{"id":209476,"date":"2025-10-13T05:45:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/209476\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T05:45:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:45:17","slug":"chiefs-colts-patriots-rise-as-eagles-drop-after-week-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/209476\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs, Colts, Patriots Rise as Eagles Drop after Week 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sunday\u2019s Week 6 NFL action didn\u2019t deliver too many surprises, or at least nothing like the New York Giants stunning the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. However, this week\u2019s NFL schedule did deliver some close finishes involving some of the best NFL teams this season.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into our latest NFL 7 Power Rankings, evaluating every team after Week 6.<\/p>\n<p>1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-San-Francisco-49ers-at-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-27310262.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344824\"  \/>Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Next man up. Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) became the latest star\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>\u00a0wide receiver to go down, but Baker Mayfield still finds a way to make this offense flow. He spread the football around incredibly effectively on Sunday, paving the way for the Buccaneers to improve to 5-1 on the year. The injuries might finally catch up to Tampa Bay next week versus Detroit, but that will still be a must-see matchup on Monday Night Football.<\/p>\n<p>2. Buffalo Bills (3)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Syndication-Democrat-and-Chronicle-27270243.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344621\"  \/>Credit: Tina MacIntyre-Yee\/Democrat and Chronicle \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>There seems to be more parity in the National Football League than we\u2019ve seen in years. That opens the door for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/buffalo-bills\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Buffalo Bills<\/a>\u00a0to win a Super Bowl in February. However, last week\u2019s loss to New England exposed defensive shortcomings, and the lack of a true No. 1 wideout is still felt in critical situations. As long as Buffalo avoids game-flipping turnovers, though, it should be able to overcome its few weaknesses to beat Atlanta on Monday Night Football.<\/p>\n<p>3. Indianapolis Colts (10)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Arizona-Cardinals-at-Indianapolis-Colts-27308983.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344787\"  \/>Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals have proven feisty all season and put the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/indianapolis-colts\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Indianapolis Colts<\/a>\u00a0in a 24-17 hole entering the fourth quarter on Sunday. Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor delivered, combining for 143 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns in another impressive win by Indianapolis. Moving to 5-1 on the season, the Colts have now scored 29-plus points in five of their six games this season.<\/p>\n<p>4. Detroit Lions (1)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Syndication-Detroit-Free-Press-27311769.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344880\"  \/>Credit: Junfu Han \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>A dominant run by the Detroit Lions came to a screeching halt on Sunday Night Football. Injuries certainly played a key role in the primetime defeat to Kansas City, but Detroit can also blame itself for penalties and missed opportunities. Ultimately, the Lions still come out of this one with a 4-2 record that puts them near the top of the NFC and they haven\u2019t played their best football yet with a healthy roster. Given Dan Campbell\u2019s history as head coach, it shouldn\u2019t surprise anyone if the Lions rebound in Week 7 by taking down the Bucs.<\/p>\n<p>5. Seattle Seahawks (9)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Seattle-Seahawks-at-Jacksonville-Jaguars-27309623.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344802\"  \/>Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not easy\u00a0to make a cross-country trip\u00a0after a loss\u00a0to face a matchup\u00a0against one of\u00a0the hottest teams\u00a0in the NFL. Sam\u00a0Darnold and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/seattle-seahawks\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Seattle Seahawks<\/a>\u00a0did\u00a0just that in\u00a0Week 6, going\u00a0to Jacksonville\u00a0and pulling out\u00a0a convincing\u00a020-12 win over\u00a0the Jaguars.\u00a0Seattle\u2019s run\u00a0defense rebounded\u00a0in this one,\u00a0but Sam Darnold (10.9 yards\u00a0per attempt,\u00a02-0 TD-INT, and\u00a0121.7 QB rating) was the real\u00a0standout. Seattle\u00a0faces a tough\u00a0test against\u00a0the Texans\u2019 defense\u00a0on Monday Night\u00a0Football in Week\u00a07, but a 5-2\u00a0record entering\u00a0the bye is very\u00a0doable for Mike\u00a0McDaniel and\u00a0Co.<\/p>\n<p>6. Kansas City Chiefs (12)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Detroit-Lions-at-Kansas-City-Chiefs-27311840.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344881\"  \/>Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The Kansas City Chiefs have an outstanding passing game again with Rashee Rice rejoining the team in Week 7. Even without his No. 1 wideout, Patrick Mahomes really started to make it work with Xavier Worthy, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Travis Kelce and Hollywood Brown. Now, Kansas City welcomes back a playmaker who was one of the most efficient and productive players prior to his season-ending injury in 2024. This is still a three-loss team, but Kansas City is starting to rediscover its Super Bowl form.<\/p>\n<p>7. Green Bay Packers (11)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Cincinnati-Bengals-at-Green-Bay-Packers-27310255.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344825\"  \/>Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/green-bay-packers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Green Bay Packers<\/a>\u00a0won fairly convincingly on Sunday coming out of the bye, but that performance still leaves something to be desired. First and foremost, the holes at corner and defensive tackle (Devonte Wyatt injury) remain apparent, and even a healthy Packers\u2019 offensive line is having its share of issues in pass protection. With that said, Green Bay\u2019s run game finally came alive on Sunday and this team now gets a chance to build on this momentum in a Week 7 matchup against the Cardinals.<\/p>\n<p>8. Washington Commanders (8)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Washington-Commanders-at-Los-Angeles-Chargers-27256432.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344624\"  \/>Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/washington-commanders\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Washington Commanders<\/a>\u00a0will be extremely short-handed in the nightcap of the Monday Night Football doubleheader. Fortunately, Hayden Daniels and Jacory Croskey-Merritt are also facing one of the league\u2019s worst run defenses this season. So, if Kliff Kingsbury can just scheme up an effective run-heavy approach and this underrated Commanders defense can get some consistent pressure on Caleb Williams, Washington will be tied for first in the NFC East entering Week 7.<\/p>\n<p>9. Jacksonville Jaguars (5)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Syndication-Florida-Times-Union-27309920.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344804\"  \/>Credit: Doug Engle\/Florida Times-Union \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Coming off a monumental victory on primetime, a letdown performance the following week isn\u2019t all that surprising for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/jacksonville-jaguars\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>. Liam Coen\u2019s run game has hit a bit of a wall in the last two games and, without getting great field position or a score off a takeaway, Jacksonville couldn\u2019t dig itself out of a 20-6 hole. This team is still 4-2 on the season and no one should rule out the Jaguars pulling off a surprise win versus the Rams next weekend.<\/p>\n<p>10. Pittsburgh Steelers (13)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Cleveland-Browns-at-Pittsburgh-Steelers-27309294.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344796\"  \/>Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>This is all the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/pittsburgh-steelers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>\u00a0need from Aaron Rodgers, especially if the offensive line can protect like it did on Sunday afternoon. Rodgers now has a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RodgAa00\/gamelog\/2025\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">118.67 QB rating<\/a>\u00a0with a 75 percent completion rate in the last two games, both protecting the football and delivering some vintage downfield strikes. While we\u2019re still a bit weary of the Steelers\u2019 ground game and defense, this team can feel extremely comfortable about its standing as a playoff contender.<\/p>\n<p>11. Denver Broncos (7)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-London-Games-Denver-Broncos-at-New-York-Jets-27307716.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344753\"  \/>Credit: Paul Childs\/Reuters via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/denver-broncos\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Denver Broncos<\/a>\u00a0escaped with the victory overseas against New York, but the game renewed questions regarding the level of faith Sean Payton has in Bo Nix. Denver couldn\u2019t effectively run the football, yet Payton kept trying to force it in the second half as he took the football out of Nix\u2019s hands. Furthermore, Denver\u2019s victory over Philadelphia a week later has lost some of its luster. We\u2019ll see if Nix and J.K. Dobbins can get something going again next week versus the Giants.<\/p>\n<p>12. Philadelphia Eagles (4)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Philadelphia-Eagles-at-New-York-Giants-27286579.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344613\"  \/>Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>In the last five quarters, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/philadelphia-eagles\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>\u00a0have been outscored 52-17. It\u2019s become apparent this season how much Vic Fangio\u2019s defense is missing the depth on the defensive line that it used to have, but the lack of cohesion from the Eagles\u2019 offense is even more alarming. Given Philadelphia\u2019s struggles and this team\u2019s penchant for having some locker-room issues during difficult times, it might get worse from here.<\/p>\n<p>13. Los Angeles Rams (14)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Los-Angeles-Rams-at-Baltimore-Ravens-27309196.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344805\"  \/>Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/los-angeles-rams\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Los Angeles Rams<\/a>\u00a0get the 14-point win, but Sean McVay can\u2019t be feeling great after this one. Puka Nacua (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 7 against Jacksonville, and this Rams\u2019 offense doesn\u2019t look the same without its all-important offensive weapon. Los Angeles also had real trouble stopping Derrick Henry on Sunday (122 yards) despite knowing he was the Ravens\u2019 only threat offensively. The 4-2 record is really all that matters, but we could be looking at a 4-3 team entering the bye after next week.<\/p>\n<p>14. New England Patriots (16)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-New-England-Patriots-at-New-Orleans-Saints-27308731.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344792\"  \/>Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Drake Maye has\u00a0definitely arrived. Even with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-england-patriots\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">New England Patriots<\/a>\u00a0not\u00a0having any run\u00a0game to speak\u00a0of (2.4 yards\u00a0per carry), Maye put on a passing\u00a0clinic on the\u00a0road in New Orleans. The Patriots\u00a0legitimately\u00a0could be 5-1\u00a0right now if\u00a0they could\u2019ve\u00a0just held onto\u00a0the football\u00a0once or twice\u00a0versus Pittsburgh. Still, credit\u00a0to Mike Vrabel\u2019s team for rebounding from that\u00a0game with an\u00a0impressive three-game win streak\u00a0where the Patriots\u00a0have looked like\u00a0the better team\u00a0in all three\u00a0matchups.<\/p>\n<p>15. Los Angeles Chargers (15)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Los-Angeles-Chargers-at-Miami-Dolphins-27309428.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344789\"  \/>Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/los-angeles-chargers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>\u00a0survived a cross-country trip to Florida in Week 6, with Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey ultimately saving the day on a game-winning drive. However, getting outscored 14-6 by Miami in the fourth quarter and nearly losing to a 1-5 team all the while being unable to stop the run does raise some concerns. Set to host the Colts next week, that tentatively looks like a matchup where the Colts\u2019 weaknesses will really be exploited.<\/p>\n<p>16. San Francisco 49ers (6)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-San-Francisco-49ers-at-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-27310235.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344827\"  \/>Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Even more impactful than the loss for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/san-francisco-49ers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a>\u00a0in Week 6 is the likely season-ending injury for Fred Warner. This team has now lost the heart and soul of its defense, not to mention the fact that Warner and Nick Bosa are both now done for the year. Even with the offense potentially getting Brock Purdy back in Week 7, the injuries on defense make it feel like a spiral is coming.<\/p>\n<p>17. Atlanta Falcons (18)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Washington-Commanders-at-Atlanta-Falcons-27194827.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344619\"  \/>Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Can Bijan Robinson along with this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/atlanta-falcons\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Atlanta Falcons<\/a>\u00a0team lead them to a Monday Night Football upset over Buffalo? Atlanta should certainly have success pounding the rock to close out Week 6, especially given how bad the Bills\u2019 run defense has been this season. This is certainly a golden opportunity for Atlanta to prove it can be a top NFC contender moving forward, but it\u2019s hard to have faith in Michael Penix Jr. and this Falcons pass rush in a big game.<\/p>\n<p>18. Minnesota Vikings (19)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Atlanta-Falcons-at-Minnesota-Vikings-27086371.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344631\"  \/>Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The primary hope for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/minnesota-vikings\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a>\u00a0as they emerge from the Week 6 bye is that this team is healthier in the United States. Jordan Mason has had issues protecting the football since the Aaron Jones injury, and the Vikings offensive line without Brian O\u2019Neill, Donovan Jackson, and Ryan Kelly has been abysmal. Even just getting a few key starters back should be enough to help Minnesota take down a reeling Eagles team in Week 7.<\/p>\n<p>19. Houston Texans (20)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Houston-Texans-at-Baltimore-Ravens-27253954-1.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344632\"  \/>Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The good news for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/houston-texans\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Houston Texans<\/a>\u00a0isn\u2019t just that they\u2019ve won two games in a row by a 70-10 margin; it\u2019s that their three losses (to the Jaguars, Buccaneers, and Rams) have been to very good teams and were decided by a combined 13 points. Houston\u2019s passing game is also starting to click more, at least in its last five quarters, and this defense is exceptional. The next four weeks\u2014Seahawks, 49ers, Broncos, and Jaguars\u2014will be the ultimate litmus test to determine if we\u2019re seeing a repeat of the 2024 Texans or the 2023 Texans.<\/p>\n<p>20. Carolina Panthers (23)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Dallas-Cowboys-at-Carolina-Panthers-27309257.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344799\"  \/>Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Rico Dowdle now\u00a0has 473 scrimmage yards in two\u00a0starts as the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/carolina-panthers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Carolina Panthers<\/a>\u2018 featured\u00a0back, clearly\u00a0taking the job\u00a0away from Chuba Hubbard. While\u00a0there are still\u00a0very real limitations\u00a0on the passing\u00a0game with Bryce\u00a0Young under center, he\u2019s at least\u00a0limiting the\u00a0negative plays. It\u2019s been enough\u00a0to push Carolina\u00a0to a 3-1 record\u00a0over the last\u00a0month, with a\u00a0viable shot at\u00a0a three-game\u00a0winning streak\u00a0thanks to a Week\u00a07 matchup against\u00a0the Jets at MetLife.<\/p>\n<p>21. Dallas Cowboys (17)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Dallas-Cowboys-at-Carolina-Panthers-27308885.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344801\"  \/>Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Dak Prescott is doing everything he can to keep the Dallas Cowboys in the mix for a wild card spot in the NFC, but this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/dallas-cowboys\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>\u00a0defense is making that a nearly impossible task. Even if CeeDee Lamb returns to the field in Week 7, that won\u2019t do anything for a team that still can\u2019t stop the run and has issues generating a consistent pass rush. Now at 2-3-1 in the year, the upcoming Cowboys schedule (Commanders, Broncos, and Cardinals) could put this team in an even bigger hole.<\/p>\n<p>22. New York Giants (26)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Syndication-The-Record-27287357.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344614\"  \/>Credit: Julian Leshay Guadalupe\/NorthJersey.com \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s still a small sample size, but the Jaxson Dart\u2013Cam Skattebo pairing is certainly showing enough flashes together that Brian Daboll\u2019s job might be safe. It\u2019s possible that this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-york-giants\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">New York Giants<\/a>\u00a0offense takes a major step backward in Week 7 against Denver\u2019s defense, especially given the down performance against New Orleans. Even if the Giants lose that game, though, this season was about finding building blocks offensively for the future, and that\u2019s exactly what Dart and Skattebo have provided.<\/p>\n<p>23. Chicago Bears (21)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Chicago-Bears-at-Las-Vegas-Raiders-27197721.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344625\"  \/>Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The bye allowed the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/chicago-bears\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Chicago Bears<\/a>\u00a0to come into this Monday Night Football matchup against Washington healthier. It\u2019s just a question of whether or not it\u2019ll be enough. Chicago barely escaped two weeks ago with a win over the Raiders, whereas Washington is experienced and boasts a deeper roster. Even if the Bears don\u2019t win on the national stage, continued progress from Caleb Williams in this offense would be something of a victory.<\/p>\n<p>24. Arizona Cardinals (22)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Arizona-Cardinals-at-Indianapolis-Colts-27309239.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344788\"  \/>Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/arizona-cardinals\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Arizona Cardinals<\/a>\u00a0are just too short-handed right now to overcome the little things. Budda Baker dropped a would-be interception on Sunday, and this Cardinals\u2019 offense, now missing Trey Benson, James Conner, and Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion), couldn\u2019t deliver that go-ahead touchdown when it had a chance. Unfortunately, as fans have seen throughout the season, it\u2019s both the little things and the injuries that have turned a potential 4-2 record into a 2-4 mark.<\/p>\n<p>25. Cincinnati Bengals (25)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Cincinnati-Bengals-at-Green-Bay-Packers-27310490.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344831\"  \/>Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>If what this Cincinnati bengals offense showed in the second half at Lambeau Field can carry over in the weeks to come, maybe this can be a slightly below-average team. That\u2019s unfortunately the ceiling for a club whose defense continues to regress and just lost Trey Hendrickson to an injury. We\u2019ve seen surprises on Thursday Night Football this season, but we don\u2019t anticipate Joe Flacco delivering one in Week 7 versus Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n<p>26. New Orleans Saints (24)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-New-York-Giants-at-New-Orleans-Saints-27254460.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344794\"  \/>Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s true that the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-orleans-saints\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">New Orleans Saints<\/a>\u00a0aren\u2019t willing to make an Alvin Kamara trade, that\u2019s another mistake by the organization. While this club has proven more competitive than expected, with Spencer Rattler playing relatively well, they are still one of the worst NFL teams in 2025. There\u2019s no sense in holding onto Kamara during a rebuild, and the Saints would certainly benefit from having more draft capital in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>27. Miami Dolphins (27)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Los-Angeles-Chargers-at-Miami-Dolphins-27309466.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344790\"  \/>Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Now at 1-5 this season, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/miami-dolphins\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Miami Dolphins<\/a>\u00a0are clearly headed in a direction where they should be sellers at the NFL trade deadline. While Mike McDaniel\u2019s team has looked better over the last month, the end result is still this club being four games below the .500 mark with little hope for improvement. If Miami is open to selling, it\u2019s fair to wonder if teams inquire about running back De\u2019Von Achane, who now has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/gamelog\/_\/id\/4429160\/devon-achane\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">585 scrimmage yards and 4 touchdowns<\/a>, as he\u2019s likely going to want a new deal next offseason and this team needs to reset.<\/p>\n<p>28. Las Vegas Raiders (30)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Tennessee-Titans-at-Las-Vegas-Raiders-27309907.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344830\"  \/>Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/las-vegas-raiders\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a>\u00a0are starting to get Ashton Jeanty going, and Tre Tucker has provided an explosive weapon that this offense needs with Brock Bowers sidelined. With that said, this is still an ugly two-win team. Maybe the Raiders can pull off a surprise next week at Arrowhead Stadium against the Chiefs, but the likelier outcome is Geno Smith getting picked off multiple times in a multi-score loss.<\/p>\n<p>29. Cleveland Browns (28)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Cleveland-Browns-at-Pittsburgh-Steelers-27309348.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344798\"  \/>Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>This is what you get with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/dillon-gabriel\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Dillon Gabriel<\/a>. Even if you take away the 6 sacks for 38 yards lost, he only averaged 4.25 yards per attempt on 52 passes in Week 6. Now throw in his penchant for sacks and you\u2019ve got a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/cleveland-browns\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Cleveland Browns<\/a>\u00a0passing game that finished with 183 net passing yards on 56 dropbacks in an ugly 23-9 loss. Cleveland simply doesn\u2019t have its future starting quarterback on the roster, but this defense and Quinshon Judkins will give the Browns a shot at defeating the Dolphins next Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>30. Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Tennessee-Titans-at-Las-Vegas-Raiders-27310483.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344829\"  \/>Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time for\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/tennessee-titans\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Tennessee Titans<\/a>. Firing Brian Callahan might not\u00a0fix anything\u00a0for the foreseeable\u00a0future, but it\u00a0will at least\u00a0send a message\u00a0to the fan base\u00a0that the organization\u00a0is not going\u00a0to accept what\u00a0Callahan has\u00a0done to help\u00a0Cam Ward. Callahan is going\u00a0to be fired anyway, so the front\u00a0office might\u00a0as well start\u00a0its coaching\u00a0evaluation process\u00a0right now.<\/p>\n<p>31. Baltimore Ravens (31)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFL-Los-Angeles-Rams-at-Baltimore-Ravens-27309462.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344806\"  \/>Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>On the bright side for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/baltimore-ravens\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a>, quarterback Lamar Jackson is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jeffzrebiec\/status\/1977466862050119861\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">expected to return<\/a>\u00a0following the Week 7 bye. The perennial MVP candidate will rejoin a team with a 1-5 record that, quite frankly, didn\u2019t look particularly good even before being decimated by injuries. With that said, the upcoming Ravens schedule\u2014Bears, Dolphins, Vikings, Browns, Jets, Bengals\u2014at least offers a path to get back on track.<\/p>\n<p>32. New York Jets (32)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Syndication-USA-TODAY-27225896.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 7 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1344754\"  \/>Credit: Chris Pedota \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>What was everyone expecting from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-york-jets\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">New York Jets<\/a>\u00a0in 2025? We understand the calls for Justin Fields to be benched, though, even that feels like a bit of an overreaction to one game. The wildest overreaction is those already suggesting Aaron Glenn should be fired. This was always going to be a multi-year project for the new regime to fix and that\u2019s what is happening in 2025. The losses will keep coming, but anyone who is surprised by that never understood what this team was coming into the season.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img alt=\"avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_5578.jpeg\"  class=\"avatar avatar-70 photo\" height=\"70\" width=\"70\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\tMatt  Johnson  is  Senior  Editor  of  NFL  and  College  Football  for  Sportsnaut.  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