NFL Scores Week 6 Review

The NFL scores Week 6 promised to be revealing. Among the NFL scores in Week 6, the most hyped matchup was between two 1-3 teams, but the day went beyond that. The shaky power structure in the NFC took another hit, while the AFC power players had some major tests. But compared to the surprises and upsets in previous weeks, this Sunday was a bit tamer by comparison. Yet the results this week sent various messages throughout the league.

In the NFC, every single team has now lost two games or more. The Falcons, Bears and Buccaneers took serious blows, as the Falcons were handled by the Eagles 31-17, the Bears got upset by the Seahawks 23-20, and the Buccaneers were blown out by the Saints 31-6.

After the NFL scores Week 6, there are five 4-2 teams leading the NFC, with three 3-2 teams trailing them. The Saints finally looked like their old selves, while the Eagles are once again rising after losing a starting quarterback. Meanwhile, the Giants continued their surge with a 28-20 triumph over the Lions, they have turned around drastically in the last three weeks.

The NFC picture got even more muddled when the Packers fell to .500 in a 23-20 overtime loss to the Dolphins. The Rams are also back at .500 after upsetting the Chargers 20-17. Even the 49ers are off the snide, as they knocked off the Raiders 17-9 for their first win.

Yet the major event in Week 6 was the "Panic Bowl" between the Cowboys and Vikings. It was Minnesota that finally got some relief, as their 24-21 victory got them back up to 2-3. However, Dallas is now 1-4 and in the NFC East basement, as they may not have even hit bottom yet.

Over in the AFC, the presumed favorites made out a little better. The Ravens lost an opportunity, however, as they blew a 10-point lead to the Patriots and fell in overtime 23-20. The Patriots kept pace with the Jets in the AFC East after New York escaped with a 24-20 win over the Broncos.

The Jets now have the best record in football, and are the only 5-1 team in the league. Following the scores this week, the Jets, Patriots and Steelers are the only one-loss teams left. The Steelers stayed on top with a 28-10 victory over Cleveland in Ben Roethlisberger's return.

The AFC South is also still tight after the Texans rallied against the Chiefs 35-31, and the Colts survived the Redskins 27-24. With Tennessee and Jacksonville playing tonight, it seems that three AFC South teams will be tied with a 4-2 record. Meanwhile, in the AFC West, the 3-2 Chiefs lead a division of three 2-4 franchises.

There was a lot of hype around Week 6, yet the NFL scores were relatively orderly - or as orderly as this season can get.

Sources

Yahoo Sports- "Week 6 Scoreboard"