First Things First
First Things First

Oct 17, 2026 · 24 min

Fan sentiment sends Packers soaring and Cowboys tumbling

Packers RISE 17 Spots, Cowboys CRASH 15 | Week 6 Vibe Check

The poll captures how supporters’ confidence is shifting across the NFL beyond conventional media analysis.

3 key takeaways
  1. 1The Packers surged 17 spots as fan confidence rose sharply after Week 6.
  2. 2The Cowboys fell 15 places, while the Vikings moved into the top three.
  3. 3The Titans remained last as the recurring poll measured feelings, ratings, and fan comments.

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The Week 6 ranking reveals the Packers rising 17 spots while the Cowboys fall 15, making fan sentiment the episode’s clearest contrast.

The brief

Kevin Wildes and Kevin Warsh introduce the Week 6 Vibe Check, a recurring poll that ranks all 32 NFL teams by supporters’ feelings and comments.

Fans choose their favorite team, rate their feelings from 1 to 10, and add comments, creating a sentiment-based alternative to conventional NFL analysis.

The Packers rise 17 spots and the Steelers also surge, while the Cowboys plunge 15 places and the Vikings enter the top three.

The Titans remain at the bottom, underscoring how sharply fan confidence can diverge across the league from week to week.

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