NFL power rankings, Miami Dolphins tumble; Week 6 biggest risers, fallers

The Week 6 NFL Power Poll from our Joe Schad is out. Just how low are Dolphins?

The Miami Dolphins fell to 1-4 with a 27-24 loss at the Carolina Panthers.

Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle, Darren Waller and De'Von Achane played well but Miami's defense folded again.

But with all but the MNF game completed, it's already time to unveil our Week 6 NFL power rankings.

Where do the Miami Dolphins stand in Week 6 NFL Power Rankings?

Here is Joe Schad's Top 32 after Sunday's Week 5 in the NFL:

1. Buffalo Bills (4-1)

Key offseason addition: Joey Bosa; lost to Patriots

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gets ready to throw to an open receiver during first half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Oct. 5, 2025.

2. Philadelphia Eagles (4-1)

Lost to Broncos

3. Detroit Lions (4-1)

Key offseason addition: D.J. Reed; beat Bengals

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.

4. Green Bay Packers (2-1-1)

Key offseason addition: Micah Parsons; bye

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-1)

Key offseason addition: Haason Reddick; beat Seahawks

6. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1)

Key offseason addition: Aaron Rodgers; bye

7. San Francisco 49ers (4-1)

Key offseason addition: Mac Jones; beat Rams

Oct 2, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1)

Key offseason addition: Patrick Mekari; MNF vs. KC

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) warms up before an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

9. Kansas City Chiefs (2-2)

Key offseason addition: Kristian Fulton; MNF at Jax

10. Washington Commanders (3-2)

Key offseason addition: Von Miller; beat Chargers

11. Los Angeles Chargers (3-2)

Lost to Commanders

Sep 21, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) hands off to running back Omarion Hampton (8) who rans for a touchdown in the first half against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium.

12. Minnesota Vikings (3-2)

Key offseason addition: Jonathan Allen; beat Browns

13. Denver Broncos (3-2)

Key offseason addition: Talanoa Hufanga; beat Eagles

14. Los Angeles Rams (3-2)

Key offseason addition: Davante Adams; lost to 49ers

15. Indianapolis Colts (4-1)

Key offseason addition: Daniel Jones; beat Raiders

16. Seattle Seahawks (3-2)

Key offseason addition: Cooper Kupp; lost to Bucs

17. Atlanta Falcons (2-2)

Key offseason addition: Leonard Floyd; bye

18. Chicago Bears (2-2)

Key offseason addition: Grady Jarrett; bye

19. Dallas Cowboys (2-2-1)

Key offseason addition: Kenny Clark; beat Jets

20. New England Patriots (3-2)

Key offseason addition: Stefon Diggs; beat Bills

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye lets the offense line know what he sees during first half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Oct. 5, 2025.

21. Houston Texans (2-3)

Key offseason addition: Mario Edwards; beat Ravens

22. Baltimore Ravens (1-4)

Key addition: DeAndre Hopkins; lost to Texans

23. Cincinnati Bengals (2-3)

Key offseason addition: Joseph Ossai: lost to Lions

24. Arizona Cardinals (2-3)

Key offseason addition: Calais Campbell; lost to Titans

25. Carolina Panthers (2-3)

Key offseason addition: Trevon Moehrig: beat Dolphins

Oct 5, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (5) carries the ball during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

26. Tennessee Titans (1-4)

Beat Cardinals

27. New Orleans Saints (1-4)

Key offseason addition: Chase Young; beat Giants

28. Las Vegas Raiders (1-4)

Key offseason addition: Geno Smith; lost to Colts

29. New York Giants (1-4)

Lost to Saints

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart runs against the New Orleans Saints.

30. Cleveland Browns (1-4)

Key offseason addition: Maliek Collins; lost to Vikings

31. Miami Dolphins (1-4)

Key offseason addition: James Daniels; lost to Panthers

32. New York Jets (0-5)

Key offseason addition: Justin Fields; lost to Dallas

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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins 31st; Bills still top NFL Power Rankings Week 6

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