NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs, Vikings stay on top; Ravens move up; Cowboys drop out

Though they’re both on their bye week, the Chiefs and Vikings — the league’s only remaining unbeaten teams — remain at the top of my Top 10. But the Lions’ 47-9 destruction of the Cowboys and the Ravens’ strong showing against the Commanders have Detroit and Baltimore right on the leaders’ heels. 

The Buccaneers, Packers and Steelers enter the list this week, while the Bills, Broncos and Cowboys drop out. 

Here’s my Top 10 for Week 6 of the 2024 season.

1. Kansas City Chiefs
Last week: 1

The back-to-back champs continue to find ways to win despite a sputtering offense. The Chris Jones-led defense smothers opponents and creates enough short fields and scoring opportunities for Patrick Mahomes & Co. to put enough points on the board. Though the offense must find its rhythm for the Chiefs to three-peat, Andy Reid’s squad remains the team to beat in 2024. 

2. Minnesota Vikings
Last week: 2

Kevin O’Connell and Brian Flores are building a juggernaut in the Twin Cities. The Vikings’ electric offense is complemented by a suffocating defense that befuddles opposing quarterbacks and playcallers. The combination of elite units on both sides of the ball will make the Vikings one of the toughest teams to face down the stretch. 

3. Detroit Lions
Last week: 3

“Bully Ball” is alive and well in Motown. Dan Campbell’s squad pummels opponents behind a dominant offensive line that enables the Lions to mix force (smash-mouth run game) and finesse (dynamic aerial attack) to beat opponents into submission. Though the loss of Aidan Hutchinson (broken leg) will force defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to tweak his approach, Detroit’s disruptive defense gives the Lions a balanced squad with the potential to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at season’s end. 

Tom Brady says Lions are the best team he’s seen this year

4. Baltimore Ravens
Last week: 6

Don’t look now, but the Ravens have become one of the league’s most explosive offenses behind the dynamic combination of Lamar Jackson and…

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