Who mentioned it’s important to ease in a rookie quarterback?
The Commanders’ Jayden Daniels, Broncos’ Bo Nix and Bears’ Caleb Williams all have been starters since Week 1, and their 10 mixed wins are the second most by a rookie quarterback class via the primary 5 weeks of the season for the reason that 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
It makes you surprise when the Patriots – who’ve fallen to new lows with a four-game dropping streak – would possibly make a change from veteran Jacoby Brissett to rookie Drake Maye, particularly if proprietor Robert Kraft is trying round with envy at different franchises getting a jumpstart from their younger quarterback.
The surging Vikings and Falcons have the luxurious of rookie quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy (injured) and Michael Penix Jr., respectively, ready within the long-term plans.
Listed here are The Publish’s NFL energy rankings for Week 6:
1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs 5-0 (1)
Unsigned till Sept. 17, Kareem Hunt cemented his place as the highest operating again for so long as Isiah Pacheco is sidelined by carrying 27 instances for 102 yards in a 26-13 win towards the Saints. Patrick Mahomes threw for 331 yards and helped the Chiefs have about an 18-minute benefit in time of possession. Harrison Butker kicked 4 subject objectives.
2. Minnesota Vikings 5-0 (2)
Sam Darnold didn’t torch his former crew. And Aaron Jones left injured. So, the Vikings relied on their protection to intercept Aaron Rodgers 3 times in a 23-17 victory over the Jets in London. Andrew Van Ginkel returned his choose for a landing and Stephon Gilmore sealed the win along with his within the pink zone within the remaining minute.
3. Detroit Lions 3-1 (3)
Was it a foul time to have a bye? After going 2-1 in one-score video games to begin the season, the Lions’ offense was clicking on all cylinders in a 42-point outburst towards the Seahawks in Week 4. However the protection is doing its half, too, with Aiden Hutchinson’s 6.5 sacks and Kerby Joseph’s three interceptions.
4. Houston Texans 4-1 (4)
Ka’imi Fairbairn’s tie-breaking 59-yard subject aim as time expired helped ease the ache of blowing a 17-point lead and punctuated a 23-20 win towards the Payments. Fairbairn additionally related on kicks from 50 and 47 yards. Stefon Diggs had six catches for 82 of C.J. Stroud’s 331 passing yards in his first sport towards his former crew.
5. Baltimore Ravens 3-2 (5)
Derrick Henry’s 51-yard run arrange Justin Tucker’s 24-yard subject aim to beat the Bengals, 41-38, in additional time. Henry’s game-changing run was the primary play after a missed subject aim. Lamar Jackson handed for 348 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 55 yard and one other rating, however he misplaced a fumble on the primary possession of additional time.
6. Buffalo Payments 3-2 (6)
Josh Allen was off the mark all day within the loss to the Texans, finishing 9-of-30 passes for 131 yards, together with a 49-yard landing to Keon Coleman. Allen missed only one snap after his head bounced off the turf however he was identified with a … a rolled ankle? James Prepare dinner ran for 82 yards and a landing.
7. Washington Commanders 4-1 (10)
No crew has scored extra factors this season than the Commanders, who pounded the Browns, 34-13, for a fourth straight win. Daniels threw a 41-yard landing go and was one in all 4 rushers – together with Brian Robinson, Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols – who mixed to hold 31 instances for 211 yards. Daniels scored on the bottom, too.
8. Atlanta Falcons 3-2 (12)
Kirk Cousins received over his new fanbase by throwing for a career-high 509 yards and 4 touchdowns – the final of which to KhaDarel Hodge was the additional time winner in a 36-30 victory towards the Buccaneers. Cousins additionally drove the Falcons for the tying subject aim as time expired in regulation by finishing 5 passes in 1:14 with no timeouts.
9. Inexperienced Bay Packers 3-2 (14)
Jordan Love overcame the primary pick-six of his profession – a failed throw-away try – to finish his subsequent 9 passes, together with two touchdowns to Tucker Kraft in a 24-19 win towards the Rams. Xavier McKinney recovered a fumble and have become the primary participant since 1970 with an interception in every of his first 5 video games with a brand new crew.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-2 (7)
Mike Evans joined the 100 profession touchdowns membership, catching two from Baker Mayfield within the additional time loss to the Falcons. It regarded just like the Buccaneers wrapped up a win when Lavonte David intercepted Cousins at Atlanta’s 28-yard line with 1:52 to play within the fourth quarter, however the Bucs someway went backwards 14 yards and needed to punt, by no means to regain possession.
11. Dallas Cowboys 3-2 (18)
12. Pittsburgh Steelers 3-2 (8)
13. Denver Broncos 3-2 (20)
14. Philadelphia Eagles 2-2 (13)
15. Los Angeles Chargers 2-2 (17)
16. Arizona Cardinals 2-3 (23)
17. San Francisco 49ers 2-3 (11)
18. Seattle Seahawks 3-2 (9)
19. Jets 2-3 (15)
An try to beat a 17-point first-half deficit fell simply brief in a loss to the Vikings. Garrett Wilson broke out of his gradual begin with 13 catches for 101 yards and a landing, however the Jets managed simply 14 carries for 36 yards and Rodgers matched his profession excessive with three interceptions. The offensive line can’t hold Rodgers upright, both.
20. New Orleans Saints 2-3 (16)
21. Chicago Bears 3-2 (21)
22. Giants 2-3 (27)
No Malik Nabers, no Devin Singletary, no downside. Daniel Jones threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, and rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. ran for 129 yards to beat the Seahawks, 29-20. Isaiah Simmons blocked a subject aim that was returned 60 yards for a victory-sealing landing to offset the sooner 102-yard fumble return landing by Seattle.
