Power Rankings: Week 6

• NFLTR’s Ethan Woodie dropped his Week 6 NFL Power Rankings on Tuesday.

Robert Saleh

• The Jets shook things up on Tuesday by firing HC Robert Saleh.

• The Jets later named DC Jeff Ulbrich as the interim head coach after firing Saleh.

Nathaniel Hackett

• One report mentioned Tuesday that former Jets HC Robert Saleh was seriously considering firing OC Nathaniel Hackett, yet Saleh was fired.

• Saleh reportedly then would have installed Todd Downing as the team's offensive coordinator in Hackett's place.

• A separate report said that firing Hackett was never in consideration, yet his playcalling duties were going to be handed off to Downing.

• The Jets currently don't have any plans to fire Hackett.

Davante Adams

• The Jets are still expected to be in the mix to trade for WR Davante Adams even after firing HC Robert Saleh.

Derek Carr

• Saints QB Derek Carr is expected to miss multiple games with an oblique injury he suffered during the team's Monday night loss to the Chiefs. 

• The Saints will likely protect Carr from himself, as the oblique injury is considered to be "significant."

Buzz:

• Raiders DT Christian Wilkins is out indefinitely and headed to the team's injured reserve after undergoing surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his foot.(NFLTR)

• Deshaun Watson has reached a settlement with a woman who accused him of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit last month. (NFLTR)

• Browns HC Kevin Stefanski reiterated that they plan to stick with QB Deshaun Watson despite his struggles. (NFLTR)

• Titans HC Brian Callahan committed to QB Will Levis and continuing to put him in the best spot to succeed. (NFLTR)

• Sean McVay was hoping WR Cooper Kupp could return from a sprained ankle after the team's bye but cautioned the media that there was no guarantee at this point. (NFLTR)

• Chiefs WR Rashee Rice underwent successful LCL surgery and will miss the remainder of the regular season. (NFLTR)

• The Patriots are planning to start first-round QB Drake Maye against the Texans in Week 6. (NFLTR)

• 49ers S Talanoa Hufanga tore ligaments in his wrist and is looking at an extended absence. (NFLTR)

• Saints fifth-round QB Spencer Rattler is a "strong candidate" to start in place of Derek Carr. (NFLTR)

• Cowboys worked out seven players on Tuesday. (NFLTR)

• Packers worked out six offensive linemen. (NFLTR)

• Patriots worked out a group of six players. (NFLTR)

Transactions:

• Browns Cut Six Players

• Bengals Announced Four Moves

• Panthers Made Six Moves

• Patriots Announced Four Roster Moves

• Eagles Cut LB Devin White

• Broncos Made Seven Other Moves

• Vikings Released TE Robert Tonyan

• Cowboys Made Three Moves

• Panthers Signing DE Shaq Lawson To Practice Squad

• Full list: NFL Transactions: Tuesday 10/8