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    One NFL division has proven to be the best after the first six weeks of the season. And it’s not even close.

    The NFC North teams are a combined 17-5 this season, beginning in NFL Week 7.

    The Minnesota Vikings are 5-0. The Detroit Lions are 4-1. The Chicago Bears are 4-2. The Green Bay Packers are 4-2.

    The next best division in the league? The AFC West is 13-9. Only one other division has a winning record, the NFC East at 12-11.

    As for the other divisions, the NFC South and AFC North are ranked 11-13, respectively. The AFC South is 10-13.

    The worst divisions in the NFL? The NFC West is 9-14, while the AFC East is 8-13 and will be 9-14 unless there is a tie after Monday Night Football between the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets on October 14th.

    Check out our Week 7 NFL Power Rankings as the NFC North teams continue to rise. Previous ranking in brackets.

    32. New England Patriots (32)

    Last week: Lost to Houston Texans, 41-21

    This week: Sunday vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (in London)

    Rookie QB Drake Maye went 20 of 33 with 243 passing yards, three touchdown passes and two interceptions in his first start.

    31. Carolina Panthers (31)

    Last week: Lost to the Atlanta Falcons, 38-20

    This week: Sunday against Washington Commanders

    The Panthers have lost three straight games and have been outscored by 54 points in those games.

    30. Jacksonville Jaguars (29)

    Last week: Lost to the Chicago Bears, 35-16

    This week: Sunday against New England Patriots (in London)

    It’s safe to say that Sunday is a must-win event for the Jaguars. After the game against Jacksonville, they will face the Packers, Eagles, Vikings, Lions and Texans.

    29. Tennessee Titans (30)

    Last week: Lost to Indianapolis Colts, 20-17

    This week: Sunday against Buffalo Bills

    This Titans team could be decent with a QB. They have allowed 110 points this season but only have 96 points on offense.

    28. Cleveland Browns (28)

    Last week: Lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, 20-16

    This week: Sunday against Cincinnati Bengals

    The Browns couldn’t get into the end zone on offense on Sunday. They have only scored two offensive touchdowns in the last three games.

    27. Miami Dolphins (27)

    Last week: Outside the week

    This week: Sunday against Indianapolis Colts

    The Dolphins had a week off to prepare for the Colts and this game could really make or break their season.

    26. Los Angeles Rams (26)

    Last week: Outside the week

    This week: Sunday against Las Vegas Raiders

    As bad as Los Angeles has looked, there are some winnable games on the schedule, with the Seahawks, Dolphins and Patriots as upcoming opponents.

    25. Las Vegas Raiders (24)

    Last week: Lost to Pittsburgh Steelers, 32-13

    This week: Sunday against Los Angeles Rams

    Yes, the quarterback play hasn’t been great, but the Raiders have also allowed 163 points this season, the second-most in the AFC.

    24. Arizona Cardinals (22)

    Last week: Lost to the Green Bay Packers, 34-13

    This week: Monday Night Football vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Oct. 21)

    The Arizona Cardinals came back down to earth after their surprising win over the 49ers. They have not won consecutive games since 2021. The fact that James Conner only gained 24 yards on seven rush attempts didn’t help.

    23. New Orleans Saints (20)

    Last week: Lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 51-27

    This week: Thursday Night Football vs. Denver Broncos

    The Saints have lost four straight after starting the season 2-0. Spencer Rattler went 22-for-40 for 243 yards with one touchdown pass and two interceptions in his first NFL start.

    22. New York Giants (23)

    Last week: Lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, 17-7

    This week: Sunday against Philadelphia Eagles

    Home disadvantage for New York? The Giants are 0-3 at home and 2-1 away this season. Next up are the Eagles at home.

    21. Cincinnati Bengals (25)

    Last week: Defeat the New York Giants 17-7

    This week: Sunday against Cleveland Browns

    The Bengals are also 0-3 at home this season. Joe Burrow had a 47-yard touchdown run – the longest of his career – against the Giants.

    20. New York Jets (19)

    Last week: Monday Night Football vs. Buffalo Bills (Oct. 14)

    This week: Sunday Night Football vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

    19. Dallas Cowboys (15)

    Last week: Lost to Detroit Lions, 47-9

    This week: Outside the week

    Is Mike McCarthy’s job in danger? The Cowboys absolutely embarrassed the Lions. They had five turnovers in the game (two passes intercepted, three lost fumbles).

    18. Seattle Seahawks (11)

    Last week: Lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 36-24

    This week: Sunday against Atlanta Falcons

    The Seahawks have lost three straight 0-3 since the start of the season, and the losing streak could get even worse with the Falcons and Bills next.

    17. Denver Broncos (17)

    Last week: Lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, 23-16

    This week: Thursday Night Football vs. New Orleans Saints

    Bo Nix and the Broncos scored 16 points in the fourth quarter on Sunday. The problem was that they were down 23-0 before the start of the quarter.

    16. Indianapolis Colts (21)

    Last week: Beat the Tennessee Titans 20-17

    This week: Sunday against Miami Dolphins

    Joe Flacco is 39 years old and went 22:38 for 189 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Titans.

    Super Bowl odds: Favorites are the Kansas City Chiefs, the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers

    15. Los Angeles Chargers (18)

    Last week: Defeat the Denver Broncos 23-16

    This week: Monday Night Football vs. Arizona Cardinals (October 21)

    What about the dominant time of possession? The Chargers had the ball 37:23 on Sunday. The Broncos had it 22:37.

    14. Chicago Bears (16)

    Last week: Beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-16

    This week: Outside the week

    The Bears have won three straight games after a 1-2 start and Caleb Williams is starting to shine. He has a record of 130-for-199 for 1,317 yards and nine touchdowns (with five interceptions) this season.

    13. San Francisco 49ers (13)

    Last week: Defeat the Seattle Seahawks 36-24

    This week: Sunday against Kansas City Chiefs

    San Francisco moved level with Seattle after winning Thursday Night Football and now has a Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs with this game at Levi’s Stadium.

    12. Philadelphia Eagles (12)

    Last week: Beat the Cleveland Browns 20-16

    This week: Sunday against New York Giants

    Welcome back, AJ Brown. The wide receiver had six catches for 116 yards and a touchdown in his return from injury for the Eagles.

    11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (14)

    Last week: Defeat the New Orleans Saints 51-27

    This week: Monday Night Football vs. Baltimore Ravens (Oct. 21)

    A very interesting game for Baker Mayfield, who went 24:36 for 325 yards and four touchdowns against the Saints and intercepted three passes.

    NFL MVP odds: Patrick Mahomes, CJ Stroud, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are the favorites

    10. Atlanta Falcons (10)

    Last week: Defeat the Carolina Panthers 38-20

    This week: Sunday against Seattle Seahawks

    The Falcons have won three games in a row. They rushed for 198 yards against the Panthers, with Bijan Robinson reaching the end zone twice.

    9. Green Bay Packers (9)

    Last week: Defeat the Arizona Cardinals 34-13

    This week: Sunday against Houston Texans

    Jordan Love threw four touchdowns, but credit must be given to Green Bay’s defense, which only allowed Arizona 89 yards.

    8. Pittsburgh Steelers (8)

    Last week: Defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 32-13

    This week: Sunday Night Football vs. New York Jets

    It’s pretty hard to beat the Steelers when Najee Harris rushes for 106 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown and Justin Fields adds two rushing scores of his own.

    7. Buffalo Bills (7)

    Last week: Monday Night Football vs. New York Jets (Oct. 14)

    This week: Sunday against Tennessee Titans

    6. Washington Commanders (5)

    Last week: Lost to Baltimore Ravens, 30-23

    This week: Sunday against Carolina Panthers

    The Commanders may have lost, but Jayden Daniels continues to impress in his rookie season. In the loss, he went 24 of 35 for 269 yards and two touchdowns.

    What has changed? NFL Power Rankings Week 6

    5. Houston Texans (6)

    Last week: Beat the New England Patriots 41-21

    This week: Sunday against Green Bay Packers

    The Texans are simply a much better team with Joe Mixon on the field. The running back had 13 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. He also had a touchdown reception.

    4. Baltimore Ravens (4)

    Last week: Beat Washington Commanders 30-23

    This week: Monday Night Football vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Oct. 21)

    The Lamar Jackson-Derrick Henry combination plays for Baltimore, which has won four straight. Henry has 119 carries for 704 yards and eight touchdowns this season.

    3. Detroit Lions (3)

    Last week: Defeat the Dallas Cowboys 47-9

    This week: Sunday against Minnesota Vikings

    Jared Goff was 18 of 25 for 315 yards with three touchdown passes on Sunday, continuing his outstanding play for Detroit, which has a big game against Minnesota in NFL Week 7.

    2. Minnesota Vikings (2)

    Last week: Outside the week

    This week: Sunday against Detroit Lions

    Are the Vikings real? They have already defeated the 49ers, Texans, Packers and Jets this season. A win over the Lions this week would move them to 6-0.

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (1)

    Last week: Outside the week

    This week: Sunday against San Francisco 49ers

    The Chiefs had a week off to prepare for the Super Bowl rematch against the 49ers. Better have some popcorn ready for this week’s game.

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