Arizona Cardinals
They need to commerce Kyler Murray.
For the reason that begin of the Jonathan Gannon period (2023 to now), Jacoby Brissett is the quarterback who has thrown for essentially the most passing yards in a single recreation. And, he did it towards the league’s fourth-ranked scoring protection. So this begs the necessary query: why do they want Kyler Murray? He doesn’t elevate his staff or make the fellows round him higher, as confirmed by the embarrassing loss they suffered by the hands of the Titans. Kyler Murray’s inventory will most likely by no means be larger than it’s this season, so why not transfer on from him and simply begin the rebuild already? The product that this staff placed on the sphere with Jacoby Brissett main the cost was far more entertaining than the Kyler Murray-led Cardinals.
Atlanta Falcons
Bijan Robinson is the favourite to win the Offensive Participant of the Yr.
This child is just electrical. Each time he touches the ball, he’s a menace to take it the gap. He has gone over 100 scrimmage yards in each matchup this season and leads the league in scrimmage yards per recreation (164.4). If he maintains this tempo, he’ll set a brand new single-season file for many scrimmage yards per recreation, surpassing the mark set by former Kansas Metropolis Chiefs operating again Priest Holmes in 2002. Not like Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor, he’s an important participant on his staff’s offense. Bijan continues to stuff the stat sheet and construct on his Professional Bowl marketing campaign from final season.
Baltimore Ravens
Now that these video games are out of the best way, they’ll begin attempting once more.
The Ravens may be 1-5, however their hardest video games at the moment are over. If they’ll get Lamar Jackson again, then this staff can legitimately make a push for the playoffs. Their subsequent eight video games are as follows: vs. Chicago, at Miami, at Minnesota, at Cleveland, vs. New York Jets, vs. Cincinnati, vs. Pittsburgh, and at Cincinnati. They need to win no less than 5 of these video games. Realistically, they’ll most likely win much more video games than that. In the event that they’re 8-6 after that stretch, look out.
Buffalo Payments
Josh Allen is getting into his Aaron Rodgers 2010 period.
Josh Allen isn’t almost nearly as good as Aaron Rodgers was within the 2010s. Nevertheless, he is a wonderful participant who can cowl up the deficiencies of weak teaching and a poor roster. Aaron Rodgers needed to cope with this nearly yearly after profitable the Tremendous Bowl. He needed to be Superman each week. If he wasn’t, his staff misplaced. That was the case on Monday when Josh Allen turned the ball over twice and the Payments misplaced. From right here on out, Josh Allen have to be excellent or close to excellent for his staff to have any likelihood to win as a result of the Payments’ roster and training workers aren’t all that good.
Carolina Panthers
Rico Dowdle has earned the appropriate to separate carries with Chuba Hubbard.
Rico Dowdle simply set a Carolina Panthers file for scrimmage yards in a recreation with 239 on Sunday. That’s a really spectacular feat, contemplating this can be a franchise that after had Steve Smith Sr. and Christian McCaffrey. In his final two begins, he has 473 complete yards, which is a mean of 236.5 scrimmage yards per recreation. He most likely hasn’t overtaken Chuba Hubbard because the beginning operating again on this staff since they only invested $33.2 million in him final season. Nevertheless, they’ve a official game-changing number-two operating again in Rico Dowdle. That ought to enable them to slowly however certainly work Hubbard again into the combination as he continues to battle again from an injured calf.
Chicago Bears
D’Andre Swift may be the reply on the operating again place.
There was some hypothesis this low season that Chicago would herald one other tailback to compete with D’Andre Swift for the beginning job. After Monday’s efficiency, although, we will legitimately say that he has earned the appropriate to no less than play out the remainder of his contract because the Bears’ starter. Merely put, Chicago doesn’t win that recreation with out D’Andre Swift’s efforts. Coming into Monday evening, the Bears averaged 102.3 dashing yards per recreation. They simply surpassed that with 145 yards as a staff. Swift accounted for 108 of these yards. He additionally had a 55-yard catch-and-run and nearly single-handedly arrange the game-winning subject purpose. I didn’t have excessive expectations for Swift, however I’ve to present the 26-year-old operating again his flowers begrudgingly. He was superior.
Cincinnati Bengals
That was higher.
Look, they nonetheless misplaced by two scores, however that was method higher than any recreation the Bengals have performed since Week Two. Regardless of happening 10-0, they battled again and competed! Who is aware of, possibly if their beginning quarterback had greater than 5 days to truly be taught the offense and get acclimated with the staff, Cincy might need received! They nonetheless misplaced, however they didn’t look utterly pathetic. That may be a step in the appropriate course after this staff was outscored by 76 mixed factors of their earlier three video games. On a brief week, they’ll most likely fall to the Steelers, however they’ll simply bounce again towards the gutless Jets.
Cleveland Browns
They play the identical recreation each week.
This squad has not scored greater than 17 factors in a matchup since December 2nd, 2024. Throughout that stretch, they’re 1-10 with an offense that averages fewer than 11.1 factors per recreation. Right here’s how each Cleveland Browns recreation goes: the protection performs nicely and retains it shut by way of the primary two quarters of the competition, the offense fails to attain, the protection will get drained after spending an excessive amount of time on the sphere, and the opposing staff outscores the Browns. One factor is definite: a rookie quarterback shouldn’t be trying 52 passes in a recreation, particularly towards a Pittsburgh Steelers protection that’s tenth in passer score allowed.
Dallas Cowboys
The protection is costing the Cowboys like all of us thought it might.
Dallas’ protection is thirty second in yards allowed (411.7 yards per recreation given up), permitting 17.5 extra yards per recreation than the following closest staff. They’re additionally thirty first in scoring, giving up 30.7 factors per recreation. Russell Wilson and the Giants put up 37 in your staff in your own home. Bryce Younger and Rico Dowdle abused your protection and ran for 216 yards on you. Wasn’t the entire level of the Micah Parsons commerce to make your rush protection higher? There’s no method it may be any worse than it’s proper now. Nearly as good as Dak Prescott has been this season, and he has been nice, the Cowboys’ protection is even worse than that.
Denver Broncos
That would’ve been disastrous.
The Broncos did every little thing they may to maintain the momentum going after their signature win over the Eagles and nonetheless nearly misplaced final weekend. If Aaron Glenn have been even a barely competent head coach, the Broncos most likely would’ve misplaced that recreation. After beating Philly, Sean Payton didn’t let his staff return to Denver to rejoice the win. As a substitute, they received on the aircraft and headed straight to London. Guess that didn’t matter as a result of the Jets have been a 62-yard subject purpose away from beating you. Perhaps they need to focus extra on truly taking part in video games and never their journey plans.
Detroit Lions
Cease complaining concerning the referees.
Each penalty referred to as on the Lions was correct and the proper name. Jared Goff was illegally in movement when the Lions hiked the ball on that called-back landing. If he hadn’t spent the following minute arguing with the refs, there wouldn’t have been a delay of recreation referred to as. Detroit’s defender dedicated a defensive move interference on Travis Kelce. Aidan Hutchinson clearly roughed the passer. Lions followers must be extra involved with the truth that their staff was outscored 24-7 after they went up 10-6. If a staff wants referees to completely officiate a recreation with a view to win, then they have been by no means ok to win within the first place. Cease crying concerning the loss and get ready on your subsequent recreation as a result of it might decide who the number-one seed is within the NFC when the playoffs roll round.
Inexperienced Bay Packers
Jordan Love is an MVP candidate.
I don’t care that it got here towards the Cincinnati Bengals. I don’t even care that Trey Hendrickson didn’t play a lot of the recreation. Jordan Love is among the greatest quarterbacks within the NFL and is subsequently an MVP candidate. He’s ninth within the league in QBR and fifth in passer score. He ranks within the prime ten in completion proportion, yards per move try, and passing yards per recreation. He additionally made a number of game-changing performs this weekend that every one however assured the victory for the Packers. With just one loss underneath his belt by way of six weeks, we have to begin placing some respect on Jordan Love’s identify.
Indianapolis Colts
Jonathan Taylor is one of the best pure runner within the NFL.
There are operating backs like CMC and Bijan Robinson, who’re elusive and have the talents as a pass-catcher to harm defenses by way of the air and on the bottom. Then, there’s Jonathan Taylor, who doesn’t do something all that flashy. He merely “runs by way of a motherf*cker’s face.” He’s at present the one participant within the NFL averaging over 100 dashing yards per recreation. And he manages to try this with out being a lot of a difference-maker within the passing recreation (24.5 receiving yards per recreation). By comparability, CMC averages 74 receiving yards per recreation whereas Bijan averages 67.6. Contemplating Saquon Barkley has struggled all yr to get something happening the bottom, JT appears to be like like one of the best pure runner within the NFL.
Jacksonville Jaguars
In the event that they have been going to lose a recreation, that was the one to drop.
They misplaced a recreation to an excellent staff that was determined to bounce again from a disappointing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It would have an effect on their file within the AFC South, however the loss to Seattle will seemingly not have any potential influence on playoff seeding of their convention. This isn’t the identical as a loss to say the Denver Broncos or the Indianapolis Colts, who might probably knock the Jaguars out of the playoff race with a head-to-head win. This recreation brings the Jags again right down to Earth and reminds them that they nonetheless must play laborious, although they picked up a signature dwelling win towards the Chiefs. Now, they’ll regroup and are available out higher ready for the Los Angeles Rams in London.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
That was their first signature win of the season.
Let’s be sincere, the Chiefs NEEDED that recreation to maintain their season alive. They couldn’t afford to fall to 2-4 on the marketing campaign. When it regarded just like the Lions would completely destroy them early on, they responded the best way champions do and kicked Detroit’s enamel in. Patrick Mahomes confirmed that he’s nonetheless one of the best quarterback within the NFL by dismantling an excellent protection. Outscoring a staff 24-7 doesn’t occur accidentally. You need to completely outplay your opponent to tug off that sort of win, which is precisely what they did. Now, we will shut down the narrative that Kansas Metropolis hasn’t crushed an excellent staff as a result of they only slapped round what I beforehand thought was one of the best staff within the NFL.
Las Vegas Raiders
This staff is not going to come near sniffing the playoffs.
You beat the Tennessee Titans?! Woopty-doo. Who provides a sh*t? The Titans are 1-11 of their final 12 video games and solely have a win as a result of the Cardinals are a bunch of clowns. The entire points which have plagued the Raiders this season reared their ugly heads on Sunday. Geno Smith nonetheless can’t handle the soccer. Ashton Jeanty nonetheless can’t break the four-yards-per-carry mark. The offensive line nonetheless can’t block anyone. I was a fool to think that this team was capable of putting together a winning record. They’re horrible. The playoffs are a pipe dream. This squad will probably be fortunate to win 5 extra video games this season.
Los Angeles Chargers
That was a get-right recreation if I’ve ever seen it.
This had every little thing you wish to see from the Chargers: a comeback, a double-digit lead, and a game-winning subject purpose. Who cares if it got here towards the hapless Miami Dolphins? It’s laborious to win video games within the NFL, particularly towards a staff that has proven some type of consistency on the quarterback and head teaching spots. They wanted this win to proper the ship and restore emotions of positivity earlier than the Indianapolis Colts come to city. Now, as an alternative of feeling like they desperately want a win towards a extremely good Indy staff, they’ll considerably afford to lose that recreation, in that it received’t be an unmitigated catastrophe. They’re 4-4 and can nonetheless be above .500 even when they lose this coming weekend.
Los Angeles Rams
Sufficient with the miscues, already.
It’s stunning {that a} Sean McVay-coached staff has this many errors. First, there was the epic collapse towards the Eagles. Then, they misplaced to a totally injured Niners staff. Now, they’re struggling to place away the Baltimore Ravens with out Lamar Jackson? What’s going on? They’ve given the ball away seven instances this season. Which means they’re already midway to their turnover complete from final yr. The issue is that they’re tied for third in misplaced fumbles, which is an indication of carelessness. There are additionally the missed subject targets and the failed fourth-down makes an attempt in addition. This recreation ought to’ve been a 28-3 blowout. As a substitute, the Rams shot themselves within the foot and solely received by two scores.
Miami Dolphins
The vibes in South Seaside are HORRIBLE.
The Dolphins did every little thing they may to win that recreation, but they nonetheless by some means misplaced. That led to Tua Tagovailoa making some shocking comments about his teammates and the franchise as a whole. He questioned the group’s management and mentioned that the fellows aren’t exhibiting as much as player-only conferences. The top coach, Mike McDaniel, refuted these claims and mentioned that he believes the staff has been very accountable. The blended messaging doesn’t instill confidence that issues are going nicely in Miami. That is all going to return crashing down sooner reasonably than later; it’s a matter of when, not if.
New England Patriots
Drake Maye is taking part in at an elite degree.
He checks all of the bins. He already led his staff to a win over the division-leading Payments in THEIR constructing. Over the weekend, he threw three touchdowns of 25+ yards towards the New Orleans Saints. Maye is fifth in passing yards, second in completion proportion, and ranked within the prime ten in passing touchdowns this season. He’s taking part in like a prime now that the Pats have supplied him with respectable offensive weapons and significant blocking up entrance. It additionally helps that he has essentially the most cupcake schedule within the NFL for the rest of the season.
New Orleans Saints
Any hope of this staff getting out of the basement is gone.
If there have been ever a time to string collectively a number of wins, it was final weekend. The New England Patriots have been using excessive coming off their greatest win in years. They have been lulled right into a false sense of safety and had an “simple” recreation on the highway towards one of many league’s worst groups. As a substitute of benefiting from the Pats, who most likely had their guards down, the Saints misplaced due to dumb errors and cowardice. First, they fumbled the soccer away close to midfield, killing a possible game-tying drive. After that, they selected to punt the ball again to New England with roughly 4 minutes to go within the recreation, an extremely silly alternative contemplating they trailed by simply six factors. The Saints are who we thought they have been: a bottom-feeder.
New York Giants
The Giants are literally enjoyable to observe!
The rookie duo of Cam Skattebo and Jaxson Dart is arguably the second-most entertaining factor the NFL has to supply its viewers for the time being, exterior of the near-weekly comeback efforts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cam Skattebo is an energized, younger runner who appears to be like like he’ll willingly give himself a concussion if it should amp up followers and his teammates. In the meantime, every time Jaxson Dart has a soccer in his arms, he’s trying to lengthen performs and make one thing occur down the sphere. There’s a noticeable night-and-day distinction from how this staff regarded by way of the primary three weeks of the season to now.
New York Jets
Gang Inexperienced is in a rebuild, which is an issue.
When Aaron Glenn was employed, Jets followers weren’t promised a rebuild. They have been advised that this was going to be a retooling yr and that this staff can be aggressive. Hell, there have been even some individuals who mentioned that the Jets would compete for a spot within the playoffs. That’s clearly not the case. That is the worst staff in soccer. New York is clearly in a rebuild, which isn’t what followers or possession have been advised when Aaron Glenn was introduced in. The Jets aren’t even near being a aggressive soccer staff this yr. They’ll genuinely be fortunate to win three video games. Aaron Glenn must be fired after the season is over.
Philadelphia Eagles
Cease making Jalen Hurts throw the ball so rattling a lot.
For the reason that begin of final season, the Eagles have solely misplaced 5 video games. Jalen Hurts began and ended the sport as Philly’s quarterback in 4 of these matchups. In all 4 of these losses, Hurts tried no less than 30 passes. It’s fairly clear that this staff doesn’t play nicely when Jalen Hurts is requested to throw the ball lots. Over the past two weeks, Hurts has averaged 35.5 move makes an attempt per recreation, which might clarify why they’re 0-2 throughout that point. In Philly’s first 4 video games of the season, Hurts averaged 25.3 move makes an attempt. The Eagles must get again to operating the ball in the event that they wish to begin profitable once more.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Don’t drop the ball this coming week.
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers will nearly actually be waiting for Week Eight when the Inexperienced Bay Packers come to city. However earlier than that, they must handle enterprise towards the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Evening Soccer. That has all of the makings of a lure recreation. The Bengals are unhealthy, it’s a brief week, and the Steelers will probably be distracted with their subsequent matchup the next week. All I’m saying is, hold your eye on the ball and give attention to the staff that’s in entrance of you. Be sure you beat the Bengals the best way it’s best to in Week Seven.
San Francisco 49ers
They desperately want to determine their damage points.
I don’t know if it’s their subject, their medical staffers, or one thing else, however the 49ers have been coping with damage points for a number of years now. Their quarterback accidents price them the 2023 NFC Championship Sport. They performed most of final season with out Trent Williams and CMC. Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and a number of move catchers have missed video games as a consequence of damage. Nick Bosa has already been dominated out for the yr, and that’ll most likely be the case with Fred Warner after he suffered a horrific leg damage final weekend. They should make some sort of change to the best way they’re doing issues as a result of these accidents are losing their greatest gamers’ primes.
Seattle Seahawks
That was an announcement win.
After struggling a disappointing last-second loss by the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (like so many groups have this season), they needed to then hop on a aircraft and fly throughout the nation to Jacksonville, Florida to play a Jaguars staff coming off its greatest win in years. Within the face of that daunting activity, the Seahawks responded completely by sacking Trevor Lawrence a career-high seven instances and hitting wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 162 yards and a landing on eight catches. In a recreation that they needed to have, Seattle answered the decision to enhance to 4-2 and return to the race for first place within the NFC West.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
They at present appear like one of the best staff within the NFL.
We’re operating out of accolades and adjectives to explain how good Baker Mayfield is. He’s the plain MVP frontrunner, however extra importantly, he’s wildly entertaining. Some groups are a bore to observe (see the New York Jets or the Denver Broncos), however that isn’t the case with the Buccaneers, who’re wildly gratifying to viewers of all backgrounds. They’re ranked within the prime ten in passing and factors per recreation. They’re sixth in fourth-down protection and tied for sixth in turnover differential. They did most of that with out their prime three receivers and an All-Professional left sort out. As soon as they get wholesome, this would be the most harmful staff within the Nationwide Soccer League.
Tennessee Titans
This staff is mired in dysfunction.
Firing head coach Brian Callahan was an apparent and mandatory transfer, nevertheless it doesn’t change the truth that this franchise will most likely screw up the top teaching search they conduct this coming low season. They’re on their fourth GM because the starting of the 2022-23 season. Now that Brian Callahan is gone, they’re on their third coach in two years. It doesn’t matter who they convey in or identify the interim head coach. This season is an entire wash. They only want to wish that they didn’t do irreversible harm to Cam Ward.
Washington Commanders
The protection can’t be trusted.
How are you going to let the Chicago Bears run over you for 145 yards? This staff was barely averaging 100 dashing yards per recreation by way of the primary 5 weeks of the season! Chicago’s offense isn’t even that good. So what’s going to occur to the Commanders after they must face a reliable offense? The start of the yr was purported to be the simple a part of their schedule. Their subsequent 4 video games are towards the Cowboys, Chiefs, Seahawks, and Lions. Each staff simply talked about has both an elite quarterback or a top-flight scoring offense. For a defensive-minded head coach, Dan Quinn doesn’t know easy methods to run an efficient protection.
Groups on a bye: Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans
