NFL power rankings, Week 6: Giants rise, Broncos fall
In our Week 6 NFL power rankings, the New York Giants are getting their respect while the Denver Broncos are in absolute free-fall.
Pittsburgh Steelers. 32. team. 55. . 1-4. Previous:
The Steelers can’t get off the field, and they can barely score a point.
31. team. 10. . 1-3-1. Previous: . Houston Texans
The Texans finally won, and now we’re assured nobody is joining the Winless Club.
Washington Commanders. 30. team. 58. . 1-4. Previous:
It’s time to find a real quarterback come this offseason. The question is whether Ron Rivera will still be in town.
1-4. Previous: . Carolina Panthers. 29. team. 87.
Matt Rhule is only the first domino.
2-3. Previous: . Chicago Bears. 28. team. 57.
Chicago has a real chance to get to 3-3. Who would have ever thought?
1-4. Previous: . Detroit Lions. 27. team. 50.
Man, the Lions were supposed to be fun. Instead, Detroit is only fun for opponents.
46. . 2-2-1. Previous: . Indianapolis Colts. 26. team
The Colts are somehow .500 despite looking completely rudderless offensively.
New England Patriots. 25. team. 47. . 2-3. Previous:
Bailey Zappe? Bailey Zappe! And a killer defensive showing last week.
30. . 3-2. Previous: . New York Jets. 24. team
Jets’ fans should celebrate. The record is a bit smoke and mirrors, but New York is finally showing something.
team. 36. . 2-3. Previous: . Seattle Seahawks. 23
Geno Smith might be a real answer. Who the hell would have thought that?
22. team. 53. . 2-3. Previous: . Cleveland Browns
The Browns should have beaten the Chargers, but couldn’t hit a field goal. Also, that Jacoby Brissett interception? Brutal.
44. . 2-3. Previous: . Atlanta Falcons. 21. team
Atlanta has one of the least-talented roster in the league, but the coaching is good and the effort is excellent.
20. team. 45. . 2-3. Previous: . Denver Broncos
What can be said that hasn’t already been? Hideous football.
Las Vegas Raiders. 19. team. 28. . 1-4. Previous:
The Raiders aren’t getting penalized, unlike Chris Jones.
32. . 2-3. Previous: . Arizona Cardinals. 18. team
Kyler Murray needs to be much, much better. It’s not getting the job done.
52. . 2-3. Previous: . Jacksonville Jaguars. 17. team
Remember when the Jaguars were going to be a frisky contender? Haven’t looked the part over the past two weeks.
2-3. Previous: . New Orleans Saints. 16. team. 15.
New Orleans is hanging around. The offense and defense both need work, but the Saints aren’t buried.
team. 35. . 3-2. Previous: . Tennessee Titans. 15
Three straight weeks going into the bye week, and suddenly the Titans are a real team.
51. . 2-3. Previous: . Los Angeles Rams. 14. team
Holy crap somebody block.
Los Angeles Chargers. 13. team. 13. . 3-2. Previous:
Brandon Staley is his own worst enemy, but despite it all, the Chargers are 3-2.
2-3. Previous: . Cincinnati Bengals. 12. team. 56.
The line isn’t good enough, and Joe Burrow has to find explosive plays with his receivers.
Previous: . New York Giants. 11. team. 31. . 4-1
Love the effort and the fight from the Giants. Coming back from a 17-3 deficit, in London, against Aaron Rodgers? That’s talking.
59. . 3-2. Previous: . Miami Dolphins. 10. team
Miami needs to survive the toughest type of injury; the starting quarterback.
4-1. Previous: . Dallas Cowboys. 9. team. 123.
Cooper Rush has been terrific, but Dak Prescott will get his job back. That said, he owes Rush a steak dinner for al he’s done.
Previous: . Green Bay Packers. 8. team. 49. . 3-2
At some point, the defense needs to figure out its scheme and the receivers have to uncover.
7. team. 42. . 3-2. Previous: . San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco is now dealing with defensive injuries, but this is a contender.
26. . 3-2. Previous: . Baltimore Ravens. 6. team
Justin Tucker is the greatest kicker of all-time. No contest.
5. team. 60. . 4-1. Previous: . Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings have some warts, but they deserve shine. Sitting at 4-1, with a win over the Packers, atop the NFC North.
48. . 3-2. Previous: . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 4. team
Once the Bucs get their offense rolling, they’re going to be a force in the NFC.
. 4-1. Previous: . Kansas City Chiefs. 3. team. 124
Ugly start, fantastic finish. Now, the game of the year against Buffalo.
16. . 4-1. Previous: . Buffalo Bills. 2. team
Nobody is more terrifying than the Bills when they get rolling.
team. 54. . 5-0. Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 1
Unbeaten, and undeterred despite a tough game in Arizona.