🏈 NFL Week 6 Power Rankings: Lions & Texans Rising Fast, Ravens in Trouble
What. A. Week.
Week 6 of the NFL season had everything — statement wins, heartbreaking collapses, and a couple of teams finally showing us what they’re really made of. The Lions and Texans are both catching fire, while the Ravens look like they’re circling the drain. Let’s dive into where every team stands heading into Week 6 and what it means for the playoff picture.
Remember, these rankings aren’t just about win-loss records. They take into account team grades, efficiency, and strength of schedule — because, let’s be honest, some 3–2 squads look way scarier than others.
1. Buffalo Bills (No change)
Playoff odds: 95% | Super Bowl odds: 16%
The Bills are still elite — even with a narrow 23–20 loss to the Patriots. A few turnovers messed up their rhythm for the first time in a while, but this team’s still 4–1 and sitting on the league’s best Super Bowl odds. Josh Allen and the boys will be fine.
2. Detroit Lions (Up 3)
Playoff odds: 79% | Super Bowl odds: 9%
The Lions are cooking. After getting humbled in Week 1, they’ve won four straight and just handled the Bengals 37–24. Even with the run game slowing down, Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown keep this offense buzzing. Detroit looks like the real deal in the NFC North.
3. Philadelphia Eagles (Down 1)
Playoff odds: 84% | Super Bowl odds: 9%
A weird one for the Eagles — a 21–17 home loss to the Broncos where they kinda forgot who they are. Hurts threw well, but the run game totally vanished. Philly will be fine, but this was an odd blip for the defending champs.
4. Kansas City Chiefs (Down 1)
Playoff odds: 69% | Super Bowl odds: 9%
Mahomes can’t do it all — even though he keeps trying. The Chiefs got outplayed by Jacksonville, and once again, their QB led the team in rushing (not ideal). KC needs someone in that backfield to step up soon.
5. Green Bay Packers (No change)
Playoff odds: 77% | Super Bowl odds: 7%
Bye week came at the right time for Green Bay. They’ve been strong on both sides of the ball, ranking top five offensively and solid on defense. A rested team facing the Bengals next? Could be another W.
6. Los Angeles Rams (No change)
Playoff odds: 65% | Super Bowl odds: 5%
Tough one for the Rams. Losing to a beat-up 49ers squad hurts, especially after a costly fumble at the goal line. Still, they’re solid in most metrics and continue to look like a team that can surprise anyone on any given week.
7. Washington Commanders (Up 2)
Playoff odds: 55% | Super Bowl odds: 4%
Jayden Daniels came back and looked sharp, putting up an 85.9 PFF grade in the win over the Chargers. The Commanders at 3–2 are a mystery box, but they’ve got potential now that their QB is healthy again.
8. Denver Broncos (Up 3)
Playoff odds: 64% | Super Bowl odds: 5%
Big-time win! Beating the Eagles was no joke. The defense was insane — seven sacks, including three from Bonitto. If this Denver D keeps balling, they could be a sneaky playoff team.
9. Houston Texans (Up 8)
Playoff odds: 48% | Super Bowl odds: 3%
C.J. Stroud and the Texans just torched the Ravens 44–10. Sure, Baltimore was missing pieces, but you can only beat who’s in front of you — and Houston did that with style. Bye week next, then Seattle. Keep an eye on these guys.
10. Los Angeles Chargers (Down 3)
Playoff odds: 66% | Super Bowl odds: 4%
A hot 10–0 start turned into a 27–10 meltdown versus Washington. Penalties and turnovers killed them again, and Herbert spent half the game running for his life. They’re 3–2, but it feels shaky.
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Down 1)
Playoff odds: 81% | Super Bowl odds: 4%
Don’t look now, but Baker Mayfield is… an MVP candidate? The dude was on fire in Seattle, earning a 92.2 grade in a 38–35 win. Tampa’s banged-up O-line doesn’t matter when Baker’s dealing like that.
12. Minnesota Vikings (Up 3)
Playoff odds: 37% | Super Bowl odds: 2%
Gritty win in London against the Browns. Missing tons of starters, yet they found a way behind Jordan Addison’s clutch TD. Their defense is quietly one of the league’s best. Don’t sleep on Minnesota.
13. Seattle Seahawks (Down 1)
Playoff odds: 41% | Super Bowl odds: 2%
They lost, but at least it was fun. The defense cracked a bit, but Darnold went off for over 340 yards. Next up: a tough trip to Jacksonville. Buckle up.
14. Jacksonville Jaguars (Down 1)
Playoff odds: 78% | Super Bowl odds: 4%
Monday Night comeback win over the Chiefs? Yeah, that’s big. Lawrence played steady, and the defense continues to shine. Jacksonville’s 4–1 and looking more and more like a team that’s figuring it out.
15. Indianapolis Colts (Up 1)
Playoff odds: 72% | Super Bowl odds: 4%
They destroyed the Raiders 40–6 and looked like a complete team doing it. All three phases clicked. The Colts might actually be legit this year. Quietly one of the most balanced squads in the AFC.
16. San Francisco 49ers (Down 8)
Playoff odds: 75% | Super Bowl odds: 3%
Beating the Rams in OT without half your offense? Impressive. Mac Jones filled in admirably, but this is still Purdy’s team. 4–1 and grinding through injuries — classic Niners stuff.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers (Down 2)
Playoff odds: 78% | Super Bowl odds: 4%
Didn’t even play, yet somehow had the best week in their division as everyone else lost. Coming off the bye with two divisional games ahead — a real test for Pickett and the crew.
18. Atlanta Falcons (No change)
Playoff odds: 39% | Super Bowl odds: 1%
Bye week reset. Rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. looked sharp before the break and now faces the Bills. We’ll find out real quick if the Falcons can hang.
19. Chicago Bears (No change)
Playoff odds: 21% | Super Bowl odds: 1%
Two wins in a row before the bye — and Caleb Williams looks confident. Big primetime test at Washington next. If they win, the Bears might finally be turning a corner.
20. Dallas Cowboys (Up 2)
Playoff odds: 17% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
Dak’s cooking again. Another offensive explosion, this time against the Jets, and Dallas has 37+ points in three games already. Next up: Panthers. Should be fun.
21. New England Patriots (No change)
Playoff odds: 62% | Super Bowl odds: 2%
Drake Maye finally got his big primetime moment, leading the Pats to a 23–20 win over Buffalo. He looked poised and sharp. Three winnable games ahead. Watch out.
22. Arizona Cardinals (Down 2)
Playoff odds: 10% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
Two straight divisional losses, and now this — another self-inflicted wound against the Titans. Demercado’s goal-line fumble sums up their season: flashes of good, but costly mistakes.
23. Carolina Panthers (Up 4)
Playoff odds: 15% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
Bryce Young pulled off another comeback, but man, they make it hard on themselves. Huge rushing day for Dowdle saved them. Carolina just doesn’t do easy wins.
24. Las Vegas Raiders (Down 1)
Playoff odds: 8% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
This team’s a mess. Blown out by the Colts, Geno’s struggling, and Pete Carroll’s return isn’t going as planned. 1–4 and trending down. Stick a fork in ‘em.
25. Baltimore Ravens (Down 1)
Playoff odds: 22% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
Yikes. A 44–10 loss to Houston and now 1–4. Lamar’s hurt, Henry’s ineffective, and the defense is leaky. Things are unraveling fast in Baltimore.
26. Miami Dolphins (Down 1)
Playoff odds: 9% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
Close loss to Carolina and they’re now 1–4. The defense is struggling badly, ranked dead last in efficiency. Unless they fix that, this season might be toast.
27. Cincinnati Bengals (Up 1)
Playoff odds: 16% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
Three straight Ls and nothing looks right. Browning’s struggling, and the offense has no juice. Joe Flacco might need to step in just to steady the ship.
28. New York Giants (Down 2)
Playoff odds: 1% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
Jaxson Dart flashed some potential but also threw it away (literally) four times against the Saints. It’s growing pains season in New York.
29. New York Jets (Up 1)
Playoff odds: 3% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
Still winless, still messy. Too many penalties, too many mistakes. The Aaron Glenn experiment isn’t working so far. Feels like another long year in green.
30. Cleveland Browns (Down 1)
Playoff odds: 7% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
Rookie QB Dillon Gabriel showed flashes but couldn’t get past Minnesota. The defense remains nasty though — top 10 in EPA allowed. They’re not hopeless, just incomplete.
31. Tennessee Titans (No change)
Playoff odds: 4% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
Finally got their first win! Big comeback vs the Cards, with rookie QB Cameron Ward showing real talent. Still a work in progress, but nice to see life in Tennessee.
32. New Orleans Saints (No change)
Playoff odds: 3% | Super Bowl odds: <1%
Finally got that first W! Spencer Rattler was steady, and they fought back from 11 down. Not a playoff team yet, but at least they’ve got heart.
Wrap-Up
So yeah — Week 6 gave us plenty to chew on. The Lions and Texans are flying, the Ravens are in freefall, and the Patriots might actually be good again (weird, right?). The season’s shaping up nicely, and with a bunch of big divisional games coming next week, expect even more chaos.