.NFL Nation, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens acquired serendipities in Week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders, respectively. In the meantime, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots all shed to relocate to 1-5 on the time. Exactly how do all 32 teams accumulate currently after the action?We have actually improved the positions, as well as our NFL Country press reporters decided on one training that our team've learned from every crew until now this period. Which crews and players are actually overperforming-- or even underperforming? What possesses-- and hasn't-- exercised via 6 weeks?Let's check out the new 1-32 ranks below.Our energy board of greater than 80 writers, editors and also TV individuals examines exactly how NFL teams stack up against each other, positioning 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 crew: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|AUTO|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SHELTER|DET|GIGABYTES|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|10|WSHWeek 6 position: 1Lesson knew: Defense will hold the Chiefs.For all of the Chiefs' offseason organizes to come back to their high-scoring means, it's coming to be noticeable their protection will certainly need to bring the bunch and after that some if they are actually to gain yet another Super Dish. The Chiefs are once more middle of the pack (15th) in racking up every game (23.6 points). However Kansas City's defense is 6th in purposes enabled every activity (17) as well as has actually carried each enemy, featuring four of the NFL's best 11 scoring crews, listed below its own season average.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 rank: 2Lesson knew: Wait till the Vikings play the games.Minnesota was a preseason consensus choice not only to finish last in the NFC North yet to carry out so along with a report below.500-- to some extent due to an unmerciful position to its routine. Mathematically, each projections can still come true. Yet at 5-0, Minnesota is actually greater than midway to ensuring a succeeding record in 2024. The Vikings have also controlled their rivals with an NFL-high 63-point scoring differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 ranking: 4Lesson learned: The Lions' ground attack is elite.Running behind a solid aggressive line, Detroit's two-headed creature in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs is actually arguably the greatest RB duo in the game. After a 47-9 gain in Dallas, they became the 1st operating back duo to every generate 70 or even additional scrimmage lawns in each of the very first five activities of a time. Montgomery likewise damaged Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business symbol along with eight successive activities with a rushing goal. Detroit's sound rushing strike additionally helps open up the field for large targets by WRs Jameson Williams and also Amon-Ra St. Brown and also TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 position: 3Lesson found out: The Texans can win in the clutch.Houston is unbeaten in one-score video games, as 4 of its own five wins have actually been within one possession, consisting of two on game-winning rides. The Texans presented they could gain an unpleasant slugfest in Full week 5 versus the Costs. Houston revealed it can succeed a shootout in Full week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' defense liquidated the Bears on the last ride in Week 2. Texans instructor DeMeco Ryans stated the main reason for their success is actually that they create plays in situational soccer.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 position: 5Lesson learned: The Ravens are going to reach the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and also RB Derrick Holly possess the Ravens rated as the No. 1 outburst, and also it is going to need to remain this prevalent for Baltimore to bring in a championship run. The self defense is actually struggling against the pass and also surrendering 24.8 points per activity, the 3rd very most in staff record after six activities. The Ravens are actually 4-0 this period when they score 24 or even even more aspects. They are actually 0-2 when being held to 23 or fewer. The period hinges on the performance of the offense.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick amazed with what he possesses observed coming from RavensBill Belichick discusses to Tap McAfee what is working well for Lamar Jackson as well as the Ravens' offense.Week 6 rank: 6Lesson found out: Do not overreact.Shouldn' t this be actually a session for every group annually? The Expenses began the period along with significant highs by racking up 30-plus factors in three straight victories. Yet large lows followed with a lopsided loss to the Ravens as well as missed out on options against the Texans. The Costs have some brand-new players, thus all-natural growing aches are actually expected. This is likewise a team that has a recent record of getting its functionality near the end of the regular season.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 position: 8Lesson found out: QB Cook Mayfield and also OC Liam Coen are actually an unsafe combination.The Bucs set up 44 factors of offense (they also possessed a fumble healing for a goal to create it 51 overall) Sunday versus the Saints-- a team that was actually giving up simply a 25% reddish area slashing fee, the best smudge in the NFL-- as well as they're tied for an NFL-leading 178 repulsive points slashed. Their 594 web gardens of offense Sunday was a franchise business document.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 ranking: 9Lesson found out: The Packers' defense can take the sphere away.Green Bay does not rank in the top 10 in the category in gardens enabled every activity, passing gardens per video game, rushing backyards every lug, third-down visit amount or even reddish zone protection. Nonetheless, the Packers lead the organization along with 17 takeaways, including one on exclusive crews. It's one of the most through 6 games of an NFL time considering that the Bears performed the very same speed in 2018. The only concern is if/when the Packers come to the postseason and also they're playing the best crews, can they still take the ball away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 ranking: 7Lesson knew: Novice QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise that has found an answer at quarterback for decades may finally breathe easy. It's certainly not just that Daniels ranks third in QBR (73.6) after six games or that he has actually tossed for 1,404 backyards as well as 6 touchdowns and hurried for an additional 322 and 4 ratings. It is actually everything about exactly how he remains to create as a result of the prep work he performs during the week, and also exactly how he's developing a much higher degree of chemistry with his recipients, especially Terry McLaurin. As trainer Dan Quinn mentioned complying with Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There is actually a considerable amount of idea in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Nation u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh crack u2022 Hamlin exceeds MNF mind u2022 Steelers eventually discharge Harris u2022 Mixon assists ignite Texans outburst u2022 Third-down problems doom Panthers.Full week 6 ranking: 13Lesson found out: Nothing is going to come quick and easy for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco operated roughshod over opponents, winning 12 regular-season activities by a second-best average of 19.08 purposes, with a third-best 11.35 common purpose differential with all activities. Those Niners were well-balanced as well as loaded with superstars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), pound Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (arm) as well as others due to accident, this year's edition is extremely not. That has left behind San Francisco in even more limited games. By means of 6 weeks, San Francisco has actually dropped 3 one-score games and has a 5.33 normal factor differential. It will require to start pulling a number of the near video games out to create yet another playoff operate.-- Nick WagonerWeek 6 position: 15Lesson discovered: The annoying identification is a function in progress.By tapping the services of OC Arthur Johnson in the offseason, the Steelers seemed to signify they intended to be actually a ground-and-pound staff. However before the Full week 6 draw Las Vegas, the outburst didn't constantly relocate the ball on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing backyards Sunday-- aspect of a season-best 183 team total-- could indicate the starting point of a rushing awakening. Or the trend could turn if instructor Mike Tomlin decides to substitute QB Justin Fields along with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing away game, which positions 28th with 166.8 yards per game. Still, the group's offending identification is yet to be uncovered by means of six activities.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 ranking: 14Lesson found out: The Falcons could be functional offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins tossed for a franchise-record 509 lawns versus the branch competing Buccaneers. He really did not require to reproduce that efficiency Sunday against the Panthers, given that the Falcons competed an overall of 198 gardens, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 yards and a goal. Bijan Robinson included 95 lawns on the ground and also a set of goals. After a slow start offensively, Atlanta ga seems to have actually discovered its groove. The staff is actually 8th in the league in lawns per game (368.3) and WR Drake London is actually tied for second in the NFL in getting touchdowns (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 ranking: 11Lesson knew: It is actually visiting be actually a bumpy ride.Coming off a 1-6 failure to finish final period, the only means trainer Nick Sirianni as well as the Eagles can prevent chaos was actually through getting off to a scorching beginning to relieve a supporter base upon upper hand. That failed to occur. The Eagles are actually 3-2 as well as have looked wonderfully normal regardless of including one of the far better annoying lineups in the league. Traits capped in a Week 6 home win over the Browns when the crowd articulated its annoyance throughout a poor performance and Sirianni answered by yelling at some patrons in the end of the video game. Perhaps things are going to settle down as our company receive deeper into the period, yet that is actually tough to picture at the moment.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 position: 12Lesson found out: Lot of money modify swiftly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone coming from 3-0 and also on top of the NFC West to 3-3 and also faltering on protection. Personal injuries about that edge of the round and a considerably tougher slate of opposing quarterbacks have actually been actually significant factors. Over the initial three full weeks-- while experiencing Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and also Skylar Thompson-- Seattle permitted the fourth-fewest scores every activity at 14.3. In the losses to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and also Brock Purdy, the Seahawks enabled 35.7 aims per video game, which is actually the second-most in the league considering that Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson learned: There is actually no frame for error.In the past, the Cowboys conquered their miscues and still won activities. The lineup is actually not as skilled with their departures and shortage of add-ons in free of charge operation. When factors fail, they can not draw on their own out of the channel. The violation can't have red zone turnovers considering that the defense can't give them additional things along with takeaways. It will not obtain much easier. 6 of Dallas' final 11 video games happened versus quarterbacks presently positioned in the leading 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to come to the playoffs for a fourth upright season, they may require to play closer to error-free soccer.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. crashes 'Get out of bed' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson makes a surprise look on "Stand up," to troll the Cowboys after their reduction to the Lions.Week 6 ranking: 17Lesson found out: Do not leap to conclusions concerning a newbie QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams who performed show during the course of Chicago's 1-2 beginning appears very different from the quarterback who has tossed the second-most touchdowns by a Bears novice (9 ). Williams has shown substantial renovation in his group's 3 upright wins over the Rams, Panthers and also Jaguars. His finalization percent leapt coming from 59% (Full Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Weeks 4-6) and his gardens per effort increased by 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has actually thrown 7 goals to simply one interception over recent three weeks, rather than a 2-4 TD/INT ratio coming from his first three games. The command the No. 1 selection has revealed over the Bears' offense is recognizable and also has actually Chicago headed into its own bye full week confident that it has actually found its identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson knew: Planner Jesse Minter has actually transformed the defense.Since the Chargers composed QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they have had among the game's worst defenses. They made it possible for the fifth-most objectives (24.9) as well as the 10th-most lawns (353.3) every activity over that stretch. By means of 5 activities in 2024, nonetheless, the Chargers possess among the game's finest defenses, enabling the fewest points every game in the NFL by means of six weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have actually made it possible for far fewer than 21 aspects in each of their first 5 games of the time for the third attend franchise business past history.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 position: 16Lesson found out: The Saints' initial two full weeks were an illusion.The Saints resembled among the best crews in the game after a 2-0 start, yet after four forthright losses, it's very clear they're not comparable to those initial 2 weeks recommended. Traumas have figured in, but the Saints' once-feared self defense is actually right now placed final in backyards permitted per activity (395.8 ), it possesses addressing issues as well as the crew seems to lack the depth on either edge of the sphere to straight the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all time long.u2022 Complete timetable"|Standings "u2022 Intensity graphes for each crew "u2022 Transactions"|Traumas "u2022 Football Energy Mark "u2022 Playoff picture projections "More NFL insurance coverage ".Week 6 position: 22Lesson knew: Our team need to have to observe more.The Colts' 3-3 record is actually either an overachievement or underachievement, depending on your view. They have an unsatisfactory, 30th-ranked self defense (making it possible for 389.5 lawns per video game), yet they've hit.500 in spite of a rash of traumas to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle joint) and also RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle). If the Colts can receive healthy and balanced-- the 3 above mentioned players are anticipated back very soon-- maybe Indianapolis may meet its roof this time. A future extent features appointments with the Texans, Bills, Vikings as well as Lions are going to possibly say to the tale.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 rank: 20Lesson found out: The Cardinals are consistently inconsistent.The first six video games of the time have been actually a roller rollercoaster for Arizona. They started red-hot against the Bills, then discolored in the second fifty percent. At that point they defeat the trousers off the Rams, pressed the Lions, got burnt out due to the Leaders, fell the 49ers as well as obtained trucked due to the Packers. Nobody recognizes which Cardinals staff will appear on Sundays. And also if they had hammered Eco-friendly Bay on Sunday, the Cardinals would possess possessed a share of starting point in the NFC West. One minute their offense is actually easy the upcoming, they dedicate over a loads fines.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 rank: 19Lesson knew: The Broncos' offense is actually (as well as will certainly be) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton selected to toss rookie QB Bo Nix right into deep blue sea conclusion, as well as he has actually revealed moments of chance and loads of disappointment. The Broncos are 31st on 3rd down (25%) and 289th in fulfillment portion (61.1%) despite neighboring the bottom of the game in typical yards per finalization. Therefore, they possess Nix playing low-risk soccer as well as are still certainly not accomplishing enough passes. Time could be the cure, yet the experience is heading to be bouncy. Maybe bumpier than Nix, Payton or the Broncos presumed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 position: 21Lesson learned: Proprietor Woody Johnson runs out patience.The manager's selection to fire coach Robert Saleh after only 5 video games talks to his feeling of seriousness. It is actually a wake-up call for the entire building, and also it can hint extra actions. Possibly the Jets will certainly be much more likely to trade for WR Davante Adams. And maybe it will certainly propel all of them to fix the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Publisher's details: The Jets performed profession for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 rank: 24Lesson found out: The Bengals are inappropriate yet.There was just a great deal total satisfaction in the storage locker space complying with Cincinnati's draw the Giants. QB Joe Lair acknowledged the offense didn't play all right on a day when the defense reacted. Cincinnati is 14th in the organization in aspect per drive differential at 0.32. Said Den after the game: "Our company're looking for our own selves, looking for victories. Our experts found one today, that is actually terrific. Yet we know our team must be much better moving forward."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 ranking: 23Lesson discovered: Defense is the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel pointed out as much observing a draw the Patriots in Week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their protection quietly stands 5th in backyards made it possible for every activity (285.4) as well as leads the NFL in third-down amount (25.5%). In its very first year under coordinator Anthony Weaver, Miami's defense has actually been a sole good in a largely unsatisfying initial 6 full weeks of the period. Nonetheless, it will not suggest a lot up until the Dolphins' NFL-worst slashing outburst enhances.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel offers an improve on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins head train Mike McDaniel discusses the latest information on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 rank: 25Lesson learned: The Giants still battle to record points.New York's offensive line is actually strengthened, it added a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers and instructor Brian Daboll is calling plays. It's still not nearly enough. This team has a hard time to score points ... once more! The Giants are actually 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 ideas every game. This desires being actually 30th in the game along with 15.6 PPG final season. "The supreme goal is actually to score points," Daboll pointed out. The Giants merely haven't figured out exactly how to accomplish it consistently.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 rank: 27Lesson learned: The Rams are actually missing a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams position 31st in elapsed self defense DVOA and also have simply pair of interceptions this period. Los Angeles produced improvements to the secondary throughout its final activity prior to the bye week, featuring creating CB Tre'Davious White a healthy scrape. The Rams authorized White to an one-year bargain coming off an Achilles tear, however the previous All-Pro struggled to begin the season. This probably isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will definitely be able to make up until the offseason, however if the self defense is actually to take a progression, the Rams require to invest in a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 rank: 26Lesson knew: Rookie limited end Brock Bowers is legit.The Raiders took some heat for making use of the No. thirteen tease a posture that was actually not a requirement, however all Bowers has actually performed is actually create as well as present he is actually a fundamental item for the franchise. His 37 catches lead all NFL limited ends as well as are actually the second-most through a limited side in his 1st 6 occupation video games in the Super Dish time (1970 ), trailing merely Keith Jackson, who possessed 38 receptions in 1988. Bowers is actually also the initial rookie limited end with at the very least 8 catches in back-to-back activities given that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 position: 28Lesson knew: It takes some time to locate a franchise business QB.The Titans felt they may possess their franchise business quarterback in Willpower Levis along with brand-new trainer Brian Callahan assisting the technique. Until now, that hasn't been the case. Levis' seven interceptions lead the NFL and 3 of the Titans' four reductions were actually decided in the fourth quarter. He possesses however to toss a goal pass in the 4th one-fourth, and four of his interceptions have been available in that time structure. Levis recognized it takes a procedure to obtain where he would like to be: "I merely wish to arrive in these next few weeks once we get involved in the chicken of the period."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 rank: 30Lesson learned: Offseason concerns regarding the offense were legitimate.The Browns minimized the change coming from coach Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based program to a brand-new shotgun-centric assault with Deshaun Watson back as starting quarterback. However it has failed to remove and the many offseason concerns, coming from Watson's bad performance to the absence of cohesion on an injury-riddled offending line, have actually consistently surfaced. The Browns are actually the first string due to the fact that the 2014 Jaguars to neglect to arrive at twenty factors in each of their initial 6 video games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun gives Browns finest chance to winKevin Stefanski details why the Browns are sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 position: 31Lesson discovered: No requirements are actually necessitated for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was questioned before the period for mentioning he really did not have desires for the time. Currently we understand why. While there were actually excellent items offensively and also defensively, deepness was actually thin as well as nobody knew whether QB Bryce Young would improve. He failed to, which is why he lags Andy Dalton. Personal injuries have wiped out the self defense, and the team's minus-100 factor differential is without a doubt the most awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 rank: 29Lesson found out: The protection has actually acquired much worse.Coach Doug Pederson discharged organizer Mike Caldwell and tapped the services of Ryan Nielsen, yet the change have not assisted. They've actually worsened, going down substantially in the six significant protective classifications (composing, hurrying, passing, total lawns, 3rd down and red zone) and also position last in the circle in successfully pass protection (276.7 backyards every game) and also red zone price (76.2%). Personal Injuries to CB Tyson Campbell (hindering) as well as LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have actually been an element, however this is actually progressing to be among the Jaguars' worst defenses ever before. They get on speed to give up 505 total aspects and 390 gardens made it possible for every activity, which will be actually the second worst in franchise business background.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 ranking: 32Lesson learned: QB Drake Maye sparks hope.Maye's debut beginning efficiency Sunday featured a stunning 40-yard goal successfully pass that stood apart partly because of its one of a kind. Since 2020, the Patriots have possessed simply pair of passing touchdowns of 35 or even even more air gardens-- one from Web cam Newton as well as one more from Macintosh Jones. Maye accomplishing the task in his 1st career begin, which included three touchdowns and a shed fumble, offers the Patriots something to build on.-- Mike Reiss.