.NFL Country, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens obtained big wins in Full 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 perform all 32 teams stack up currently after the action?We have actually upgraded the rankings, and also our NFL Nation reporters decided on one session that our team've gained from every staff thus far this period. Which teams as well as gamers are overperforming-- or even underperforming? What possesses-- and also have not-- exercised by means of six weeks?Let's inspection out the brand-new 1-32 ranks below.Our energy board of much more than 80 writers, publishers and television personalities examines how NFL staffs compare one another, positioning them from 1 to 32. Previous rankings: Preseason|Week 2|Week 3|Full week 4|Week 5|Full week 6Jump to a group: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|CAR|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|DEN|DET|GB|HOU|INDJAX|KC|LAC|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|10|WSHWeek 6 rank: 1Lesson learned: Defense will hold the Chiefs.For each of the Chiefs' offseason intends to go back to their high-scoring ways, it's becoming apparent their self defense is going to have to carry the tons and then some if they are actually to win yet another Super Bowl. The Chiefs are once again center of the pack (15th) in scoring per activity (23.6 points). However Kansas Urban area's protection is actually sixth in objectives made it possible for per video game (17) as well as has actually carried each enemy, featuring four of the NFL's best 11 composing groups, listed below its own period average.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 rank: 2Lesson discovered: Hang around up until the Vikings play the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason agreement pick not only to complete final in the NFC North but to carry out so along with a document below.500-- partly as a result of an unmerciful opening to its own schedule. Mathematically, both projections could still come to life. However at 5-0, Minnesota is greater than midway to making sure a gaining record in 2024. The Vikings have also controlled their challengers along with an NFL-high 63-point racking up differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 position: 4Lesson knew: The Lions' ground assault is elite.Running responsible for a powerful offensive line, Detroit's two-headed monster in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs is perhaps the very best RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 gain in Dallas, they ended up being the first running back duo to each produce 70 or even more skirmish backyards in each of the initial five video games of a time. Montgomery additionally broke Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business mark along with eight consecutive games with a hurrying touchdown. Detroit's solid rushing assault also helps open up the area for big intendeds through WRs Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown and also TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 position: 3Lesson found out: The Texans can gain in the clutch.Houston is undefeated in one-score games, as 4 of its own five success have been actually within one things, consisting of pair of on game-winning travels. The Texans showed they might succeed an unpleasant slugfest in Full week 5 versus the Costs. Houston revealed it can gain a shootout in Full week 1 against the Colts. The Texans' defense terminated the account the Bears on the last drive in Week 2. Texans trainer DeMeco Ryans stated the explanation for their effectiveness is that they make plays in situational soccer.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 position: 5Lesson found out: The Ravens will reach the offense takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and also RB Derrick Holly have the Ravens ranked as the No. 1 offense, and it will certainly need to keep this leading for Baltimore to make a champion run. The self defense is struggling against the pass as well as quiting 24.8 aspects per video game, the 3rd most in crew background after 6 video games. The Ravens are 4-0 this time when they rack up 24 or more points. They are 0-2 when being held to 23 or even less. The time leans on the efficiency of the offense.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick pleased along with what he has found from RavensBill Belichick describes to Tap McAfee what is functioning effectively for Lamar Jackson and also the Ravens' offense.Week 6 position: 6Lesson knew: Do not overreact.Shouldn' t this be a session for every crew annually? The Expenses began the period along with huge highs through scoring 30-plus aspects in three straight triumphes. However significant lows adhered to with a lopsided reduction to the Ravens as well as overlooked chances versus the Texans. The Expenses possess some brand new players, so all-natural growing pains are assumed. This is actually also a group that possesses a latest history of grabbing its functionality near completion of the frequent season.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 position: 8Lesson found out: QB Cook Mayfield and also OC Liam Coen are actually a risky combination.The Bucs put up 44 factors of outburst (they also possessed a fumble healing for a goal to produce it 51 total amount) Sunday against the Saints-- a crew that was actually giving up merely a 25% red region scoring price, the most ideal smudge in the NFL-- as well as they are actually tied for an NFL-leading 178 annoying points slashed. Their 594 net yards of outburst Sunday was actually a franchise record.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 ranking: 9Lesson discovered: The Packers' self defense can easily take the round away.Green Bay doesn't position in the best 10 in the category in yards enabled every activity, passing backyards every video game, rushing yards per carry, third-down stopover percentage or red region protection. Having said that, the Packers lead the game with 17 takeaways, including one on exclusive crews. It is actually the most with six activities of an NFL time given that the Bears performed the exact same speed in 2018. The only inquiry is actually if/when the Packers reach the postseason as well as they're participating in the best groups, can they still take the round away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 ranking: 7Lesson knew: Newbie QB Jayden Daniels is legit.A franchise that has actually sought a response at quarterback for decades can eventually relax. It's certainly not simply that Daniels positions third in QBR (73.6) after six games or that he has thrown for 1,404 yards as well as six touchdowns and rushed for an additional 322 and 4 ratings. It's everything about exactly how he remains to cultivate due to the preparation he performs throughout the week, and how he's creating a higher degree of chemical make up with his recipients, significantly Terry McLaurin. As trainer Dan Quinn mentioned adhering to Sunday's reduction to Baltimore, "There is actually a lot of opinion in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Country u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh split u2022 Hamlin transcends MNF mind u2022 Steelers eventually unleash Harris u2022 Mixon aids ignite Texans offense u2022 Third-down struggles doom Panthers.Full week 6 position: 13Lesson found out: Nothing will definitely happen very easy for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco ran roughshod over enemies, winning 12 regular-season video games by a second-best average of 19.08 purposes, with a third-best 11.35 average aim differential in each activities. Those Niners were well-balanced as well as packed with stars. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps muscles), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) and also others because of trauma, this year's version is decidedly not. That has actually left San Francisco in even more strict activities. By means of 6 weeks, San Francisco has actually dropped 3 one-score activities and has a 5.33 common aspect differential. It will certainly need to start pulling a few of the near video games bent on create another playoff run.-- Scar WagonerWeek 6 ranking: 15Lesson found out: The outrageous identification is actually an operate in progress.By hiring OC Arthur Smith in the offseason, the Steelers showed up to indicate they would like to be a ground-and-pound crew. But prior to the Full week 6 sway Sin city, the outburst really did not constantly move the sphere on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 rushing backyards Sunday-- portion of a season-best 183 group total amount-- could possibly indicate the starting point of a dashing revival. Or the trend can turn if instructor Mike Tomlin decides to change QB Justin Specialization with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing away video game, which ranks 28th along with 166.8 yards per activity. Still, the team's offending identity is yet to become shown via 6 activities.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 rank: 14Lesson found out: The Falcons may be versatile offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 gardens against the department rival Buccaneers. He failed to require to duplicate that functionality Sunday against the Panthers, considering that the Falcons competed a total amount of 198 backyards, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 lawns and a touchdown. Bijan Robinson incorporated 95 lawns on the ground and a pair of touchdowns. After a slow-moving begin offensively, Atlanta georgia appears to have discovered its own gouge. The crew is actually 8th in the league in gardens per video game (368.3) as well as WR Drake Greater london is tied for second in the NFL in obtaining goals (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 ranking: 11Lesson found out: It is actually mosting likely to be a bumpy ride.Coming off a 1-6 collapse to finish last season, the only technique instructor Nick Sirianni and also the Eagles might steer clear of turmoil was actually through getting off to a warm beginning to alleviate a follower base on upper hand. That really did not occur. The Eagles are actually 3-2 and also have actually appeared perfectly ordinary even with flaunting some of the much better objectionable rosters in the league. Factors came to a head in a Week 6 home win over the Browns when the group articulated its own discomfort throughout an uninspired performance and also Sirianni responded through yelling at some patrons at the end of the game. Maybe points will definitely settle as we obtain much deeper into the time, however that is actually challenging to photo presently.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 position: 12Lesson learned: Ton of money alter quickly in the NFL.The Seahawks have gone coming from 3-0 and also atop the NFC West to 3-3 as well as faltering on defense. Personal injuries on that particular edge of the round as well as a considerably harder slate of opposing quarterbacks have been actually significant elements. Over the initial 3 full weeks-- while dealing with Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and also Skylar Thompson-- Seat made it possible for the fourth-fewest scores every game at 14.3. In the losses to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones as well as Brock Purdy, the Seahawks enabled 35.7 goals per activity, which is the second-most in the league because Full week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson knew: There is no frame for error.In the past, the Cowboys eliminated their slips as well as still won games. The roster is actually certainly not as proficient with their variations and also lack of enhancements in free of cost agency. When factors go wrong, they can not pull on their own out of the channel. The violation can't possess reddish region turn overs given that the protection can't provide extra possessions with takeaways. It won't get simpler. Six of Dallas' last 11 activities come versus quarterbacks presently rated in the best 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to reach the playoffs for a fourth upright season, they may require to play closer to error-free volleyball.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. wrecks 'Get out of bed' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Johnson creates a surprise look on "Get Up," to troll the Cowboys after their loss to the Lions.Week 6 position: 17Lesson found out: Don't dive to verdicts about a rookie QB after 3 games.The Caleb Williams who got on show in the course of Chicago's 1-2 beginning appears quite different coming from the quarterback that has actually thrown the second-most touchdowns by a Bears newbie (9 ). Williams has actually shown notable remodeling in his team's three straight wins over the Rams, Panthers and also Jaguars. His fulfillment percentage dove coming from 59% (Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) and also his gardens every effort improved through 3.2 (from 5.3 to 8.5). He has tossed 7 goals to just one interception over recent 3 weeks, rather than a 2-4 TD/INT proportion coming from his very first three games. The order the No. 1 pick has actually shown over the Bears' outburst is recognizable as well as has actually Chicago moved right into its own bye full week self-assured that it has actually found its identity.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 rank: 18Lesson learned: Organizer Jesse Minter has actually transformed the defense.Since the Chargers made QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they possess had some of the league's worst defenses. They allowed the fifth-most aims (24.9) as well as the 10th-most yards (353.3) every game over that stretch. Via 5 games in 2024, having said that, the Chargers have one of the game's best defenses, making it possible for the least points every activity in the NFL through six weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have enabled fewer than 21 factors in each of their initial five video games of the season for the 3rd time in franchise history.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 position: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' very first pair of weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints seemed like one of the best teams in the league after a 2-0 begin, however after four forthright reductions, it's clear they are actually certainly not comparable to those very first pair of weeks recommended. Accidents have actually played a part, but the Saints' once-feared protection is actually now rated last in lawns enabled per game (395.8 ), it has addressing issues and also the crew looks to be without the depth on either edge of the round to right the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all period long.u2022 Complete routine"|Status "u2022 Depth charts for every single crew "u2022 Deals"|Injuries "u2022 Football Energy Index "u2022 Playoff photo projections "More NFL coverage ".Full week 6 position: 22Lesson knew: Our experts need to see more.The Colts' 3-3 record is actually either an overachievement or even underachievement, depending on your point of view. They have an unsatisfying, 30th-ranked defense (making it possible for 389.5 gardens every activity), however they have actually hit.500 even with a rash of personal injuries to QB Anthony Richardson (oblique), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) as well as RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle joint). If the Colts may acquire healthy and balanced-- the 3 above mentioned gamers are actually anticipated back quickly-- possibly Indianapolis may reach its roof this period. A forthcoming stretch consists of appointments with the Texans, Bills, Vikings and Lions are going to perhaps say to the tale.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 rank: 20Lesson found out: The Cardinals are continually inconsistent.The first six games of the season have been a roller rollercoaster for Arizona. They started red-hot versus the Bills, then faded in the second one-half. Then they defeat the jeans off the Rams, drove the Lions, got blown out due to the Commanders, toppled the 49ers and obtained trucked due to the Packers. Nobody recognizes which Cardinals group will definitely turn up on Sundays. And also if they had hammered Green Gulf on Sunday, the Cardinals will've had a share of top place in the NFC West. One minute their outburst is actually easy the upcoming, they commit over a loads charges.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 ranking: 19Lesson discovered: The Broncos' offense is actually (as well as will be actually) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton selected to toss newbie QB Bo Nix into deep blue sea conclusion, as well as he has actually presented instants of chance as well as a lot of aggravation. The Broncos are 31st on 3rd down (25%) and 289th in finalization percent (61.1%) in spite of being near the bottom of the organization in typical lawns per fulfillment. Thus, they possess Nix playing low-risk regulation football as well as are still certainly not finishing good enough passes. Time might be the cure, however the trip is actually visiting be bouncy. Maybe bumpier than Nix, Payton or even the Broncos presumed.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 position: 21Lesson found out: Manager Woody Johnson runs out patience.The proprietor's choice to fire trainer Robert Saleh after simply 5 games talks to his feeling of urgency. It's a cautionary tale for the whole property, and also it could portend extra relocations. Possibly the Planes will be actually extra willing to trade for WR Davante Adams. And maybe it will spur them to settle the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's note: The Planes carried out business for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 ranking: 24Lesson discovered: The Bengals are actually unworthy yet.There was actually just a great deal satisfaction in the closet space observing Cincinnati's win over the Giants. QB Joe Shelter recognized the offense didn't participate in all right on a time when the defense reacted. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the organization in point every travel differential at 0.32. Said Burrow after the game: "Our team are actually looking for ourselves, searching for success. Our experts located one today, that is actually fantastic. However we know our company need to be actually far better going ahead."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 position: 23Lesson knew: Defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel stated as much observing a get the Patriots in Week 5. While the Dolphins' offense has faltered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their defense gently ranks fifth in lawns permitted every activity (285.4) as well as leads the NFL in third-down percentage (25.5%). In its 1st year under planner Anthony Weaver, Miami's defense has been an only positive in a greatly unsatisfactory very first six full weeks of the time. Nonetheless, it won't indicate much up until the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring offense enhances.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel delivers an improve on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins head coach Mike McDaniel discusses the most up to date details on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 position: 25Lesson found out: The Giants still problem to score points.New York's offensive pipes is boosted, it incorporated a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers as well as trainer Brian Daboll is actually getting in touch with plays. It is actually still not nearly enough. This staff strains to score points ... again! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 points per game. This seeks being 30th in the organization along with 15.6 PPG last time. "The ultimate goal is actually to slash ideas," Daboll stated. The Giants merely haven't identified exactly how to do it regularly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 position: 27Lesson found out: The Rams are missing a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams rank 31st in elapsed self defense DVOA as well as possess just 2 interceptions this time. Los Angeles produced modifications to the additional in the course of its ultimate game prior to the bye week, consisting of making CB Tre'Davious White a well-balanced blemish. The Rams authorized White to a 1 year offer going over an Achilles tear, however the former All-Pro had a hard time to begin the time. This most likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will manage to make till the offseason, however if the self defense is actually to take a progression, the Rams require to buy a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 position: 26Lesson knew: Rookie limited end Brock Bowers is actually legit.The Raiders took some heat energy for making use of the No. thirteen pick on a posture that was actually not a need, but all Bowers has carried out is generate and present he is actually a fundamental item for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL strict sides and also are actually the second-most through a limited end in his initial six career games in the Super Bowl age (1970 ), tracking simply Keith Jackson, who had 38 receptions in 1988. Bowers is additionally the very first novice tight side with at least eight catches in next games considering that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 rank: 28Lesson discovered: It takes time to find a franchise QB.The Titans thought they could possess their franchise quarterback in Will Levis with brand new train Brian Callahan helping the technique. Up until now, that hasn't been the case. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and also three of the Titans' four losses were actually decided in the fourth quarter. He possesses however to throw a goal pass in the fourth quarter, and four of his interceptions have come in that opportunity structure. Levis accepted it takes a method to receive where he would like to be: "I simply intend to get there in these following handful of full weeks once our company enter the meat of the time."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 ranking: 30Lesson found out: Offseason concerns concerning the outburst were actually legitimate.The Browns understated the change coming from coach Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based system to a new shotgun-centric attack along with Deshaun Watson back as starting quarterback. But it has actually failed to remove as well as the many offseason questions, from Watson's poor performance to the absence of cohesion on an injury-riddled repulsive pipes, have continually emerged. The Browns are actually the first team considering that the 2014 Jaguars to stop working to hit 20 aspects in each of their initial 6 games.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay0:24 Stefanski: Deshaun offers Browns ideal possibility to winKevin Stefanski explains why the Browns are actually sticking with Desahun Watson at quarterback.Week 6 ranking: 31Lesson discovered: No desires are necessitated for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was examined before the period for saying he didn't have desires for the period. Currently we understand why. While there were actually really good items offensively and also defensively, deepness was thin and no person understood whether QB Bryce Young would enhance. He really did not, which is actually why he's behind Andy Dalton. Accidents have annihilated the defense, and the staff's minus-100 factor differential is actually without a doubt awful in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 rank: 29Lesson found out: The defense has acquired much worse.Coach Doug Pederson fired organizer Mike Caldwell as well as tapped the services of Ryan Nielsen, yet the modification hasn't helped. They've actually worsened, losing considerably in the 6 significant defensive types (scoring, rushing, passing, overall yards, 3rd down and red region) and ranking last in the league in elapsed defense (276.7 backyards per activity) as well as reddish region cost (76.2%). Personal Injuries to CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring) and pound Foyesade Oluokun (shoe) have been an aspect, yet this is actually toning up to be some of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever. They get on speed to quit 505 total aspects and also 390 lawns permitted per activity, which would be actually the 2nd worst in franchise history.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 position: 32Lesson learned: QB Drake Maye triggers hope.Maye's debut beginning functionality Sunday included a wonderful 40-yard touchdown elapsed that stood apart in part as a result of its own one of a kind. Because 2020, the Patriots have actually possessed merely pair of passing touchdowns of 35 or more sky gardens-- one from Web cam Newton and also yet another from Mac computer Jones. Maye achieving the task in his first profession start, which included 3 goals and a lost fumble, provides the Patriots one thing to build on.-- Mike Reiss.