{"id":6395,"date":"2025-10-09T17:06:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T21:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=6395"},"modified":"2025-10-09T17:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T21:08:08","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll – Week 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week 6\"\" <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Frank Coyle \/ Head scout<\/strong>
\nwww.draftinsiders.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Bills & Eagles Fall From the Unbeaten \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Teams of the Week\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>
\nBroncos Edge Eagles – 21 -17
\nTexans Blast Ravens – 44-10
\nBucs Comeback vs Seahawks – 38-35<\/p>\n

Players of the Week<\/strong><\/em>
\nOffense – QB CJ Stroud – Texans
\nDefense – LB Nic Bonitto – Broncos<\/p>\n

Rookies of Week<\/strong><\/em>
\nOffense – WR Emeka Egbuka – Bucs
\nDefense – S Marques Sigle – 49ers<\/p>\n

Games of Week 6<\/h4>\n

Sunday<\/strong>
\n1:00 pm Rams (3-2) at Ravens (1-4)
\n4:05 pm 49ers (4-1) at Bucs (4-1)
\n8:15 pm Lions (4-1) at Chiefs (2-3)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nDraft Insiders\u2019 \u2013 NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week 6<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Frank Coyle
\nNFL Team Poll<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong>
\n#1 \u2013 4-1 Lions
\nLions offense continues its dominant performance. Host the Chiefs on Sunday night in a pivotal interconference matchup.<\/p>\n

#2 \u2013 4-1 Bills
\nBills lost to the upstart Patriots who has rebuilt quickly to challenge for the AFC East title. QB Josh Allen and aggressive defense travel to Atlanta for a Monday night contest.<\/p>\n

#3 \u2013 4-1 Eagles
\nThe Eagles winning on special teams that again with their offense struggling in a few areas. The young defense is coming on and capable of stopping anyone. Travel MetLife to face GMen on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

#4\u2013 4-1 Bucs
\nBucs beat the Seahawks on a last minute FG. Host the 49ers in a major NFC battle which effects two divisional races.<\/p>\n

#5 \u2013 3-2 Rams
\nRams gave away key game to the 49ers. Travel to Baltimore to face the wounded Ravens who are desperate in October for a victory.<\/p>\n

#6 \u2013 4-1 Colts
\nColts blasted the Raiders behind another strong performance by Danny Dimes. Host the Cardinals in an \u00a0interesting matchup between playoff hopefuls.<\/p>\n

#7 \u2013 3-2 Commanders
\nThe Commanders beat the Chargers in another shootout. QB Jayden Daniels returned for the victory and the defense made big plays in key situations. Host the Bears in a key Monday night contest.<\/p>\n

#8 \u2013 3-2 Broncos
\nThe aggressive Broncos beat the Eagles last week behind a late rally by QB Bo Nix. Travel to London to face the winless Jets where they must stay focused.<\/p>\n

#9 \u2013 4-1 49ers
\nThe 49ers rode a hot performance by backup QB Mac Jones and a few key Rams mistakes. Jones faces the acid test in Tampa this Sunday vs the opportunistic Bucs.<\/p>\n

#10 \u2013 3-2 Chargers
\nChargers were bombed by the Commanders last Sunday. Travel to Miami to face the inept Dolphins in a must win situation for both clubs.<\/p>\n

#11 \u2013 3-2 Seahawks
\nSeahawks lost a shootout with the Bucs. Travel to Jacksonville in a huge matchup between two programs looking to take the next step this season.<\/p>\n

#12 \u2013 2-1-1 Packers
\nThe Packers come off their early bye week to host the Bengals this week. Need to get on a streak in the tough NFC North where it should be a real dog fight to the divisional title.<\/p>\n

#13 \u2013 3-1 Steelers
\nSteelers come off their vacation in Ireland on their bye week. Host the Browns in an expected AFC North dog fight.<\/p>\n

#14 \u2013 3-2 Vikings
\nVikings best to the Browns in Ireland to stay abreast in the NFC North. Get their bye week week to get right for the playoff run.<\/p>\n

#15 \u2013 4-1 Jaguars
\nJaguars made a great comeback vs the Chiefs on Monday night to keep pace in the balanced AFC South. \u00a0Host the tough Seahawks this Sunday in a key matchup with long term ramifications for the postseason.<\/p>\n

#16 \u2013 3-2 Patriots
\nThe young Patriots beat the Bills with a late FG. Young QB Drake Maye stepped up vs AFC East leader, Travel to NO to face the Saints this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#17 \u2013 2-3 Chiefs
\nChiefs lost the Jaguars on Monday night. Host the hot Lions on Sunday night in what shapes up to a must win situation to get toe .500.<\/p>\n

#18 \u2013 2-3 Texans
\nThe Texans bombed the Ravens last week. Get their bye week to prepare for a tough run at the AFC South title.<\/p>\n

#19 \u2013 2-2-1 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys slammed the Jets last week behind hot hand of Dak Prescott. Travel to Carolina to face the hungry Panthers in a trap game.<\/p>\n

#20 \u2013 2-2 Bears
\nThe Bears come off their bye week to face the Commanders on Monday night. Time to show if they are contenders or pretenders.<\/p>\n

#21 \u2013 2-2 Falcons
\nThe Falcons come off their bye week. QB Michael Penix continues to improve. Host the Bills in a key matchup for them to stay abreast in the NFC South.<\/p>\n

#22 \u2013 2-3 Cardinals
\nThe Cardinals lost a terrible game vs the winless Titans. Travel to Indy to face the hot Colts in a game which dictate a few major changes over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n

#23 \u2013 2-3 Bengals
\nThe Bengals lost to the Lions last week. They traded for veteran QB Joe Flacco who starts this week vs the Packers who he beat as the Browns starter earlier this season.<\/p>\n

#24 \u2013 2-3 Panthers
\nPanthers came back vs the Dolphins behind runner Rico Dowdle\u2019s dominant performance. \u00a0Host the Cowboy in a matchup of .500 clubs.<\/p>\n

#25 \u2013 1-4 Ravens
\nRavens were bombed by the Texan last week. Host the potent Rams offense which is capable of torching their incept defense.<\/p>\n

#26 \u2013 1-4 Giants
\nThe Giants came up flat vs the Saints last week. Host the Eagles on Thursday night in a game which could determine the fate of coach and front office leadership.<\/p>\n

#27 \u2013 1-4 Browns
\nBrowns lost to the Vikings in last one. Rookie QB Gabriel Dillon had a respectable game. Travel to Steel City in a bitter rivalry which usually is a close game.<\/p>\n

#28 \u2013 1-4 Raiders
\nThe Raiders were smashed by the Colts in last one. Host the Titans in a matchup they have to win to have any chances of staying close in the AFC West.<\/p>\n

#29 \u2013 1-4 Dolphins
\nDolphins caved in vs the Panthers last week. Host the Chargers and need to respond or continue to spin out of control.<\/p>\n

#30 \u2013 1-4 Saints
\nSaints jumped the Giants last week. Host the hot Patriots this week to build some momentum for the second half of the schedule.<\/p>\n

#31 \u2013 1-4 Titans
\nThe Titans shocked the Cardinals for this first win. Travel to Las Vegas in another winnable matchup for this young club.<\/p>\n

#32 \u2013 0-5 Jets
\nJets were crushed by Cowboy\u2019s Dak Prescott last week. Travel to London to face the tough Broncos in hopes of getting their first win of the season.<\/p>\n

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards \u2013 Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation\u2019s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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