NFL Week 6 trends, 2026
Who rose and who fell after Week 6: offense, defense, streaks and players.
What changed after Week 6
Season-to-date ranks among all 32 teams after Week 6 of the 2026 season, compared with where each team stood after Week 3. Offense numbers are what a team gained; defense numbers are what it allowed, so a defense that "rose" is allowing less. The small line on each card is the rank (or the number) after every week so far: higher on the line is better (for PROE, more pass-heavy).
Offense: EPA/play risers and fallers
Rising
- 28th11th-0.146 +0.040
The Patriots' offense rose from 28th to 11th in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.146 to +0.040).
- 24th12th-0.092 +0.040
The Texans' offense rose from 24th to 12th in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.092 to +0.040).
- 26th15th-0.122 -0.010
The Packers' offense rose from 26th to 15th in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.122 to -0.010).
Falling
- 11th24th+0.051 -0.076
The Seahawks' offense fell from 11th to 24th in EPA/play over the last three weeks (+0.051 to -0.076).
- 19th30th-0.046 -0.135
The Eagles' offense fell from 19th to 30th in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.046 to -0.135).
- 23rd31st-0.066 -0.149
The Titans' offense fell from 23rd to 31st in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.066 to -0.149).
Defense: EPA/play allowed risers and fallers
Rising
- 22nd7th+0.066 -0.056
The Packers' defense rose from 22nd to 7th in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (+0.066 to -0.056).
- 21st9th+0.045 -0.038
The Broncos' defense rose from 21st to 9th in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (+0.045 to -0.038).
- 16th6th-0.007 -0.057
The 49ers' defense rose from 16th to 6th in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (-0.007 to -0.057).
Falling
- 2nd22nd-0.177 +0.033
The Raiders' defense fell from 2nd to 22nd in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (-0.177 to +0.033).
- 5th16th-0.093 -0.030
The Bengals' defense fell from 5th to 16th in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (-0.093 to -0.030).
- 4th12th-0.104 -0.036
The Jaguars' defense fell from 4th to 12th in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (-0.104 to -0.036).
Hot and cold: the last five games
Hot
- Season 21stLast 5 15th-0.007
Over its last five games the Falcons' offense ranks 15th in EPA/play (-0.007), 6 spots above its season rank (21st).
- Season 23rdLast 5 17th-0.032
Over its last five games the Steelers' offense ranks 17th in EPA/play (-0.032), 6 spots above its season rank (23rd).
- Season 15thLast 5 6th-0.087
Over its last five games the Bears' defense ranks 6th in EPA/play allowed (-0.087), 9 spots above its season rank (15th).
- Season 20thLast 5 11th-0.042
Over its last five games the Texans' defense ranks 11th in EPA/play allowed (-0.042), 9 spots above its season rank (20th).
Cold
- Season 18thLast 5 27th-0.103
Over its last five games the Giants' offense ranks 27th in EPA/play (-0.103), 9 spots below its season rank (18th).
- Season 13thLast 5 20th-0.049
Over its last five games the Bears' offense ranks 20th in EPA/play (-0.049), 7 spots below its season rank (13th).
- Season 5thLast 5 16th-0.012
Over its last five games the Steelers' defense ranks 16th in EPA/play allowed (-0.012), 11 spots below its season rank (5th).
- Season 6thLast 5 15th-0.021
Over its last five games the 49ers' defense ranks 15th in EPA/play allowed (-0.021), 9 spots below its season rank (6th).
Quarterbacks
Rising
- 30th10th-0.150 +0.173
Drake Maye rose from 30th to 10th among qualified quarterbacks in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.150 to +0.173).
- 23rd11th-0.011 +0.164
C.J. Stroud rose from 23rd to 11th among qualified quarterbacks in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.011 to +0.164).
Falling
- 17th28th+0.074 -0.102
Sam Darnold fell from 17th to 28th among qualified quarterbacks in EPA/play over the last three weeks (+0.074 to -0.102).
- 10th20th+0.159 +0.025
Geno Smith fell from 10th to 20th among qualified quarterbacks in EPA/play over the last three weeks (+0.159 to +0.025).
Skill players: running backs, receivers and tight ends
Rising
- 36th4th-0.273 +0.089
Ollie Gordon II rose from 36th to 4th among qualified running backs in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (-0.273 to +0.089).
- 18th5th-0.021 +0.088
Chuba Hubbard rose from 18th to 5th among qualified running backs in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (-0.021 to +0.088).
- 67th43rd13.2% 17.7%
Germie Bernard rose from 67th to 43rd among qualified wide receivers in target share over the last three weeks (13.2% to 17.7%).
- 29th6th23.2% 29.6%
Malik Nabers rose from 29th to 6th among qualified wide receivers in target share over the last three weeks (23.2% to 29.6%).
- 24th9th13.2% 18.5%
Brenton Strange rose from 24th to 9th among qualified tight ends in target share over the last three weeks (13.2% to 18.5%).
- 31st19th10.0% 15.5%
Colston Loveland rose from 31st to 19th among qualified tight ends in target share over the last three weeks (10.0% to 15.5%).
Falling
- 6th17th+0.062 -0.046
Bhayshul Tuten fell from 6th to 17th among qualified running backs in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (+0.062 to -0.046).
- 1st10th+0.103 +0.047
Brian Robinson fell from 1st to 10th among qualified running backs in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (+0.103 to +0.047).
- 28th58th23.3% 14.9%
Kalif Raymond fell from 28th to 58th among qualified wide receivers in target share over the last three weeks (23.3% to 14.9%).
- 9th35th27.4% 20.2%
Davante Adams fell from 9th to 35th among qualified wide receivers in target share over the last three weeks (27.4% to 20.2%).
- 14th24th17.1% 13.7%
Tyler Higbee fell from 14th to 24th among qualified tight ends in target share over the last three weeks (17.1% to 13.7%).
- 21st31st14.1% 11.0%
Mike Gesicki fell from 21st to 31st among qualified tight ends in target share over the last three weeks (14.1% to 11.0%).
Other movers
Offense
- 26th12th39.9% 45.0%
The Patriots' offense rose from 26th to 12th in success rate over the last three weeks (39.9% to 45.0%).
- 9th20th46.8% 41.6%
The Saints' offense fell from 9th to 20th in success rate over the last three weeks (46.8% to 41.6%).
- 27th7th-0.122 +0.182
The Patriots' offense rose from 27th to 7th in EPA/dropback over the last three weeks (-0.122 to +0.182).
- 5th19th+0.285 +0.042
The Seahawks' offense fell from 5th to 19th in EPA/dropback over the last three weeks (+0.285 to +0.042).
- 15th3rd-0.058 +0.051
The Steelers' offense rose from 15th to 3rd in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (-0.058 to +0.051).
- 9th27th-0.021 -0.195
The Eagles' offense fell from 9th to 27th in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (-0.021 to -0.195).
- 19th9th14.4% 18.1%
The Patriots' offense rose from 19th to 9th in explosive pass rate over the last three weeks (14.4% to 18.1%).
- 12th25th16.3% 12.7%
The Eagles' offense fell from 12th to 25th in explosive pass rate over the last three weeks (16.3% to 12.7%).
- 19th4th16.4% 13.0%
The Texans' offense rose from 19th to 4th in sack + QB hit rate allowed over the last three weeks (16.4% to 13.0%).
- 4th28th12.7% 18.1%
The Jets' offense fell from 4th to 28th in sack + QB hit rate allowed over the last three weeks (12.7% to 18.1%).
- 29th12th32.5% 41.6%
The Patriots' offense rose from 29th to 12th in 3rd-down conversion rate over the last three weeks (32.5% to 41.6%).
- 8th21st46.3% 37.3%
The Eagles' offense fell from 8th to 21st in 3rd-down conversion rate over the last three weeks (46.3% to 37.3%).
- 26th15th-6.7% -1.6%
The Eagles' offense became more pass-heavy over the last three weeks: its PROE went from -6.7% (26th) to -1.6% (15th).
- 8th16th+1.6% -1.8%
The Saints' offense became more run-heavy over the last three weeks: its PROE went from +1.6% (8th) to -1.8% (16th).
Defense
- 18th8th45.1% 41.5%
The Steelers' defense rose from 18th to 8th in success rate allowed over the last three weeks (45.1% to 41.5%).
- 11th26th42.4% 45.4%
The Raiders' defense fell from 11th to 26th in success rate allowed over the last three weeks (42.4% to 45.4%).
- 25th4th+0.152 -0.076
The Packers' defense rose from 25th to 4th in EPA/dropback allowed over the last three weeks (+0.152 to -0.076).
- 1st25th-0.119 +0.129
The Raiders' defense fell from 1st to 25th in EPA/dropback allowed over the last three weeks (-0.119 to +0.129).
- 23rd13th-0.019 -0.109
The Rams' defense rose from 23rd to 13th in EPA/rush allowed over the last three weeks (-0.019 to -0.109).
- 10th26th-0.163 -0.041
The Bengals' defense fell from 10th to 26th in EPA/rush allowed over the last three weeks (-0.163 to -0.041).
- 14th2nd14.6% 10.6%
The Packers' defense rose from 14th to 2nd in explosive pass rate allowed over the last three weeks (14.6% to 10.6%).
- 16th27th14.8% 18.3%
The Saints' defense fell from 16th to 27th in explosive pass rate allowed over the last three weeks (14.8% to 18.3%).
- 19th6th14.0% 18.5%
The Browns' defense rose from 19th to 6th in sack + QB hit rate over the last three weeks (14.0% to 18.5%).
- 7th20th18.3% 15.0%
The Steelers' defense fell from 7th to 20th in sack + QB hit rate over the last three weeks (18.3% to 15.0%).
- 21st7th43.6% 32.9%
The Rams' defense rose from 21st to 7th in 3rd-down conversion rate allowed over the last three weeks (43.6% to 32.9%).
- 9th23rd36.6% 43.7%
The Falcons' defense fell from 9th to 23rd in 3rd-down conversion rate allowed over the last three weeks (36.6% to 43.7%).
Active streaks
The Seahawks' defense has held opponents below the league average in EPA/play in 6 straight games (since Week 1).
The Cowboys' offense has beaten the league average in success rate in 6 straight games (since Week 1).
The 49ers' offense has beaten the league average in success rate in 6 straight games (since Week 1).
The Vikings' defense has held opponents below the league average in EPA/dropback in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
The Vikings' defense has held opponents below the league average in EPA/play in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
The Vikings' defense has beaten the league average in sack + QB hit rate in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
The Seahawks' defense has beaten the league average in sack + QB hit rate in 5 straight games (since Week 2).
The Vikings' defense has held opponents below the league average in success rate in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
Trey McBride has had a 20%+ target share in 6 straight games (since Week 1).
Isaiah Likely has had a 20%+ target share in 6 straight games (since Week 1).
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has had 75+ receiving yards in 6 straight games (since Week 1).
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has had a 25%+ target share in 6 straight games (since Week 1).
Dak Prescott has had 250+ passing yards in 5 straight games (since Week 2).
Bryce Young has had 250+ passing yards in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
Kirk Cousins has had positive EPA per play in 5 straight games (since Week 2).
Patrick Mahomes has had positive EPA per play in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
EPA/play ranks after Week 6, all 32 teams
Change is the move in rank since Week 3. Select a column heading to sort.
| Team | Offense rank | Change | Offense EPA/play | Defense rank | Change | EPA/play allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 1st | -- | +0.209 | 6th | ▲10 | -0.057 |
 Buffalo Bills | 2nd | -- | +0.204 | 30th | ▼6 | +0.128 |
 Detroit Lions | 3rd | ▲4 | +0.180 | 31st | ▼2 | +0.152 |
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 4th | ▲2 | +0.155 | 12th | ▼8 | -0.036 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 5th | ▼1 | +0.155 | 3rd | ▲3 | -0.102 |
| Carolina Panthers | 6th | ▲4 | +0.116 | 19th | ▼5 | -0.009 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 7th | ▼4 | +0.113 | 14th | ▲5 | -0.033 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 8th | ▼3 | +0.078 | 32nd | -- | +0.164 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 9th | -- | +0.072 | 16th | ▼11 | -0.030 |
 Los Angeles Rams | 10th | ▲5 | +0.041 | 10th | ▼2 | -0.038 |
 New England Patriots | 11th | ▲17 | +0.040 | 18th | ▼7 | -0.014 |
 Houston Texans | 12th | ▲12 | +0.040 | 20th | ▼5 | -0.005 |
 Chicago Bears | 13th | ▼5 | +0.025 | 15th | ▼5 | -0.032 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 14th | ▲3 | +0.019 | 22nd | ▼20 | +0.033 |
 Green Bay Packers | 15th | ▲11 | -0.010 | 7th | ▲15 | -0.056 |
 Washington Commanders | 16th | ▼2 | -0.014 | 24th | ▲2 | +0.067 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 17th | ▼4 | -0.019 | 28th | -- | +0.079 |
| New York Giants | 18th | -- | -0.025 | 21st | ▲6 | +0.022 |
 New York Jets | 19th | ▼7 | -0.027 | 8th | ▲5 | -0.049 |
 New Orleans Saints | 20th | ▼4 | -0.050 | 25th | ▼2 | +0.067 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 21st | ▲8 | -0.057 | 17th | ▼8 | -0.022 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 22nd | ▼1 | -0.062 | 26th | ▲5 | +0.068 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 23rd | ▲7 | -0.076 | 5th | ▲7 | -0.060 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 24th | ▼13 | -0.076 | 2nd | ▲1 | -0.135 |
 Denver Broncos | 25th | ▼5 | -0.079 | 9th | ▲12 | -0.038 |
 Cleveland Browns | 26th | ▼4 | -0.087 | 13th | ▲4 | -0.033 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 27th | ▼2 | -0.099 | 1st | -- | -0.210 |
 Miami Dolphins | 28th | ▼1 | -0.115 | 29th | ▲1 | +0.108 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 29th | ▲3 | -0.130 | 4th | ▲3 | -0.087 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 30th | ▼11 | -0.135 | 27th | ▼2 | +0.078 |
 Tennessee Titans | 31st | ▼8 | -0.149 | 23rd | ▼3 | +0.042 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 32nd | ▼1 | -0.225 | 11th | ▲7 | -0.036 |
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EPA is raw, not adjusted for opponents, so it differs from the opponent-adjusted EPA on Power Rankings. Explosive plays are passes of 15+ yards and designed runs of 10+. Qualified players meet the NFL Player Stats volume minimums for the season so far.