Racked & Stacked: Week 7

Only one team left looking for that first win after 6 tries…

1. Indianapolis Colts (5–1) — Upside: Balanced, explosive offense travels. Downsides: Interior pass-pro leaks • coverage busts vs. stacks • penalties in scoring range.
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5–1) — Upside: Situational toughness in tight games. Downsides: Negative point differential trend risk • run fits can pop • red-zone efficiency swings.
3. Seattle Seahawks (4–2) — Upside: Defense closing space fast. Downsides: Early-down rush inconsistency • flags in bunches • WR depth tested by nicks.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (4–1) — Upside: Veteran defense wins leverage downs. Downsides: Pass-pro stress • red-zone creativity needed • explosive plays come in spurts.
5. Green Bay Packers (3–1–1) — Upside: Efficient QB play + stingy D. Downsides: Short-yardage push • kick coverage hiccups • WR timing still gels.
6. Detroit Lions (4–2) — Upside: Line-of-scrimmage bully ball. Downsides: Secondary gives up chunks • situational flags • short-yard variance.
7. Los Angeles Rams (4–2) — Upside: Scheme answers + WR duo tilt fields. Downsides: Red-zone finishing streaky • CB depth thin • specials up-and-down.
8. Los Angeles Chargers (4–2) — Upside: Money-down offense when on schedule. Downsides: Pass-pro wobbles • soft spots in zone • week-to-week consistency.
9. Buffalo Bills (4–2) — Week 7 bye — Upside: Top-10 balance, strong scripts. Downsides: Discipline dips late • run fits spring leaks • red-zone stalls vs shells.
10. Philadelphia Eagles (4–2) — Upside: Elite fronts, closing kick. Downsides: Slow starts • red-zone D stress • back-end miscomms.
11. San Francisco 49ers (4–2) — Upside: Clutch late, QB poise. Downsides: Run game bottled at times • third-quarter lulls • depth stress spots.
12. Denver Broncos (4–2) — Upside: Defense re-centered, structure sound. Downsides: Red-zone sputters • turnovers at bad times • WR depth reliability.
13. Jacksonville Jaguars (4–2) — Upside: Statement wins + tightening D. Downsides: Goal-to-go finishing • nickel run fits • backup OT vs power.
14. New England Patriots (4–2) — Upside: Defense limits explosives. Downsides: Turnover spikes • run game stuck • OL issues cramp pass game.
15. Kansas City Chiefs (3–3) — Upside: Defense keeps them in it; QB magic. Downsides: WR churn • red-zone bog-downs • late explosives allowed.
16. Minnesota Vikings (3–2) — Upside: Late-game poise; explosive upside. Downsides: Third-down droughts • run-fit inconsistency • protection vs pressure.
17. Chicago Bears (3–2) — Upside: Physical template emerging. Downsides: Penalties stack up • run-support variance • four-minute offense proof.
18. Atlanta Falcons (3–2) — Upside: Scripted offense sparks; QB mobility. Downsides: Post-script lulls • RT health ripple • few explosive runs.
19. Carolina Panthers (3–3) — Upside: Defensive speed shows up. Downsides: Third-down stalls • chunk runs allowed • limited deep accuracy.
20. Washington Commanders (3–3) — Upside: Defense can carry long stretches. Downsides: Red-zone finishing • third-down rate • edge run fits.
21. Dallas Cowboys (2–3–1) — Upside: Star-power defense; ceiling intact. Downsides: Goal-line gaffes • drops in key moments • explosive-play D vs top QBs.
22. Houston Texans (2–3) — Upside: Defense competitive vs good O’s. Downsides: Costly late fumbles • pass-pro wobble • scoring droughts.
23. New York Giants (2–4) — Upside: Proof-of-concept upset shows fight. Downsides: Protection issues linger • thin explosives outside scheme • rookie volatility.
24. Arizona Cardinals (2–4) — Upside: Physicality + timely rushing. Downsides: Drive finishing • handling games/stunts in pass-pro • ST hiccups.
25. Las Vegas Raiders (2–4) — Upside: Second-half defensive adjustments. Downsides: Ground game inefficient • early coverage miscomms • penalties drag drives.
26. Miami Dolphins (1–5) — Upside: Scheme still manufactures space. Downsides: WR injury fallout • secondary stress points • penalty spikes.
27. New Orleans Saints (1–5) — Upside: Young DBs flashing. Downsides: Inconsistent offense • couldn’t slow better attacks • early-down efficiency swings.
28. Baltimore Ravens (1–5) — Week 7 bye — Upside: Offensive ceiling still obvious. Downsides: Finishing vs top foes • injuries mounting • late-game D wilts.
29. Cleveland Browns (1–5) — Upside: Disruptive front can flip games. Downsides: Red-zone finishing • light run push • specials lack swing plays.
30. Tennessee Titans (1–5) — Upside: Defense keeps scores manageable. Downsides: Sacks/TOs on money downs • clunky pass timing • little second-half punch.
31. Cincinnati Bengals (2–4) — Upside: D can gut out tight ones. Downsides: Explosives thin • late pass-pro strain • QB efficiency swings.
32. New York Jets (0–6) — Upside: Breece + QB legs provide a floor. Downsides: Penalties/TOs piling • no-takeaway stretches • late collapses.

Byes: Arizona, Detroit, Jacksonville, L.A. Rams, Las Vegas, Seattle.