.NFL Nation, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens acquired good fortunes in Full week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys as well as Washington Commanders, respectively. At the same time, the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots all shed to relocate to 1-5 on the season. Just how carry out all 32 crews stack up right now after the action?We've improved the positions, as well as our NFL Country press reporters selected one training that our team've learned from every team thus far this season. Which teams and also players are actually overperforming-- or even underperforming? What possesses-- and also have not-- exercised with six weeks?Let's check out the brand-new 1-32 positions below.Our energy panel of much more than 80 writers, publishers and also TV characters reviews exactly how NFL teams compare to each other, rating them coming from 1 to 32. Previous positions: Preseason|Week 2|Week 3|Full week 4|Full week 5|Full week 6Jump to a group: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|CARS AND TRUCK|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SANCTUARY|DET|GIGABYTE|HOU|INDJAX|KC|UTT|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|10|WSHWeek 6 rank: 1Lesson knew: Protection will definitely carry the Chiefs.For each of the Chiefs' offseason considers to return to their high-scoring techniques, it's ending up being noticeable their protection is going to need to bring the bunch and afterwards some if they are actually to win one more Super Dish. The Chiefs are actually once more center of the pack (15th) in racking up per video game (23.6 scores). Yet Kansas City's self defense is sixth in purposes permitted per video game (17) as well as has actually contained each challenger, including 4 of the NFL's leading 11 composing crews, listed below its season standard.-- Adam TeicherWeek 6 position: 2Lesson discovered: Wait up until the Vikings participate in the games.Minnesota was actually a preseason agreement selection not only to finish last in the NFC North yet to accomplish therefore with a file listed below.500-- mostly due to a ruthless position to its timetable. Mathematically, each projections could still come to life. But at 5-0, Minnesota is greater than halfway to making certain a gaining file in 2024. The Vikings have actually also dominated their enemies along with an NFL-high 63-point racking up differential.-- Kevin SeifertEditor's Picks2 RelatedWeek 6 rank: 4Lesson learned: The Lions' ground strike is elite.Running responsible for a strong offensive line, Detroit's two-headed monster in David Montgomery and also Jahmyr Gibbs is perhaps the most effective RB duo in the organization. After a 47-9 win in Dallas, they became the first managing back duo per generate 70 or additional skirmish lawns in each of the initial 5 activities of a season. Montgomery additionally cracked Billy Sims' (1980-81) franchise business proof with 8 successive video games along with a hurrying goal. Detroit's solid rushing assault also helps open up the area for large targets by WRs Jameson Williams as well as Amon-Ra St. Brown and TE Sam LaPorta.-- Eric WoodyardWeek 6 rank: 3Lesson knew: The Texans may succeed in the clutch.Houston is actually unbeaten in one-score video games, as 4 of its five success have been within one property, consisting of 2 on game-winning drives. The Texans revealed they might win a nasty slugfest in Full week 5 against the Bills. Houston revealed it might gain a shootout in Week 1 versus the Colts. The Texans' protection closed the books the Bears on the last ride in Full week 2. Texans instructor DeMeco Ryans said the main reason for their results is actually that they bring in plays in situational soccer.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 6 ranking: 5Lesson discovered: The Ravens will go as far as the outburst takes them.QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Holly possess the Ravens positioned as the No. 1 offense, as well as it is going to need to have to keep this dominant for Baltimore to create a championship run. The self defense is actually resisting the elapsed as well as losing hope 24.8 factors per activity, the third most in group background after six activities. The Ravens are 4-0 this period when they rack up 24 or even more points. They are 0-2 when being held to 23 or even far fewer. The time depends the efficiency of the outburst.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick impressed with what he has observed coming from RavensBill Belichick details to Rub McAfee what is functioning well for Lamar Jackson as well as the Ravens' offense.Week 6 ranking: 6Lesson learned: Don't overreact.Shouldn' t this be a course for every single crew yearly? The Bills started the season with significant highs through scoring 30-plus factors in three straight victories. However huge lows adhered to along with a lopsided loss to the Ravens as well as missed out on possibilities versus the Texans. The Expenses have some brand new players, therefore all-natural growing discomforts are actually anticipated. This is additionally a team that possesses a recent history of grabbing its own efficiency near completion of the frequent season.-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 6 ranking: 8Lesson knew: QB Baker Mayfield and OC Liam Coen are actually a harmful combination.The Bucs installed 44 aspects of outburst (they likewise had a fumble recovery for a goal to create it 51 total amount) Sunday against the Saints-- a crew that was surrendering simply a 25% red area slashing rate, the most ideal mark in the NFL-- and they're tied for an NFL-leading 178 annoying aspects scored. Their 594 net backyards of offense Sunday was a franchise file.-- Jenna LaineWeek 6 position: 9Lesson knew: The Packers' protection can easily take the sphere away.Green Bay doesn't place in the top 10 in the league in yards enabled every game, passing backyards per video game, rushing gardens every carry, third-down stop amount or reddish region protection. Nonetheless, the Packers lead the organization along with 17 takeaways, including one on unique groups. It is actually one of the most via 6 video games of an NFL time since the Bears were on the same rate in 2018. The only inquiry is if/when the Packers reach the postseason and also they're playing the best crews, can they still take the round away?-- Rob DemovskyWeek 6 rank: 7Lesson discovered: Novice QB Jayden Daniels is actually legit.A franchise business that has actually found a response at quarterback for years may ultimately breathe easy. It is actually not merely that Daniels positions 3rd in QBR (73.6) after 6 games or even that he has actually thrown for 1,404 yards and also six goals and also hurried for an added 322 and also 4 ratings. It is actually all about how he remains to cultivate because of the prep work he performs throughout the week, and how he's creating a much higher degree of chemistry along with his receivers, notably Terry McLaurin. As trainer Dan Quinn mentioned adhering to Sunday's loss to Baltimore, "There is actually a great deal of view in him."-- John KeimBest of NFL Country u2022 Inside the Jets-Saleh crack u2022 Hamlin exceeds MNF moment u2022 Steelers ultimately let loose Harris u2022 Mixon aids ignite Texans offense u2022 Third-down problems ruin Panthers.Full week 6 ranking: 13Lesson learned: Absolutely nothing will happen quick and easy for the 49ers. In 2023, San Francisco operated roughshod over challengers, winning 12 regular-season activities by a second-best average of 19.08 aims, along with a third-best 11.35 typical purpose differential with all games. Those Niners were actually well-balanced and loaded with celebrities. Without RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (triceps), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), S Talanoa Hufanga (hand) as well as others as a result of injury, this year's edition is distinctly certainly not. That has left behind San Francisco in extra tight activities. Through 6 full weeks, San Francisco has dropped 3 one-score video games and has a 5.33 common point differential. It will need to have to begin drawing a few of the near video games bent on create yet another playoff run.-- Chip WagonerWeek 6 ranking: 15Lesson found out: The outrageous identity is a work in progress.By choosing OC Arthur Smith in the offseason, the Steelers showed up to signal they wished to be a ground-and-pound staff. But just before the Week 6 gain Sin city, the outburst failed to regularly relocate the round on the ground. Najee Harris' 106 hurrying lawns Sunday-- portion of a season-best 183 crew total-- could possibly suggest the start of a dashing revival. Or even the tide could turn if coach Mike Tomlin decides to substitute QB Justin Area with a now-healthy Russell Wilson to jump-start the passing activity, which ranks 28th along with 166.8 backyards every video game. Still, the team's objectionable identification is actually yet to be exposed via six video games.-- Brooke PryorWeek 6 ranking: 14Lesson knew: The Falcons could be versatile offensively.In Full week 5, QB Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 backyards versus the department rivalrous Buccaneers. He really did not need to have to duplicate that efficiency Sunday versus the Panthers, since the Falcons competed a total of 198 backyards, led by RB Tyler Allgeier's 105 yards and also a goal. Bijan Robinson added 95 backyards on the ground and also a pair of touchdowns. After a slow start offensively, Atlanta georgia seems to have actually found its canal. The staff is actually eighth in the league in lawns per activity (368.3) and also WR Drake Greater london is actually tied for 2nd in the NFL in receiving goals (4 ).-- Marc RaimondiWeek 6 ranking: 11Lesson found out: It is actually visiting be a bouncy ride.Coming off a 1-6 crash to finish last period, the only means train Nick Sirianni and the Eagles could possibly steer clear of distress was actually through getting off to a hot beginning to ease a fan base upon upper hand. That failed to occur. The Eagles are 3-2 as well as have looked perfectly ordinary regardless of flaunting one of the far better repulsive rosters in the game. Factors came to a head in a Full week 6 home sway the Browns when the crowd articulated its discomfort throughout an uninspired performance and also Sirianni reacted by yelling at some customers by the end of the video game. Possibly traits will calm down as our experts get deeper in to the time, but that is actually difficult to image right now.-- Tim McManusWeek 6 position: 12Lesson discovered: Ton of money change promptly in the NFL.The Seahawks have actually gone from 3-0 and also in addition to the NFC West to 3-3 and faltering on protection. Accidents on that side of the sphere and a considerably tougher slate of opposing quarterbacks have actually been substantial variables. Over the very first three full weeks-- while facing 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 losses to Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and also Brock Purdy, the Seahawks permitted 35.7 purposes every activity, which is actually the second-most in the organization due to the fact that Week 4.-- Brady HendersonWeek 6 ranking: 10Lesson found out: There is no frame for error.In the past, the Cowboys beat their slips and also still succeeded video games. The lineup is actually not as skilled with their departures as well as shortage of additions in free of cost company. When factors make a mistake, they can't draw themselves away from the ditch. The infraction can't have reddish region turn overs since the protection can not give them added belongings with takeaways. It will not receive less complicated. 6 of Dallas' ultimate 11 games come against quarterbacks currently positioned in the leading 10 in QBR. For the Cowboys to get to the playoffs for a fourth upright period, they could require to play closer to error-free soccer.-- Todd Archerplay1:58 Stephen A. crashes 'Stand up' to troll the Cowboys againStephen A. Smith makes a surprise look on "Get out of bed," to troll the Cowboys after their loss to the Lions.Week 6 rank: 17Lesson found out: Don't hop to verdicts concerning a newbie QB after three games.The Caleb Williams who got on screen throughout Chicago's 1-2 beginning looks incredibly different from the quarterback who has actually tossed the second-most goals through a Bears novice (9 ). Williams has shown notable remodeling in his crew's three straight sway the Rams, Panthers and also Jaguars. His fulfillment portion hopped from 59% (Full Weeks 1-3) to 74% (Full Weeks 4-6) as well as his yards every attempt raised through 3.2 (coming from 5.3 to 8.5). He has tossed seven touchdowns to simply one interception over recent 3 weeks, in contrast to a 2-4 TD/INT ratio coming from his 1st 3 video games. The demand the No. 1 choice has actually presented over the Bears' outburst is actually noticeable and has Chicago headed right into its bye week positive that it has discovered its identification.-- Courtney CroninWeek 6 position: 18Lesson knew: Organizer Jesse Minter has changed the defense.Since the Chargers drafted QB Justin Herbert in 2020, they possess had among the league's worst defenses. They permitted the fifth-most aims (24.9) and also the 10th-most yards (353.3) every activity over that period. With 5 games in 2024, nonetheless, the Chargers possess among the game's best defenses, allowing the least aims per game in the NFL by means of six full weeks (13.2 ). The Chargers have allowed less than 21 aspects in each of their very first five video games of the season for the third time in franchise business background.-- Kris RhimWeek 6 ranking: 16Lesson learned: The Saints' first two full weeks were actually an illusion.The Saints resembled some of the greatest staffs in the organization after a 2-0 start, but after 4 forthright losses, it's crystal clear they're certainly not just as good as those initial 2 full weeks suggested. Accidents have actually figured in, yet the Saints' once-feared self defense is now rated last in gardens permitted per video game (395.8 ), it has tackling issues and the staff appears to do not have the depth on either side of the sphere to straight the ship.-- Katherine TerrellFollow the NFL all time long.u2022 Complete schedule"|Status "u2022 Deepness graphes for every group "u2022 Transactions"|Personal injuries "u2022 Regulation Football Energy Index "u2022 Playoff photo projections "Additional NFL coverage ".Week 6 ranking: 22Lesson found out: Our experts need to have to find more.The Colts' 3-3 report is either an overachievement or even underachievement, depending upon your view. They possess an unsatisfying, 30th-ranked self defense (permitting 389.5 yards per activity), yet they've hit.500 even with a breakout of injuries to QB Anthony Richardson (skew), DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) and also RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle). If the Colts may obtain healthy and balanced-- the three above mentioned gamers are anticipated back quickly-- perhaps Indianapolis can easily achieve its roof this season. A forthcoming extent includes meetings with the Texans, Costs, Vikings as well as Lions will most likely inform the story.-- Stephen HolderWeek 6 ranking: 20Lesson knew: The Cardinals are consistently inconsistent.The to begin with 6 activities of the time have been a curler coaster for Arizona. They began red-hot against the Expenses, at that point faded in the second one-half. At that point they defeat the jeans off the Rams, pressed the Lions, acquired blown out by the Leaders, fell the 49ers as well as received trucked due to the Packers. No person understands which Cardinals crew will certainly turn up on Sundays. And also if they had hammered Veggie Bay on Sunday, the Cardinals would certainly've possessed a reveal of starting point in the NFC West. One minute their outburst is easy the next, they dedicate over a dozen charges.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 6 rank: 19Lesson knew: The Broncos' offense is actually (as well as will certainly be actually) a struggle.Coach Sean Payton chose to throw newbie QB Bo Nix in to deep blue sea side, as well as he has shown seconds of chance as well as loads of frustration. The Broncos are actually 31st on third down (25%) as well as 289th in finalization percentage (61.1%) regardless of being near all-time low of the organization in ordinary yards every finalization. So, they have Nix participating in low-risk football as well as are still certainly not accomplishing good enough passes. Opportunity may be the remedy, yet the trip is heading to be actually bumpy. Possibly bumpier than Nix, Payton or even the Broncos thought.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 6 position: 21Lesson learned: Owner Woody Johnson runs out patience.The owner's decision to fire coach Robert Saleh after simply five games speaks with his feeling of necessity. It's a wake-up call for the whole building, and it could hint added actions. Perhaps the Planes are going to be actually more inclined to trade for WR Davante Adams. And maybe it will spark them to deal with the Haason Reddick holdout.-- Rich Cimini * Editor's keep in mind: The Planes did trade for Adams on Tuesday.Week 6 position: 24Lesson discovered: The Bengals are not good enough yet.There was actually simply a lot contentment in the closet area complying with Cincinnati's sway the Giants. QB Joe Shelter recognized the outburst failed to participate in all right on a day when the defense answered. Cincinnati is actually 14th in the game in aspect every travel differential at 0.32. Said Den after the game: "Our team are actually trying to find ourselves, looking for success. Our team found one today, that is actually great. However we understand our team must be actually far better going ahead."-- Ben BabyWeek 6 rank: 23Lesson knew: Defense is actually the Dolphins' strength.Coach Mike McDaniel said as much adhering to a gain the Patriots in Full week 5. While the Dolphins' outburst has sputtered without QB Tua Tagovailoa, their self defense quietly ranks fifth in gardens allowed every video game (285.4) and also leads the NFL in third-down portion (25.5%). In its own 1st year under coordinator Anthony Weaver, Miami's self defense has been a lone beneficial in a greatly unsatisfactory very first six full weeks of the time. Having said that, it won't suggest much until the Dolphins' NFL-worst scoring outburst boosts.-- Marcel Louis-Jacquesplay0:40 Mike McDaniel gives an upgrade on Tua Tagovailoa's statusDolphins move train Mike McDaniel discusses the most recent details on Tua Tagovailoa's injury.Week 6 position: 25Lesson knew: The Giants still battle to count points.New York's repulsive pipes is actually improved, it added a No. 1 pass receiver in Malik Nabers as well as coach Brian Daboll is actually phoning plays. It's still inadequate. This group strains to rack up points ... once more! The Giants are 29th in the NFL, balancing 16.0 points every game. This seeks being actually 30th in the game with 15.6 PPG final season. "The supreme objective is to slash points," Daboll pointed out. The Giants just have not found out just how to carry out it constantly.-- Jordan RaananWeek 6 position: 27Lesson found out: The Rams are overlooking a difference-maker in the secondary.The 1-4 Rams rate 31st in pass self defense DVOA and also possess only two interceptions this time. Los Angeles created modifications to the secondary throughout its last video game just before the bye full week, including producing CB Tre'Davious White a healthy blemish. The Rams authorized White to a 1 year offer coming off an Achilles tear, yet the previous All-Pro strained to begin the time. This most likely isn't an upgrade Los Angeles will manage to create until the offseason, yet if the defense is actually to take a step forward, the Rams need to invest in a playmaker.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 6 position: 26Lesson learned: Newbie limited end Brock Bowers is actually legit.The Raiders took some heat for using the No. thirteen tease a placement that was not a demand, yet all Bowers has actually done is generate as well as show he's a fundamental piece for the franchise business. His 37 catches lead all NFL strict sides as well as are the second-most through a limited side in his initial six job games in the Super Bowl period (1970 ), routing just Keith Jackson, who had 38 celebrations in 1988. Bowers is actually also the 1st novice limited end along with a minimum of 8 catches in next video games due to the fact that 2013.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 6 position: 28Lesson found out: It requires time to discover a franchise business QB.The Titans felt they may possess their franchise quarterback in Will Levis along with new instructor Brian Callahan assisting the method. Up until now, that hasn't been the case. Levis' 7 interceptions lead the NFL and also 3 of the Titans' four reductions were actually made a decision in the 4th one-fourth. He possesses however to toss a touchdown pass in the 4th quarter, and four of his interceptions have can be found in that opportunity frame. Levis recognized it takes a process to get where he wants to be: "I simply want to arrive in these following few weeks once our team get involved in the meat product of the season."-- Turron DavenportWeek 6 ranking: 30Lesson found out: Offseason worries concerning the offense were actually legitimate.The Browns downplayed the change coming from instructor Kevin Stefanski's West Coast-based program to a new shotgun-centric attack with Deshaun Watson back as beginning quarterback. But it has neglected to take off and also the many offseason inquiries, from Watson's bad performance to the lack of communication on an injury-riddled offensive line, have actually continually emerged. The Browns are the first string given that the 2014 Jaguars to stop working to reach twenty points in each of their very first six 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 knew: No desires are warranted for the Panthers.General manager Dan Morgan was actually examined just before the time for stating he didn't possess desires for the time. Right now we understand why. While there were excellent pieces offensively and defensively, depth was actually lean and no person understood whether QB Bryce Young would certainly strengthen. He didn't, which is why he lags Andy Dalton. Personal injuries have annihilated the protection, and the team's minus-100 aspect differential is actually without a doubt the worst in the NFL.-- David NewtonWeek 6 rank: 29Lesson learned: The self defense has received much worse.Coach Doug Pederson fired organizer Mike Caldwell as well as tapped the services of Ryan Nielsen, yet the change hasn't aided. They've really become worse, falling considerably in the 6 significant protective groups (composing, rushing, passing, complete lawns, third down and also red region) as well as position last in the category in successfully pass protection (276.7 yards per video game) and reddish zone rate (76.2%). Personal Injuries to CB Tyson Campbell (hindering) as well as pound Foyesade Oluokun (foot) have actually been a variable, but this is actually progressing to be some of the Jaguars' worst defenses ever before. They get on pace to give up 505 overall aspects and 390 lawns allowed every video game, which would be actually the 2nd worst in franchise background.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 6 rank: 32Lesson found out: QB Drake Maye sparks hope.Maye's debut starting functionality Sunday included an attractive 40-yard touchdown elapsed that attracted attention partially as a result of its rarity. Since 2020, the Patriots have had simply two passing touchdowns of 35 or even even more sky backyards-- one coming from Camera Newton and also yet another coming from Mac Jones. Maye performing the task in his first career beginning, that included three touchdowns and also a lost fumble, gives the Patriots one thing to build on.-- Mike Reiss.