daboll is actually calling plays. It's still not nearly enough. This staff battles to rack up points ... again! The Giants are actually 29th in the NFL, averaging 16.0 ideas per activity. This is after being actually 30th in the league along with 15.6 PPG final period. "The greatest objective is actually to slash points," Daboll claimed. The Giants merely have not determined how to do it consistently.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 ranking: 27Lesson found out: The Rams are actually missing a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams rank 31st in pass protection DVOA and have merely 2 interceptions this period. Los Angeles made changes to the second throughout its own ultimate activity just before the bye full week, consisting of producing CB Tre'Davious White a well-balanced blemish. The Rams signed White to a 1 year deal going over an Achilles tear, however the former All-Pro battled to start the time. This most likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will certainly manage to bring in until the offseason, yet if the defense is to take a progression, the Rams need to have to acquire a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 rank: 26Lesson discovered: Newbie tight end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some warmth for using the No. 13 pick on a posture that was certainly not a necessity, but all Bowers has done is create and also show he is actually a fundamental part for the franchise. His 37 catches lead all NFL limited ends and also are the second-most through a tight end in his very first six occupation activities in the Super Dish age (1970 ), tracking just Keith Jackson, who possessed 38 receptions in 1988. Bowers is additionally the 1st novice limited end along with a minimum of 8 catches in next activities considering that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 ranking: 28Lesson found out: It takes time to discover a franchise business QB.The Titans believed they may possess their franchise quarterback in Willpower Levis with brand-new train Brian Callahan guiding the way. Up until now, that have not been the case. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and also three of the Titans' four reductions were actually decided in the 4th one-fourth. He has but to throw a touchdown pass in the fourth one-fourth, and 4 of his interceptions have can be found in that opportunity structure. Levis recognized it takes a procedure to acquire where he wishes to be: "I only wish to arrive in these next handful of full weeks once our team enter the chicken of the season."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 rank: 30Lesson knew: Offseason problems concerning the outburst were legitimate.The Browns downplayed the transition coming from coach Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based system to a brand new shotgun-centric strike along with Deshaun Watson back as starting quarterback. However it has actually stopped working to remove and the many offseason questions, from Watson's bad functionality to the lack of communication on an injury-riddled objectionable line, have constantly emerged. The Browns are actually the first team because the 2014 Jaguars to fall short to reach 20 aspects in each of their very first six games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun provides Browns absolute best chance to winKevin Stefanski details why the Browns are sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 rank: 31Lesson learned: No requirements 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. Currently we know why. While there were really good items offensively and defensively, depth was lean and nobody recognized whether QB Bryce Youthful would strengthen. He failed to, which is actually why he lags Andy Dalton. Injuries have actually wiped out the protection, and also the group's minus-100 point differential is without a doubt awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 rank: 29Lesson discovered: The protection has actually obtained much worse.Coach Doug Pederson shot organizer Mike Caldwell and also worked with Ryan Nielsen, but the improvement hasn't aided. They've really gotten worse, going down significantly in the 6 primary defensive categories (composing, hurrying, passing, complete lawns, 3rd down and also red area) as well as rank last in the league in pass defense (276.7 lawns per activity) and red zone fee (76.2%). Injuries to CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring muscle) and LB Foyesade Oluokun (shoe) have actually been a variable, yet this is shaping up to be among the Jaguars' worst defenses ever before. They get on speed to lose hope 505 overall aspects and 390 lawns permitted every game, which will be the 2nd worst in franchise past.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 rank: 32Lesson discovered: QB Drake Maye stimulates hope.Maye's debut starting performance Sunday included a stunning 40-yard goal successfully pass that attracted attention partially due to its one of a kind. Given that 2020, the Patriots have actually had simply pair of passing touchdowns of 35 or even even more air gardens-- one from Cam Newton and an additional from Mac Jones. Maye achieving the task in his initial occupation begin, that included 3 goals and a lost fumble, offers the Patriots one thing to improve.-- Mike Reiss.