Week 6 in the NFL was filled with dominant performances by the favorites, making upsets hard to come by. The divide between the good and bad teams became clearer after a string of unpredictable outcomes in the previous weeks.
The Baltimore Ravens solidified their place as a top team in the AFC after defeating the Washington Commanders 30-23, putting an end to Jayden Daniels’ four-game winning streak. Analysts now believe the Ravens could potentially challenge the reigning champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.
While the Commanders may not be in the same class as the Ravens in terms of Super Bowl contention, they are proving to be strong contenders in the NFC East. The Philadelphia Eagles also had a close call with a sluggish 20-16 victory against the Cleveland Browns.
The Detroit Lions stunned the football world with a convincing 47-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, showing glimpses of a team capable of competing for the Lombardi Trophy. However, the win was overshadowed by a scary lower leg injury to Aidan Hutchinson, who was carted off the field.
Despite their strong performances, it’s still up for debate whether the Ravens and Lions are truly the best in their respective conferences. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs hold their ground as strong contenders, setting up a highly-anticipated Super Bowl rematch in Week 7. The undefeated Minnesota Vikings are also silently making a case for themselves after a bye week.
Looking back at Week 6, the Los Angeles Chargers and Chicago Bears are on the rise, with both teams securing impressive wins. While they still have a ways to go to reach the elite status in the NFL, they are showing promise of potentially making a playoff run.
