.NFL Country, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and also Baltimore Ravens secured big wins in Full week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys as well as Washington Commanders, respectively. In the meantime, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots all lost to relocate to 1-5 on the period. How carry out all 32 staffs accumulate now after the action?We've upgraded the ranks, as well as our NFL Nation reporters picked one lesson that we've gained from every group up until now this period. Which staffs and players are actually overperforming-- or even underperforming? What possesses-- and also hasn't-- exercised by means of six weeks?Let's inspection out the brand-new 1-32 ranks below.Our power door of more than 80 writers, publishers and television characters examines just how NFL teams compare to each other, rating them coming from 1 to 32. Previous ranks: Preseason|Week 2|Week 3|Week 4|Full week 5|Full week 6Jump to a crew: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|AUTO|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SANCTUARY|DET|GIGABYTES|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TB|10|WSHWeek 6 position: 1Lesson found out: Self defense will certainly hold the Chiefs.For each one of the Chiefs' offseason plans to return to their high-scoring techniques, it's becoming apparent their defense will certainly have to bring the bunch and afterwards some if they are actually to succeed yet another Super Dish. The Chiefs are actually again mid of the pack (15th) in racking up every video game (23.6 scores). But Kansas Metropolitan area's self defense is sixth in goals made it possible for every game (17) and also has actually contained each challenger, featuring 4 of the NFL's top 11 composing groups, below its own season standard.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 rank: 2Lesson knew: Wait up until the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason agreement pick certainly not just to finish final in the NFC North however to perform so along with a document listed below.500-- to some extent due to a harsh position to its own routine. Mathematically, both projections could possibly still happen. Yet at 5-0, Minnesota is actually more than halfway to making certain a gaining record in 2024. The Vikings have actually likewise controlled their rivals along with an NFL-high 63-point scoring differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 rank: 4Lesson found out: The Lions' ground strike is elite.Running behind a strong aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed monster in David Montgomery and also Jahmyr Gibbs is actually perhaps the most effective RB duo in the league. After a 47-9 gain in Dallas, they came to be the 1st managing back duo to every make 70 or even even more skirmish yards in each of the very first 5 games of a season. Montgomery also broke Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise symbol with 8 successive games along with a hurrying goal. Detroit's sound hurrying assault likewise aids open up the industry for large targets through WRs Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 position: 3Lesson learned: The Texans may succeed in the clutch.Houston is undefeated in one-score games, as four of its five success have actually been actually within one possession, including 2 on game-winning rides. The Texans revealed they could succeed a nasty slugfest in Full week 5 against the Expenses. Houston presented it can gain a shootout in Week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' protection liquidated the Bears on the final drive in Week 2. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans stated the main reason for their results is actually that they make plays in situational football.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 ranking: 5Lesson discovered: The Ravens will reach the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Henry have the Ravens rated as the No. 1 outburst, and it is going to need to remain this leading for Baltimore to bring in a champion run. The defense is actually struggling against the elapsed and losing hope 24.8 aspects per video game, the 3rd very most in staff background after 6 video games. The Ravens are actually 4-0 this period when they rack up 24 or additional aspects. They are actually 0-2 when being actually pursued 23 or far fewer. The time hinges on the performance of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick amazed with what he possesses seen from RavensBill Belichick explains to Rub McAfee what is operating properly for Lamar Jackson and also the Ravens' offense.Week 6 ranking: 6Lesson found out: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be actually a session for every team every year? The Expenses began the period with large highs by racking up 30-plus aspects in three straight wins. Yet big lows followed with an unequal loss to the Ravens as well as overlooked opportunities against the Texans. The Expenses possess some brand-new players, thus natural growing pains are actually assumed. This is actually likewise a group that possesses a latest past history of getting its own functionality near completion of the routine time.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 ranking: 8Lesson found out: QB Baker Mayfield as well as OC Liam Coen are a risky combination.The Bucs installed 44 points of offense (they also had a fumble recuperation for a goal to produce it 51 total amount) Sunday versus the Saints-- a staff that was losing hope merely a 25% reddish zone scoring price, the very best smudge in the NFL-- and also they are actually tied for an NFL-leading 178 outrageous points slashed. Their 594 web gardens of offense Sunday was actually a franchise business document.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 ranking: 9Lesson learned: The Packers' self defense can easily take the ball away.Green Gulf doesn't place in the best 10 in the circle in backyards allowed every game, passing lawns every game, hurrying yards every carry, third-down stop amount or reddish area protection. Having said that, the Packers lead the game along with 17 takeaways, consisting of one on unique teams. It's the best with six activities of an NFL period since the Bears were on the exact same rate in 2018. The only concern is actually if/when the Packers come to the postseason and they are actually playing the leading staffs, can they still take the round away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 position: 7Lesson found out: Newbie QB Jayden Daniels is actually legit.A franchise business that has looked for a response at quarterback for many years can finally breathe freely. It's certainly not only that Daniels places third in QBR (73.6) after 6 activities or even that he has tossed for 1,404 lawns and six touchdowns and hurried for an additional 322 as well as four scores. It is actually all about just how he continues to build as a result of the preparation he carries out during the full week, and just how he's cultivating a much higher degree of chemical make up along with his receivers, significantly Terry McLaurin. As trainer Dan Quinn stated complying with Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There's a great deal of idea in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Country u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh crack u2022 Hamlin goes beyond MNF mind u2022 Steelers eventually let loose Harris u2022 Mixon aids kindle Texans outburst u2022 Third-down problems ruin Panthers.Week 6 rank: 13Lesson learned: Nothing at all will definitely come simple for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over rivals, succeeding 12 regular-season activities through a second-best standard of 19.08 objectives, along with a third-best 11.35 ordinary objective differential in all activities. Those Niners were well-balanced and loaded with celebrities. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (arm) and also others as a result of accident, this year's edition is extremely certainly not. That has left behind San Francisco in much more limited activities. Via six weeks, San Francisco has shed 3 one-score games as well as possesses a 5.33 normal point differential. It will certainly require to begin drawing a number of the close activities out to make another playoff run.-- Nick WagonerWeek 6 position: 15Lesson learned: The outrageous identity is actually a work in progress.By working with OC Arthur Smith in the offseason, the Steelers showed up to indicate they would like to be actually a ground-and-pound team. Yet just before the Week 6 gain Sin city, the outburst failed to continually move the ball on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing yards Sunday-- part of a season-best 183 crew overall-- could possibly suggest the starting point of a jogging renaissance. Or even the tide could possibly switch if trainer Mike Tomlin opts to replace QB Justin Specialization along with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the death video game, which rates 28th with 166.8 yards every video game. Still, the team's outrageous identity is actually as yet to be shown via six activities.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 position: 14Lesson learned: The Falcons could be flexible offensively.In Week 5, QB Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 gardens against the branch rival Buccaneers. He really did not need to imitate that performance Sunday versus the Panthers, given that the Falcons competed a total amount of 198 yards, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 backyards and also a goal. Bijan Robinson incorporated 95 lawns on the ground and a pair of touchdowns. After a slow begin offensively, Atlanta seems to be to have actually found its canal. The team is 8th in the league in backyards every activity (368.3) as well as WR Drake Greater london is actually tied for 2nd in the NFL in receiving goals (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 ranking: 11Lesson knew: It's mosting likely to be an uneven ride.Coming off a 1-6 collapse to end final time, the only method coach Nick Sirianni and the Eagles could possibly prevent chaos was by leaving to a warm beginning to alleviate a supporter base on advantage. That really did not take place. The Eagles are 3-2 as well as have actually looked perfectly usual even with including one of the far better repulsive lineups in the league. Factors capped in a Week 6 home sway the Browns when the crowd voiced its annoyance over the course of a lackluster functionality and Sirianni responded by yelling at some customers by the end of the activity. Maybe factors will settle as our experts receive much deeper in to the time, but that is actually challenging to picture at the moment.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 position: 12Lesson learned: Fortunes change quickly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone coming from 3-0 and atop the NFC West to 3-3 and faltering on defense. Personal injuries on that edge of the ball as well as a considerably harder slate of resisting quarterbacks have actually been actually notable aspects. Over the initial three weeks-- while dealing with Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and Skylar Thompson-- Seat enabled the fourth-fewest scores per video game at 14.3. In the losses to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and also Brock Purdy, the Seahawks made it possible for 35.7 aims per game, which is actually the second-most in the game considering that Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 rank: 10Lesson learned: There is actually no scope for error.In recent, the Cowboys eliminated their mistakes as well as still succeeded video games. The roster is actually certainly not as skilled with their shifts as well as lack of add-ons in free of cost company. When factors fail, they can't take themselves out of the ditch. The violation can't possess red region turn overs considering that the defense can't provide extra belongings with takeaways. It will not receive less complicated. 6 of Dallas' final 11 activities come against quarterbacks currently placed in the leading 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to come to the playoffs for a fourth straight time, they might require to play closer to error-free football.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. crashes 'Get out of bed' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson makes a shock look on "Rise," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 position: 17Lesson found out: Don't dive to verdicts about a rookie QB after three games.The Caleb Williams who got on show throughout Chicago's 1-2 begin appears really various coming from the quarterback that has thrown the second-most touchdowns through a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has actually presented substantial remodeling in his team's three straight get the Rams, Panthers and Jaguars. His completion percent leapt coming from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Weeks 4-6) and his lawns every effort increased by 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has actually tossed seven touchdowns to just one interception over the past three weeks, instead of a 2-4 TD/INT ratio coming from his initial three video games. The demand the No. 1 pick has actually presented over the Bears' outburst is recognizable and has Chicago moved in to its bye week positive that it has actually located its own identity.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson learned: Planner Jesse Minter has actually altered the defense.Since the Chargers made QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they possess possessed one of the organization's worst defenses. They enabled the fifth-most objectives (24.9) as well as the 10th-most backyards (353.3) every activity over that stretch. By means of 5 games in 2024, having said that, the Chargers possess one of the league's absolute best defenses, allowing the least purposes every activity in the NFL through six weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have enabled far fewer than 21 points in each of their first 5 activities of the period for the 3rd attend franchise business record.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 rank: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' 1st two full weeks were an illusion.The Saints appeared like one of the best crews in the game after a 2-0 begin, however after four forthright reductions, it is actually very clear they're not as good as those 1st pair of full weeks proposed. Traumas have actually played a part, however the Saints' once-feared protection is actually right now ranked final in gardens permitted every game (395.8 ), it possesses taking on problems and also the staff appears to do not have the intensity on either side of the ball to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all season long.u2022 Full timetable"|Standings "u2022 Deepness charts for every single crew "u2022 Deals"|Injuries "u2022 Football Power Index "u2022 Playoff picture projections "Even more NFL insurance coverage ".Week 6 ranking: 22Lesson found out: Our team need to have to view more.The Colts' 3-3 document is actually either an overachievement or even underachievement, depending on your view. They have an unsatisfactory, 30th-ranked defense (enabling 389.5 backyards per game), but they have actually arrived at.500 regardless of a breakout of injuries to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle joint) and also RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts can receive healthy-- the three mentioned players are actually anticipated back quickly-- perhaps Indianapolis can reach its own ceiling this season. A forthcoming stretch consists of appointments with the Texans, Expenses, Vikings and Lions are going to possibly say to the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 rank: 20Lesson found out: The Cardinals are consistently inconsistent.The initially six video games of the period have actually been a curler coaster for Arizona. They began red-hot against the Expenses, after that vanished in the second one-half. At that point they beat the trousers off the Rams, drove the Lions, acquired blasted by the Commanders, fell the 49ers and also received trucked due to the Packers. No one knows which Cardinals group are going to turn up on Sundays. And if they had hammered Veggie Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals will possess possessed a reveal of top place in the NFC West. One minute their offense is actually easy the next, they dedicate over a loads fines.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 rank: 19Lesson learned: The Broncos' offense is (and will be actually) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton chose to throw newbie QB Bo Nix into the deep side, and he has shown moments of hope and also a lot of stress. The Broncos are actually 31st on third down (25%) and also 289th in finalization percentage (61.1%) in spite of neighboring all-time low of the game in ordinary lawns per conclusion. So, they possess Nix playing low-risk soccer and also are actually still certainly not accomplishing sufficient passes. Opportunity may be the cure, but the flight is actually heading to be uneven. Maybe bumpier than Nix, Payton or even the Broncos assumed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 rank: 21Lesson found out: Owner Woody Johnson is out of patience.The manager's decision to fire trainer Robert Saleh after simply 5 games speaks with his feeling of urgency. It is actually a wake-up call for the whole entire building, as well as it could possibly portend added techniques. Possibly the Jets will certainly be actually much more willing to trade for WR Davante Adams. As well as maybe it will definitely spark all of them to deal with the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's keep in mind: The Planes did field for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 ranking: 24Lesson discovered: The Bengals are actually unsatisfactory yet.There was simply so much contentment in the locker room adhering to Cincinnati's win over the Giants. QB Joe Lair recognized the outburst really did not 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 Retreat after the video game: "Our experts're trying to find ourselves, searching for success. Our team located one today, that is actually fantastic. Yet we know our company need to be actually better moving forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 rank: 23Lesson found out: Protection is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel claimed as much complying with a draw the Patriots in Week 5. While the Dolphins' offense has faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their self defense gently stands 5th in lawns made it possible for every activity (285.4) and leads the NFL in third-down amount (25.5%). In its own first year under organizer Anthony Weaver, Miami's protection has been a solitary favorable in a largely frustrating first 6 weeks of the season. Nonetheless, it will not suggest a lot up until the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring offense strengthens.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel provides an update on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins move coach Mike McDaniel discusses the most recent details on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 position: 25Lesson learned: The Giants still struggle to score points.New York's objectionable pipes is boosted, it included a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers and trainer Brian Daboll is actually calling plays. It's still insufficient. This staff battles to score points ... again! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 ideas per activity. This wants being actually 30th in the game with 15.6 PPG final time. "The supreme goal is actually to score points," Daboll mentioned. The Giants merely haven't determined how to accomplish it consistently.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 ranking: 27Lesson learned: The Rams are missing out on a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams rate 31st in pass protection DVOA and also have only two interceptions this period. Los Angeles created changes to the second during its own last activity before the bye full week, featuring creating CB Tre'Davious White a well-balanced scrape. The Rams signed White to an one-year offer going over an Achilles tear, but the past All-Pro had a hard time to start the season. This likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will definitely be able to bring in till the offseason, but if the protection is actually to take a step forward, the Rams need to invest in a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 rank: 26Lesson found out: Newbie limited end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some heat energy for utilizing the No. 13 pick on a position that was not a requirement, however all Bowers has actually carried out is actually make and also reveal he's a fundamental part for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL strict sides and also are the second-most by a limited side in his very first six occupation games in the Super Bowl era (1970 ), tracking only Keith Jackson, who had 38 receptions in 1988. Bowers is actually additionally the 1st rookie limited side along with at least eight catches in back-to-back games considering that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 position: 28Lesson knew: It takes some time to locate a franchise QB.The Titans believed they could possess their franchise business quarterback in Willpower Levis with brand-new instructor Brian Callahan directing the way. Up until now, that have not been the case. Levis' seven interceptions lead the NFL as well as 3 of the Titans' 4 reductions were actually chosen in the fourth one-fourth. He possesses but to toss a goal pass in the fourth quarter, and also four of his interceptions have actually can be found in that opportunity framework. Levis acknowledged it takes a process to obtain where he desires to be: "I just wish to arrive in these following few weeks once our company enter the meat product of the season."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 ranking: 30Lesson found out: Offseason concerns about the outburst were legitimate.The Browns minimized the transition from trainer Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based system to a new shotgun-centric strike with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. But it has neglected to remove and the numerous offseason questions, coming from Watson's poor performance to the shortage of communication on an injury-riddled offensive pipes, have constantly surfaced. The Browns are the first string because the 2014 Jaguars to fail to get to 20 aspects in each of their first six activities.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun provides Browns finest possibility to winKevin Stefanski clarifies why the Browns are sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 position: 31Lesson found out: No requirements are actually necessitated for the Panthers.General supervisor Dan Morgan was examined just before the time for mentioning he failed to have assumptions for the time. Right now we know why. While there were great parts offensively as well as defensively, depth was actually lean and also nobody recognized whether QB Bryce Young would certainly improve. He really did not, which is why he's behind Andy Dalton. Injuries have decimated the protection, and also the team's minus-100 factor differential is by far the worst in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 ranking: 29Lesson discovered: The self defense has actually acquired a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson discharged organizer Mike Caldwell and also chose Ryan Nielsen, but the modification have not aided. They've really become worse, dropping substantially in the 6 major protective categories (scoring, rushing, passing, overall gardens, 3rd down and red region) and also rank last in the circle in pass defense (276.7 gardens per game) as well as reddish zone rate (76.2%). Traumas to CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring) as well as LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have actually been a variable, however this is progressing to be some of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever before. They get on rate to quit 505 overall points and also 390 gardens permitted every game, which will be the second worst in franchise record.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 position: 32Lesson knew: QB Drake Maye sparks hope.Maye's debut beginning efficiency Sunday consisted of a wonderful 40-yard touchdown successfully pass that stood out partly because of its one of a kind. Given that 2020, the Patriots have had only two passing touchdowns of 35 or additional sky gardens-- one from Webcam Newton and yet another from Macintosh Jones. Maye achieving the accomplishment in his first occupation start, which included 3 goals and a shed fumble, provides the Patriots one thing to improve.-- Mike Reiss.