NFL Power Rankings: Philadelphia Eagles and Teams Moving on Up in Week 6

Week 6 of the 2011 NFL season was just as wild as all the rest, and in what has become the norm, the power rankings took another shot in the gut.

Like Rowdy Roddy Piper, every time we start to figure out exactly what we think teams really are, they do a complete 180 and cloud the water again.

The following teams are part of the problem with making power rankings, and they have shown that being low in the standings is only a temporary issue.

Philadelphia Eagles

 The Philadelphia Eagles were heralded as the "Dream Team" this offseason, but a 1-4 start showed that the team had plenty of flaws they needed to work out.

With a tough game against division rival Washington Redskins, the Eagles came out hot and beat down their foes to prove to the world and more importantly themselves that they are a very talented team that just needs to get everything clicking at once.

Cincinnati Bengals

 One of the biggest shocks of the young season is just how good the defense is for the Cincinnati Bengals, and how the offense is doing enough to get them wins.

There was talk that Andy Dalton would be the demise of the team, but the rapport the rookie quarterback has built with his rookie wide receiver has made up one of the most dynamic duos in football.

San Francisco 49ers

 While the actual game was overshadowed by the coaches’ confrontation after the game, the matchup of the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions was not only relevant for the first time in years, it was the best game of the day.

Not only did San Francisco become 5-1 and defeat the previously undefeated Detroit Lions, the 49ers showed how dominant their defense can be and just how potent their run game has become.

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