NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Atlanta Falcons and the 3 Biggest Head-Scratchers

I thought the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles were Super Bowl contenders?

What's going on here?

Both clubs have gotten off to extremely slow starts and have their fanbases wondering if they will even see their team in the postseason. 

They have all the talent you could ask for, but simply aren't getting it done. 

Here are the three teams I can't quite figure out...starting in Philly. 

Philadelphia Eagles

No one can score faster than the Eagles, and really, I don't think there has ever been a more athletic offense at the skill positions in the history of the NFL. 

They are that athletic. 

Still, the Eagles' defense continuously lets them down, especially against the run, and the offense is turning the ball over far too often. 

I don't care if it's a tipped pass, a fumble, whatever. 

They are being careless with the football and aren't stopping anyone. 

True signs of a bad team. 

We're ready to bury them, but keep in mind how talented they are. 

Atlanta Falcons

What happened to the Falcons after they got out to an early 14-0 lead against the Packers?

Matt Ryan is a good quarterback, however, I'm not ready to call him elite.

I'm just not. 

He has to win that game at home when his team needs a huge, confidence-building victory over the defending Super Bowl champions.

They are riding a roller coaster right now. 

Tennessee Titans

They began the year 3-1, with a impressive win over a Baltimore Ravens team that had dominated their three other opponents. 

After doubling up the Ravens 26-13 in Week 2, you'd think the Titans would matchup well with the Steelers.

Not the case. 

Pittsburgh imposed its will throughout the game, and Big Ben tossed five TD passes. 

Are they a surprise playoff contender, or a team that's coming back to Earth?

Beats me. 

Week 6 Power Rankings

1. Green Bay Packers (5-0)	17. Cincinnati Bengals (3-2)
2. New Orleans Saints (4-1)	18. Dallas Cowboys (2-2)**
3. Detroit Lions (4-0)*	19. New York Jets (2-3)
4. New England Patriots (4-1)	20. Atlanta Falcons (2-3)
5. Baltimore Ravens (3-1)**	21. Philadelphia Eagles (1-4)
6. Buffalo Bills (4-1)	22. Cleveland Browns (2-2)**
7. San Francisco 49ers (4-1)	23. Kansas City Chiefs (2-3)
8. San Diego Chargers (4-1)	24. Carolina Panthers (1-4)
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2)	25. Minnesota Vikings (1-4)
10. Oakland Raiders (3-2)	26. Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
11. Houston Texans (3-2)	27. Denver Broncos (1-4)
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2)	28. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4)
13. Washington Redskins (3-1)**	29. Arizona Cardinals (1-4)
14. New York Giants (3-2)	30. Miami Dolphins (0-4)**
15. Tennessee Titans (3-2)	31. St. Louis Rams (0-4)**
16. Chicago Bears (2-2)*	32. Indianapolis Colts (0-5)

*Lions and Bears play on MNF

**Week 5 Bye Week