NFL Power Rankings for Week 6: The growing pack of teams chasing the favorites
More than half of the NFL teams either own a .500 winning percentage or are within one game either way of it.The 10 teams with 3-2 records include subsets of the disappointed (Broncos, Patriots, Seahawks, etc.) and the thrilled (Raiders, Browns).Then there are six teams with 2-3 records, marked by the disappointing starts of three Super Bowl hopefuls out of the NFC (Rams, Eagles and Cowboys).And then there is the Panthers, coming off a bye after splitting their first four games.In other words, the league is shaping up early this season exactly as late Giants patriarch Wellington Mara — the biggest proponent of parity in the early era of television contracts — envisioned it.Everyone has a chance to catch the few favorites except for the handful of teams that can’t get out of their own way on the way to tanking.Here are The Post’s NFL power rankings for Week 6:Brock Purdy guided two fourth-quarter scoring drives and Eddy Pineiro converted the tie-breaking 43-yard field goal with less two minutes to play in a 32-29 win against the Seahawks.
The game featured an NFL season-high seven combined turnovers.Brandin Cooks scored his first touchdown with the 49ers.
Gracen Halton scored a defensive touchdown late in the first half.An early bye allowed newlyweds Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift to sneak in a New York City date night.Patrick Mahomes has thrown nine touchdowns and just two interceptions, with a complement from Kenneth Walker III’s 537 rushing yards (on pace for the NFL single-season record) and 43 broken tackles, per Pro Football Focus.Justin Jefferson fought through injury to play in his hometown of New Orleans and delivered six catches and a touchdown in a 23-13 victory against the Saints.
Aaron Jones atoned for a fumble with a fourth-quarter touchdown.Brian Flores’ blitz-happy defense forced three takeaways and allowed only 142 yards.
Will Reichard kicked three field goals.Greg Rousseau blocked a field goal in overtime and Tyler Bass converted his ...