What a fascinating situation.
In the NFL right now, there are 13 teams boasting at least four wins after six weeks, and surprisingly, two teams sit atop the league with a 5-1 record. Quite the twist, huh?
So, did anyone really expect a Buccaneers-Colts Super Bowl matchup? Probably not. But don’t sweat it—there are still plenty of contenders. Eleven teams have either a 4-1 or 4-2 record, which is honestly pretty wild.
The Lions, Eagles, and Bills—pretty much everyone’s picks for the top three going into the weekend—all stumbled in Week 6. It’s unusual, too; this marks the first time since 2017 that both the Ravens and Bills lost in the same week, which really shakes things up.
When it comes to distinguishing the 4th place team from the 14th in the NFL, it’s a mix of stats, gut feelings, and a bit of hope that everything sorts itself out soon.
Now, let’s jump into this week’s power rankings:
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5-1(4)
Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are holding strong, even with Emeka Egbuka now listed on the injury report. Tez Johnson’s first career touchdown catch was a thing of beauty, bringing the Buccaneers closer to the 49ers in their 30-19 win. The game clinched with Jamel Dean’s interception on fourth down and Chase McLaurin’s 45-yard field goal.
2. Green Bay Packers 3-1-1 (5)
Josh Jacobs scored twice, Tucker Craft snagged a 19-yard touchdown, and fill-in kicker Lukas Havrisik made a crucial 39-yard field goal with 1:52 remaining, helping the Packers wrap up a 27-18 win over the Bengals. Fresh off their bye week, they dominated early, outpacing the Bengals 240-65 in the first half.
3. Indianapolis Colts 5-1(6)
Jonathan Taylor clinched the lead with a touchdown with just over four minutes left, helping the Colts secure a 31-27 victory against the Cardinals. Daniel Jones continues to shine, throwing for two touchdowns while also getting one on the ground. The Colts have won six straight at home since last season.
4. Detroit Lions 4-2(1)
The Lions fell short against the Chiefs, losing 30-17, largely thanks to two bold yet misguided decisions. A trick-play touchdown from David Montgomery to Jared Goff was called back because of a penalty, and a crucial fourth-down drop by Amon-Ra St. Brown didn’t help either. Jameson Williams was a bright spot, catching six passes for 66 yards and a touchdown.
5. Buffalo Bills 4-2(3)
Bijan Robinson was a force, racking up 238 yards from scrimmage, but the Bills fell 24-14 to the Falcons, marking their second consecutive loss as they head into their bye week. Josh Allen tossed two interceptions, including a critical one late in the game. He also surprisingly threw an underhanded incompletion on a pivotal fourth down, while a dropped handoff stalled another drive.
6. Philadelphia Eagles 4-2(2)
The Eagles’ anxiety levels are rising after a 34-17 loss to the Giants, just their fifth defeat in the last 21 meetings. Saquon Barkley started strong but fizzled out, showing only a slight gain on his later carries. Jalen Hurts made his first interception of the season, which was a real turning point in the red zone.
7. Los Angeles Rams 4-2 (9)
The Rams’ defense rose to the occasion, stopping four consecutive runs inside their 4-yard line just before half-time. Matthew Stafford followed up with two touchdown drives in the third quarter to clinch a 17-3 victory against the Ravens, who were missing Lamar Jackson. Tyler Higbee and Kyren Williams both found the end zone, overcoming Joshua Carty’s ongoing field goal struggles.
8. Seattle Seahawks 4-2 (12)
Jackson Smith-Njiba had quite the day with eight catches for 162 yards and a touchdown. Cooper Kupp also marked his presence with a score from Sam Darnold in a 20-12 win over the Jaguars. Darnold’s connection with AJ Varner for a 61-yard touchdown sealed the game, while Byron Murphy II contributed to a strong defensive showing with two sacks.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars 4-2(8)
Trevor Lawrence managed to throw two touchdown passes, yet the Jags faltered by missing both a PAT and a two-point conversion, leading to a loss to the Seahawks. They faced a barrage of penalties—10 for 76 yards—and a crucial dropped pass by Brian Thomas Jr. with no defenders nearby. Their defense couldn’t capitalize on their league-leading points either.
10. Kansas City Chiefs 3-3 (11)
Patrick Mahomes put on a show, throwing four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) in a win against the Lions. Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy both caught touchdown passes, the latter being Mahomes’ 300th career touchdown. Notably, the Chiefs played a clean game with no penalties or turnovers.
11. Pittsburgh Steelers 4-1 (13)
12. San Francisco 49ers 4-2(7)
13. Denver Broncos 4-2 (10)
14. Atlanta Falcons 3-2 (16)
15. Los Angeles Chargers 4-2 (15)
16. New England Patriots 4-2 (19)
17. Chicago Bears 3-2 (22)
18. Washington Commanders 3-3 (14)
19. Carolina Panthers 3-3 (25)
20. Minnesota Vikings 3-2 (18)
21. Dallas Cowboys 2-3-1 (17)
22. Houston Texans 2-3 (20)
23. Giants 2-4 (29)
Jackson Dart kickstarted the Giants’ win over the Eagles with an opening touchdown drive, which they hadn’t achieved since 2009. Cam Skatebo had 19 carries for 98 yards and three touchdowns, while Brian Barnes (two sacks) and Cordale Flott (interception) made significant defensive contributions.
24. Baltimore Ravens 1-5 (21)
25. Cincinnati Bengals 2-4 (23)
26. Arizona Cardinals 2-4 (24)
27. Las Vegas Raiders 2-4 (31)
28. Cleveland Browns 1-5(26)
29. New Orleans Saints 1-5 (27)
30. Tennessee Titans 1-5 (28)
31. Miami Dolphins 1-5 (30)
32. Jets 0-6 (32)
Things could be worse, I guess. They recently lost 13-11 to the Broncos. Justin Fields faced a rough day, losing more yards on nine sacks than he gained with completions. The Jets managed to score only via three field goals and a safety, and they chose not to kick a 62-yard attempt in the second half despite a meager total of 82 yards from 57 plays.
