New England, Green Bay Climb in Week 6 NFL Rankings
The article ranks NFL teams following Week 5 of the 2026 season. New England and Green Bay are highlighted as major climbers in the Week 6 power rankings. Tennessee and Miami remain at the bottom, with both teams struggling early in the year.
The Week 6 rankings follow five weeks of the 2026 season. Kansas City and Carolina had their first byes, but 30 teams still played, including Tampa Bay’s Thursday upset of Dallas. New England and Green Bay are highlighted as notable risers.
Tennessee remained No. 32 and Miami No. 31. Cam Ward has not shown the expected step forward, and Miami is 0-5 after turning the ball over three times against Cincinnati.
Weekly power rankings may shape fan debate and media narratives around teams like New England, Green Bay, Tennessee, and Miami. For struggling clubs, low placement could add pressure on coaches and quarterbacks, while rising teams may draw more attention and expectations. Fans, players, and local game-day businesses could feel these shifts indirectly, though rankings themselves do not decide playoff outcomes or on-field results.