NFL Power Rankings, Week 6: Are the Dallas Cowboys a top ten team?

Where do the Cowboys land in the latest NFL Power rankings before matchup with Detroit Lions?

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Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season is in the books, and it was a good week for the Dallas Cowboys. There was a lot of movement in the NFL Power Rankings this week, and the Cowboys were one of those teams on the move.

Here is the NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 6:

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32. Carolina Panthers

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Not even Andy Dalton could save the Carolina Panthers from a 36-10 blowout defeat by the Chicago Bears. The Panthers have once again landed as the worst team in the NFL.

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31. New England Patriots

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The New England Patriots are in a bad place in their current rebuild. Sunday's loss was the worst of the week, and this team shows no signs of improving.

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30. Jacksonville Jaguars

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There will be no winless teams in the NFL this season, so it is time for Jacksonville Jaguars fans to celebrate. The Jaguars' win was also celebrated by anyone who had the over in the 37-34 final score.

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29. Tennessee Titans

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The Tennessee Titans had a bye week, but that didn't stop the team from landing in the bottom five of the power rankings. Maybe things will look different after Week 6.

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28. Cleveland Browns

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If you look up the definition of dumpster fire in the dictionary, chances are you will see the logo of the Cleveland Browns.

Things are a mess in Cleveland, and there are no signs of them getting better.

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27. New York Giants

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The New York Giants showed no sign of a hangover after their loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Actually, the team showed signs of new life with a Week 5 victory on the road in Seattle.

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26. Las Vegas Raiders

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The Las Vegas Raiders have no stability at quarterback, and it shows. The Raiders were blown out by the Denver Broncos on Sunday, and the team's season looks to be all but over.

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25. Los Angeles Rams

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The Los Angeles Rams are ravaged by injuries once again this season. But how many years in a row can that excuse be used before someone hits the panic button within the franchise?

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24. Cincinnati Bengals

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The Cincinnati Bengals allowed another victory to slip from their fingertips, putting the franchise's 2024 postseason hopes on life support.

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23. Miami Dolphins

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The Miami Dolphins got the Week 5 victory over the New England Patriots. However, this team is a trainwreck with the absence of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

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22. Denver Broncos

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The Denver Broncos were not going to lose wearing the throwbacks. The Broncos dismantled the Raiders, as the franchise becomes one of the surprise teams in the NFL.

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21. New York Jets

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The New York Jets were banking on a 40-year-old quarterback coming back from an Achilles injury to lead them to the promised land. However, the season is going exactly like you would think it would go, with a 40-year-old quarterback coming back from an Achilles injury.

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20. Indianapolis Colts

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Even with an outstanding performance from Joe Flacco, the Indianapolis Colts couldn't make the comeback on the Jaguars. The Colts are another team that seems to be stuck in purgatory.

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19. Chicago Bears

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Was the Chicago Bears' stellar Week 5 performance a facade due to the team playing the Panthers? I guess only time will tell, but for now, the Bears' stock is going up.

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18 Arizona Cardinals

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The Arizona Cardinals put on an offensive clinic in their win over the San Francisco 49ers. The game was just another reminder of how deadly the Cardinals can be on any given week.

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17. New Orleans Saints

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The New Orleans Saints had the unfortunate duty of playing the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. Saints fans had a bad night, but at least they looked good doing it.

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16. Los Angeles Chargers

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The Los Angeles Chargers were on a bye week for Week 5, or, as head coach Jim Harbaugh called it, an opportunity to get better.

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15. Philadelphia Eagles

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The Philadelphia Eagles were one of four teams on a bye week during Week 5. The Eagles are back in action this week, taking on the train wreck that is the Browns.

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14. Pittsburgh Steelers

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The Pittsburgh Steelers were one defensive stop away from a completely different ranking this week. However, the Steelers seem to be one Russell Wilson resurrection away from being title contenders.

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13. San Francisco 49ers

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Are things starting to fall apart for the San Francisco 49ers? It appears the reigning NFC Champions have a lot of ground to make up if they have hopes for another Super Bowl appearance.

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12. Seattle Seahawks

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The Seattle Seahawks dropped their second straight game when they fell to the New York Giants on Sunday. The NFC West is shaping up to be a very exciting division.

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11. Atlanta Falcons

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The Atlanta Falcons have become one of the hottest teams in the league. Their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5 may have put the rest of the NFC on notice, as the Falcons look like a legit contender.

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10. Dallas Cowboys

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The Dallas Cowboys are putting together a string of great performances. On Sunday night, the team came into the game banged up on the defensive side but only allowed the Steelers to score 17 points.

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9. Green Bay Packers

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The Green Bay Packers' victory on Sunday made it official: everyone in the NFC North has a winning record heading into Week 6. The black and blue division may be the toughest in the entire NFL.

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8. Buffalo Bills

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Coaching malpractice cost the Buffalo Bills their second loss in as many weeks. A Week 6 showdown with the Jets will dictate the path the Bills take for the rest of 2024.

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7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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It was a heartbreaking loss for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Thursday night. However, the Buccaneers continue to prove they have all the pieces to be a playoff team once again this season.

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6. Washington Commanders

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The biggest surprise of the NFL season has been the hot start by the Washington Commanders. The biggest reason for that hot start, is rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Commanders will be no easy victory this season for the Cowboys.

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5. Baltimore Ravens

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The Baltimore Ravens' 0-2 start is now a distant memory, as the team has won their last three. The Ravens look to be on a mission this season. Unfortunately, one really good team will stand in their way.

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4. Houston Texans

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New threads, same high-powered offense. The Houston Texans are 4-1 on the young season and look to be the team everyone expected that would take the next step.

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3. Detroit Lions

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The Cowboys' Week 6 opponent had a bye week in Week 5. However, the Detroit Lions have looked impressive up to this point in the season. Sunday should be fireworks for both fanbases.

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2. Minnesota Vikings

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The Minnesota Vikings are one of two undefeated teams left in the NFL, which is something nobody saw coming. If quarterback Sam Darnold can continue his current play, who says the Vikings can't make noise in the postseason?

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1. Kansas City Chiefs

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It has almost become boring to watch a Kansas City Chiefs game. We know what the outcome will be, and yet, everyone believes it could be different. The Chiefs are a dynasty that is showing no signs of slowing down.

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