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NFL power rankings, Week 6: Patriots rise, Eagles fall

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Oct 11, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) takes the field as sunbeams cut across the field during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) takes the field as sunbeams cut across the field during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws the ball during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws the ball during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Philadelphia Eagles. 9. team. 54. Philadelphia came out of their early bye week undefeated and sluggish against the Detroit Lions. Their defense, which entered the game as one of the best in the NFL, allowed three consecutive touchdowns to start the game. The offense also staggered out of the gate, but scored 10 points in the first half. A major positive for Philadelphia was that they came out strong on both sides of the ball in the second half, and holding Detroit to just a field goal. The Lions chipped in a field goal to take a 24-23 lead, and picked off Carson Wentz for the first time in his career on the ensuing drive. Penalties and turnovers lose games in the NFL, and the Eagles committed both of those. They racked up an unacceptable 14 penalties and had a costly fumble in the fourth quarter. <p>Next week: The Eagles travel for their first divisional game of the Pederson/Wentz era. They’ll take on Jay Gruden and the Washington Redskins in a critical rivalry game that could have major playoff implications. Washington beat Baltimore 16-10 on the road, but quarterback Kirk Cousins turned the ball over twice. Philadelphia’s defense will look to do more of the same in Washington. The Eagles loss leaves the entire NFC East still in-play for the division.</p> <p>Playoff hopes: Luckily for the Eagles they finish their season with two home games against the Giants and Cowboys. If they can rebound next week from their loss in Detroit, they’ll remain the favorites to come-away with the title.</p>. 3-1. Previous:

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