.NFL Nation, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Full week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens secured good fortunes in Week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys as well as Washington Commanders, specifically. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots all lost to relocate to 1-5 on the period. How perform all 32 groups accumulate right now after the action?We have actually upgraded the ranks, as well as our NFL Nation media reporters chose one session that we've learned from every team so far this time. Which staffs and players are overperforming-- or underperforming? What has-- and hasn't-- worked out through 6 weeks?Let's examination out the brand new 1-32 positions below.Our energy door of greater than 80 writers, editors and also television individuals evaluates how NFL crews stack up against one another, placing all of them coming from 1 to 32. Previous rankings: Preseason|Full week 2|Full week 3|Week 4|Full week 5|Week 6Jump to a crew: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|AUTO|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|DEN|DET|GB|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|TEN|WSHWeek 6 position: 1Lesson found out: Self defense is going to lug the Chiefs.For all of the Chiefs' offseason plans to go back to their high-scoring means, it's coming to be obvious their protection is going to need to carry the bunch and after that some if they are actually to succeed yet another Super Dish. The Chiefs are once again middle of the pack (15th) in scoring every video game (23.6 points). Yet Kansas Metropolitan area's protection is sixth in goals allowed every activity (17) as well as has actually carried each opponent, consisting of four of the NFL's leading 11 scoring teams, below its period standard.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 position: 2Lesson discovered: Hang around till the Vikings play the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason opinion choice not merely to finish final in the NFC North however to do so with a file below.500-- partly as a result of an unmerciful position to its schedule. Mathematically, each projections could possibly still come true. Yet at 5-0, Minnesota is actually much more than midway to ensuring a gaining report in 2024. The Vikings have additionally dominated their opponents along with an NFL-high 63-point scoring differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 rank: 4Lesson learned: The Lions' ground attack is actually elite.Running behind a tough aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed creature in David Montgomery and also Jahmyr Gibbs is actually perhaps the most ideal RB duo in the game. After a 47-9 gain in Dallas, they came to be the initial operating back duo per produce 70 or even more skirmish lawns in each of the first five activities of a season. Montgomery additionally cracked Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise proof with eight successive activities with a rushing goal. Detroit's sound rushing attack additionally assists open up the area for large targets through WRs Jameson Williams as well as Amon-Ra St. Brown and TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 ranking: 3Lesson learned: The Texans may win in the clutch.Houston is unbeaten in one-score video games, as 4 of its five victories have actually been actually within one property, featuring two on game-winning rides. The Texans presented they might gain a nasty slugfest in Full week 5 versus the Expenses. Houston presented it might succeed a shootout in Week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' defense liquidated the Bears on the last drive in Full week 2. Texans trainer DeMeco Ryans claimed the main reason for their excellence is actually that they create plays in situational football.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 ranking: 5Lesson found out: The Ravens will definitely go as far as the offense takes them.QB Lamar Jackson as well as RB Derrick Holly have the Ravens positioned as the No. 1 offense, and also it will definitely need to have to keep this dominant for Baltimore to bring in a championship run. The protection is struggling against the successfully pass as well as losing hope 24.8 points per activity, the third very most in group history after 6 activities. The Ravens are actually 4-0 this period when they rack up 24 or even more points. They are 0-2 when being pursued 23 or far fewer. The season rests on the efficiency of the offense.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick satisfied with what he has observed coming from RavensBill Belichick explains to Rub McAfee what is operating properly for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' offense.Week 6 position: 6Lesson found out: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be a lesson for every single team annually? The Expenses started the time with significant highs by scoring 30-plus factors in three direct victories. However large lows adhered to along with an unequal loss to the Ravens and also missed out on chances against the Texans. The Bills possess some new gamers, thus natural growing pains are actually anticipated. This is actually additionally a team that has a current past of grabbing its own efficiency near the end of the normal period.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 rank: 8Lesson learned: QB Cook Mayfield and also OC Liam Coen are a risky combination.The Bucs set up 44 points of outburst (they also had a fumble recuperation for a goal to produce it 51 total) Sunday versus the Saints-- a group that was surrendering merely a 25% reddish area slashing price, the most effective smudge in the NFL-- as well as they are actually matched for an NFL-leading 178 repulsive aspects slashed. Their 594 web gardens of offense Sunday was a franchise business document.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 position: 9Lesson learned: The Packers' protection can take the ball away.Green Gulf does not rate in the top 10 in the rank in yards allowed per activity, passing lawns every video game, rushing yards per carry, third-down stopover amount or reddish region self defense. However, the Packers lead the game along with 17 takeaways, consisting of one on exclusive staffs. It is actually the absolute most through 6 games of an NFL time due to the fact that the Bears got on the exact same speed in 2018. The only question is if/when the Packers reach the postseason and they are actually playing the top teams, can they still take the sphere away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 rank: 7Lesson learned: Newbie QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise business that has actually sought an answer at quarterback for years can ultimately breathe easy. It's not just that Daniels places 3rd in QBR (73.6) after 6 activities or that he has actually tossed for 1,404 backyards and six goals and also rushed for an additional 322 and also 4 ratings. It is actually everything about exactly how he continues to create because of the preparation he performs in the course of the week, and how he is actually developing a greater amount of chemistry along with his recipients, notably Terry McLaurin. As coach Dan Quinn claimed complying with Sunday's reduction to Baltimore, "There's a bunch of opinion in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh crack u2022 Hamlin exceeds MNF mind u2022 Steelers lastly release Harris u2022 Mixon aids ignite Texans offense u2022 Third-down battles ruin Panthers.Full week 6 position: 13Lesson found out: Nothing will certainly come simple for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over opponents, gaining 12 regular-season activities through a second-best standard of 19.08 objectives, along with a third-best 11.35 typical aim differential in every games. Those Niners were actually well-balanced and also filled along with stars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (hand) as well as others as a result of accident, this year's version is decidedly certainly not. That has left San Francisco in extra strict activities. Through six full weeks, San Francisco has actually dropped 3 one-score activities and possesses a 5.33 common aspect differential. It will need to begin drawing a few of the close activities bent on create an additional playoff run.-- Chip WagonerWeek 6 ranking: 15Lesson found out: The repulsive identity is a work in progress.By employing OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers looked to indicate they desired to be a ground-and-pound team. However prior to the Week 6 win over Las Vegas, the outburst failed to regularly relocate the ball on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing lawns Sunday-- part of a season-best 183 team overall-- might suggest the start of a rushing revival. Or the trend could switch if trainer Mike Tomlin opts to substitute QB Justin Fields along with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the death video game, which positions 28th with 166.8 yards every video game. Still, the team's offending identification is actually yet to be exposed through six activities.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 rank: 14Lesson found out: The Falcons could be versatile offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins tossed for a franchise-record 509 backyards against the department rivalrous Buccaneers. He didn't need to duplicate that functionality Sunday versus the Panthers, considering that the Falcons ran for a total amount of 198 backyards, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 gardens and also a touchdown. Bijan Robinson incorporated 95 gardens on the ground and a pair of touchdowns. After a slow-moving start offensively, Atlanta seems to be to have discovered its canal. The group is actually 8th in the league in gardens per video game (368.3) as well as WR Drake Greater london is matched for second in the NFL in obtaining goals (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 rank: 11Lesson learned: It's heading to be actually a rugged ride.Coming off a 1-6 collapse to end final season, the only way trainer Nick Sirianni and the Eagles can prevent distress was actually by leaving to a scorching start to alleviate a fan base on edge. That failed to occur. The Eagles are actually 3-2 and have appeared perfectly usual even with flaunting one of the better annoying rosters in the organization. Factors came to a head in a Week 6 home get the Browns when the crowd articulated its discomfort over the course of a dull functionality and also Sirianni answered by yelling at some patrons in the end of the video game. Maybe factors will calm down as our team acquire deeper in to the season, yet that is actually challenging to photo right now.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 rank: 12Lesson knew: Fortunes alter rapidly 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 protection. Injuries on that particular side of the ball as well as a much tougher slate of opposing quarterbacks have been significant factors. Over the 1st 3 weeks-- while experiencing Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett as well as Skylar Thompson-- Seat made it possible for the fourth-fewest points every game at 14.3. In the reductions to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones as well as Brock Purdy, the Seahawks allowed 35.7 goals per video game, which is the second-most in the league given that Week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 rank: 10Lesson discovered: There is no margin for error.In recent, the Cowboys eliminated their miscues and still won video games. The roster is not as proficient with their shifts as well as absence of additions in totally free force. When traits make a mistake, they can not take themselves away from the channel. The infraction can not possess reddish area turn overs given that the protection can't provide extra properties along with takeaways. It won't acquire less complicated. 6 of Dallas' ultimate 11 activities come versus quarterbacks presently positioned in the best 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to reach the playoffs for a fourth straight period, they may require to play closer to error-free volleyball.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. collisions 'Get Up' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Smith makes a shock appeal on "Rise," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 position: 17Lesson found out: Don't jump to conclusions about a novice QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams who got on display screen in the course of Chicago's 1-2 start looks really different from the quarterback that has actually thrown the second-most goals by a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has revealed notable remodeling in his team's 3 upright get the Rams, Panthers as well as Jaguars. His completion percentage leapt from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Weeks 4-6) as well as his yards per attempt enhanced by 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has tossed 7 touchdowns to merely one interception over recent 3 full weeks, instead of a 2-4 TD/INT ratio from his initial three games. The demand the No. 1 pick has presented over the Bears' outburst is detectable and has actually Chicago moved into its own bye full week confident that it has actually discovered its own identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson found out: Planner Jesse Minter has actually altered the defense.Since the Chargers prepared QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have possessed some of the organization's worst defenses. They enabled the fifth-most objectives (24.9) and also the 10th-most yards (353.3) every activity over that span. Via 5 activities in 2024, however, the Chargers possess among the game's ideal defenses, allowing the fewest goals every video game in the NFL by means of 6 weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have enabled less than 21 points in each of their initial five video games of the period for the 3rd time in franchise record.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 ranking: 16Lesson discovered: The Saints' 1st 2 full weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints resembled one of the most effective teams in the game after a 2-0 start, yet after four straight losses, it's crystal clear they're not comparable to those initial two weeks suggested. Traumas have figured in, but the Saints' once-feared defense is actually now positioned last in yards enabled every video game (395.8 ), it possesses taking on issues and the staff looks to lack the depth on either edge of the ball to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all season long.u2022 Full timetable"|Status "u2022 Intensity graphes for every crew "u2022 Transactions"|Injuries "u2022 Regulation Football Power Index "u2022 Playoff image projections "More NFL coverage ".Week 6 rank: 22Lesson discovered: Our company require to find more.The Colts' 3-3 document is actually either an overachievement or underachievement, relying on your viewpoint. They possess a disappointing, 30th-ranked self defense (making it possible for 389.5 yards every activity), however they have actually hit.500 despite a breakout of injuries to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) as well as RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle). If the Colts can easily get healthy and balanced-- the 3 previously mentioned gamers are counted on back soon-- maybe Indianapolis can reach its own roof this time. A future stretch includes conferences with the Texans, Costs, Vikings as well as Lions will most likely say to the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 rank: 20Lesson learned: The Cardinals are actually consistently inconsistent.The to begin with 6 games of the time have been a curler rollercoaster for Arizona. They started red-hot against the Bills, at that point discolored in the second half. Then they trump the pants off the Rams, drove the Lions, received burnt out by the Leaders, knocked down the 49ers and acquired trucked by the Packers. No one recognizes which Cardinals crew will certainly show up on Sundays. And also if they had actually hammered Green Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals would certainly've possessed a reveal of first place in the NFC West. One moment their outburst is actually easy the following, they devote over a number of charges.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 rank: 19Lesson found out: The Broncos' outburst is actually (and will definitely be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton elected to throw rookie QB Bo Nix right into deep blue sea side, and also he has actually revealed instants of hope and loads of aggravation. The Broncos are 31st on 3rd down (25%) and 289th in fulfillment percentage (61.1%) despite neighboring all-time low of the game in common lawns every fulfillment. Thus, they have Nix playing low-risk regulation football as well as are actually still certainly not completing good enough passes. Time could be the treatment, but the adventure is actually heading to be actually bouncy. Perhaps bumpier than Nix, Payton or even the Broncos presumed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 position: 21Lesson found out: Owner Woody Johnson is out of patience.The manager's decision to fire coach Robert Saleh after only five games talks with his sense of seriousness. It is actually a wake-up call for the entire property, and also it could possibly hint added techniques. Perhaps the Jets will be actually more willing to trade for WR Davante Adams. As well as possibly it will definitely propel all of them to settle the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Publisher's details: The Planes did trade for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 position: 24Lesson discovered: The Bengals are actually unsatisfactory yet.There was merely a great deal complete satisfaction in the storage locker room complying with Cincinnati's draw the Giants. QB Joe Shelter acknowledged the outburst failed to play well enough on a time when the defense responded. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the league in factor every drive differential at 0.32. Said Lair after the video game: "Our experts are actually looking for ourselves, looking for victories. We found one today, that is actually fantastic. Yet we understand our company have to be better going ahead."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 ranking: 23Lesson found out: Defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel mentioned as much observing a sway the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their defense quietly stands 5th in lawns enabled per video game (285.4) and also leads the NFL in third-down amount (25.5%). In its 1st year under organizer Anthony Weaver, Miami's self defense has actually been a solitary positive in a mainly frustrating initial six full weeks of the period. Nevertheless, it won't indicate much until the Dolphins' NFL-worst slashing offense improves.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel gives an improve on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins head train Mike McDaniel discusses the current details on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 position: 25Lesson found out: The Giants still battle to count points.New York's repulsive pipes is actually strengthened, it incorporated a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers and trainer Brian Daboll is calling plays. It is actually still not nearly enough. This staff has a hard time to rack up points ... once again! The Giants are actually 29th in the NFL, averaging 16.0 ideas every activity. This is after being actually 30th in the game with 15.6 PPG last time. "The supreme target is actually to slash ideas," Daboll pointed out. The Giants merely have not figured out how to do it constantly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 ranking: 27Lesson found out: The Rams are overlooking a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams position 31st in elapsed self defense DVOA as well as have merely pair of interceptions this season. Los Angeles produced adjustments to the additional throughout its ultimate activity before the bye week, featuring producing CB Tre'Davious White a healthy scrape. The Rams authorized White to a 1 year bargain going over an Achilles tear, however the previous All-Pro struggled to start the period. This likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles are going to manage to make till the offseason, yet if the protection is to take a step forward, the Rams need to buy a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 ranking: 26Lesson knew: Novice tight end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some heat energy for using the No. 13 badger a position that was certainly not a demand, but all Bowers has actually carried out is actually generate as well as present he is actually a fundamental part for the franchise. His 37 catches lead all NFL tight ends and are actually the second-most through a limited side in his initial six career activities in the Super Dish time (1970 ), trailing just Keith Jackson, who had 38 celebrations in 1988. Bowers is also the initial newbie limited end along with at the very least eight catches in next games because 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 position: 28Lesson discovered: It requires time to locate a franchise business QB.The Titans believed they may have their franchise quarterback in Willpower Levis with new coach Brian Callahan directing the way. Up until now, that have not been the case. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and also three of the Titans' 4 reductions were chosen in the fourth one-fourth. He has but to toss a goal come on the fourth one-fourth, and four of his interceptions have actually can be found in that time structure. Levis recognized it takes a method to get where he intends to be actually: "I just want to get there in these next few full weeks once we enter into the pork of the time."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 position: 30Lesson learned: Offseason problems about the offense were legitimate.The Browns understated the change coming from instructor Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based plan to a brand new shotgun-centric attack along with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. But it has fallen short to remove and the numerous offseason concerns, from Watson's inadequate functionality to the lack of cohesion on an injury-riddled offensive pipes, have constantly surfaced. The Browns are actually the first string considering that the 2014 Jaguars to neglect to hit 20 aspects in each of their first six activities.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun gives Browns greatest chance to winKevin Stefanski reveals why the Browns are sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 ranking: 31Lesson found out: No expectations are required for the Panthers.General supervisor Dan Morgan was examined just before the season for saying he failed to have requirements for the period. Right now we understand why. While there were actually really good pieces offensively and also defensively, deepness was lean as well as no one understood whether QB Bryce Young would strengthen. He didn't, which is actually why he lags Andy Dalton. Accidents have actually wiped out the self defense, and the group's minus-100 aspect differential is without a doubt the most awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 position: 29Lesson learned: The protection has actually acquired a lot worse.Coach Doug Pederson fired planner Mike Caldwell and also chose Ryan Nielsen, however the change hasn't helped. They've in fact become worse, losing dramatically in the 6 major protective groups (scoring, hurrying, passing, total gardens, third down as well as red zone) as well as position final in the category in successfully pass protection (276.7 backyards per video game) and reddish region rate (76.2%). Accidents to CB Tyson Campbell (weakening) and pound Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have actually been actually an aspect, yet this is shaping up to become some of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever before. They get on speed to surrender 505 total points as well as 390 lawns made it possible for every game, which would certainly be actually the second worst in franchise past.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 rank: 32Lesson learned: QB Drake Maye sparks hope.Maye's launching starting performance Sunday consisted of a lovely 40-yard goal elapsed that stuck out partially because of its rarity. Considering that 2020, the Patriots have actually had merely pair of passing goals of 35 or even even more air yards-- one coming from Camera Newton and yet another coming from Macintosh Jones. Maye achieving the task in his very first job beginning, that included 3 touchdowns and a shed fumble, provides the Patriots one thing to build on.-- Mike Reiss.