NFL Power Rankings: New York Jets and 3 Teams Sure to Climb After Week 6

Several teams in the NFL aren't playing up to their full potential, but after a strong Week 6 performance we'll see a few teams take a nice leap in the rankings. 

The mid-point of the season is quickly approaching, and it's time for so-called elite teams to pick it up and prove they're the real deal. 

Of course, we've already seen some fantastic play from some top teams, but others we thought would dominate just aren't. 

There's plenty of time to change that, and a win in Week 6 will definitely help. Here are three teams sure to rise after this weekend. 

New York Jets 

Rex Ryan's Super Bowl guarantee isn't looking too well, but on Monday night, he and the Jets will make a statement with a huge win over the Miami Dolphins. 

If the Jets flop and don't control his game for all four quarters, then something is seriously wrong.

That is doubtful, as Mark Sanchez will torch the Dolphins' less-than-stellar secondary, and New York's defense will prove they're still one of the best in the league. 

Philadelphia Eagles 

The 1-4 Eagles must win on Sunday against the Washington Redskins, or their season is all but over. Philadelphia has been a huge disappointment thus far, but they will turn things around this season.

Last season, the Eagles thrashed the Redskins at FedEx Field, and while a beatdown is unlikely for this year, Philadelphia's talent will prevail.

Washington is fresh off a bye, but the Eagles are extremely hungry for a victory, and they'll get it on Sunday. 

Oakland Raiders

With a big win over the Houston Texans last week, the Raiders are steadily rising in the power rankings. The Raiders host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in a game they cannot lose. 

Oakland is playing with a heavy heart after the loss of Al Davis, and looking at their schedule, the Raiders could very well win their next seven games.

Oakland will go at least 5-2 over that span, and they'll keep climbing the power rankings after a statement win over the Browns Sunday afternoon. 

Eric Bowman’s 2011 NFL Power Rankings  

1. Green Bay Packers

2. New Orleans Saints 

3. New England Patriots

4. Detroit Lions

5. Baltimore Ravens

6. Pittsburgh Steelers

7. San Diego Chargers 

8. Dallas Cowboys

9. Buffalo Bills 

10. New York Jets

11. Chicago Bears

12. Houston Texans

13. San Francisco 49ers

14. Oakland Raiders

15. Atlanta Falcons

16. Washington Redskins

17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

18. Tennessee Titans

19. New York Giants

20. Philadelphia Eagles

21. Cincinnati Bengals

22. Carolina Panthers

23. Minnesota Vikings 

24. Cleveland Browns 

25. Seattle Seahawks

26. Denver Broncos 

27. St. Louis Rams

28. Arizona Cardinals

29. Kansas City Chiefs

30.  Jacksonville Jaguars

31. Miami Dolphins

32. Indianapolis Colts