10. Chicago 4-2 Previous Rank: Not Ranked (NR)
The Bears were on their Bye last week. This week, Chicago travels to the nation’s capital to take on the Commanders in a game that features the top two picks from this past draft.
This should be a real test for the Bears. The game is at 4:25 p.m. Sunday at Northwest Stadium.
9. Pittsburgh 5-2 Previous Rank: NR
Rusell Wilson got the start at quarterback amid some controversy in his competition with Fields in the off-season and led the Steelers to a 37-15 win over the Jets. Wilson threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another.
The Steelers take on the other team from New York (Giants) as they look to complete the sweep when they host the NY Giants on Monday Night Football at 8:15 at Acrisure Stadium.
8. Houston 5-2 Previous Rank: 4
The Texans lost a close one to Green Bay 24-22 on a last second field goal. C.J Stroud had one of his worst games of his young career as he only threw for 86 yards.
Houston now hopes to rebound this week, as they host the rival Colts on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in NRG Stadium.
7. Buffalo Bills 5-2 Previous Rank 10
The Bills struggled in the 1st half but adjusted and got their offense in gear in the 2nd half, defeating the Titans 34-10.
Josh Allen threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns. The newly acquired Amari Cooper caught 4 passes for 66 yards and a touchdown as well, as Buffalo finally got production from their receivers.
Buffalo looks to keep the good vibes rolling, as they travel out west to take on the Seahawks on Sunday at 4:05 at Lumen Field.
6. Green Bay 5-2 Previous Rank: 7
The Packers had a little Lambeau mystique as they won on the final play of the game 24-22.
With three seconds left, newly acquired kicker Brandon McManus hit a 45-yard field goal to give the Packers the win.
Jordan Love threw for three touchdowns on offense, while the Packers defense held C.J Stroud to only 86 yards passing.
Green Bay travels to Jacksonville to take on the Jags at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at EverBank Stadium.
5. Washington 5-2 Previous Rank: 9
The Commanders blew out the Panthers 40-7 in front of a sold-out crowd of 63,380 in Landover MD.
Jayden Daniels got hurt early in the game with a rib injury, but the team did not miss a beat with offseason addition Marcus Mariota replacing him. Mariota threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns.
The Commanders have a tough task this week as they host the much-improved Chicago Bears coming in off a bye. The two teams square off Sunday at 4:25 at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD.
4. Minnesota 5-1 Previous Rank: 2
The Vikings lost a heartbreaker last week to a tough Detroit team 31-29. The season opening five game winning streak comes to an end for the Vikings, but Minnesota has no time to think about the loss.
They are right back at it on Thursday Night Football as they travel to Los Angeles to take on the Rams at SoFi Stadium.
3. Baltimore 5-2 Previous Rank: 5
Baltimore rolled over Tampa Bay 41-31. The final score doesn’t do the score justice however, as Tampa Bay scored two garbage touchdowns at the end to make it closer than it actually was.
Lamar Jackson threw for 281 yards and 5five touchdowns with no interceptions as he makes a strong case to be considered the front runner for MVP.
Derrick Henry had another huge game on just 15 carries gaining 169 yards for an average of 11.3 yards per carry.
The Ravens defense also played well, sacking Baker Mayfield three times and intercepting him twice. The Ravens have really looked good since they dropped their 1st two games and are now winners of 5 straight.
They look to keep that streak alive this Sunday at 1:00 p.m. as they travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns at Huntington Bank Field
2. Detroit 5-1 Previous Rank 3
Detroit snuck by the previously unbeaten Minnesota Vikings last week 31-29.
The Lions needed a 44-yard field goal from Jake Bates with 19 seconds left in the game to pull off the win.
Jared Goff threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns, and Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns in the big win.
The Lions have won four straight and look to make it five this weekend when Detroit hosts the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Ford Field.
1. Kansas City 6-0 Previous Rank 1
Kansas City defeated San Francisco 28-18 to remain unbeaten. Hard to believe that the Chiefs are off to a 6-0 start and Patrick Mahomes has only six touchdowns to pair with his eight interceptions.
The Chiefs travel to Vegas this week, to take on the division rival Las Vegas Raiders. The two teams kick off Sunday at 4:25 at Allegiant Stadium.
Honorable Mentions: Philadelphia, and Denver.
Dropped Out (6) Atlanta (8) Tampa.