The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs stay the one undefeated workforce within the NFL.
Spoiler alert: They continue to be No. 1 in our Energy Rankings by means of Week 7. Nevertheless, there was some shakeup after a wild week for some prime groups.
Final week featured matchups that had our second-ranked workforce in opposition to the No. 3 squad, and there was one other prime 10 matchup.
And a few groups close to the underside early on are beginning to discover everlasting properties on the prime.
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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after a landing run by operating again Kareem Hunt in the course of the first half of a recreation in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photograph/Jed Jacobsohn)
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1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (6-0)
After 5 wins that each one felt fortunate, the Chiefs validated every part with a press release win in a rematch of the 2024 Tremendous Bowl. Now, because the league’s final undefeated workforce standing, there is not an argument left to maintain Kansas Metropolis out of the highest spot.
2. Detroit Lions (5-1)
Even with out Defensive Participant of the 12 months favourite Aidan Hutchinson, the Lions knocked off the undefeated Vikings on the street in a large win for Detroit. They’re the favorites to win the NFC and for good cause.
3. Baltimore Ravens (5-2)
Lamar Jackson has gained two MVP awards, and it looks like this yr’s model of the Ravens’ quarterback is the perfect we’ve got seen. Jackson carved up the Buccaneers secondary on “Monday Night Football,” throwing for 281 yards and 5 touchdowns. Derrick Henry continued his dominant begin with 169 yards on the bottom within the Ravens’ fifth straight victory. The Ravens’ 0-2 begin looks like a lifetime in the past. This workforce is firing on all cylinders proper now.
4. Buffalo Payments (5-2)
Can we fast-forward to the tip of January and Buffalo attempting to beat the Chiefs in Kansas Metropolis? Appears like every part else within the AFC is simply white noise.
5. Inexperienced Bay Packers (5-2)
Seeing Jordan Love lead the workforce on a game-winning discipline objective drive within the remaining two minutes in opposition to a great Houston workforce had to offer an enormous enhance of confidence to an already assured squad. The very fact Inexperienced Bay is the third-best workforce within the NFC North proper now’s a testomony to the power of the division.
6. Minnesota Vikings (5-1)
Whereas the Vikings lastly misplaced, they put up a great struggle in opposition to one of many league’s greatest groups. They confirmed a ton of grit after coming into the fourth quarter in opposition to the Lions down by double-digits. There aren’t any ethical victories within the NFL, however that’s about as shut as a workforce can get.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) tries to get previous Inexperienced Bay Packers defensive finish Rashan Gary (52) in the course of the first half of a recreation Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Inexperienced Bay, Wis. (AP Photograph/Matt Ludtke)
7. Houston Texans (5-2)
A walk-off discipline objective was wanted for the Packers to take down the Texans, handing them their second lack of the season. The AFC South, although, continues to be within the Texans’ arms after they went into a tricky Lambeau Area atmosphere, with out considered one of their key offensive weapons in Nico Collins, and fought till the tip. It’s price noting that C.J. Stroud was held below 100 yards passing regardless of placing up 22 factors. Joe Mixon was a workhorse on the bottom for the second straight week, however Collins’ absence was clearly felt by Houston on this one.
8. Washington Commanders (5-2)
The scare they’d with Jayden Daniels hurting his ribs did not matter in a blowout in opposition to the Panthers, nevertheless it speaks to the tenuous nature of getting a QB who must bulk up but insists on operating the soccer.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2)
Mike Tomlin’s resolution to bench Justin Fields after a 4-2 begin and begin Russell Wilson was broadly criticized. Wilson proved his coach proper, main the Steelers to victory over the Jets. Wilson added a distinct factor to the offense that Fields hadn’t introduced, and the offense clicked, scoring 31 unanswered factors to shut out the sport. Beanie Bishop Jr. intercepted Aaron Rodgers twice, and the Steelers’ protection held robust in opposition to the Jets.
10. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2)
The protection is enjoying lights out however is overshadowed by operating again Saquon Barkley coming into the MVP race.
11. San Francisco 49ers (3-4)
Niners gamers are dropping like flies. Time is operating out, and they’re going to see the place they stand after they face the Cowboys, who’re coming off a bye week, Sunday night time.
12. Chicago Bears (4-2)
The Bears had their bye week forward of an enormous showdown in opposition to Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. But when Daniels can’t play due his damage, it opens the door for Chicago, which has benefited from its schedule already. We would not know what this workforce is manufactured from till it performs the three different NFC North groups in consecutive weeks subsequent month.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3)
Early on, issues seemed promising for the Buccaneers throughout their Monday night time recreation in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens. However the recreation shortly took a dramatic flip. Star large receiver Mike Evans dropped a would-be landing move earlier than exiting the sport with a hamstring damage.
Baker Mayfield gave the impression to be unsettled the remainder of the night time with out his prime receiver. In the meantime, Derek Henry sprinted 81 yards to arrange a Ravens rating, and Baltimore didn’t look again. Tampa Bay additionally misplaced Chris Godwin with lower than a minute remaining within the recreation. The Buccaneers must regroup on a brief week. The winner of Sunday’s Buccaneers-Falcons recreation will take management of the NFC South division.
14. Seattle Seahawks (4-3)
This was a much-needed rebound by Seattle, which had misplaced three straight. Atlanta had been on the rise, and the Seahawks have been the significantly better workforce from begin to end. They will have one other official check when the Payments go to this weekend.
15. Atlanta Falcons (4-3)
After profitable three consecutive video games, Falcons coach Raheem Morris stated the workforce “came out flat … for whatever reason” in its recreation in opposition to the Seahawks. Errors proved to be an excessive amount of for Atlanta to beat Sunday. Kirk Cousins threw two interceptions and was stripped within the third quarter, which result in a 36-yard scoop and rating. Atlanta can’t afford to enter this Sunday’s divisional matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a lackadaisical strategy.
Atlanta Falcons operating again Bijan Robinson walks off the sector after a recreation Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photograph/Brynn Anderson)
16. Dallas Cowboys (3-3)
They did not lose final week. However additionally they did not play. However at the very least the bye allowed a workforce sorely in want of restoration from quite a few accidents to get near relative well being.
17. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)
Don’t let the Bengals get scorching. They gained two in a row to get to 3-4 after a dismal 1-4 begin. Joe Burrow is beginning to click on with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and the offense is beginning to get going once more. The Bengals’ protection held the Browns in examine, permitting simply 14 factors within the win. The Bengals can get again to .500 with a win over the Eagles subsequent week.
18. Denver Broncos (4-3)
Denver is beginning to appear to be a franchise taking sizable steps out of the basement of the league below Sean Payton. It wasn’t going to come back unexpectedly, however wins just like the one they notched in opposition to New Orleans, anchored by a robust protection, are indicative of a workforce that may very well be severe once more quickly.
19. Indianapolis Colts (4-3)
The Colts have been capable of deal with the lowly Dolphins, although the return of Anthony Richardson at quarterback didn’t produce the offensive output Joe Flacco has been offering since taking on for the injured second-year signal-caller. Richardson did lead the Colts in speeding, whereas Tyler Goodson scored the lone landing on offense for Indy with 51 yards on 14 carries. However Richardson’s struggles within the move recreation (10-for-24, 129 yards) stay a difficulty for head coach Shane Steichen, who must see extra growth contemplating the Colts are within the playoff hunt.
20. Arizona Cardinals (3-4)
That is nonetheless a reasonably inconsistent workforce, however we can’t punish it for taking good care of enterprise. It was a scrappy two-point win in a low-scoring recreation, however the schedule received a bit more durable after their subsequent opponent, the Dolphins, introduced Tua Tagovailoa is prone to play Sunday.
21. Los Angeles Chargers (3-3)
The Chargers cannot shake the choker label, not even with Jim Harbaugh. Their newest late-game catastrophe in opposition to the Cardinals went a good distance in bolstering that popularity. Justin Herbert has been a stable passer, however he is not delivering outcomes for the offense the best way a quarterback along with his wage is anticipated to.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a move in the course of the first half of a recreation in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photograph/Ross D. Franklin)
22. Los Angeles Rams (2-4)
This Rams workforce, with out Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, simply cannot do a lot. The high-powered Vikings pay a go to on Thursday, which is a trigger for concern.
23. New Orleans Saints (2-5)
Working again Alvin Kamara admitted followers have been “fed up” after many booed earlier than leaving the Superdome effectively earlier than the blowout loss to the Denver Broncos got here to an finish. Veteran quarterback Derek Carr may return to the beginning lineup as early as this Sunday for a recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers. Every time Carr is absolutely recovered from his indirect damage, he ought to give New Orleans a lift. However the Saints nonetheless have a number of different points to appropriate if this workforce needs to show its season round.
24. New York Jets (2-5)
Aaron Rodgers is getting a variety of blame for New York’s unhealthy begin, however teaching, receiver play and a protection not being as robust because it ought to have contributed.
25. Miami Dolphins (2-4)
Tua Tagovailoa is returning, nevertheless it feels just like the season is already a misplaced one in Miami. The yo-yo of Tua’s availability can’t be a long-term technique of success for the Dolphins.
26. New York Giants (2-5)
The 2 selections that outlined the offseason — not changing QB Daniel Jones and letting RB Saquon Barkley go — are wanting tough proper now.
27. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5)
Was this the “get right game” for the Jaguars in London? They dominated a struggling Patriots squad, particularly on the bottom, the place Tank Bigsby rushed for over 100 yards with two touchdowns in his begin for the injured Travis Etienne Jr. Trevor Lawrence additionally seemed extra environment friendly, going 15-for-20 by means of the air for 193 yards with a landing to trusted rookie Brian Thomas Jr.
28. Las Vegas Raiders (2-5)
The Raiders now have a quarterback controversy after signing Desmond Ridder. On prime of that, the Devante Adams commerce may not be the workforce’s final massive deal both. Rumors are swirling about extra Raiders stars being traded earlier than the deadline.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew jogs off the sector after a recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photograph/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
29. Tennessee Titans (1-5)
Mason Rudolph began for the injured Will Levis, and although issues began off scorching on the street in Buffalo the Payments ran away with this one. Rudolph threw 40 instances due to the deficit, finishing 25 of them for 215 yards with a landing and an interception. However this squad can’t appear to search out momentum because it moved to 1-5, digging itself within the AFC playoff image.
30. Cleveland Browns (1-6)
It’s all-time low in Cleveland proper now. The Yankees eradicated the Guardians within the ALCS, Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles and it looks like the hearth sale has begun for the Browns after they traded Amari Cooper. Count on extra gamers to get traded out of Cleveland over the following few weeks as they appear towards the long run.
31. New England Patriots (1-6)
It looks as if a race between Jerod Mayo and Jacksonville’s Doug Pederson for the following coach to be fired, and Mayo may win (lose?) that.
32. Carolina Panthers (1-5)
When the Panthers made the swap from Bryce Younger to Andy Dalton, the workforce gave the impression to be betting on the veteran quarterback’s expertise and hoped he may assist them at the very least be aggressive for many video games. However Carolina’s newest loss proved to be something however aggressive. At one level in the course of the blowout loss to the Washington Commanders, the Panthers have been down 37-0.
Surprisingly, the coaches didn’t pull Dalton at that time. The choice advised the workers is just not all in favour of going again to Younger this season. Younger did ultimately see some motion, albeit restricted. He completed the sport with two move makes an attempt for -4 yards.
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