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NFL: Week Six NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates his touchdown with tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates his touchdown with tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to throw the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of a game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to throw the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of a game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Detroit Lions (29)

What’s gone relatively unnoticed in an otherwise tough season for the Lions is that quarterback Matthew Stafford is truly playing a great brand of football.  The Lions have been hit with some very tough, very key injuries and simply don’t have the depth to overcome these injuries.  They are also stuck with a poor coach that the current GM did not pick.  The play of Stafford though could attract a good coach to lead this team next year.

Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes in the second quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes in the second quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

26. New York Giants (21)

Winning in Lambeau isn’t an easy task.  Despite the loss, the Giants didn’t play bad Sunday night.  They even picked off Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay—twice.  If the Giants can stay healthy on the defensive side of the ball, and find a way to get Odell Beckham Jr. going, they could still win the division and return to the playoffs.  Then again, every team in the NFC East can say that they are the favorites in the division for their own reasons.

October 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers punter Drew Kaser (8) and kicker Josh Lambo (2) react after a missed field goal attempt fumbling the snap during the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers punter Drew Kaser (8) and kicker Josh Lambo (2) react after a missed field goal attempt fumbling the snap during the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

27. San Diego Chargers (25)

How’s this for a stat:  No team in the NFL has been ahead in their games for more time this season than the San Diego Chargers.  This is a team that has been ahead in the fourth quarter of every game they have played.  How they are 1-4 is becoming a nationwide mystery.  So what’s next?  Just a Thursday night date with the defending champion Broncos who aren’t going to be happy after suffering their first loss.  Yikes.

Oct 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. New Orleans won 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. New Orleans won 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

28. New Orleans Saints (26)

The Saints had an entire week to digest how the Chargers just handed them their first victory of the year.  At 1-3, they are only two losses behind the Falcons.  The good news is they are ahead of the Panthers.  The Saints still have true problems on the defensive side of the football, and likely won’t be able to stop anyone from scoring points on them.

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