2017-2018 Week 6 NFL Power Rankings

Aneesh Medhekar

William Peters

Here are some of the teams and storylines that have stood out to us so far this season.

The Kansas City Chiefs sit at the top of the power rankings because of their strong start to the season. They show no signs of slowing down and with Alex Smith having a career year, we predict the Chiefs have a shot at winning it all.

After shelling out a boatload of money to bolster the team’s defense, the Jacksonville Jaguars is finally showing out this year. With standout performances against the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Jaguars are 3-2, vastly outperforming expectations.

Heading into Week 5, the Texans looked like they were going to be contenders after rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson’s explosive start to the season.  But with the loss of defensive and team leader JJ Watt during their game against the Chiefs in Week 5, things may not be looking as good as they seem for the Houston Texans.

The New York Giants have hit rock bottom after a loss to the Chargers in which their three top receivers, Odell Beckham Jr, Brandon Marshall, and Sterling Shepard all got injured.

In other news, seven NFL owners have announced that they will be benching those who kneel during the national anthem. In response, rapper and fashion mogul Diddy has offered to buy the NFL or make a league of his own, a league in which players can express their political and social opinions without the fear of being sidelined.

1. Kansas City Chiefs

Current Record: 5-0

Predicted Record: 14-2

1. Green Bay Packers

Current Record: 4-1

Predicted Record: 13-3

1. Philadelphia Eagles

Current Record: 4-1

Predicted Record: 12-4

1. Atlanta Falcons

Current Record: 3-1

Predicted Record: 12-4

1. Carolina Panthers

Current Record: 4-1

Predicted Record: 11-5

1. New England Patriots

Current Record: 3-2

Predicted Record: 11-5

1. Denver Broncos

Current Record: 3-1

Predicted Record: 11-5

1. Detroit Lions

Current Record: 3-2

Predicted Record: 11-5

1. Seattle Seahawks

Current Record: 3-2

Predicted Record: 10-6

1. Buffalo Bills

Current Record: 3-2

Predicted Record: 10-6

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

Current Record: 3-2

Predicted Record: 10-6

1. Los Angeles Rams

Current Record: 3-2

Predicted Record: 10-6

1. Pittsburgh Steelers

Current Record: 3-2

Predicted Record: 9-7

1. Washington Redskins

Current Record: 2-2

Predicted Record: 9-7

1. Baltimore Ravens

Current Record: 3-2

Predicted Record: 9-7

1.  New Orleans Saints

Current Record: 2-2

Projected Record: 8-8

1. Minnesota Vikings

Current Record: 3-2

Projected Record: 8-8

1. New York Jets

Current Record: 3-2

Projected Record: 7-9

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Current Record: 2-2

Projected Record: 7-9

1. Cincinnati Bengals

Current Record: 2-3

Predicted Record: 7-9

1. Houston Texans

Current Record: 2-3

Predicted Record: 6-10

1. Miami Dolphins

Current Record: 2-2

Predicted Record: 6-10

1. Dallas Cowboys

Current Record: 2-3

Predicted Record:6-10

1. Tennessee Titans

Current Record: 2-3

Predicted Record:6-10

1. Oakland Raiders

Current Record: 2-3

Predicted Record:6-10

1. Arizona Cardinals

Current Record: 2-3

Predicted Record:5-11

1. Indianapolis Colts

Current Record: 2-3

Predicted Record:5-11

1. Chicago Bears

Current Record: 1-4

Predicted Record:4-12

1. Los Angeles Chargers

Current Record: 1-4

Predicted Record: 4-12

1. San Francisco 49ers

Current Record: 0-5

Predicted Record:2-14

1. Cleveland Browns

Current Record:0-5

Predicted Record:2-14

1. New York Giants

Current Record: 0-5

Predicted Record:0-16