NFL power rankings for Week 6: Commanders, Broncos, Bears surge behind rookie QBs
NY Post
Who said you have to ease in a rookie quarterback?
The Commanders’ Jayden Daniels, Broncos’ Bo Nix and Bears’ Caleb Williams all have been starters since Week 1, and their 10 combined wins are the second most by a rookie quarterback class through the first five weeks of the season since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
It makes you wonder when the Patriots – who have fallen to new lows with a four-game losing streak – might make a switch from veteran Jacoby Brissett to rookie Drake Maye, especially if owner Robert Kraft is looking around with envy at other franchises getting a jumpstart from their young quarterback.
The surging Vikings and Falcons have the luxury of rookie quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy (injured) and Michael Penix Jr., respectively, waiting in the long-term plans.
Here are The Post’s NFL power rankings for Week 6:
Unsigned until Sept. 17, Kareem Hunt cemented his place as the top running back for as long as Isiah Pacheco is sidelined by carrying 27 times for 102 yards in a 26-13 win against the Saints. Patrick Mahomes threw for 331 yards and helped the Chiefs have about an 18-minute advantage in time of possession. Harrison Butker kicked four field goals.
