NFL Power Rankings Week 6: AFC North Dominates, Cowboys Tumble

Another week of football has shaken up the rankings completely, and everything you thought you knew about some of these teams may have to be re-examined.

As all the information comes in, how much do the upsets by the Cardinals and Raiders affect their power rankings? It's a legitimate question.

But enough, I'm Brian DiTullio, NFL Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report, and here's a look at the Week 6 NFL Power Rankings.

32. Buffalo Bills

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 10: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Buffalo Bills readies to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. Jacksonville won 36-26. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

2010 Record: 0-5

Last Week's Ranking: 31

Last Game: Lost, 36-26, to the Jacksonville Jaguars

The Buffalo Bills officially have hit rock bottom here. The team scored three touchdowns, but the Jaguars scored more. The Bills running game was anemic, and there's no light at the end of the tunnel for this team.

Next Game: At Baltimore in two weeks

31. San Francisco 49ers

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SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 10: Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on October 10, 2010 in San Francisco, California.(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

2010 Record: 0-5

Last Week's Ranking: 32

Last Game: Lost, 27-24, to Philadelphia

The only thing keeping the Niners out of the last spot is the fact that they've been in just about every game this year and looked like they could pull out a victory. That hasn't always been the case with Buffalo, so the Niners move up a spot.

Head coach Mike Singletary definitely is on one of the hottest hot seats there is in the NFL right now, but he'll live to coach another week.

This Week: at home vs. Oakland

30. Carolina Panthers

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 10: Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers watches from the sidelines against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

2010 Record: 0-5

Last Week's Ranking: 29

Last Game: Lost, 23-6, to Chicago

The Panthers have been wandering around the bottom the last few weeks, never quite finishing last. But rookie quarterback Jimmy Clausen still has a ways to go with his development, and the Panthers still couldn't win after intercepting Todd Collins four times.

Next Game: At San Francisco in two weeks

29. Cleveland Browns

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CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 10: Wide receiver Joshua Cribbs #16 of the Cleveland Browns is hit by defenders Brent Grimes #20 and Antone Smith #35 of the Atlanta Falcons at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/

2010 Record: 1-4

Last Week's Ranking: 26

Last Game: Lost, 20-10, to Atlanta

The Browns lost both Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace this week to ankle injuries and may have to go into Pittsburgh starting rookie Colt McCoy or possibly newly re-signed Brett Ratliff. The Browns offense is conservative as it is, and the Steelers defense is about as stingy as it gets.

Next Game: At Pittsburgh

28. St. Louis Rams

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DETROIT - OCTOBER 10: Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams looks to the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 10, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Rams 44-6. (Photo by Leon H

2010 Record: 2-3

Last Week's Ranking: 22

Last Game: Lost 44-6 to Detroit

The Rams had a lot of things going for them and with two wins had begun to move out of the bottom five of the rankings. However, not only did they lose to Detroit, but quarterback Sam Bradford lost his best wide receiver, Mark Clayton, in the process. It's not looking good for the Rams as they enter Week 6.

Next Game: At home vs.San Diego

27. Detroit Lions

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DETROIT - OCTOBER 10: Louis Delmas #26 and Ndamukong Suh #90 of the Detroit Lions celebrate Suh's fourth quarter interception during the game against the St. Louis Rams at Ford Field on October 10, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Rams 4

2010 Record: 1-4

Last Week's Ranking: 30

Last Game: Won against the St. Louis Rams, 44-6

The Lions continue to improve and destroyed the St. Louis Rams, good enough to move them up a couple of spots. This will be a team to keep your eye on next year. They've got a lot of young talent that will be a force to be reckoned with soon.

Next Game: At New York Giants

26. Dallas Cowboys

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Defensive tackle Jason Jones #91 of the Tennessee Titans sacks quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

2010 Record: 1-3

Last Week's Ranking: 24

Last Game: Lost 34-27 to Tennessee

Dallas Cowboys fans need to understand something before they throw a fit over how low the Cowboys are ranked.

Your team is 1-3.

Win some games and they'll get ranked higher.

Tony Romo threw three interceptions, including the game-clincher, and most of his 406 yards came after the catch—so let's all calm down here.

Next Game: At home vs. Tennessee

25. Minnesota Vikings

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EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - OCTOBER 7: Wide receiver Randy Moss #84 of the Minnesota Vikings runs past quarterback Brett Favre #4 while taking his first practice after re-joining the Vikings at Winter Park on October 7, 2010 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. (Photo by

2010 Record: 1-3

Last Week's Ranking: 23

Last Game: Lost, 29-20 to the Jets

The Vikings got a lift with the addition of Randy Moss, but now their secondary is beat up and Favre just has become a distraction who isn't playing up to his 2009 form.

Next Game: At home versus Dallas

24. Cincinnati Bengals

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CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals gets set to throw from the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

2010 Record: 2-3

Last Week's Ranking: 17

Last Game: Lost, 24-21, to Tampa Bay

The Bengals now have lost two games in a row and play in the same division as Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Carson Palmer is making poor decisions on the field, and that's been the nail in the coffin so far.

Next Game: At Atlanta in two weeks

23. Oakland Raiders

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 10: Michael Bush #29 is congratulated by Langston Walker #70 and Jason Campbell #8 of the Oakland Raiders after Bush scored a touchdwon against the San Diego Chargers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 10, 2010 in Oakland

2010 Record: 2-3

Last Week's Ranking: 28

Last Game: Won, 35-27, vs. the San Diego Chargers

The Raiders pulled a victory out against the Chargers despite losing Bruce Gradkowski. Two blocked punts from the special teams didn't hurt either. Jason Campbell now has another chance to prove he's the quarterback for this team.

Next Game: At San Francisco

22. Jacksonville Jaguars

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 03: Quarterback David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates the go ahead touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Field on October 3, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars won 31-28. (Photo by Marc

2010 Record: 3-2

Last Week's Ranking: 25

Last Game: A 36-26 victory over Buffalo

The Jaguars beat the winless Bills in a high-scoring affair. The Jaguars may be 3-2, but beating the Bills doesn't count for all that much. The Jags could start rising a lot higher if David Garrard continues to improve and they're able to add a few more numbers to the win column.

Next Game: Against Tennessee on Monday Night Football

21. Denver Broncos

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BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 10: Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos passes against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. Players wore pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Ravens defeated the

2010 Record: 2-3

Last Week's Ranking: 16

Last Game: Lost 31-17 to Baltimore

Kyle Orton has been putting up a lot of good numbers, but the Broncos still have no running game worth bringing up, and the Ravens defense made sure the Broncos regretted that dent in their armor. The Broncos have to come up with a solution to their running game or there will be a lot of heart-breaking losses this season.

Knowshon Moreno is supposed to return this week, so we'll see what happens.

Next Game: Vs. New York Jets

20. Arizona Cardinals

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals attempts to catch a pass under pressure from Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the New Orleans Saints during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 10, 2010

2010 Record: 3-2

Last Week's Ranking: 27

Last Game: Won, 30-20, over New Orleans

The Cardinals move up six spots after stunning the defending Super Bowl champs with rookie Max Hall at quarterback. They'd move up more, but New Orleans is showing a lot of problems, and Hall still is a rookie. Still, more wins will mean more upward movement.

Next Game: At Seattle in two weeks

19. Seattle Seahawks

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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 3: Earl Thomas #29 and Colin Cole #90 both of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate Thomas' interception against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on October 3, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Seahawks 20-3. (Photo

2010 Record: 2-2

Last Week's Ranking: 18

Last Game: Lost, 20-3, to the Rams

The Seahawks lost to the Rams in a game that stunned a lot of people. This is a game that, on paper, the Seahawks should've won. Too much upward movement below them drops them two spots going into this week's game versus the Chargers.

Next Game: At home vs. San Diego

18. San Diego Chargers

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 10: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers tries to help with a tackle after the Chargers fumbled the ball against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 10, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ez

2010 Record: 2-3

Last Week's Ranking: 12

Last Game: Lost 35-27 to Oakland Raiders

The Chargers are not as good as they should be, and it's up to Norv Turner to figure out why this team is losing games that, on paper, they shouldn't be losing. One more loss like this week's and the Chargers will take a serious dip in the rankings.

Next Game: At St. Louis

17. Green Bay Packers

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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 10: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers lays on the ground after a hard hit against the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 10, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins won the game in overtime

2010 Record: 3-2

Last Week's Ranking: 10

Last Game: Lost 16-13 to the Washington Redskins

The Packers have been beating themselves this season, but now it seems like half the team, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers, are down with injuries. This team is on the verge of a lost season if they don't heal and start playing smarter football.

One of those two options is controllable.

Next Game: At home vs. Miami

16. Miami Dolphins

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MIAMI - OCTOBER 4: Brandon Marshall #19 of the Miami Dolphins runs with a catch against the New England Patriots at Sun Life Field on October 4, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

2010 Record: 2-2

Last Week's Ranking: 15

Last Game: Lost, 31-23, to the Jets

The Dolphins got killed by the New England Patriots, but that was the Patriots, and the Dolphins schedule includes the reeling Green Bay Packers.

Next Game: At Green Bay

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hands the ball off against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

2010 Record: 3-1

Last Week's Ranking: 21

Last Game: Won 24-21 against the Bengals

The Bucs went out and beat the Bengals as Josh Freeman put together two scoring drives in the fourth quarter. You can't knock that, and the Bucs move up a few spots.

Next Game: At home versus New Orleans

14. Chicago Bears

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Todd Collins #10 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the Bears game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

2010 Record: 4-1

Last Week's Ranking: 19

Last Week: Won 23-6 over the Panthers

The Bears starting quarterback this week, Todd Collins, threw four interceptions, and the Bears won the game, so they move up a few spots.

Jay Cutler still is injured, Collins still threw four interceptions and the Panthers still haven't won a game.

Next Week: At home vs. Seattle

13. New York Giants

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HOUSTON - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants throws downfield before defensive end Mario Williams #90 can get to him at Reliant Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Houston, Texas. New York won 34-10. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Imag

2010 Record: 3-2

Last Week's Ranking: 20

Last Game: Won, 34-10, over Houston

The Giants are starting to put all the pieces together and are becoming a team to be reckoned with again. They're still ranked below the Saints and the team they just beat, the Texans, but not for long if they keep playing like this.

Next Game: At home vs. Detroit

12. New Orleans Saints

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints prepares to snap the ball during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeat

2010 Record: 3-2

Last Week's Ranking: 9

Last Game: Lost, 30-20, to the Arizona Cardinals

The Saints are in danger of plummeting out of the Top 15 entirely if they don't figure out why they're not playing up to the level a defending Super Bowl Champion should. The Saints have squeaked out a few close wins, but they couldn't do it this week as the Cardinals beat them.

The Saints should respond better this week, but you never know.

Next Game: At Tampa Bay

11. Houston Texans

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HOUSTON - OCTOBER 10: Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball during the game against the New York Giants at Reliant Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Houston, Texas. The Giants defeated the Texans 34-10. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Ima

2010 Record: 3-2

Last Week's Ranking: 6

Last Game: Lost 34-10 to the New York Giants

The Texans got their butts handed to them by the New York Giants this week, but they have some quality wins on their schedule already and they face the Kansas City Chiefs this week. The Texans aren't out of anything yet, and the Giants game, for the moment, can be chalked up to "one of those things."

Next Game: At home vs. Kansas City

10. Kansas City Chiefs

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the football against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

2010 Record: 3-1

Last Week's Ranking: 5

Last Game: Lost, 19-9 to Indianapolis

The Chiefs got their first loss of the season and couldn't manage to get a touchdown versus the Colts. It's too early to say if the Chiefs' early success was a mirage, but they're definitely still a team to be taken seriously.

Next Game: At Houston

9. Indianapolis Colts

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Chiefs 19-9. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Gett

2010 Record: 3-2

Last Week's Ranking: 8

Last Game: A 19-9 win over the Chiefs

The Colts are above .500, but they've been struggling to get the wins they do have. Still, Peyton Manning  is the quarterback, and you have to believe, until proven otherwise, that the Colts will be in the thick of things come playoff time.

Next Game: Versus Houston in two weeks

8. Philadelphia Eagles

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SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 10: Kevin Kolb #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on October 10, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

2010 Record: 3-2

Last Week's Ranking: 14

Last Game: Beat the Niners 27-24

Between Michael Vick and Kevin Kolb, head coach Andy Reid has a good problem on his hands. Kolb looked pretty good versus the 49ers. LeSean McCoy also had a pretty good night. They face a tough test coming up versus the Falcons.

Next Game: Versus Atlanta

7. Tennessee Titans

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans leads the offense onto the field after a turnover in the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans won 34-27.

2010 Record: 3-2

Last Week's Ranking: 11

Last Game: Won 34-27 over the Cowboys

The Titans played a good game versus the Cowboys as the offense capitalized on the Tony Romo turnovers, and the special teams unit just gave the team every opportunity to have a good day. The Titans are looking like they're just going to get better.

Next Game: At Jacksonville on Monday Night Football

6. Washington Redskins

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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 10: Head coach Mike Shanahan of the Washington Redskins walks the sideline as his team plays the Green Bay Packers at FedExField on October 10, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins won the game in overtime 16-13. (Photo by Win

2010 Record: 3-2

Last Week's Ranking: 13

Last Game: Won, 16-13, over Green Bay

The Redskins are turning into a team that guts out victories by playing four quarters, capitalizing on the other team's mistakes and not hurting themselves.

Next Game: Versus Indianapolis

5. New England Patriots

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MIAMI - OCTOBER 4: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Field on October 4, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

2010 Record: 3-1

Last Week's Ranking: 4

Last Game: Beat Miami 41-14

The Patriots were idle this week and lose one spot in the rankings because of the Jets, Falcons and Ravens all won. They face the Baltimore Ravens this coming week.

Next Game: At home vs. Baltimore

4. Atlanta Falcons

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CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 10: Tight end Benjamin Watson #82 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by defenders Brent Grimes #20 and Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sulliv

2010 Record: 4-1

Last Week's Ranking: 1

Last Game: Won, 20-10 over Cleveland

The Falcons beat the Browns, but it wasn't in decisive fashion. The Browns played the second half with a hobbled quarterback, and the Falcons still only managed to score a total of 20 points. That's going to knock them out of the top spot despite their record.

Next Game: At Philadelphia

3. New York Jets

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 03: Leodis McKelvin #28 of the Buffalo Bills breaks up a pass intended for Braylon Edwards #17 of the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 3, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. The Jets won 38-14. (Photo by Rick Stewar

2010 Record: 4-1

Last Week's Ranking: 3

Last Game: Beat Minnesots 29-20

The Jets are a team that is built to beat the Patriots and Dolphins, both of which are good teams. They handled the Vikings and Santonio Holmes now is back from suspension.

Next Game: At Denver

2. Baltimore Ravens

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BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 10: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens passes against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. Players wore pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Ravens defeated the

2010 Record: 4-1

Last Week's Ranking: 7

Last Game: Won, 31-17, over Denver

The Ravens are turning into the team the rest of the AFC North feared they would be. The Broncos could not score against them, and the Ravens put up 31 points against the Broncos Defense.

Next Game: At New England

1. Pittsburgh Steelers

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 03: Ike Taylor #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a fourth quater interception with Ryan Clark while playing the Baltimore Ravens on October 3, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Baltimore won the game 17-14. (Ph

2010 Record: 3-1

Last Week's Ranking: 2

Last Game: 17-14 loss to the Ravens

The Steelers have one of the best defenses in the league and went 3-1 despite not having their starting quarterback. Ben Roethlisberger returns this week to face the injured Cleveland Browns.

It's going to be ugly for Browns fans this Sunday.

Next Game: At home vs. Cleveland