NFL power rankings, Week 7: Bengals rise, Browns fall

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 17: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals scores a 40 yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Ford Field on October 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 17: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals scores a 40 yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Ford Field on October 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The Cincinnati Bengals improved to 4-2 with a blowout victory on Sunday, while the Cleveland Browns are wounded and floundering.

The Lions got plastered by the Bengals, and they’re now the only winless team.

Houston is terrible. We might see another team win its first game and then lost 15 straight.

Finally, a win!

The Jets didn’t lose to the bye week, so that’s progress.

Joe Judge should probably consider the real estate market.

Miami is completely lost, and Tua Tagovailoa is getting close to the dreaded bust label.

Another team that didn’t lose on the bye week. Huge step for the Falcons.

Washington got three hilarious Kansas City turnovers and still allowed 499 yards.

No Russell Wilson, no chance. Seattle is done.

The Eagles put forth a quality effort, but the roster is extremely limited.

After playing three high school teams, the Broncos are getting pounded into reality.

The Colts saved their season with a win over Houston. Now, a date with the Niners.

Carolina is a more talented version of the Broncos. Maybe.

The Steelers hit their bye week at .500, but this offense is brutal.

The Patriots keep coming close against good teams, but the talent isn’t there.

Chicago has no offense. The Bears held down owner Aaron Rodgers, but couldn’t score enough.

The Vikings are intent on killing all their fans with heart attacks.

Who is the quarterback out of the bye?

The Saints are where they need to be record-wise, but they need more from Jameis Winston.

Cincinnati is the biggest mover this week. The Bengals handled a trap game with ease.

The Browns are beat up and Baker Mayfield looks bad. Oh, and the defense stinks.

Kansas City looked horrid for 35 minutes, then woke up. Which team shows up going forward?

No Jon Gruden, no problem. The Raiders really stepped up after an ugly week.

Well, that was a reality check. The Chargers’ defense is a problem right now.

Tennessee got a huge win. No, they don’t jump the Bills, but they closed the gap considerably.

Still a top team in the AFC. Baltimore is tops, the Chiefs are always looming, but Buffalo is right there.

The Cowboys’ defense has some vulnerable spots, but the offense is one of the league’s best.

Right now, Lamar Jackson is the MVP. The Ravens are rolling.

Green Bay basically finished off the NFC North with its win on Sunday.

When the Rams are right, nobody’s better. Los Angeles toyed with the Giants.

The only unbeaten in football. The Cardinals are for real, and now they host Houston.

The champ looks the part through six games.