The Detroit Lions’ reign as the NFL’s best has come to a quick halt following a less-than-ideal showing in Week 6.

On Sunday, the Lions fell 30-17 to the reigning AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs. With the loss, Detroit is now 4-2 and sits second in the NFC North. After their Week 5 dismantling of the Cincinnati Bengals, writers across the league recognized the Lions as the NFL’s top team.

However, the Week 6 loss not only knocks them out of the No. 1 spot in this week’s power rankings roundup — one journalist dropped the Lions out of the top 10 altogether.

Here’s a look at where the Lions stand following the lopsided loss to the Chiefs:

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Rank: 2

Last week: 1

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