.NFL Country, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Full week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens acquired big wins in Full week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys as well as Washington Commanders, respectively. At the same time, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns as well as New England Patriots all shed to move to 1-5 on the season. Just how perform all 32 teams stack up now after the action?We've updated the positions, as well as our NFL Nation press reporters decided on one session that we've learned from every staff so far this period. Which teams as well as players are actually overperforming-- or even underperforming? What has-- as well as hasn't-- worked out via 6 weeks?Let's inspection out the brand-new 1-32 rankings below.Our power door of greater than 80 writers, publishers and TV individuals evaluates how NFL teams stack up against each other, ranking all of them coming from 1 to 32. Previous ranks: Preseason|Full week 2|Week 3|Full week 4|Full week 5|Week 6Jump to a staff: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|VEHICLE|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SANCTUARY|DET|GB|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|10|WSHWeek 6 position: 1Lesson found out: Self defense is going to lug the Chiefs.For each one of the Chiefs' offseason plans to go back to their high-scoring techniques, it's ending up being noticeable their self defense will certainly need to bring the tons and then some if they are to gain yet another Super Dish. The Chiefs are actually once again middle of the pack (15th) in scoring every activity (23.6 scores). Yet Kansas Urban area's self defense is 6th in objectives enabled per game (17) and also has held each rival, consisting of 4 of the NFL's leading 11 composing groups, listed below its own period average.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 rank: 2Lesson knew: Stand by till the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason consensus pick not merely to finish last in the NFC North yet to carry out therefore with a record listed below.500-- partly because of a ruthless opening to its own schedule. Mathematically, each projections could possibly still become a reality. Yet at 5-0, Minnesota is greater than midway to making certain a winning document in 2024. The Vikings have likewise dominated their enemies with an NFL-high 63-point scoring differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 position: 4Lesson discovered: The Lions' ground attack is actually elite.Running responsible for a solid offensive line, Detroit's two-headed creature in David Montgomery as well as Jahmyr Gibbs is actually arguably the most ideal RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 win in Dallas, they came to be the very first operating back duo to each make 70 or additional scrimmage gardens in each of the initial five activities of a time. Montgomery also broke Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business mark with 8 consecutive games with a hurrying goal. Detroit's solid rushing attack also aids open the field for large targets through WRs Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown and also TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 rank: 3Lesson learned: The Texans can easily succeed in the clutch.Houston is undefeated in one-score video games, as four of its 5 wins have actually been within one ownership, including 2 on game-winning rides. The Texans presented they can win an awful slugfest in Full week 5 versus the Bills. Houston presented it might succeed a shootout in Week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' defense closed out the Bears on the final drive in Full week 2. Texans train DeMeco Ryans stated the cause for their results is actually that they bring in plays in situational football.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 rank: 5Lesson discovered: The Ravens are going to go as far as the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Henry have the Ravens positioned as the No. 1 offense, and also it is going to need to have to keep this prevalent for Baltimore to bring in a champion operate. The self defense is actually resisting the elapsed and surrendering 24.8 factors per video game, the 3rd most in group record after 6 activities. The Ravens are 4-0 this period when they score 24 or more factors. They are actually 0-2 when being actually pursued 23 or less. The time leans on the performance of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick pleased with what he possesses seen coming from RavensBill Belichick clarifies to Pat McAfee what is actually operating properly for Lamar Jackson as well as the Ravens' offense.Week 6 ranking: 6Lesson discovered: Do not overreact.Shouldn' t this be actually a lesson for each crew annually? The Expenses started the period along with big highs through scoring 30-plus aspects in three direct wins. However significant lows observed along with an unequal reduction to the Ravens and missed possibilities against the Texans. The Expenses have some brand new gamers, thus natural growing aches are actually assumed. This is actually additionally a team that possesses a recent history of grabbing its efficiency near completion of the routine period.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 position: 8Lesson knew: QB Baker Mayfield and OC Liam Coen are a risky combination.The Bucs put up 44 aspects of outburst (they additionally had a fumble recovery for a touchdown to create it 51 overall) Sunday against the Saints-- a group that was surrendering only a 25% reddish zone scoring rate, the most effective smudge in the NFL-- and also they're matched for an NFL-leading 178 offensive factors scored. Their 594 internet lawns of outburst Sunday was a franchise report.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 ranking: 9Lesson knew: The Packers' protection can easily take the round away.Green Gulf doesn't place in the top 10 in the league in yards enabled every activity, passing yards per game, rushing yards per bring, third-down stop amount or even reddish area self defense. Having said that, the Packers lead the league along with 17 takeaways, consisting of one on special crews. It is actually the best with six games of an NFL season considering that the Bears got on the very same speed in 2018. The only question is actually if/when the Packers get to the postseason and they're participating in the top crews, can they still take the sphere away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 rank: 7Lesson knew: Newbie QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise business that has sought a solution at quarterback for years can eventually breathe easy. It's certainly not just that Daniels positions 3rd in QBR (73.6) after six activities or even that he has actually thrown for 1,404 yards as well as 6 touchdowns as well as rushed for an additional 322 as well as 4 ratings. It is actually everything about how he remains to create because of the prep work he performs in the course of the week, as well as just how he is actually building a greater amount of chemical make up along with his receivers, notably Terry McLaurin. As train Dan Quinn mentioned complying with Sunday's reduction to Baltimore, "There's a lot of view in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Country u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh crack u2022 Hamlin goes beyond MNF moment u2022 Steelers eventually release Harris u2022 Mixon helps fire up Texans offense u2022 Third-down struggles doom Panthers.Week 6 position: 13Lesson discovered: Nothing will come effortless for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco operated roughshod over challengers, winning 12 regular-season video games by a second-best average of 19.08 aims, along with a third-best 11.35 typical objective differential with all games. Those Niners were actually well-balanced and loaded with celebrities. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) as well as others due to trauma, this year's edition is decidedly certainly not. That has left San Francisco in a lot more tight video games. Through six weeks, San Francisco has lost 3 one-score activities and possesses a 5.33 common factor differential. It will certainly require to start pulling several of the near activities out to make yet another playoff run.-- Scar WagonerWeek 6 rank: 15Lesson found out: The offensive identification is actually a work in progress.By hiring OC Arthur Smith in the offseason, the Steelers showed up to signal they intended to be actually a ground-and-pound group. However just before the Full week 6 sway Sin city, the outburst didn't consistently relocate the round on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing gardens Sunday-- portion of a season-best 183 staff total-- might suggest the beginning of a dashing awakening. Or even the tide could switch if train Mike Tomlin chooses to switch out QB Justin Fields with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the death activity, which positions 28th with 166.8 lawns per activity. Still, the staff's annoying identity is actually as yet to become uncovered via six video games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 position: 14Lesson learned: The Falcons could be extremely versatile offensively.In Week 5, QB Kirk Cousins tossed for a franchise-record 509 backyards versus the department competing Buccaneers. He really did not need to have to duplicate that functionality Sunday versus the Panthers, given that the Falcons competed a total amount of 198 backyards, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 backyards as well as a touchdown. Bijan Robinson added 95 lawns on the ground and a set of goals. After a slow-moving begin offensively, Atlanta georgia seems to have located its own groove. The group is actually 8th in the game in gardens per video game (368.3) and WR Drake Greater london is tied for 2nd in the NFL in getting goals (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 position: 11Lesson discovered: It is actually visiting be actually a bouncy ride.Coming off a 1-6 crash to end last time, the only technique train Scar Sirianni and also the Eagles could possibly avoid chaos was through getting off to a scorching beginning to ease a follower base on edge. That failed to take place. The Eagles are 3-2 and also have actually appeared wonderfully ordinary regardless of including one of the better objectionable rosters in the league. Things capped in a Full week 6 home get the Browns when the group voiced its displeasure throughout an uninspired efficiency and also Sirianni answered by chewing out some patrons at the end of the game. Perhaps traits will definitely settle as we receive much deeper in to the season, yet that is actually tough to picture at the moment.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 ranking: 12Lesson knew: Ton of money modify promptly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone from 3-0 as well as on top of the NFC West to 3-3 as well as reeling on self defense. Personal injuries on that particular edge of the sphere as well as a much harder slate of resisting quarterbacks have been considerable factors. Over the very first 3 full weeks-- while encountering Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and also Skylar Thompson-- Seattle allowed the fourth-fewest scores per game at 14.3. In the losses 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 game given that Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 position: 10Lesson knew: There is actually no margin for error.In recent, the Cowboys conquered their miscues and still succeeded games. The lineup is actually not as skilled with their variations and lack of enhancements in cost-free agency. When things fail, they can't pull on their own away from the channel. The infraction can not possess red zone turnovers since the defense can not give them additional possessions along with takeaways. It won't receive less complicated. Six of Dallas' final 11 games happened against quarterbacks currently ranked in the top 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to get to the playoffs for a 4th straight season, they might need to have to participate in closer to error-free soccer.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. accidents 'Get Up' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson creates a surprise look on "Get Up," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 rank: 17Lesson knew: Don't dive to final thoughts concerning a novice QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams that was on display in the course of Chicago's 1-2 begin appears extremely different from the quarterback who has actually thrown the second-most goals by a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has shown substantial renovation in his group's 3 upright sway the Rams, Panthers as well as Jaguars. His fulfillment portion hopped from 59% (Full Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Weeks 4-6) as well as his gardens every effort raised through 3.2 (coming from 5.3 to 8.5). He has actually tossed seven touchdowns to just one interception over the past 3 weeks, rather than a 2-4 TD/INT ratio from his initial three games. The order the No. 1 pick has actually revealed over the Bears' outburst is actually visible as well as has actually Chicago moved into its own bye full week positive that it has actually found its identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson found out: Coordinator Jesse Minter has actually modified the defense.Since the Chargers made QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have had one of the game's worst defenses. They allowed the fifth-most purposes (24.9) and the 10th-most yards (353.3) per activity over that stretch. Via 5 video games in 2024, nonetheless, the Chargers possess some of the league's greatest defenses, enabling the fewest aims every video game in the NFL via six weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have permitted less than 21 aspects in each of their initial 5 video games of the season for the 3rd time in franchise history.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 rank: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' 1st 2 weeks were an illusion.The Saints seemed like some of the very best teams in the game after a 2-0 start, however after four straight losses, it is actually clear they're certainly not comparable to those very first pair of weeks recommended. Accidents have actually played a part, but the Saints' once-feared defense is actually now placed final in backyards allowed per game (395.8 ), it possesses handling problems and the group shows up to do not have the depth on either side of the round to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all time long.u2022 Total schedule"|Status "u2022 Depth charts for every team "u2022 Transactions"|Personal injuries "u2022 Soccer Electrical Power Index "u2022 Playoff photo projections "Additional NFL coverage ".Week 6 position: 22Lesson discovered: Our experts need to have to see more.The Colts' 3-3 report is either an overachievement or underachievement, depending on your perspective. They possess an unsatisfying, 30th-ranked protection (making it possible for 389.5 lawns every activity), yet they have actually reached.500 in spite of a rash of traumas to QB Anthony Richardson (oblique), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle joint) as well as RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts can receive healthy-- the three previously mentioned players are actually expected back quickly-- maybe Indianapolis can achieve its roof this season. A future extent consists of appointments with the Texans, Expenses, Vikings and also Lions are going to probably inform the tale.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 rank: 20Lesson found out: The Cardinals are constantly inconsistent.The first 6 video games of the period have actually been a curler rollercoaster for Arizona. They began red-hot versus the Expenses, after that vanished in the 2nd half. Then they defeat the pants off the Rams, pushed the Lions, got burnt out by the Leaders, knocked down the 49ers and also received trucked due to the Packers. Nobody understands which Cardinals group are going to turn up on Sundays. And also if they had hammered Green Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals would certainly possess possessed an allotment of top place in the NFC West. One minute their outburst is actually easy the upcoming, they devote over a loads fines.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 ranking: 19Lesson discovered: The Broncos' offense is actually (and also will certainly be actually) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton elected to throw novice QB Bo Nix into the deep end, as well as he has revealed minutes of hope and also loads of aggravation. The Broncos are actually 31st on third down (25%) as well as 289th in finalization amount (61.1%) despite being near the bottom of the game in common backyards every conclusion. So, they have Nix playing low-risk regulation football and are actually still certainly not completing enough passes. Time might be the cure, but the experience is heading to be uneven. Possibly bumpier than Nix, Payton or even the Broncos believed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 ranking: 21Lesson learned: Proprietor Woody Johnson runs out patience.The proprietor's decision to fire coach Robert Saleh after only five games talks to his sense of seriousness. It's a cautionary tale for the whole entire structure, as well as it can hint added relocations. Maybe the Planes will be actually much more willing to trade for WR Davante Adams. And also perhaps it will stimulate all of them to settle the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Publisher's keep in mind: The Jets performed profession for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 position: 24Lesson discovered: The Bengals are actually inappropriate yet.There was actually just a lot complete satisfaction in the locker room adhering to Cincinnati's sway the Giants. QB Joe Shelter recognized the outburst didn't play well enough on a day when the defense reacted. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the league in aspect per travel differential at 0.32. Said Lair after the game: "Our team're searching for ourselves, searching for success. We located one today, that is actually fantastic. Yet we know our team have to be better going forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 rank: 23Lesson knew: Defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel said as much following a draw the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has actually sputtered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their protection quietly ranks fifth in yards permitted every game (285.4) and leads the NFL in third-down portion (25.5%). In its own very first year under organizer Anthony Weaver, Miami's defense has actually been a sole good in a mostly disappointing initial 6 weeks of the time. However, it won't suggest a lot up until the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring outburst strengthens.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel offers an upgrade on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins move train Mike McDaniel shares the current particulars on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 ranking: 25Lesson learned: The Giants still problem to count points.New York's offending pipes is strengthened, it incorporated a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers and also instructor Brian Daboll is actually getting in touch with plays. It's still not enough. This crew strains to score points ... once more! The Giants are actually 29th in the NFL, averaging 16.0 points per activity. This wants being actually 30th in the game along with 15.6 PPG last time. "The best target is to slash ideas," Daboll mentioned. The Giants merely have not identified exactly how to carry out it consistently.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 rank: 27Lesson discovered: The Rams are skipping a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams rate 31st in elapsed defense DVOA and also possess only 2 interceptions this time. Los Angeles created modifications to the secondary in the course of its own ultimate game just before the bye week, featuring producing CB Tre'Davious White a healthy and balanced scratch. The Rams authorized White to an one-year deal going over an Achilles tear, yet the former All-Pro struggled to begin the season. This probably isn't an upgrade Los Angeles are going to be able to create till the offseason, yet if the defense is to take a breakthrough, the Rams require to invest in a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 ranking: 26Lesson learned: Rookie tight end Brock Bowers is actually legit.The Raiders took some warmth for making use of the No. thirteen tease a setting that was actually not a requirement, but all Bowers has actually performed is actually generate as well as reveal he's a foundational piece for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL tight ends and also are actually the second-most by a tight side in his initial six career video games in the Super Bowl period (1970 ), routing simply Keith Jackson, that had 38 receptions in 1988. Bowers is likewise the initial rookie limited end along with at the very least eight catches in back-to-back games given that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 rank: 28Lesson knew: It takes a while to find a franchise business QB.The Titans thought they could possess their franchise quarterback in Will Levis with brand new train Brian Callahan helping the method. Until now, that have not held true. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and three of the Titans' 4 losses were made a decision in the 4th quarter. He has but to throw a goal come on the fourth quarter, and 4 of his interceptions have come in that time frame. Levis accepted it takes a process to obtain where he desires to be actually: "I simply expect to get there in these following handful of full weeks once we get into the pork of the season."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 rank: 30Lesson learned: Offseason concerns about the offense were actually legitimate.The Browns downplayed the switch coming from trainer Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based plan to a brand-new shotgun-centric assault with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. But it has failed to take off and the various offseason inquiries, from Watson's poor performance to the absence of communication on an injury-riddled outrageous pipes, have consistently appeared. The Browns are actually the first team since the 2014 Jaguars to fail to hit 20 points in each of their 1st six games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun provides Browns finest chance to winKevin Stefanski clarifies why the Browns are sticking to Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 rank: 31Lesson learned: No expectations are actually necessitated for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was examined prior to the time for mentioning he really did not have requirements for the season. Currently we understand why. While there were great parts offensively and defensively, depth was lean as well as nobody understood whether QB Bryce Young would certainly boost. He failed to, which is why he's behind Andy Dalton. Traumas have decimated the self defense, and also the team's minus-100 point differential is actually by far the most awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 rank: 29Lesson learned: The protection has actually obtained a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson axed coordinator Mike Caldwell and also hired Ryan Nielsen, yet the modification hasn't aided. They've in fact gotten worse, going down substantially in the 6 primary protective types (composing, rushing, passing, total yards, 3rd down and reddish region) and also position final in the rank in elapsed defense (276.7 gardens per activity) as well as red area fee (76.2%). Accidents to CB Tyson Campbell (weakening) and also LB Foyesade Oluokun (shoe) have actually been actually an element, but this is progressing to become some of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They're on pace to lose hope 505 complete points and 390 backyards allowed every video game, which will be actually the second worst in franchise business past.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 position: 32Lesson knew: QB Drake Maye sparks hope.Maye's launching beginning efficiency Sunday featured a beautiful 40-yard touchdown successfully pass that stood apart partly due to its rarity. Considering that 2020, the Patriots have actually possessed merely 2 passing goals of 35 or even even more sky gardens-- one coming from Webcam Newton and also one more from Mac Jones. Maye performing the accomplishment in his very first profession beginning, which included three goals as well as a dropped fumble, offers the Patriots something to improve.-- Mike Reiss.