NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 7
32. Oakland Raiders
Record: 1-5
Last week: 32nd
Week 6 result: Lost to the Seahawks, 27-3
Week 7 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: After a disappointing start to the year, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden looks set to further shake things up in Oakland, with former first-round draft picks Amari Cooper and Karl Joseph reportedly on the trading block.
31. New York Giants
Record: 1-5
Last week: 28th
Week 6 result: Lost to the Eagles, 34-13
Week 7 opponent: at Atlanta Falcons
One thing to know: Frustration with Eli Manning is reaching a fever pitch in New York as the Giants squander a talented roster on underwhelming quarterback play. Is a change coming shortly?
30. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 1-5
Last week: 27th
Week 6 result: Lost to the Jets, 42-34
Week 7 opponent: vs. Buffalo Bills
One thing to know: The Colts have now lost four straight games despite an offense that seems to be running on all cylinders. Andrew Luck will look to get the season back on track with games against the Bills and Raiders in the coming weeks.
29. San Francisco 49ers
Record: 1-5
Last week: 31st
Week 6 result: Lost to the Packers, 33-30
Week 7 opponent: vs. Los Angeles Rams
One thing to know: C.J. Beathard has been more than adequate in Jimmy Garoppolo's absence, throwing for 245 yards and two touchdowns on Monday night against the Packers, but his solid play hasn't yet translated to wins for the 49ers.
28. Arizona Cardinals
Record: 1-5
Last week: 30th
Week 6 result: Lost to the Vikings, 27-17
Week 7 opponent: vs. Denver Broncos
One thing to know: Through six games the Arizona Cardinals are last in the NFL in total offense, averaging a dreadful 220 yards per game. Hopefully, with a few more starts under his belt rookie quarterback Josh Rosen can find another gear.
27. Buffalo Bills
Record: 2-4
Last week: 29th
Week 6 result: Lost to the Texans, 20-13
Week 7 opponent: at Indianapolis Colts
One thing to know: Rookie quarterback Josh Allen went down with an injury on Sunday, prompting Nathan Peterman to make his return under center for the Bills, where he would eventually throw a pick-six that sealed the Bills' loss. It's not yet clear if he will start again for the Bills this week.
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 2-3
Last week: 21st
Week 6 result: Lost to the Falcons, 34-29
Week 7 opponent: vs. Cleveland Browns
One thing to know: Jameis Winston and the Buccaneers' offense came within inches of pulling off a miraculous play in the final seconds to upset the Falcons, but instead had to watch the clock expire on their third consecutive loss.
25. Cleveland Browns
Record: 2-3-1
Last week: 17th
Week 6 result: Lost to the Chargers, 38-14
Week 7 opponent: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
One thing to know: BakerMania fell flat on Sunday, with Baker Mayfield completing just 22 of his 46 passes on the day and throwing two interceptions. The Browns have been better this year, but they still seem far from great.
24. Denver Broncos
Record: 2-4
Last week: 22nd
Week 6 result: Lost to the Rams, 23-20
Week 7 opponent: at Arizona Cardinals
One thing to know: Case Keenum and the Denver Broncos took the best team in football down to the wire last weekend, but still fell short and have now lost four straight games.
23. New York Jets
Record: 3-3
Last week: 25th
Week 6 result: Beat the Colts, 42-34
Week 7 opponent: vs. Minnesota Vikings
One thing to know: The Jets are averaging over 41 points per game in their wins so far this season, and under 14 points per game in their losses. As Sam Darnold goes, so go the Jets.
22. Atlanta Falcons
Record: 2-4
Last week: 23rd
Week 6 result: Beat the Buccaneers, 34-29
Week 7 opponent: vs. New York Giants
One thing to know: The Falcons were able to save their season on Sunday with a win over the Buccaneers, and with games upcoming against the Giants, Redskins, and Browns, have a good opportunity to turn the year around if they can get on a bit of a run.
21. Detroit Lions
Record: 2-3
Last week: 18th
Week 6 result: Bye
Week 7 opponent: at Miami Dolphins
One thing to know: The Detroit Lions passing defense ranks amongst the top 10 of the NFL so far this season, but their rushing defense is one of the worst in the league. They'll need to find a balance if they're to steal a playoff spot from the loaded NFC North.
20. Seattle Seahawks
Record: 3-3
Last week: 24th
Week 6 result: Beat the Raiders, 27-3
Week 7 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: The Legion of Boom might be over, but the Seahawks defense still looked dominant on Sunday, sacking Raiders quarterback Derek Carr six times and holding Oakland to just a field goal in London.
19. Dallas Cowboys
Record: 3-3
Last week: 26th
Week 6 result: Beat the Jaguars, 40-7
Week 7 opponent: at Washington Redskins
One thing to know: After reaching 20 points just twice in their first five games, the Cowboys had an offensive explosion on Sunday, putting up 40 points on a Jaguars defense widely regarded as one of the best in the NFL. Maybe they should invite Conor McGregor to a few more games.
18. Houston Texans
Record: 3-3
Last week: 20th
Week 6 result: Beat the Bills, 20-13
Week 7 opponent: at Jacksonville Jaguars
One thing to know: After a disastrous 0-3 start to the season, the Houston Texans have won three straight and are right back in the mix of the AFC South. With three of their next four games on the road, they'll have to fight to keep hold of their spot.
17. Tennessee Titans
Record: 3-3
Last week: 12th
Week 6 result: Lost to the Ravens, 21-0
Week 7 opponent: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (in London)
One thing to know: After a promising start to the season, the Titans appear to be in something of a tailspin, losing to the Bills two weeks ago and getting destroyed on their home turf against the Ravens on Sunday.
16. Washington Redskins
Record: 3-2
Last week: 16th
Week 6 result: Beat the Panthers, 23-17
Week 7 opponent: vs. Dallas Cowboys
One thing to know: Six weeks into the season the Washington Redskins are sitting atop the NFC East, and with two straight divisional games on the schedule, they have an opportunity to get position for a postseason run.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 3-2-1
Last week: 15th
Week 6 result: Beat the Bengals, 28-21
Week 7 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: The Steelers have reached their bye week, but Pittsburgh is still waiting for Le'Veon Bell to end his holdout and report to the team. With James Conner playing well in his absence, is there a chance we've seen the last of Bell in black and yellow?
14. Miami Dolphins
Record: 4-2
Last week: 19th
Week 6 result: Beat the Bears, 31-28
Week 7 opponent: vs. Detroit Lions
One thing to know: Backup quarterback Brock Osweiler led the Miami Dolphins to an impressive overtime victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, but that didn't stop Adam Gase from going on a bizarre rant after the game when reporters asked him for a status update on regular starter Ryan Tannehill.
13. Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 3-3
Last week: 8th
Week 6 result: Lost to the Cowboys, 40-7
Week 7 opponent: vs. Houston Texans
One thing to know: The Jaguars offense looked lost on Sunday, with Blake Bortles completing just 15 passes in a disastrous effort against the Cowboys. With the Texans coming to town this week, they'll have to turn things around fast.
12. Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 3-3
Last week: 11th
Week 6 result: Beat the Giants, 34-13
Week 7 opponent: vs. Carolina Panthers
One thing to know: Carson Wentz has gotten better every week for the Eagles, capping off his comeback with 278 passing yards and three touchdowns against the Giants on Thursday night. Still, the team has some work to do before they're once again considered favorites in the NFC.
11. Minnesota Vikings
Record: 3-2-1
Last week: 9th
Week 6 result: Beat the Cardinals, 27-17
Week 7 opponent: at New York Jets
One thing to know: Adam Thielen has reached 100 receiving yards in all six of Minnesota's games so far this season. After going undrafted in 2013, Thielen now is in the conversation as one of the best receivers in the league.
10. Carolina Panthers
Record: 3-2
Last week: 5th
Week 6 result: Lost to the Redskins, 23-17
Week 7 opponent: at Philadelphia Eagles
One thing to know: Cam Newton and the Panthers were caught asleep at the wheel last week, falling behind, 14-0, in the first quarter and never being able to complete the comeback. Their game against the Eagles this week should show football fans a lot about both teams.
9. Green Bay Packers
Record: 3-2-1
Last week: 13th
Week 6 result: Beat the 49ers, 33-30
Week 7 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: Aaron Rodgers once again proved why he's the highest paid player in the NFL, leading the Packers on two scoring drives in the final two minutes to complete yet another comeback win on national television.
8. Chicago Bears
Record: 3-2
Last week: 7th
Week 6 result: Lost to the Dolphins, 31-28
Week 7 opponent: vs. New England Patriots
One thing to know: The Chicago Bears defense has proven itself to be one of the best units in all of football, thanks in large part to the addition of Khalil Mack. This week, they'll get their toughest test yet with a visit from the Patriots.
7. Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 4-2
Last week: 6th
Week 6 result: Lost to the Steelers, 28-21
Week 7 opponent: at Kansas City Chiefs
One thing to know: While A.J. Green is still the de facto No. 1 receiver in Cincinnati, Tyler Boyd has been the breakout player of the year for the team thus far, averaging over 75 receiving yards a game and proving an absolute nightmare matchup for opposing defenses.
6. Baltimore Ravens
Record: 4-2
Last week: 10th
Week 6 result: Beat the Titans, 21-0
Week 7 opponent: vs. New Orleans Saints
One thing to know: The Ravens shut out the Titans on Sunday thanks to an impressive performance from the defense that included sacking Marcus Mariota a whopping 11 times and allowing just 107 total yards of offense from Tennessee.
5. Los Angeles Chargers
Record: 4-2
Last week: 14th
Week 6 result: Beat the Browns, 38-14
Week 7 opponent: vs. Tennessee Titans (in London)
One thing to know: Melvin Gordon tore the Browns to shreds on Sunday, rushing for 132 yards and three touchdowns as he carried the Chargers to victory.
4. New Orleans Saints
Record: 4-1
Last week: 3rd
Week 6 result: Bye
Week 7 opponent: at Baltimore Ravens
One thing to know: After their early bye week, the Saints will now play the rest of their season with both of their stud running backs as a part of the game plan. Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram made for a fearsome offensive duo last year — can they repeat that success and keep the Saints hot streak going?
3. Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 5-1
Last week: 1st
Week 6 result: Lost to the Patriots, 43-40
Week 7 opponent: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
One thing to know: The Chiefs gave the Patriots their best punch but fell just short of taking down the reigning AFC Champions. Still, there's plenty to smile about in Kansas City, with Patrick Mahomes continuing to come into his own and now leading the hunt for NFL MVP.
2. New England Patriots
Record: 4-2
Last week: 4th
Week 6 result: Beat the Chiefs, 43-40
Week 7 opponent: at Chicago Bears
One thing to know: The Patriots took care of business against the up-and-coming Chiefs on Sunday, but they still have some trouble on the defensive side of the ball. Also, a word of advice to Patriots fans — if you want to keep attending games, it's probably best that you refrain from pouring beer on opposing players.
1. Los Angeles Rams
Record: 6-0
Last week: 1st
Week 6 result: Beat the Broncos, 23-20
Week 7 opponent: at San Francisco 49ers
One thing to know: The Rams are the only undefeated team left in football after six games, and have shown no signs of slowing down. With a dominant defense and a prolific offensive attack, Los Angeles looks built to ride with the highs and lows of an NFL season.
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