.NFL Nation, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Full week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and 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 New England Patriots all dropped to move to 1-5 on the period. Just how perform all 32 groups accumulate right now after the action?We have actually improved the rankings, and our NFL Country reporters picked one lesson that our company've profited from every crew until now this season. Which crews and gamers are actually overperforming-- or underperforming? What has-- and also hasn't-- worked out with six weeks?Let's check out the brand new 1-32 positions below.Our energy board of more than 80 authors, editors and also TV personalities reviews just how NFL teams compare one another, positioning them coming from 1 to 32. Previous ranks: Preseason|Week 2|Full week 3|Week 4|Week 5|Week 6Jump to a crew: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|AUTO|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|LAIR|DET|GIGABYTES|HOU|INDJAX|KC|UTT|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|TEN|WSHWeek 6 position: 1Lesson discovered: Defense will bring the Chiefs.For every one of the Chiefs' offseason prepares to come back to their high-scoring techniques, it's coming to be apparent their protection will have to carry the load and afterwards some if they are actually to succeed yet another Super Bowl. The Chiefs are actually again middle of the pack (15th) in scoring per game (23.6 points). Yet Kansas Urban area's self defense is sixth in points allowed every video game (17) as well as has contained each opponent, featuring 4 of the NFL's best 11 composing groups, listed below its period average.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 rank: 2Lesson learned: Stand by until the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was a preseason agreement selection certainly not only to end up last in the NFC North yet to accomplish thus along with a report listed below.500-- to some extent because of a harsh position to its timetable. Mathematically, each projections might still become a reality. But at 5-0, Minnesota is greater than midway to making sure a gaining record in 2024. The Vikings have likewise dominated their rivals with an NFL-high 63-point scoring differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 rank: 4Lesson discovered: The Lions' ground assault is actually elite.Running responsible for a solid aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed creature in David Montgomery as well as Jahmyr Gibbs is actually probably the greatest RB duo in the league. After a 47-9 succeed in Dallas, they ended up being the very first operating back duo per create 70 or additional scrimmage lawns in each of the 1st 5 activities of a time. Montgomery likewise broke Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise mark with eight consecutive activities along with a rushing goal. Detroit's sound rushing assault also helps open the industry for significant targets by WRs Jameson Williams as well as Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 position: 3Lesson learned: The Texans can gain in the clutch.Houston is undefeated in one-score activities, as four of its own five wins have actually been actually within one possession, including pair of on game-winning drives. The Texans presented they can win a horrible slugfest in Week 5 versus the Bills. Houston revealed it could succeed a duel in Full week 1 versus the Colts. The Texans' self defense liquidated the Bears on the final drive in Full week 2. Texans train DeMeco Ryans pointed out the main reason for their excellence is that they bring in plays in situational soccer.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 rank: 5Lesson knew: The Ravens will definitely go as far as the offense takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and also RB Derrick Holly possess the Ravens ranked as the No. 1 outburst, and it will require to remain this dominant for Baltimore to bring in a champion operate. The protection is struggling against the successfully pass as well as quiting 24.8 aspects per game, the third most in group background after six activities. The Ravens are 4-0 this period when they rack up 24 or additional factors. They are actually 0-2 when being upheld 23 or even less. The season rests on the efficiency of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick amazed along with what he possesses seen coming from RavensBill Belichick discusses to Tap McAfee what is working properly for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' offense.Week 6 rank: 6Lesson discovered: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be a course for every staff every year? The Costs started the season with large highs by racking up 30-plus points in 3 direct success. But significant lows followed with an unbalanced loss to the Ravens and overlooked opportunities against the Texans. The Bills have some new players, therefore all-natural growing aches are actually expected. This is actually also a group that possesses a current background of picking up its performance near completion of the frequent time.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 ranking: 8Lesson learned: QB Baker Mayfield as well as OC Liam Coen are a harmful combination.The Bucs installed 44 factors of outburst (they additionally possessed a fumble recovery for a goal to create it 51 total amount) Sunday versus the Saints-- a staff that was actually quiting simply a 25% red zone scoring price, the most effective smudge in the NFL-- as well as they are actually tied for an NFL-leading 178 annoying aspects scored. Their 594 net yards of outburst Sunday was actually a franchise business report.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 ranking: 9Lesson found out: The Packers' self defense may take the ball away.Green Gulf does not position in the best 10 in the rank in lawns enabled every game, passing gardens per game, hurrying lawns per lug, third-down stop portion or even red region self defense. Nonetheless, the Packers lead the game with 17 takeaways, featuring one on exclusive groups. It is actually the most with six games of an NFL time considering that the Bears got on the exact same rate in 2018. The only inquiry is if/when the Packers reach the postseason as well as they're participating in the best staffs, can they still take the round away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 ranking: 7Lesson learned: Newbie QB Jayden Daniels is actually legit.A franchise that has looked for a solution at quarterback for years may eventually relax. It's not merely that Daniels rates 3rd in QBR (73.6) after six video games or that he has tossed for 1,404 gardens and also six touchdowns as well as rushed for an additional 322 and 4 credit ratings. It's everything about exactly how he continues to cultivate because of the preparation he carries out throughout the full week, as well as how he's building a higher degree of chemical make up along with his receivers, significantly Terry McLaurin. As coach Dan Quinn stated observing Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There is actually a ton of idea in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh crack u2022 Hamlin exceeds MNF moment u2022 Steelers finally discharge Harris u2022 Mixon aids ignite Texans offense u2022 Third-down problems doom Panthers.Full week 6 ranking: 13Lesson knew: Absolutely nothing will certainly come effortless for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over opponents, succeeding 12 regular-season activities through a second-best average of 19.08 aims, along with a third-best 11.35 average goal differential with all video games. Those Niners were actually well-balanced and also filled with superstars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) and others because of accident, this year's version is decidedly certainly not. That has actually left San Francisco in much more limited video games. With six weeks, San Francisco has shed three one-score games and has a 5.33 normal point differential. It will certainly require to begin pulling several of the close games out to make yet another playoff run.-- Chip WagonerWeek 6 rank: 15Lesson learned: The repulsive identity is a function in progress.By working with OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers looked to indicate they desired to be a ground-and-pound team. But prior to the Full week 6 win over Sin city, the outburst really did not consistently relocate the round on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 hurrying backyards Sunday-- portion of a season-best 183 crew total-- could possibly indicate the beginning of a running awakening. Or the tide can turn if train Mike Tomlin decides to replace QB Justin Area along with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing away video game, which places 28th along with 166.8 backyards per video game. Still, the team's offensive identification is actually yet to become uncovered through 6 games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 rank: 14Lesson knew: The Falcons may be flexible offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 lawns versus the branch rivalrous Buccaneers. He really did not need to imitate that functionality Sunday against the Panthers, given that the Falcons ran for an overall of 198 yards, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 lawns and also a touchdown. Bijan Robinson included 95 backyards on the ground as well as a pair of touchdowns. After a sluggish begin offensively, Atlanta seems to have discovered its canal. The group is 8th in the league in backyards every video game (368.3) and WR Drake Greater london is matched for 2nd in the NFL in getting touchdowns (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 ranking: 11Lesson knew: It is actually mosting likely to be actually a bouncy ride.Coming off a 1-6 failure to end final season, the only means coach Nick Sirianni and the Eagles might steer clear of distress was by getting off to a scorching begin to calm an enthusiast base on advantage. That didn't take place. The Eagles are 3-2 and also have looked completely ordinary even with including among the much better objectionable rosters in the league. Traits came to a head in a Week 6 home sway the Browns when the crowd voiced its discomfort throughout a lackluster efficiency as well as Sirianni answered through yelling at some patrons by the end of the activity. Possibly points will certainly settle as our experts receive deeper right into the time, yet that's difficult to picture at the moment.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 position: 12Lesson found out: Lot of money modify promptly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone coming from 3-0 and also in addition to the NFC West to 3-3 as well as reeling on defense. Traumas on that particular side of the round and a much harder slate of opposing quarterbacks have actually been actually substantial variables. Over the initial three full weeks-- while encountering Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and Skylar Thompson-- Seattle enabled the fourth-fewest scores every game at 14.3. In the reductions to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and also Brock Purdy, the Seahawks made it possible for 35.7 points every game, which is actually the second-most in the organization given that Week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson learned: There is no scope for error.In recent, the Cowboys beat their mistakes and still gained video games. The roster is actually certainly not as proficient with their shifts and lack of enhancements in totally free operation. When things fail, they can not draw themselves away from the channel. The offense can't possess reddish area turn overs due to the fact that the defense can not give them additional possessions with takeaways. It will not get much easier. 6 of Dallas' ultimate 11 video games happened versus quarterbacks currently positioned in the top 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to come to the playoffs for a fourth straight time, they may need to participate in closer to error-free football.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. wrecks 'Stand up' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson makes an unpleasant surprise appearance on "Rise," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 rank: 17Lesson found out: Do not dive to conclusions about a newbie QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams that got on show throughout Chicago's 1-2 begin appears quite various from the quarterback who has actually thrown the second-most touchdowns by a Bears novice (9 ). Williams has revealed considerable remodeling in his staff's 3 upright draw the Rams, Panthers as well as Jaguars. His fulfillment percent dove coming from 59% (Full Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) and also his lawns per attempt improved through 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has actually thrown seven touchdowns to merely one interception over recent three weeks, as opposed to a 2-4 TD/INT ratio from his initial three activities. The demand the No. 1 pick has actually revealed over the Bears' offense is noticeable and has actually Chicago moved right into its own bye full week confident that it has actually located its own identity.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 position: 18Lesson knew: Coordinator Jesse Minter has actually transformed the defense.Since the Chargers drafted QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have possessed some of the game's worst defenses. They permitted the fifth-most points (24.9) and the 10th-most gardens (353.3) per activity over that stretch. Through five video games in 2024, nevertheless, the Chargers have some of the organization's ideal defenses, allowing the fewest goals every game in the NFL through six weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have actually made it possible for fewer than 21 factors in each of their initial five games of the season for the third time in franchise background.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 ranking: 16Lesson discovered: The Saints' very first two full weeks were an illusion.The Saints resembled one of the greatest staffs in the league after a 2-0 beginning, however after 4 straight losses, it's clear they are actually not just as good as those very first pair of full weeks proposed. Injuries have actually figured in, yet the Saints' once-feared self defense is actually currently placed final in yards permitted every game (395.8 ), it possesses addressing problems as well as the team appears to do not have the depth on either edge of the sphere to straight the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all period long.u2022 Total timetable"|Standings "u2022 Deepness graphes for each team "u2022 Transactions"|Injuries "u2022 Soccer Power Mark "u2022 Playoff picture projections "Additional NFL protection ".Week 6 ranking: 22Lesson discovered: Our experts need to view more.The Colts' 3-3 file is either an overachievement or even underachievement, depending upon your perspective. They possess an unsatisfactory, 30th-ranked defense (enabling 389.5 yards every video game), yet they have actually hit.500 even with a breakout of personal injuries to QB Anthony Richardson (oblique), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) as well as RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts may obtain healthy and balanced-- the three previously mentioned players are actually anticipated back soon-- possibly Indianapolis can reach its own ceiling this period. A future extent includes conferences along with the Texans, Expenses, Vikings and Lions are going to probably tell the tale.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 position: 20Lesson discovered: The Cardinals are consistently inconsistent.The first 6 video games of the season have been a curler coaster for Arizona. They started red-hot versus the Bills, after that discolored in the 2nd one-half. After that they beat the trousers off the Rams, drove the Lions, received burnt out due to the Commanders, fell the 49ers and also obtained trucked by the Packers. No one recognizes which Cardinals group will definitely turn up on Sundays. And also if they had actually beat Green Bay on Sunday, the Cardinals would possess had an allotment of top place in the NFC West. One min their offense is easy the next, they devote over a number of penalties.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 ranking: 19Lesson knew: The Broncos' offense is (and are going to be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton selected to throw novice QB Bo Nix in to deep blue sea end, as well as he has shown minutes of chance and lots of frustration. The Broncos are actually 31st on third down (25%) as well as 289th in completion amount (61.1%) even with neighboring all-time low of the game in common gardens every conclusion. So, they possess Nix participating in low-risk football and are still not accomplishing good enough passes. Time might be the remedy, but the adventure is actually heading to be rough. Perhaps bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos assumed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 ranking: 21Lesson learned: Proprietor Woody Johnson runs out patience.The owner's selection to fire trainer Robert Saleh after simply five games speaks with his sense of seriousness. It's a wake-up call for the entire property, and it can hint added steps. Perhaps the Planes will certainly be more willing to trade for WR Davante Adams. And also perhaps it will stimulate them to fix the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's note: The Planes did field for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 ranking: 24Lesson knew: The Bengals are unworthy yet.There was simply a great deal complete satisfaction in the locker space complying with Cincinnati's win over the Giants. QB Joe Shelter acknowledged the offense really did not participate in all right on a day when the defense reacted. Cincinnati is 14th in the organization in aspect per travel differential at 0.32. Said Shelter after the activity: "Our company are actually looking for ourselves, looking for wins. We located one today, that is actually excellent. But we know our team must be actually far better going forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 ranking: 23Lesson knew: Protection is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel mentioned as considerably following a sway the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has sputtered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their defense gently ranks fifth in backyards allowed per video game (285.4) and leads the NFL in third-down portion (25.5%). In its own first year under coordinator Anthony Weaver, Miami's protection has actually been a solitary good in a mostly unsatisfactory very first six full weeks of the period. However, it will not suggest a lot until the Dolphins' NFL-worst slashing outburst strengthens.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel supplies an upgrade on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins head instructor Mike McDaniel discusses the most recent information on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 position: 25Lesson learned: The Giants still problem to record points.New York's annoying line is boosted, it incorporated a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers as well as coach Brian Daboll is actually contacting plays. It is actually still insufficient. This staff battles to rack up points ... once more! The Giants are actually 29th in the NFL, averaging 16.0 points per game. This seeks being 30th in the league with 15.6 PPG final time. "The supreme goal is actually to slash points," Daboll said. The Giants just haven't figured out exactly how to carry out it constantly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 position: 27Lesson found out: The Rams are missing out on 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 made modifications to the additional throughout its own last video game just before the bye full week, featuring producing CB Tre'Davious White a well-balanced blemish. The Rams signed White to an one-year deal coming off an Achilles tear, but the former All-Pro struggled to start the season. This probably isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will have the capacity to bring in till the offseason, however if the protection is to take a breakthrough, the Rams need to buy a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 position: 26Lesson discovered: Novice tight end Brock Bowers is actually legit.The Raiders took some heat for utilizing the No. thirteen tease a placement that was not a need, however all Bowers has actually done is produce and reveal he is actually a foundational item for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL tight ends as well as are the second-most through a tight end in his initial 6 occupation activities in the Super Dish period (1970 ), tracking only Keith Jackson, that had 38 functions in 1988. Bowers is likewise the 1st newbie limited end along with at least 8 catches in next video games because 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 rank: 28Lesson discovered: It requires time to discover a franchise business QB.The Titans believed they might possess their franchise quarterback in Will Levis along with brand-new trainer Brian Callahan guiding the way. Until now, that hasn't been the case. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and 3 of the Titans' four losses were actually chosen in the fourth one-fourth. He has but to throw a goal pass in the 4th quarter, and also four of his interceptions have actually been available in that time structure. Levis acknowledged it takes a procedure to acquire where he desires to be: "I just hope to arrive in these upcoming couple of full weeks once we enter the meat of the season."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 ranking: 30Lesson knew: Offseason worries concerning the offense were legitimate.The Browns understated the switch coming from coach Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based plan to a brand-new shotgun-centric attack with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. Yet it has neglected to remove as well as the various offseason concerns, from Watson's bad performance to the shortage of cohesion on an injury-riddled offending pipes, have regularly emerged. The Browns are the first string because the 2014 Jaguars to fail to hit 20 aspects in each of their very first six video games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun gives Browns ideal opportunity to winKevin Stefanski discusses why the Browns are actually sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 rank: 31Lesson discovered: No expectations are necessitated for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was actually examined prior to the season for claiming he didn't have expectations for the time. Currently we know why. While there were excellent pieces offensively and also defensively, depth was actually slim and also nobody recognized whether QB Bryce Young will enhance. He really did not, which is why he lags Andy Dalton. Accidents have decimated the self defense, and the staff's minus-100 aspect differential is without a doubt the most awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 position: 29Lesson found out: The defense has actually received much worse.Coach Doug Pederson axed planner Mike Caldwell and also employed Ryan Nielsen, but the modification hasn't helped. They've actually gotten worse, going down significantly in the six significant protective classifications (composing, rushing, passing, overall backyards, 3rd down and red area) as well as position final in the rank in pass self defense (276.7 yards per activity) and also reddish area price (76.2%). Personal Injuries to CB Tyson Campbell (hindering) and also pound Foyesade Oluokun (shoe) have been actually a factor, however this is actually progressing to become some of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They perform rate to lose hope 505 total points as well as 390 yards enabled per game, which would certainly be actually the second worst in franchise business past.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 ranking: 32Lesson learned: QB Drake Maye sparks hope.Maye's debut beginning efficiency Sunday included a gorgeous 40-yard goal successfully pass that stuck out in part due to its own one of a kind. Due to the fact that 2020, the Patriots have actually had just two passing touchdowns of 35 or even even more air backyards-- one from Cam Newton and one more coming from Mac Jones. Maye performing the task in his 1st career start, which included three goals as well as a lost fumble, gives the Patriots one thing to improve.-- Mike Reiss.