2026 NFL Power Rankings: How all 32 teams stack up for Week 7

Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season featured some troubling performances from offenses across the league. The Cardinals went 0-for-5 within the purple zone, but nonetheless defeated the Rams, who misplaced a fumble and turned the ball over on downs twice. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had an interception for the sixth straight recreation, serving to result in a sixth straight loss. And Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was sacked 5 occasions towards the Bears.

Why did these offenses wrestle a lot? In addition to our up to date 1-32 rankings, we requested our NFL Nation reporters to pick the largest offensive concern for every group. From ineffective run video games to an absence of purple zone effectivity, what’s inflicting every group to falter this season?

To type the checklist, our energy panel of greater than a dozen NFL analysts evaluates how all 32 teams stack up towards each other. Here are a number of highlights from this week’s rankings:

• The Texans are slowly climbing up our checklist after a stunning 0-4 begin to the season. After defeating the Titans in Week 5, Houston obtained another win over a divisional opponent within the Jaguars. The London matchup was additionally the Texans debut of broad receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who had three receptions for 34 yards after being traded from the Cardinals final week.

• The Rams are out of the highest 10 in our rankings for the primary time this season after their second straight loss Sunday. They are the fifth group previously 50 seasons to enter a season because the outright Super Bowl favourite and lose no less than 4 of their first six video games, per ESPN Research. None of the earlier 4 teams made the convention title recreation (2015 Seahawks, 2002 Rams, 1999 Vikings and 1987 Giants).

• The NFC East is off to a rocky begin, changing into the primary division in NFL historical past to be winless in consecutive weeks wherein each group within the division performed a recreation, per ESPN Research. That wrestle has been illustrated in our checklist. Compared with final week’s rankings, the Cowboys are down six spots, the Eagles are down 5, the Giants fell 4 and the Commanders had been lowered one spot. Dallas is the one a kind of teams to not play a backup QB this season.

Let’s get into the total checklist, beginning with the identical No. 1 group from last week.

Jump to a group:
ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH

Week 6 end result: Beat the Commanders 23-17
Week 6 rating: 1

Biggest concern on offense: Wide receiver accidents

The Niners have not had many issues when it comes to manufacturing, however they’ve had a big quantity of attrition at wideout. Ricky Pearsall (knee), De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle), Christian Kirk (calf) and Demarcus Robinson (ankle) had been imagined to be 4 of the group’s prime 5 receivers and all landed on IR earlier than Week 3. That would not account for Deebo Samuel Sr.’s multiweek hamstring injury or the assorted bumps and bruises Mike Evans performed via earlier than departing Monday evening’s recreation with Achilles tendinitis. The excellent news? Most of them are anticipated again this season, however the 49ers have needed to scramble within the meantime. — Nick Wagoner

Week 6 end result: Beat the Chargers 22-6
Week 6 rating: 2

Biggest concern on offense: Offensive deal with well being

The Chiefs have completed an admirable job defending quarterback Patrick Mahomes, particularly since left deal with Josh Simmons, their 2025 first-round choose, has been out due to a bulging disk in his lower back. Coach Andy Reid instructed Simmons will not be prepared for Sunday’s showdown against the Seahawks. Plus, proper deal with Jaylon Moore sustained a concussion towards the Chargers. Reid may need to proceed altering the Chiefs’ playbook if undrafted rookies Kahlil Benson (left deal with) and Joshua Ezeudu (proper deal with) are the starters. — Nate Taylor

Week 6 end result: Beat the Raiders 33-30
Week 6 rating: 3

Biggest concern on offense: Putting the ball on the bottom

Any criticism of an offense that leads the league in scoring and ranks prime three in whole offense and yards per play may look like a nitpick. But operating again James Cook III and quarterback Josh Allen have coughed up a number of too many fumbles to start out the season. Just think about what this offense would appear to be if it weren’t for 5 misplaced fumbles, together with three in opposing territory. The Bills did present enchancment towards the Raiders on Sunday, although, committing zero turnovers. — Nick Suss

Week 6 end result: Bye
Week 6 rating: 6

Biggest concern on offense: Injuries throughout the board

The Vikings spent the 5 video games earlier than their bye looking for clean air offensively. There had been loads of causes for that, however the greatest was merely health-related personnel turnover. Players who’ve missed no less than one recreation embrace quarterback Kyler Murray (concussion), receivers Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring), operating again Jordan Mason (finger), left deal with Christian Darrisaw (concussion), left guard Donovan Jackson (knee), and tight ends T.J. Hockenson (concussion) and Josh Oliver (biceps). All however Jackson and Oliver are anticipated to return subsequent week. — Kevin Seifert

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Texans 34-31
Week 6 rating: 5

Biggest concern on offense: Penalties

Penalties have price the Jaguars three touchdowns, together with a pair of 3-yard landing runs by operating again Bhayshul Tuten. It occurred once more in Sunday’s loss, with a questionable holding name on tight finish Brenton Strange. The Jaguars did not get factors on that possession as a result of QB Trevor Lawrence threw an finish zone interception two performs later. Jacksonville did rating touchdowns after the opposite two penalties, towards New England and Cincinnati, nevertheless it lastly caught up to them in a three-point loss to the Texans. — Michael DiRocco

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Broncos 17-14
Week 6 rating: 4

Biggest concern on offense: Turnovers

The Seahawks’ run recreation has been underwhelming and their go safety has been problematic, however no concern is holding first-year coordinator Brian Fleury’s unit again like turnovers. It has dedicated 12 of them, third most of any offense to date. While Sam Darnold‘s struggles transcend his interceptions, he has thrown seven picks in 4 video games since getting back from a glute injury. Seattle has additionally misplaced 5 fumbles. How expensive have these giveaways been? Ten of the Seahawks’ turnovers have come of their three losses, which had been by a mixed eight factors. The opponents in these losses scored 44 factors off these takeaways. — Brady Henderson

Week 6 end result: Beat the Jets 26-19
Week 6 rating: 9

Biggest concern on offense: Offensive line well being

The Patriots had three starters — proper deal with Morgan Moses (ankle), left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring) and proper guard Ben Brown (knee) — get knocked out of Sunday’s game. And the one motive Brown was within the lineup was as a result of opening-day starter Mike Onwenu (ankle) and his alternative Greg Van Roten (hip) had been placed on IR earlier within the season. The Patriots have began three totally different OL combos of their first six video games, and there’ll seemingly be a fourth Thursday in Chicago. — Mike Reiss

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Browns 13-10
Week 6 rating: 7

Biggest concern on offense: Penalties

Baltimore’s offense has been flagged an NFL-worst 31 occasions, with a bulk of the penalties coming from false begins (13) and holding (13). On Sunday, the Ravens had been known as for delay of recreation 3 times with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, which led to a season-low 10 factors. “When you’re fighting behind the sticks, it’s hard to get in a rhythm,” offensive deal with Roger Rosengarten stated Sunday. The Ravens have talked about looking for that excellent stability of motions, shifts and cadences below first-year coordinator Declan Doyle to restrict the pre-snap errors. — Jamison Hensley

Week 6 end result: Beat the Falcons 31-23
Week 6 rating: 13

Biggest concern on offense: Penalties

Quarterback Caleb Williams being back under center alleviates lots of the problems the Bears struggled with in his absence, equivalent to purple zone execution, third-down effectivity and their downfield passing assault. One space that may stand to be cleaned up extra is offensive penalties, which accounted for seven of the Bears’ infractions Sunday. Those offensive penalties helped generate Chicago’s most penalty yardage in a recreation since 2016 (133). The Bears are tied for the third-most offensive holding penalties (10). That’s an space they will need to repair so it would not derail drives. — Courtney Cronin

Week 6 end result: Beat the Seahawks 17-14
Week 6 rating: 10

Biggest concern on offense: Finding Bo Nix

Nix will not blame attainable aftereffects of two ankle surgeries since January for his struggles. Nor will he blame lacking just about all of the group’s offseason program, or that coach Sean Payton took away playcalling duties from Davis Webb after simply 4 video games. The backside line is 2026 Nix would not look very similar to 2025 Nix and even 2024 rookie Nix. He resides close to final in just about each statistical metric, wanting tentative in all sides of his recreation. Payton has stated “there are a lot of dirty hands.” But sooner or later the protection cannot maintain saving this group’s offense — or its quarterback. — Jeff Legwold

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Week 6 end result: Beat the Cowboys 23-13
Week 6 rating: 14

Biggest concern on offense: Ineffective operating backs

Maybe this adjustments with the return of Josh Jacobs, who came off the commissioner exempt list this week. Without Jacobs for the primary six video games, the Packers have averaged solely 59.8 speeding yards — worst within the league by greater than 16 yards and the third fewest by any group via six video games previously 20 seasons. MarShawn Lloyd, who missed a lot of the previous two seasons due to accidents, is lastly wholesome however has averaged simply 1.27 yards after contact — forty second amongst 43 certified operating backs. Kaleb Johnson has Green Bay’s longest run of the season at 31 yards, however he has fumbled twice and barely performed the previous two weeks. — Rob Demovsky

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Week 6 end result: Bye
Week 6 rating: 11

Biggest concern on offense: Third-down conversions

Detroit’s offense is tied with Buffalo for essentially the most offensive factors scored per recreation (32.8), which has been fueled by a powerful begin from veteran QB Jared Goff (12 landing passes with zero interceptions). But the Lions might enhance on third down. They are presently ranked twenty second in third-down conversion share at 37.3%. And to go even deeper, Detroit is tied for lifeless final in third-and-short share (third-and-3 or much less) at 43.8%. — Eric Woodyard

Week 6 end result: Bye
Week 6 rating: 12

Biggest concern on offense: Explosive speeding recreation

Cincinnati spent the offseason looking for methods to fabricate greater speeding performs. So far, that hasn’t materialized. It ranks twenty first in rushes of 10 or extra yards per recreation, based on ESPN Research. The Bengals are tinkering with how their offense will look transferring ahead, each relating to having QB Joe Burrow below heart and the way they need to break up carries between operating backs Chase Brown and Samaje Perine. A extra environment friendly, downhill assault might assist Cincinnati discover higher stability and maybe unlock these large performs on the bottom. — Ben Baby

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Cardinals 18-16
Week 6 rating: 8

Biggest concern on offense: “Unforced errors”

Coach Sean McVay tried to explain why the Rams are beating themselves with penalties, turnovers and “so many unforced errors” at vital occasions on offense. But finally, he stated he is “not really sure” why the Rams cannot get out of their very own method. “A lot of different guys are taking their turn,” McVay stated. (*7*) — Sarah Barshop

Week 6 end result: Beat the Eagles 25-14
Week 6 rating: 18

Biggest concern on offense: Lack of an early speeding assault

The Panthers are organically throwing to run. While the group wish to have a extra balanced assault early, the offense is leaning closely on its passing recreation to start out quick and rating factors. Carolina is averaging a league-worst 26.2 speeding yards within the first half. Defenses are then getting worn out towards the passing assault, and operating again Chuba Hubbard is taking benefit — the offense averages a second-best 82.6 speeding yards within the second half. That manufacturing won’t be sustainable, even with QB Bryce Young among the many league leaders in passing yards. — Mike Kaye

Week 6 end result: Beat the Jaguars 34-31
Week 6 rating: 21

Biggest concern on offense: Lack of a run recreation

The Texans’ passing assault is buzzing, as quarterback C.J. Stroud ranks second leaguewide in passing yards (1,712), however an efficient run recreation would take this offense to the highest tier. They’re averaging 84.8 speeding yards per recreation (twenty fifth) and have 32 speeding first downs on the season (tied for twenty second). Running again David Montgomery, who was acquired via trade in March, is averaging a career-low 2.7 yards per carry and missed Week 6 because of a groin injury. — DJ Bien-Aime

Week 6 end result: Beat the Buccaneers 26-19
Week 6 rating: 20

Biggest concern on offense: Third-down effectivity

The Steelers’ offensive consistency points heart on third-down inefficiency. They’ve transformed solely 33% of their makes an attempt, fifth worst within the league. The passing recreation has struggled towards man protection on third down, and coach Mike McCarthy has acknowledged it, saying he “definitely wants to get the ball ran more.” Even in Sunday’s additional time win over the Bucs, the Steelers went 5-of-15 on third down, together with a failed third-and-goal go to DK Metcalf from the 1 late within the fourth quarter that helped give Tampa Bay sufficient time to power additional time. — Cameron Wolfe

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Bills 33-30
Week 6 rating: 17

Biggest concern on offense: Run blocking

Las Vegas signed heart Tyler Linderbaum with the expectation that he would repair the group’s run-blocking points from final season. Instead, these have continued, particularly Sunday, when the Raiders totaled simply 65 speeding yards. The unit struggled containing the Bills’ offensive line; Linderbaum had a tough time blocking defensive deal with Deone Walker. Caleb Rogers, who began at proper guard over Jackson Powers-Johnson, additionally whiffed on a block that led to Ashton Jeanty being stopped for a 3-yard loss on the aim line within the fourth quarter. — Ryan McFadden

Week 6 end result: Beat the Ravens 13-10
Week 6 rating: 23

Biggest concern on offense: Run blocking

Quarterback Deshaun Watson‘s poor play within the first three quarters of video games cannot be ignored, however coach Todd Monken has acknowledged that an inconsistent run recreation has positioned Watson and the offense in disadvantageous conditions. With a wholly new offensive line from final season, the Browns rank twenty fourth in ESPN’s run block win charge metric and final in yards earlier than contact per rush on designed runs (1.29). It’s a giant motive they’re averaging the eighth-longest common conversion distance within the NFL (8.9). — Daniel Oyefusi

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Packers 23-13
Week 6 rating: 15

Biggest concern on offense: Lack of consistency within the operating recreation

The Cowboys’ operating recreation is off to its worst begin — 456 yards in six video games — since 1989, the 12 months earlier than Emmitt Smith confirmed up. Six totally different operating backs have extra whole speeding yards than the Cowboys. Javonte Williams has seven speeding touchdowns, however the inconsistency and lack of makes an attempt are killing the offense. Coordinator Klayton Adams stated final week the Cowboys are being pressured to play with one arm tied behind their again as a result of they cannot run it nicely sufficient. That has impacted the passing recreation, too. Quarterback Dak Prescott was below duress on 21 of his 41 second-half go makes an attempt towards Green Bay, averaging solely 4.8 yards per try. — Todd Archer

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Week 6 end result: Lost to the Panthers 25-14
Week 6 rating: 16

Biggest concern on offense: Inability to maintain drives

The Eagles have a three-and-out charge of 39.1%, far and away the worst within the NFL. That has a direct impression on the protection, which ranks third in snaps performed with 406, together with 74 on Sunday. It’s no coincidence that Vic Fangio’s group has been most weak late in video games. “That’s terrible. I think about that all the time, dude — we have to get our defense off the field,” left deal with Jordan Mailata stated. “It’s not good enough. … [The defense] gave us every chance, and we just didn’t execute and we didn’t give [them] a breather.” And now Philly should navigate its third-down issues without QB Jalen Hurts for the remainder of the season. — Tim McManus

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Bears 31-23
Week 6 rating: 22

Biggest concern on offense: Protecting QB Michael Penix Jr.

Opposing teams have made changes towards the Falcons and Penix since they put up a mixed 80 factors in Weeks 3 and 4. He is being blitzed 46.7% of the time, the second-highest charge within the NFL. When Penix is below strain, he has the seventh-worst EPA per dropback (minus-0.67) and the second-worst completion share over anticipated amongst quarterbacks with no less than 30 dropbacks in these conditions, per NFL Next Gen Stats. The Bears sacked Penix 5 occasions, one week after he injured his ribs on a giant hit. — Marc Raimondi

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Saints 34-27
Week 6 rating: 19

Biggest concern on offense: Finding a operating again

Six video games into the season, the Giants are nonetheless looking for reliable operating again choices. Cam Skattebo is coming off a recreation wherein he was demoted into a task that did not yield a single carry due to fumbling points. New York had 4 operating backs lively, and none averaged greater than 3.5 yards per carry. The offensive line has to do its half, however as coach John Harbaugh stated after Sunday’s loss, “Nobody has really taken the bull by the horns.” Harbaugh’s Giants had been imagined to be a operating group. So far, they’re under common. — Jordan Raanan

Week 6 end result: Beat the Giants 34-27
Week 6 rating: 26

Biggest concern on offense: Slow begins

The Saints have had points all round (operating the ball and defending QB Tyler Shough are two different key points), however the sluggish begins have persevered because the starting of final season. Dating to Week 1 of the 2025 season, they rank final in first-quarter factors. In 2026, New Orleans is presently tied for thirtieth in that class. The Saints discovered momentum final week by scoring twice within the last minute of the primary half towards the Giants, however coach Kellen Moore wants to determine an answer as quickly as attainable. — Katherine Terrell

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Patriots 26-19
Week 6 rating: 25

Biggest concern on offense: Red zone effectivity

The Jets are the NFL’s worst offense within the purple zone, scoring on 37.5% of makes an attempt (6-for-16). They’re truly worse than final season (44.7%), one thing only a few thought was attainable. There are many causes for the struggles, starting from QB Geno Smith (thirty third out 33 certified passers in purple zone QBR) to the playcalling. The Jets maintain saying they’re near a breakthrough, however that rationale would not appease a annoyed fanbase. Offensive coordinator Frank Reich is balanced in his playcalls, however one thing is amiss. — Rich Cimini

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Titans 26-20
Week 6 rating: 24

Biggest concern on offense: QB Daniel Jones is struggling

Jones has dedicated 9 turnovers this season, with a number of giveaways in three of the Colts’ six video games. There is a few context, to make certain. The group’s receivers are very underwhelming with out Alec Pierce (heel), and the offensive line is not persistently dealing with blitzes nicely. But Jones will not be capable of rise above these points, rating close to the underside of the league in QBR (thirtieth), yards per try (twenty ninth) and completion charge (twenty ninth). At this level final season, he ranked prime 5 in all three classes. — Stephen Holder

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Week 6 end result: Beat the Rams 18-16
Week 6 rating: 29

Biggest concern on offense: Red zone effectivity

Sunday’s win amplified the Cardinals’ purple zone points. They had been 0-for-5 within the purple zone and at the moment are ranked twenty seventh in purple zone effectivity. It nearly price them in Los Angeles, however six discipline objectives saved the day. After the sport, quarterback Jacoby Brissett and coach Mike LaFleur every stated they want to take a look at the movie of Sunday’s recreation to establish the problems. LaFleur alluded to an answer. “I know where we could have been better,” he stated. — Josh Weinfuss

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Steelers 26-19
Week 6 rating: 27

Biggest concern on offense: Almost every little thing

Running again Bucky Irving ran all over the Cowboys two weeks ago and is averaging 4.7 yards a pop. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson additionally known as a very good recreation that week. But with offense turning the ball over no less than twice in 4 of six video games, each quarterbacks (Baker Mayfield and Jalon Daniels) being below appreciable duress and prime Bucs receivers Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin Jr. rating 58th and 71st in receiving yards, respectively … issues aren’t going easily. — Jenna Laine

Week 6 end result: Lost to the 49ers 23-17
Week 6 rating: 28

Biggest concern on offense: Too many third-and-longs

Of the Commanders’ 81 third downs, 48 have been for 7 yards or longer. So the Commanders are ranked thirty first in third-down conversions at 30.9%. And when going through a third-and-7 or longer, they’ve picked up a primary down solely 10 occasions. It’s not only a matter of operating the ball higher on early downs as a result of Washington averages 4.1 yards per keep it up first down. The large offender is 16 offensive penalties on second down. Only one group (Chargers) has had extra. — John Keim

Week 6 end result: Beat the Colts 26-20
Week 6 rating: 31

Biggest concern on offense: Passing “attack”

The Titans’ passing recreation is severely inconsistent and final within the league at 153.3 passing yards per recreation. Although QB Cam Ward has had accuracy points and didn’t see open receivers now and again, it isn’t all on him. Ward’s go catchers have dropped passes, and nobody has emerged because the second choice to rookie receiver Carnell Tate. Second-year wideout Elic Ayomanor had an excellent coaching camp however hasn’t had a lot of an impression (seven catches over six video games). The tight finish group has additionally been nonexistent, totaling 14 receptions for 90 yards. — Turron Davenport

Week 6 end result: Lost to the Chiefs 22-6
Week 6 rating: 30

Biggest concern on offense: Everything?

The Chargers’ offense below new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is a serious motive they’re winless. The Chargers’ common factors dropped to fifteen.0 per recreation with Sunday’s loss, which ranks thirtieth within the NFL. They are averaging 287.2 yards (twenty sixth). Quarterback Justin Herbert has a league-worst eight interceptions and the bottom QBR (29.9). And the group has persistently struggled to place collectively sustainable drives. Case in level? They had 4 three-and-outs towards the Chiefs to associate with two turnovers. Whatever gentle is on the finish of the tunnel is fairly dim. — Anthony Gharib

Week 6 end result: Bye
Week 6 rating: 32

Biggest concern on offense: Balance

The Dolphins personal the league’s Tenth-best speeding offense however rank thirty first in passing yards per recreation, final in completion share and final in touchdown-to-interception ratio. Quarterback Malik Willis leads all certified starters in common time to throw at 3.16 seconds — partly as a result of his receivers do not get open persistently — and has turned the ball over in each recreation however one. Coach Jeff Hafley stated earlier than the bye week that the passing recreation as an entire wants to enhance — not simply Willis. With rookie broad receiver Caleb Douglas returning to follow this week, Miami might get a shot within the arm in Week 7. — Marcel Louis-Jacques