.NFL Nation, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions as well as Baltimore Ravens obtained big wins in Full week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders, specifically. In the meantime, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns as well as New England Patriots all dropped to move to 1-5 on the time. How do all 32 groups stack up currently after the action?We've improved the ranks, and also our NFL Nation press reporters decided on one session that our experts have actually picked up from every group thus far this season. Which staffs as well as players are actually overperforming-- or even underperforming? What has-- and also hasn't-- exercised through six weeks?Let's inspection out the new 1-32 positions below.Our energy panel of more than 80 article writers, editors and also TV individualities evaluates just how NFL crews compare one another, ranking all of them from 1 to 32. Previous ranks: Preseason|Week 2|Week 3|Week 4|Week 5|Week 6Jump to a staff: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|CAR|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|DEN|DET|GIGABYTES|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|10|WSHWeek 6 position: 1Lesson discovered: Self defense will bring the Chiefs.For all of the Chiefs' offseason plans to return to their high-scoring means, it is actually ending up being obvious their self defense will have to lug the bunch and afterwards some if they are actually to win another Super Bowl. The Chiefs are actually again center of the pack (15th) in racking up every video game (23.6 scores). But Kansas Urban area's defense is 6th in goals enabled every video game (17) and also has actually carried each rival, featuring four of the NFL's leading 11 composing groups, listed below its season average.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 position: 2Lesson discovered: Wait up until the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was a preseason consensus choice not only to complete last in the NFC North yet to do so with a file below.500-- mostly due to a brutal position to its own routine. Mathematically, both projections could possibly still come to life. However at 5-0, Minnesota is actually more than midway to making certain a winning file in 2024. The Vikings have likewise controlled their rivals with an NFL-high 63-point racking up differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 ranking: 4Lesson found out: The Lions' ground attack is elite.Running responsible for a solid aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed beast in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs is arguably the best RB duo in the league. After a 47-9 gain in Dallas, they came to be the initial operating back duo to every make 70 or even more skirmish backyards in each of the initial 5 games of a period. Montgomery additionally damaged Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise mark along with 8 consecutive games with a rushing goal. Detroit's solid rushing strike additionally aids open the industry for huge aim ats through WRs Jameson Williams and also Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 rank: 3Lesson knew: The Texans may win in the clutch.Houston is undefeated in one-score activities, as four of its five victories have actually been actually within one things, featuring two on game-winning travels. The Texans revealed they could gain a horrible slugfest in Week 5 versus the Bills. Houston revealed it could gain a shootout in Full week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' protection closed the books the Bears on the final ride in Week 2. Texans train DeMeco Ryans mentioned the explanation for their effectiveness is that they make plays in situational volleyball.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 position: 5Lesson knew: The Ravens will definitely reach the offense takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and also RB Derrick Holly have the Ravens ranked as the No. 1 outburst, as well as it will require to stay this prevalent for Baltimore to make a championship run. The self defense is struggling against the successfully pass as well as quiting 24.8 factors per video game, the 3rd most in team record after six games. The Ravens are actually 4-0 this period when they rack up 24 or even more factors. They are 0-2 when being held to 23 or less. The season hinges on the performance of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick satisfied with what he has viewed from RavensBill Belichick clarifies to Rub McAfee what is actually working properly for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' offense.Week 6 ranking: 6Lesson learned: Do not overreact.Shouldn' t this be actually a training for every single crew annually? The Bills started the period along with large highs by scoring 30-plus factors in 3 straight success. But major lows followed with an unbalanced reduction to the Ravens and also overlooked possibilities against the Texans. The Bills have some brand-new players, so natural growing aches are expected. This is likewise a group that possesses a recent history of picking up its performance near completion of the regular period.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 ranking: 8Lesson found out: QB Baker Mayfield and also OC Liam Coen are actually an unsafe combination.The Bucs installed 44 points of offense (they likewise possessed a fumble rehabilitation for a goal to produce it 51 total amount) Sunday versus the Saints-- a group that was losing hope just a 25% red zone scoring rate, the most ideal mark in the NFL-- as well as they are actually tied for an NFL-leading 178 offending factors slashed. Their 594 net lawns of outburst Sunday was a franchise record.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 rank: 9Lesson learned: The Packers' self defense can easily take the sphere away.Green Gulf doesn't position in the top 10 in the league in yards allowed every activity, passing lawns every game, hurrying gardens every lug, third-down visit amount or reddish region self defense. Nonetheless, the Packers lead the organization with 17 takeaways, featuring one on special teams. It is actually the most via six video games of an NFL season given that the Bears got on the exact same speed in 2018. The only question is actually if/when the Packers reach the postseason and they're playing the top teams, can they still take the sphere away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 position: 7Lesson discovered: Rookie QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise that has looked for a response at quarterback for years may finally breathe freely. It is actually certainly not only that Daniels rates third in QBR (73.6) after 6 video games or that he has tossed for 1,404 gardens and also 6 touchdowns as well as hurried for an extra 322 and four credit ratings. It is actually all about exactly how he continues to cultivate due to the preparation he performs in the course of the full week, and also exactly how he's cultivating a higher amount of chemical make up with his recipients, notably Terry McLaurin. As instructor Dan Quinn claimed observing Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There's a ton of idea in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Country u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh split u2022 Hamlin goes beyond MNF mind u2022 Steelers finally unleash Harris u2022 Mixon helps spark Texans offense u2022 Third-down problems doom Panthers.Full week 6 position: 13Lesson discovered: Absolutely nothing will certainly come quick and easy for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over enemies, gaining 12 regular-season activities through a second-best standard of 19.08 purposes, with a third-best 11.35 normal point differential in all games. Those Niners were actually healthy as well as filled with stars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) and others as a result of personal injury, this year's edition is decidedly certainly not. That has actually left behind San Francisco in even more strict games. Through 6 full weeks, San Francisco has actually lost three one-score games and also possesses a 5.33 typical factor differential. It will need to begin taking a number of the near activities out to create an additional playoff run.-- Scar WagonerWeek 6 rank: 15Lesson discovered: The outrageous identification is actually a function in progress.By hiring OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers looked to signify they would like to be a ground-and-pound crew. However just before the Full week 6 gain Las Vegas, the outburst didn't constantly relocate the sphere on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 hurrying lawns Sunday-- part of a season-best 183 staff total amount-- can imply the beginning of a dashing revival. Or even the trend could transform if trainer Mike Tomlin chooses to switch out QB Justin Area with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the death activity, which ranks 28th with 166.8 backyards every video game. Still, the staff's offending identification is actually as yet to become uncovered via six games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 ranking: 14Lesson learned: The Falcons may be extremely versatile offensively.In Week 5, QB Kirk Cousins tossed for a franchise-record 509 gardens versus the branch competing Buccaneers. He really did not need to have to imitate that efficiency Sunday versus the Panthers, considering that the Falcons ran for a total of 198 lawns, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 gardens and a touchdown. Bijan Robinson added 95 backyards on the ground and also a set of goals. After a sluggish beginning offensively, Atlanta ga seems to have located its groove. The team is 8th in the league in gardens per video game (368.3) and WR Drake Greater london is actually tied for second in the NFL in getting touchdowns (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 ranking: 11Lesson learned: It is actually visiting be a rugged ride.Coming off a 1-6 failure to finish final season, the only method coach Chip Sirianni as well as the Eagles could avoid chaos was actually by getting off to a scorching beginning to alleviate a fan base on edge. That really did not take place. The Eagles are 3-2 and also have actually looked wonderfully ordinary regardless of flaunting one of the better outrageous rosters in the organization. Points capped in a Full week 6 home sway the Browns when the group voiced its own discomfort over the course of an uninspired functionality and also Sirianni reacted through chewing out some customers by the end of the game. Perhaps traits will definitely settle down as our company obtain much deeper in to the season, however that is actually tough to picture currently.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 rank: 12Lesson knew: Fortunes modify quickly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone from 3-0 and also in addition to the NFC West to 3-3 as well as reeling on self defense. Traumas on that side of the round as well as a much tougher slate of resisting quarterbacks have actually been actually substantial variables. Over the initial 3 weeks-- while dealing with Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and also Skylar Thompson-- Seat made it possible for the fourth-fewest points per game at 14.3. In the reductions to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones as well as Brock Purdy, the Seahawks enabled 35.7 purposes per activity, which is actually the second-most in the organization because Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 position: 10Lesson knew: There is actually no margin for error.In recent, the Cowboys overcame their slips and still won activities. The roster is actually not as talented with their departures and also shortage of add-ons in complimentary company. When traits go wrong, they can not pull themselves out of the trench. The violation can't have reddish area turn overs since the protection can't provide additional belongings along with takeaways. It will not receive simpler. 6 of Dallas' ultimate 11 games come against quarterbacks currently rated in the leading 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to reach the playoffs for a 4th upright season, they may require to participate in closer to error-free football.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. wrecks 'Get Up' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Smith creates a shock appearance on "Get Up," to troll the Cowboys after their loss to the Lions.Week 6 position: 17Lesson discovered: Do not hop to conclusions about a novice QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams that got on show throughout Chicago's 1-2 beginning appears incredibly various from the quarterback who has thrown the second-most touchdowns through a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has presented significant improvement in his team's 3 upright gain the Rams, Panthers and Jaguars. His conclusion percent leapt coming from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) and his yards every attempt enhanced through 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has actually tossed 7 touchdowns to just one interception over the past three full weeks, instead of a 2-4 TD/INT ratio coming from his first three video games. The demand the No. 1 selection has revealed over the Bears' outburst is actually visible as well as has Chicago headed in to its bye week self-assured that it has actually found its identity.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson discovered: Planner Jesse Minter has changed the defense.Since the Chargers composed QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have had one of the league's worst defenses. They made it possible for the fifth-most aims (24.9) as well as the 10th-most lawns (353.3) every video game over that span. Through 5 video games in 2024, nevertheless, the Chargers possess some of the league's ideal defenses, permitting the fewest goals every activity in the NFL via 6 weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have allowed less than 21 factors in each of their very first five games of the period for the third time in franchise business past history.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 rank: 16Lesson discovered: The Saints' first 2 full weeks were an illusion.The Saints appeared like among the very best groups in the league after a 2-0 start, however after four straight losses, it is actually clear they are actually not like those very first pair of full weeks advised. Accidents have actually played a part, but the Saints' once-feared protection is actually right now positioned last in lawns allowed every video game (395.8 ), it possesses dealing with issues and also the staff looks to be without the depth on either side of the round to straight the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all period long.u2022 Complete routine"|Standings "u2022 Deepness graphes for every team "u2022 Transactions"|Traumas "u2022 Soccer Energy Mark "u2022 Playoff picture projections "More NFL coverage ".Full week 6 ranking: 22Lesson knew: Our company need to have to view more.The Colts' 3-3 file is either an overachievement or underachievement, relying on your point of view. They have an unsatisfying, 30th-ranked self defense (enabling 389.5 lawns every game), however they have actually reached.500 regardless of a rash of traumas to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle joint) as well as RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts may acquire healthy-- the 3 aforementioned players are actually counted on back very soon-- possibly Indianapolis may meet its ceiling this period. An upcoming extent consists of meetings along with the Texans, Costs, Vikings and also Lions are going to probably tell the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 position: 20Lesson knew: The Cardinals are actually regularly inconsistent.The to begin with six activities of the period have been a roller rollercoaster for Arizona. They started red-hot against the Costs, then faded in the 2nd half. After that they beat the jeans off the Rams, drove the Lions, acquired blown out by the Commanders, toppled the 49ers and also acquired trucked due to the Packers. Nobody knows which Cardinals staff will definitely appear on Sundays. And also if they had hammered Environment-friendly Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals would certainly possess possessed an allotment of starting point in the NFC West. One minute their outburst is actually unstoppable the following, they devote over a number of charges.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 rank: 19Lesson found out: The Broncos' outburst is actually (and also will certainly be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton elected to throw rookie QB Bo Nix right into deep blue sea end, as well as he has presented moments of chance as well as lots of irritation. The Broncos are 31st on 3rd down (25%) and also 289th in fulfillment percentage (61.1%) even with being near all-time low of the organization in common backyards every finalization. Therefore, they possess Nix participating in low-risk football and are still certainly not completing good enough passes. Time might be the remedy, however the trip is heading to be actually uneven. Maybe bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos believed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 ranking: 21Lesson found out: Proprietor Woody Johnson is out of patience.The proprietor's choice to fire train Robert Saleh after only 5 activities speaks with his feeling of seriousness. It is actually a wake-up call for the entire property, and it could portend extra moves. Perhaps the Planes will be more prone to trade for WR Davante Adams. And also maybe it will stimulate all of them to address the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Publisher's keep in mind: The Planes performed profession for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 position: 24Lesson found out: The Bengals are actually inappropriate yet.There was just a lot contentment in the storage locker space complying with Cincinnati's get the Giants. QB Joe Burrow recognized the outburst failed to participate in well enough on a time when the defence answered. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the organization in aspect per drive differential at 0.32. Said Shelter after the video game: "We are actually trying to find ourselves, searching for victories. Our team discovered one today, that's wonderful. However we understand we need to be better going forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 ranking: 23Lesson knew: Protection is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel pointed out as a lot complying with a gain the Patriots in Week 5. While the Dolphins' offense has faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their protection silently stands fifth in gardens enabled every game (285.4) and also leads the NFL in third-down percent (25.5%). In its 1st year under coordinator Anthony Weaver, Miami's defense has actually been a single favorable in a largely frustrating first six full weeks of the season. However, it won't mean a lot up until the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring offense strengthens.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel provides an upgrade on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins move trainer Mike McDaniel discusses the current details on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 rank: 25Lesson found out: The Giants still problem to record points.New York's offensive line is boosted, it included a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers and also instructor Brian Daboll is actually getting in touch with plays. It is actually still not enough. This crew has a hard time to score points ... once again! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 ideas per game. This is after being 30th in the organization with 15.6 PPG last season. "The utmost target is to score points," Daboll said. The Giants just haven't determined just how to perform it regularly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 position: 27Lesson discovered: The Rams are actually missing out on a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams rate 31st in pass self defense DVOA as well as possess only 2 interceptions this period. Los Angeles produced adjustments to the secondary throughout its own ultimate video game just before the bye full week, consisting of making CB Tre'Davious White a healthy and balanced scratch. The Rams authorized White to a 1 year package coming off an Achilles tear, yet the previous All-Pro battled to begin the season. This probably isn't an upgrade Los Angeles are going to have the ability to create until the offseason, but if the defense is to take a step forward, the Rams need to acquire a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 ranking: 26Lesson learned: Novice strict end Brock Bowers is actually legit.The Raiders took some warm for using the No. 13 pick on a position that was actually certainly not a demand, yet all Bowers has actually done is actually produce and also show he is actually a fundamental item for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL strict sides and also are the second-most through a limited end in his first 6 profession activities in the Super Bowl era (1970 ), routing just Keith Jackson, that had 38 functions in 1988. Bowers is likewise the very first newbie limited end with at the very least eight catches in back-to-back games due to the fact that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 rank: 28Lesson learned: It takes some time to discover a franchise business QB.The Titans thought they might have their franchise business quarterback in Willpower Levis along with brand-new coach Brian Callahan helping the technique. Up until now, that have not held true. Levis' seven interceptions lead the NFL as well as 3 of the Titans' 4 losses were actually determined in the 4th one-fourth. He has yet to toss a touchdown pass in the 4th quarter, and four of his interceptions have actually come in that opportunity framework. Levis recognized it takes a procedure to obtain where he wishes to be actually: "I merely wish to get there in these next couple of full weeks once we enter into the meat of the season."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 rank: 30Lesson found out: Offseason worries regarding the offense were actually legitimate.The Browns understated the transition coming from coach Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based plan to a brand-new shotgun-centric assault with Deshaun Watson back as starting quarterback. However it has fallen short to remove and also the various offseason concerns, coming from Watson's inadequate performance to the absence of cohesion on an injury-riddled repulsive line, have actually constantly surfaced. The Browns are the first team because the 2014 Jaguars to stop working to arrive at 20 factors in each of their initial six games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun provides Browns absolute best chance to winKevin Stefanski clarifies why the Browns are actually sticking to Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 position: 31Lesson knew: No assumptions are necessitated for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was actually questioned just before the time for saying he really did not have requirements for the time. Right now we know why. While there were actually good pieces offensively and also defensively, deepness was actually slim and also no one knew whether QB Bryce Young will boost. He didn't, which is why he lags Andy Dalton. Injuries have actually wiped out the defense, and the group's minus-100 aspect differential is actually by far the most awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 position: 29Lesson learned: The protection has acquired much worse.Coach Doug Pederson discharged coordinator Mike Caldwell and also employed Ryan Nielsen, but the adjustment have not helped. They've really gotten worse, losing considerably in the six major protective categories (composing, hurrying, passing, complete lawns, 3rd down and reddish zone) and also rank last in the circle in successfully pass defense (276.7 yards per video game) and reddish region rate (76.2%). Accidents to CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring muscle) and pound Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have been actually an aspect, but this is progressing to be one of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They get on pace to lose hope 505 total aspects and 390 backyards allowed every game, which would certainly be the 2nd worst in franchise business history.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 rank: 32Lesson found out: QB Drake Maye triggers hope.Maye's launching beginning functionality Sunday included a stunning 40-yard touchdown elapsed that stuck out in part due to its rarity. Considering that 2020, the Patriots have had only two passing goals of 35 or even more sky backyards-- one from Cam Newton and yet another from Mac computer Jones. Maye accomplishing the accomplishment in his first career begin, that included three touchdowns and also a lost fumble, gives the Patriots one thing to build on.-- Mike Reiss.