NFL Power Rankings - Week 7: Each team's biggest disappointment
The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's football editors.
This week, we highlight each team's biggest disappointment so far.
1. Miami Dolphins (5-1)
Adam Glanzman / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious rank: 2
Vic Fangio has become synonymous with top-10 defenses throughout his career, but Miami has yet to click defensively under its new coordinator. The Dolphins - owners of the league's best offense - rank in the bottom half of the NFL in points, yards, and EPA/play allowed.
2. San Francisco 49ers (5-1)Previous rank: 1
The 49ers used a top-100 draft pick on kicker Jake Moody in April, but they still have question marks at the position. The Michigan product, who struggled in the preseason, missed two field-goal attempts in Week 6, including a 41-yarder in the dying seconds to win the game. He's PFF's 25th-ranked kicker.
3. Kansas City Chiefs (5-1)Previous rank: 4
Kansas City expected Jawaan Taylor to be a reliable tackle after signing him to a four-year, $80-million deal in March. However, the 25-year-old has struggled, allowing 15 pressures and committing 11 penalties in six games.
4. Philadelphia Eagles (5-1)Previous rank: 3
The Eagles promoted Brian Johnson to replace Shane Steichen as offensive coordinator, but Philly's offense has lacked consistency. Johnson's play-calling has been questionable (to put it nicely), and Philadelphia has one of football's least productive offensive units in the fourth quarter.
5. Detroit Lions (5-1)
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Rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs has flashed his potential, but the Lions will have expected a bigger impact after using the No. 12 pick on the Alabama product. He had 249 scrimmage yards and no touchdowns on 53 touches in the first four games before missing two weeks due to injury.
6. Buffalo Bills (4-2)Previous rank: 5
Josh Allen and Co. could definitely use some help from the Bills' tight end room as the season progresses. Buffalo's top two tight ends - Dawson Knox and first-round rookie Dalton Kincaid - have caught only 31 passes for 210 yards and one touchdown combined.
7. Baltimore Ravens (4-2)Previous rank: 7
Baltimore needs more from its wide receiver corps if it wants to have any chance of making a deep run in the AFC. While first-round rookie Zay Flowers has stood out, the likes of Rashod Bateman and Odell Beckham Jr. have yet to record 40-plus receiving yards in a game.
8. Dallas Cowboys (4-2)Previous rank: 9
The Cowboys' offense under Mike McCarthy is still a work in progress. Since the head coach took over play-calling duties to replace Kellen Moore, Dallas has had a hard time moving the ball consistently and scoring points. The NFC East club is also one of the league's worst in red-zone situations.
9. Cleveland Browns (3-2)Previous rank: 12
Deshaun Watson missed Cleveland's last two games with an injury, but the quarterback was far from great in his three starts, which is a major disappointment for a Browns team boasting a historically good defense. Watson posted an 87.8 passer rating and ranked 19th in EPA/play between Weeks 1-3.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2)
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Jacksonville drafted Anton Harrison in the first round this year, but the right tackle has lacked consistency in Year 1. The Oklahoma product, who's allowed nine pressures and four sacks, ranks 55th among 74 qualified offensive tackles, according to PFF.
11. Cincinnati Bengals (3-3)Previous rank: 13
Joe Burrow's calf injury really dragged down his and the Bengals' performances through the first quarter of the season. That's hopefully a thing of the past since Burrow's improved in the last two games.
12. Seattle Seahawks (3-2)Previous rank: 8
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is buried behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett on the depth chart, but no one could've predicted this kind of production: 110 receiving yards on the season and less than 15 yards in three of his five games.
13. Los Angeles Chargers (2-3)Previous rank: 11
The loss of Mike Williams was supposed to create a huge opportunity for Quentin Johnston. That hasn't happened. Instead, the rookie has been nearly invisible, catching just one pass for 18 yards over his last two games.
14. Houston Texans (3-3)Previous rank: 17
Dameon Pierce is going through a major sophomore slump. After a brilliant rookie campaign, Pierce is averaging just 2.9 yards per carry, prompting a larger workload for Devin Singletary behind him.
15. Los Angeles Rams (3-3)
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The Rams don't have a single disappointment. What was supposed to be a lost season has turned into a pleasant surprise. We just have to tip our cap to Sean McVay.
16. New York Jets (3-3)Previous rank: 20
The Jets signed Dalvin Cook to be a solid No. 2 option behind the recovering Breece Hall. So far, he hasn't even been that. The former Pro Bowler has rushed for a measly 2.8 yards per carry.
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2)Previous rank: 15
The Bucs expected a lot from Cody Mauch after using a second-round pick on him and naming him a Week 1 starter. However, it's been a bigger learning curve than expected for the North Dakota State product.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2)Previous rank: 18
Where to even start? The offense is averaging one touchdown per game. Kenny Pickett's pocket awareness hasn't improved. Matt Canada's seat is getting hotter with each passing week.
19. Atlanta Falcons (3-3)Previous rank: 14
Desmond Ridder had a phenomenal game in Week 5. His list of good showings begins and ends there, though, as the Falcons still struggle to extract consistency from their young quarterback.
20. Minnesota Vikings (2-4)
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The transition from Dalvin Cook to Alexander Mattison hasn't gone exactly to plan. Mattison has endured ball-security issues while also averaging under 4 yards per carry.
21. New Orleans Saints (3-3)Previous rank: 21
Signing Derek Carr was supposed to change everything for the Saints, but this offense is still endlessly frustrating. The veteran quarterback needs to be better.
22. Washington Commanders (3-3)Previous rank: 27
Be careful not to blame the Commanders' offensive line for the 34 sacks allowed this far. Sam Howell's pocket presence is washing out some of the impressive things the young quarterback is doing elsewhere.
23. Indianapolis Colts (3-3)Previous rank: 19
Had Alec Pierce emerged as a strong No. 2, that would've eased some concerns about the Colts' receiving corps. The former second-round pick has recorded just 11 catches and 149 yards in six games.
24. Las Vegas Raiders (3-3)Previous rank: 24
Josh McDaniels was making a risky bet when he dumped the Raiders' long-term starter for Jimmy Garoppolo. Not only has that looked like a mistake, but the head coach is also making a fair share of bizarre in-game decisions.
25. Green Bay Packers (2-3)
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Does anyone get on Packers fans' nerves more than defensive coordinator Joe Barry? The defense looks like the strength of the team on paper, but Green Bay ranks just 25th in defensive success rate.
26. Tennessee Titans (2-4)Previous rank: 22
Ryan Tannehill has always been an underappreciated quarterback, but two touchdowns in six games isn't going to get it done. It might be time for a change under center.
27. New York Giants (1-5)Previous rank: 28
What a letdown for the Giants' entire offense. The Daniel Jones contract looks like a mistake, the offensive line is a mess, the new-look receiver room has been disappointing, and Brian Daboll isn't doing much to elevate the unit.
28. Chicago Bears (1-5)Previous rank: 26
This was supposed to be Justin Fields' year. We've seen some flashes, but his continued struggles as a passer make it impossible to have any sort of confidence in him as the Bears' long-term quarterback.
29. Arizona Cardinals (1-5)Previous rank: 29
Arizona's new coaching staff is doing a much better job getting creative with Rondale Moore, but the production still isn't at the level it needs to be. The Cardinals need more from their former second-round pick.
30. Denver Broncos (1-5)
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The Broncos are no better under Sean Payton than they were under Nathaniel Hackett. Go figure. The move to give up premium picks for a head coach is starting to look like a big mistake.
31. New England Patriots (1-5)Previous rank: 30
What isn't disappointing about the Patriots right now? Mac Jones has been brutal, the receiving corps lacks playmakers, the new offensive system is somehow no better than the last, and Bill Belichick bears responsibility for it all. Everything is bad in New England.
32. Carolina Panthers (0-6)Previous rank: 31
The slow start isn't exactly on Bryce Young. Carolina could've done more to improve his supporting cast, and the current offensive system isn't the best fit. But the early returns on the No. 1 pick are concerning nonetheless.
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