ESPN NFL Power Rankings Week 6: 3 Teams That Should Jump into Top 10 with Wins

In ESPN's latest power rankings, there are a few teams within striking distance of being placed in the Top 10, but haven't gained Bristol's respect yet.

Well, there's nothing like a big win to change that.

Headed into Week 6, three teams looking up at the Top 10 have a chance of bursting through the window of opportunity.

Here are three teams that should jump into the Top 10 if they win in Week 6.

3. Dallas Cowboys (2-2)

Cowboys fans have got to be frustrated right about now. They have all the talent in the world, a spanking new defensive coordinator in Rob Ryan who has revitalized their defense and a quarterback in Tony Romo who has the ability to lead them deep into the postseason. 

But as soon as this team impresses, it collapses.

A big part of that has been Romo's play, who can be spectacular one moment and in the same breath throw three interceptions in the second half.

The Cowboys have the tools to be a Top 10 team and have 13 sacks already in four games. They should have beaten the Jets and Lions. If they can ever figure out how not to implode, they will make some serious waves.

What better way to make some waves than to beat the New England Patriots in Week 6? Not saying it's going to happen, but a win could very well change the Cowboys' season.

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2)

The Buccaneers were looking like a playoff team before getting steamrolled by the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6, 48-3.

Now, well, it's hard to pin down who the Buccaneers really are.

But the Bucs have a chance to rebound in a big way come Sunday when they face the 4-1 New Orleans Saints at home.

The Buccaneers actually beat the Saints in the two teams' final game of the season in 2010 and have the pieces to give the Saints a game on Sunday. But if they play like they did against the 49ers, it's going to be ugly.

The Buccaneers have a chance to prove they are a playoff team this season and a win against the Saints would put them atop the division a week after being thoroughly embarrassed.

1. Houston Texans (3-2)

The Texans were riding high on top of the division before facing the determined Oakland Raiders in Week 5.

Now, after a 25-20 loss, the Texans dropped six spots in ESPN's power rankings and find themselves with a worthy division competitor in the Tennessee Titans.

The Texans faced one of the elite teams in the NFL in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens. The game is in Baltimore and the Ravens very well could shut down star running back Arian Foster with their vaunted rush defense.

That means the Texans may have to win through the air and by playing solid defense. It can be done, but you have to wonder if the Texans have the right mentality after some letdowns so far this season.