{"id":7488,"date":"2026-10-14T18:54:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T22:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=7488"},"modified":"2026-10-14T18:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T22:54:44","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-week-6-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-week-6-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong><em>Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week 6<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1855 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NFL2018-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NFL2018-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NFL2018.png 552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>Bills Edge Rams in Shootout<br \/>\n49ers Top Seahawks<br \/>\nChiefs, 49ers &amp; Vikings Remain Unbeaten<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Frank Coyle \/ Head scout \/ Staff<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.draftinsiders.com\/\"><strong>www.draftinsiders.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Teams of the Week<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Bills edge Chiefs in OT &#8211; 37-34<br \/>\n49ers edge Seahawks 32-29<br \/>\nJaguars beat Eagles &#8211; 19-17<br \/>\nPackers crush Bears &#8211; 31-7<\/p>\n<p><strong>Players of the Week<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense &#8211; QB Drake Maye &#8211; Patriots<br \/>\nDefense &#8211; Edge Will Anderson &#8211; Texans<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rookies of the Week<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u00a0 Offense &#8211; QB Jalon Daniles &#8211; Bucs<br \/>\nDefense &#8211; Edge David Bailey &#8211; Jets<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Games of Week 6 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday &#8211; Oct. 15<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seahawks @ Broncos<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0 Sunday \u2013 Oct. 18th<\/strong><br \/>\n1:00 pm &#8211; Ravens @ Browns<br \/>\n1:00 pm &#8211; Bears @ Falcons<br \/>\n4:25 pm &#8211; Bills @ Raiders<br \/>\n8:20 pm &#8211; Cowboys @ Packers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teams on bye<\/strong> &#8211;<strong> Cincinnati, Detroit, Miami &amp; Minnesota<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Draft Insiders\u2019 \u2013 NFL Power Poll &#8211; Week 6<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>#1 \u2013 4-1 Chiefs<br \/>\nThe Chiefs are coming off their bye week and well rested. Chiefs host the winless Chargers\u00a0 and looking to separate from teams in the AFC West title.<\/p>\n<p>#2 \u2013 5-0 49ers<br \/>\nThe 49ers beat the Seahawks in a tough NFC West battle in Seattle. Host the Commanders in a Monday night contest.<\/p>\n<p>#3 \u2013 4-1 Bills<br \/>\nThe Bills edged the Rams in another classic tight shootout.\u00a0 Travel to\u00a0 Las Vegas to face the Raiders in a possible trap game.<\/p>\n<p>#4 \u2013 3-2 Seahawks<br \/>\nThe Seahawks lost to the undefeated 49ers in a key NFC West matchup. Travel to Denver in a key Thursday night game for strong contenders in their West divisions.<\/p>\n<p>#5 \u2013 4-1 Ravens<br \/>\nThe Ravens came back on Monday night vs the Falcons. Travel to Cleveland to face the gritty Browns who push everyone to the limit.<\/p>\n<p>#6 \u2013 4-1 Jaguars<br \/>\nThe Jaguars won a close game vs the Eagles in London. Decided to stay and host the Texans in a key AFC South matchup.<\/p>\n<p>#7 \u2013 5-0 Vikings<br \/>\nThe Vikings beat the Saints in a close matchup in New Orleans. Get their bye week to contemplate with unbeaten run in the early action.<\/p>\n<p>#8 \u2013 2-3 Rams<br \/>\nThe Rams lost a wild game vs the Bills on Monday night. Special teams was a disaster and is being addressed as we speak. \u00a0Host the Cardinals on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>#9 \u2013 3-2 Broncos<br \/>\nThe Broncos edged the mistake prone Chargers. Host the Seahawks on Thursday night in a very important for both clubs in their deep West divisions.<\/p>\n<p>#10 \u2013 3-2 Bengals<br \/>\nThe Bengals played with the Dolphins. Get their bye to prepare for a run in the balanced AFC North.<\/p>\n<p>#11 \u2013 3-2 Patriots<br \/>\nThe Patriots crushed the Raiders in an AFC battle. Host the Jets on Sunday, looking to keep pace with the hot Bills.<\/p>\n<p>#12 \u2013 3-2 Bears<br \/>\nThe Bears were crushed by the Packers in a heated rivalry. Better recover quickly, going to Atlanta in a key NFC matchup of two playoff contenders.<\/p>\n<p>#13 \u2013 3-1-1 Giants<br \/>\nThe Giants tied the Commanders in a Wild ending on mistakes by both clubs. Host the Saints in a key NFC contest with both clubs holding on to postseason hopes.<\/p>\n<p>#14 \u2013 3-2 Lions<br \/>\nThe Lions\u2019 offense toasted the Cardinals on Sunday. Get their bye week, looking to get their defense healthy for the playoff push.<\/p>\n<p>#15 \u2013 3-2 Raiders<br \/>\nThe Raiders were bombed by the Patriots. Host the Bills on Sunday and better regroup quick to stay alive in the AFC.<\/p>\n<p>#16 \u2013 3-2 Steelers<br \/>\nThe Steelers took care of the Colts last week. Travel to Tampa in a very underrated matchup with both clubs looking to stay alive in their divisional races.<\/p>\n<p>#17 \u2013 2-3 Falcons<br \/>\nThe Falcons fell late to the Ravens in a physical matchup. Host the Bears in an NFC matchup which effects two divisions and postseason berths.<\/p>\n<p>#18 \u2013 3-2 Packers<br \/>\nThe Packers exploded bs the Bears in their long-term rivalry. Host the Cowboys in another strong NFC rivalry with both clubs hungry for a victory to stay in the hunt for the postseason.<\/p>\n<p>#19 \u2013 2-3 Eagles<br \/>\nThe Eagles collapsed vs the Jaguars in clutch time. Their offense continues to struggle on all levels. Host the Panthers in an important NFC contest with impact in two divisional races.<\/p>\n<p>#20 \u2013 3-2 Browns<\/p>\n<p>The Browns lost to the Jets behind a pathetic offensive performance. Host the Raven in a key North matchup which should be a defensive battle.<\/p>\n<p>#21 \u2013 2-3 Cowboys<br \/>\nThe Cowboys lost to the winless Bucs in a game where they did not take care of business.\u00a0 Travel to Green Bay on Sunday night in a key matchup for both clubs playoff hopes.<\/p>\n<p>#22 \u2013 2-2 Panthers<br \/>\nThe Panthers come off their bye week and travel to Philly for important NFC matchup. This defense should be able to handle the struggling Eagles offense.<\/p>\n<p>#23 \u2013 1-4 Texans<br \/>\nThe Texans drilled winless Tennessee for their first victory. Travel to Jacksonville in a critical AFC South game with Texans looking to close the three game spread.<\/p>\n<p>#24 \u2013 2-3 Colts<br \/>\nThe Colts were manhandled by the Steelers. Host the winless Titans in a key matchup to get to .500 in the average AFC South.<\/p>\n<p>#25 \u2013 1-4 Saints<br \/>\nThe Saints were slow to get their offense going in their loss to the Vikings. Travel to MetLife to face the gritty GMen in a key NFC matchup among clubs holding on to postseason hopes.<\/p>\n<p>#26 \u2013 1-3-1 Commanders<br \/>\nThe Commanders gave away a winning situation vs the Giants. \u00a0Travel to San Fran to face the undefeated 49ers in a matchup where this club could begin to fall apart.<\/p>\n<p>#27 \u2013 2-3 Jets<br \/>\nThe Jets edged the Browns in a defensive struggle. Travel to New England looking to surprise and get to the .500 mark.<\/p>\n<p>#28 \u2013 1-4 Bucs<br \/>\nThe Bucs beat the Cowboys on Thursday night last week. Rested to host the Steelers in an important game to get back into the NFC South race.<\/p>\n<p>#29 \u2013 1-4 Cardinals<br \/>\nThe Cardinals were bashed by the Lions. Travel to LA to face the hungry Rams in another season of vying for top ten position in the NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>#30 \u2013 0-5 Chargers<br \/>\nThe Chargers continued their mistake prone performances with a loss to the Broncos last week. Travel to KC to face the undefeated Chiefs reflecting clubs moving in different directions.<\/p>\n<p>#31 \u2013 0-5 Titans<br \/>\nThe Titans were bashed by the Texans last week. Go to Indy to face the erratic Colts who need a win here to stay abreast in the AFC South.<\/p>\n<p>#32 \u2013 0-5 Dolphins<br \/>\nThe Dolphins lost to the Bengals last week in another dispel performance. Mercifully, they get a bye this week before facing the long road during the second half of the season.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>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 34 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. 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