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The Patriots, Vikings, Seahawks, and Steelers all feel a class above the rest, though Ben Roethlisberger's injury should make things interesting during the heart of the season. Below them, the Falcons, Broncos, Cowboys, and Cardinals are all lingering, potentially threatening if they can put it all together.
Still, there are plenty of mysteries. Is it time to believe in the Bills? Sound the alarms in Green Bay?
And there there are the Panthers, who dropped to 1-5 after a valiant comeback effort fell short in New Orleans. Who saw that coming?
In other words, although we're finally starting to learn a lot, there's still much to be untangled as the season marches on.
Check out our power rankings going into Week 7 below: