NFL WEEK 7: POWER RANKINGS

Welcome back NFL Fans! Week 6 of the 2022 season is behind us, and it’s time to recalculate the NFL Power Rankings going into Week 7. @TheBrysh Power Rankings (PR’s) are calculated using a proprietary algorithm, each week the PR calculations will be represented in a 1-16 rating for each Conference.

Week 6 Recap

@TheBrysh Power Rankings are also used to calculate weekly predictions, which will be published as well. Week 6 predictions for @TheBrysh were 8/14, for a season tally of 53/93 or 57% on straight up wins. As the weeks progress, the numbers get dialed in and the predictions become even more dependable.

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THURSDAY NIGHT GAME

Washington Commanders @ Chicago Bears This game was as boring as it sounded on paper. The Bears slept through the 1st half, when they had an opportunity in the 4th they turned it over on downs, Washington wins 12-7 and moves up to 14th, Da Bears drop to 13th.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 13: Carson Wentz #11 of the Washington Commanders attempts a two-point conversion against Armon Watts #96 of the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on October 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

EARLY SUNDAY GAMES

Only 2 games this week did not result in changes to INDIVIDUAL Power Ranking scores, although positions in the PR’s may have been affected. The New Orleans Saints hosted the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bengals won 30-26 and climbed over the Ravens to 4th in the AFC. The Buffalo Bills beat the Chiefs in KC 24-20, dropping the Chiefs to 3rd in the AFC PR’s.

San Francisco 49’ers @ Atlanta Falcons QB Marcus Mariota lifted his Falcons to a 28-14 upset win over the favored 49’ers with 2 passing TD’s and 1 TD rushing. Atlanta rises to 9th place while the ‘Niners fall to 3rd in the NFC.

New England Patriots @ Cleveland Browns Patriots coach Bill Belichick lead his team to a 38-15 blowout over the Browns. The Pats move up to 2nd in the AFC PR’s, the Browns drop to 13th.

NY Jets @ Green Bay Packers From the beginning of the season @TheBrysh had the Jets pegged for the AFC cellar. They proved us wrong again with a 27-10 upset over the Packers. The Jets are now in 6th! in the AFC PR’s, the Packers drop to 11th.

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Indianapolis Colts The Colts finally showed us some of their offensive potential with a last second TD pass to beat the Jags. The Colts hold on to 11th and the Jags stay at 12th in the AFC PR’s.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 16: Deon Jackson #35 of the Indianapolis Colts runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings @ Miami Dolphins The Vikings have RB Dalvin Cook to thank for a 24-16 victory with his 53 yard TD run against the Dolphins. The Dolphins drop all the way to 16th, while the Vikings move up to 6th.

Baltimore Ravens @ NY Giants The heavily favored Ravens were looking for a step up in their division standings, but the Giants had something to say about that with a 24-20 upset. The Ravens switch places with the Bengals for 5th, the Giants climb to 10th.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mitch Trubisky filled in late in the 3rd quarter to put away the Bucc’s. The Steelers climb out of the basement with a 20-18 win to lift them to 14th in the AFC PR’s.

PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 16: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) runs six yards in to the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on October 16, 2022. (Photo by Shelley Lipton/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

LATE SUNDAY GAMES

Carolina Panthers @ LA Rams Even with an offensive line ravaged with injuries, the LA Rams broke a losing streak, and came out with a convincing 24-10 win over the Panthers. The Rams move into 5th and the Panthers are 15th in the NFC PR’s.

Arizona Cardinals @ Seattle Seahawks The Seattle defense stepped up to the plate against a Cardinals offense loaded with talent. Arizona’s offense was TD-less as the Seahawks won 19-9. The Seahawks have now climbed to 8th in the PR’s.

Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles If a team in the NFL looks unbeatable, it is the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles victim Sunday night was the Cowboys, to the tune of 26-17. The Eagles finally take the top spot in the NFC PR’s.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 16: Darius Slay #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles intercepts the pass intended for Michael Gallup #13 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 16, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

MONDAY NIGHT GAME

Denver Broncos @ LA Chargers An exciting OT finish in Los Angeles saw the hometown Chargers beat the Broncos 19-16 on Monday Night Football. LA Kicker Dustin Hopkins drained a 39 yarder with only 2 minutes left in overtime. The win sees the Chargers climb to 7th in the AFC PR’s while Denver drops 1 spot to 10th.