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The Los Angeles Rams were hailed as the Super Bowl favorites coming into the season, but through six weeks they have been the NFL's biggest disappointment. That was hammered home by their massive loss to the Arizona Cardinals and every question possible about the Rams should be asked now. The Houston Texans are no stranger to come backs and they look like they are about to do it again after their impressive win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Caleb Williams returned for the Chicago Bears and so did their offense against the Atlanta Falcons in a beatdown. Finally, the New York Giants finally lost a game, but in the process may have gained a quarterback as JJ McCarthy looked clearly better than Jameis Winston and should be the starter going forward.

We look at all of the Week 6 action around the NFL.

The Denver Broncos barely survived a comeback attempt from the Seattle Seahawks as Sam Darnold's turnover concerns continue. However, Bo Nix and the Broncos offense had their struggles too. It is hard to believe in either team as a true contender with the way things are going. The Philadelphia Eagles got shocking news on Thursday as Jalen Hurts will miss time with a blood clot. Add that to an already long list of injuries and the Eagles are in real trouble. Caleb Williams could be making a return for the Chicago Bears this weekend in a huge game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Houston Texans must win this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The Denver Broncos likely would have gone to the Super Bowl to see the Seattle Seahawks if Bo Nix hadn't gotten hurt and now we get a chance to see what that might have looked like. Nix needs to play better football and Denver is feeling discouragement while Seattle cannot stop turning over the ball with a run game that is under-performing. There are plenty of games in Week 6 of the NFL season that are bigger than people realize like the Dallas Cowboys against the Green Bay Packers where one team's dream of a division title will likely slip away. Similarly, the Philadelphia Eagles against the Carolina Panthers will have real ramifications for both sides. The Chicago Bears finally lost some momentum just like the Atlanta Falcons, but both teams need to get it back in a hurry. Finally, the New York Jets finally won a game they typically lose, but they have to prove it against the New England Patriots or none of it matters.

The Green Bay Packers got the vibes right in Week 5 with a big win over the Chicago Bears where Jordan Love with throwing bombs all day to open receivers. This win gives the Packers a big boost and reminds us how dangerous they can be, reviving their playoff chances. New England did a similar thing when the Patriots dismantled the Las Vegas Raiders and set their season back on track. However, neither team leads their division, but not all of the leaders right now will hold on like the New York Giants or Baltimore Ravens, who have teams breathing down their neck and tough circumstances with injuries. Finally, there are some teams that look dead in the water, but the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints have at least some chance to get back into the race in their respective conferences.

The Buffalo Bills pulled off a massive road win on Monday Night football over the Los Angeles Rams and Josh Allen was masterful. The Rams went too conservative at the end and special teams became their undoing once more. A massive win and trade happened on Sunday for the Houston Texans, but it may be too little, too late in a competitive AFC with the Jacksonville Jaguars running away with their division. Similarly, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a big win against the Dallas Cowboys, but it won't be enough to revive their season, even in the middling NFC South. Two teams that prevented that fate and now have winning records are the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers. Jordan Love crushed the Bears and restored the hopes of Titletown while a former Packers passer, Aaron Rodgers, has been cooking with the Steelers as of late.

The San Francisco 49ers continue to roll as they take down the Seattle Seahawks and keep control of the NFC West, led by Brock Purdy, who wasn't as clean, but got the job done. After a bad start, the New England Patriots have bounced back to get to 3-2 with Drake Maye also returning to form in a win over the Las Vegas Raiders, whose offensive magic wore off. The Green Bay Packers were one of many teams that desperately needed a win to right the vibes and they got it over the Chicago Bears in a blowout victory. Post a dominant performance over the Tennessee Titans, the Houston Texans got back in the race and set up a massive deal for Marvin Harrison Jr. as they hope it isn't too little, too late. Finally, The Pittsburgh Steelers took the fake contender title from the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC as we also saw multiple blowouts in talent mismatch games.

We look at all of the NFL action for Week 5.

We saw a huge missed opportunity by the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night as they dropped a home game to the banged up Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cowboys looked like they had a chance to take a step forward this season and clearly that is not happening. The San Francisco 49ers offense has had trouble in the past with the Seattle Seahawks defense, but with Brock Purdy rolling it may be enough to finally get the job done. The Los Angeles Rams haven't starter the season as they hoped and now they have to host the Buffalo Bills fresh off a frustrating loss. Some matchups in Week 5 are going to have a big impact on the early separation in this league, like the Indianapolis Colts against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with two teams looking to be taken serious. The Denver Broncos are looking to be taken more serious on offense as Sean Payton is taking back play-calling duties. In Houston, Demeco Ryans is taking back play-calling duties on defense from Matt Burke. Will both teams respond?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been a massive disappointment and the pressure is now on head coach Todd Bowles. Bowles could go down with the ship soon if the losses continue and a Thursday Night Football game with the Dallas Cowboys likely won't help. The Cowboys look like they are set to take control of the NFC East. Massive games in the NFC West in Week 5 as the San Francisco 49ers look to remain undefeated after a tilt with the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams look to get their dream season back on track against the talented Buffalo Bills. We will get some real answers in the NFL's toughest division. Finally, some teams have a chance to spiral if they lose this weekend. The Philadelphia Eagles are dismantling their offensive line and it is a sign of a sell coming while the New Orleans Saints, New York Jets and Green Bay Packers could fade to oblivion with Ls.

The Baltimore Ravens look like the best team in the AFC North, but with the news that Lamar Jackson could miss multiple weeks, the season they were putting together could be upended. Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals have been up and down, but this gives them a chance to take the division back. The Denver Broncos lost a tough one this weekend, but they should be just fine moving forward. On the other hand, the Philadelphia Eagles are in big trouble and they have a tough schedule ahead of them while the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to go on a run even with a poor defense. The New England Patriots bounced back with a massive win over the Buffalo Bills and now can get rolling to regain momentum. In the NFC North, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers both have been playing bad football, but the Lions have a much better shot of righting the ship. Finally, the Los Angeles Rams have disappointed early and sit at 2-2, but taking all the shine off of them early may have been the best thing for this team.

The Atlanta Falcons came out strong once again as they slammed the New Orleans Saints as the home crowd had a party. Michael Penix has ignited the Bijan Robinson-Drake London duo and with solid defensive coaching, this team can win the NFC South. Tyler Shough tried to overcome, but the Saints lack of health is showing as solid promise early on is starting to fade. Speaking of legitimacy, the Minnesota Vikings are undefeated, but it isn't for real. The offense cannot survive all season at this level and even improvement could not be enough to match their record's expectations. Similarly, the Cleveland Browns offense can't be trusted and the defense hasn't been as dominant as people act. A Ravens team dealing with injuries themselves should still be the favorite. The Jacksonville Jaguars are the real deal however and should be able to run away with the AFC South while the New York Giants don't have much competition and could win by default due to strong coaching from John Harbaugh.

The Los Angeles Rams pulled off a massive comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles in a game they had to win to keep pace in a competitive NFC West. Both teams have real issues moving forward, but the Eagles problems seem more serious. The Kansas City Chiefs won a big one over the Las Vegas Raiders and Kenneth Walker went wild again. Some teams in the NFL had to win in Week 4 to keep playoff hopes alive and the New England Patriots got what they needed in an upset win over the Buffalo Bills. The Green Bay Packers also got what they needed against the banged up Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but just barely. Finally, the Minnesota Vikings remain undefeated after a win over the Dolphins, but skepticism still remains high after a poor performance over a bad team.