NFL Week 6 Power Rankings: Drake Maye’s Breakout, Baker Mayfield MVP Buzz, and Flacco to the Bengals
NFL Week 6 Power Rankings are here. Dave Clarke, Bobby Kelly, and Mike Marcangelo bring a full breakdown of the biggest NFL stories from Week 5 and a deep look at where every team stands heading into Week 6.
They open with league headlines: Joe Flacco’s trade to the Bengals, Baker Mayfield’s rising MVP odds, and growing questions about the Chiefs and Chargers. The guys dissect how Cincinnati plans to stay afloat without Joe Burrow until late November, and whether the Browns made a mistake giving up on Flacco.
Then it’s time for our teams:
• The Patriots (3-2) earn a statement win against the Bills, marking Drake Maye’s biggest moment yet. Mike calls it the team’s best victory since Brady left, praising Bill Belichick’s leadership, Mike Vrabel’s defensive turnaround, and Christian Gonzalez’s return.
• The Cowboys (2-2-1) knock off the Jets and look better than expected. Bobby and Dave argue over their playoff chances and how much the defense can really carry them.
• The Bears (2-2) hit their bye week with questions at quarterback but optimism on defense. Dave remains patient; Mike and Bobby, not so much.
They also go deep on the Cross-Off segment — officially eliminating the Saints from playoff contention after another tough loss — and debate whether the Jets, Titans, Browns, and Ravens are next.
Then, it’s on to the Honorable Mentions and the BK Top 10 Power Rankings, where the Jaguars, Colts, and Buccaneers continue to rise, and the Chiefs drop out of the top 10 for the first time in years.
Key talking points:
• Joe Flacco’s impact in Cincinnati
• Baker Mayfield’s MVP candidacy
• Drake Maye’s growth and Patriots’ playoff path
• Chiefs’ midseason struggles and defensive breakdowns
• Colts and Bucs’ surprise success
• Jaguars, Lions, and Eagles continue to dominate
• Which AFC teams are legit playoff threats
If you want the smartest, funniest, and most passionate NFL power rankings show on the internet, this is it.
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