Who mentioned it’s a must 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 because the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
It makes you marvel 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 wanting 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 below 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 workforce. And Aaron Jones left injured. So, the Vikings relied on their protection to intercept Aaron Rodgers thrice in a 23-17 victory over the Jets in London. Andrew Van Ginkel returned his decide for a landing and Stephon Gilmore sealed the win along with his within the crimson zone within the closing 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 start out 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 objective 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 recreation towards his former workforce.
5. Baltimore Ravens 3-2 (5)
Derrick Henry’s 51-yard run arrange Justin Tucker’s 24-yard subject objective to beat the Bengals, 41-38, in time beyond regulation. Henry’s game-changing run was the primary play after a missed subject objective. 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 time beyond regulation.
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 recognized with a … a rolled ankle? James Prepare dinner ran for 82 yards and a landing.
7. Washington Commanders 4-1 (10)
No workforce 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 among 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 time beyond regulation winner in a 36-30 victory towards the Buccaneers. Cousins additionally drove the Falcons for the tying subject objective 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 workforce.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-2 (7)
Mike Evans joined the 100 profession touchdowns membership, catching two from Baker Mayfield within the time beyond regulation 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 one way or the other 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 sluggish 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 drawback. 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 objective that was returned 60 yards for a victory-sealing landing to offset the sooner 102-yard fumble return landing by Seattle.
