NFL: WEEK 6 Power Rankings

Last week’s rankings in parenthesis

1. Rams 5-0 (1): They handled some adversity, including losing WRs Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp to concussions, in a big win in Seattle. 2. Chiefs 5-0 (2): The defense was the story as the Chiefs picked off Blake Bortles four times, sacked him five times and forced a fumble. 3. Saints 4-1 (3): Drew Brees passed Peyton Manning as the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards as the Saints demolished the Redskins. 4. Patriots 3-2 (6): Their backfield is emerging as a threat with rookie Sony Michel breaking out for 94 yards in a victory over the Colts. 5. Bengals 4-1 (9): They scored 27 unanswered points to rally past the Dolphins and into sole possession of first in the AFC North. 6. Panthers 3-1 (13): A four-game suspension for LB Thomas Davis is over, and TE Greg Olsen could be returning from a foot injury. 7. Bears 3-1 (10): A lot of people are wondering when the offense will get Jordan Howard rolling, but the key is Mitch Trubisky. 8. Chargers 3-2 (14): There was a sea of silver and black in a “home” win over the Raider. The Chargers are winning, but L.A. doesn’t much care. 9. Jaguars 3-2 (5): They are down two left tackles and two running backs, and Blake Bortles isn’t good enough to overcome those obstacles. 10. a Falcons finally legitimate Steelers got on going. Sunday playoff 2-2-1 (15): threat as Antonio They in crushing looked Brown like the 11. became Super Vikings Bowl the era 2-2-1 first to wide (17): begin receiver Adam a season Thielen in the with five 100-yard games. 12. through Ravens the hands 3-2 (7): of Victory wide receiver slipped Michael the Browns Crabtree in Cleveland. in an overtime loss to 13. Mariota Titans never 3-2 looked (4): Quarterback comfortable Marcus in a loss to the Bills in Buffalo. 14. champions Eagles matched 2-3 (8): The the Super number Bowl of losses hope in they the downtrodden had last season, NFC but East. there’s 15. Lions 2-3 (24): They have a week off after a stirring home win over the Packers but will be on road for three of their next four. 16. Packers 2-2-1 (11): There are bad days and then there is the afternoon Mason Crosby had in Detroit, missing four field goals and an extra point. 17. Dolphins 3-2 (12): They were down two starters on the O-line, then left tackle Laremy Tunsil left in the third quarter and all hell broke loose. 18. Browns 2-2-1 (25): A home win over the Chargers would put the Browns above .500 for the first time since Week 14 of the 2014 season.

19. Seahawks 2-3 (22): They piled up 190 yards on the ground against the Rams but couldn’t come up with a big play at the end of a 33-31 loss. 20. Redskins 2-2 (19): Their spot atop the NFC East is precarious after Jay Gruden’s team was abysmal in nearly every phase in New Orleans. 21. Texans 2-3 (26): They have to do a better job of protecting Deshaun Watson after the quarterback took a beating in a win over the Cowboys. 22. Falcons 1-4 (18): They went from losing close games to getting trampled in Pittsburgh. This season will be on life support soon. 23. Cowboys 2-3 (20): Jason Garrett told you how he feels about his ground game when he punted on fourth-and-1 from the Texans 42 in overtime. 24. Jets 2-3 (27): Isaiah Crowell rolled for a franchise-record 219 rushing yards in a victory over the Broncos. 25. Buccaneers 2-2 (21): The Bucs need to get the running game going if they want to get back to their winning ways beginning Sunday in Atlanta. 26. Broncos 2-3 (16): A once-vaunted defense was run over by rookie Sam Darnold and the Jets, and the 2-0 start seems like it was long ago. 27. Bills 2-3 (31): Their defense is proving to be good enough for some key wins as the Bills have beaten the Vikings and Titans. 28. Giants 1-4 (23): Massive payday has not stopped wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from popping off in a way he believes shows leadership. 29. Cardinals 1-4 (32): Cardinals turned five takeaways into three touchdowns in Steve Wilks’ first victory as their coach. 30. Colts 1-4 (29): Eric Ebron caught nine passes for 105 yards with two TDs—the first 100-yard game of his career—in a loss to the Patriots. 31. 49ers 1-4 (30): They picked up 33 first downs, limited the Cardinals to 10 and still lost by 10. That’s what five turnovers will do. 32. Raiders 1-4 (28): Their leaky defense allowed the Chargers seven plays of 40 yards or more in another loss.