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New York Jets, Ravens … Eagles? Who is feeling the worst after Week 5 of the season?
We’re past the 25% point of the National Football League campaign, which indicates we have a clear picture of the path of many franchises. So let’s examine the teams whose optimistic outlook have evaporated after the fifth week. Note that these are not exactly the most terrible squads in the league (the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns, for example, are terrible but are generally playing as projected) as much as the ones who have been biggest letdowns.
New York Jets: Winless at 0-5
The lone squad yet to win in the league, the Jets epitomize football suffering. There have been heartbreaking defeats, starting with Chris Boswell hitting a 60-yard winning field goal for the Steelers in Week 1. And there have been routs like Sunday’s 37-22 beating to the Cowboys, which was not nearly as close than the score suggests. The Jets’ presumed asset, their defensive unit, became the initial winless squad with no forced turnovers in league history. The Jets continue to shoot themselves in the foot with flags, mistakes, poor offensive line play, failed fourth-down attempts and poor sideline leadership. Incredibly the Jets are deteriorating weekly. If that weren't sufficient this has been a recurring issue: their postseason absence of 14 years is the most extended in football. And with one of the worst owners in the league, it could persist indefinitely.
Misery rating: 9/10 – How long is Aaron Glenn’s leash?
Baltimore Ravens: Struggling at 1-4
Sure, it’s simple to blame Baltimore’s loss to Houston on Sunday to Lamar Jackson being out. But a 44-10 blowout – the biggest home loss in Ravens history – is shameful and even a star like Jackson won't single-handedly change things if his D, which admittedly has been blighted by injury, is awful. Even worse, the Ravens defense offered little resistance against the Texans. It was a big day for CJ Stroud, the running back, and company.
Nevertheless, Jackson should be back in the next few weeks, they play in a relatively weak division and their future games is favorable, so there's still a chance. But based on how error-prone the Ravens have performed with or sans Jackson, the optimism gauge is running on fumes.
Suffering Score: 6/10 - The AFC North remains up for grabs.
Cincinnati Bengals (2-3)
The issue here is one incident: Joe Burrow's catastrophic injury in the second week. Three weeks without Burrow has led to three losses. It’s difficult to watch a pair of elite wideouts, the star receiver and Tee Higgins, making plays with nothing to show for it. Chase hauled in two huge touchdowns and over 100 yards on Sunday in a 37-24 beating to an elite squad, the Detroit. But Cincinnati’s offensive unit did the majority of their work once the outcome was decided. Simultaneously, Burrow’s replacement, the backup passer, while notable in the fourth quarter against the Lions, has often been ineffective. His three interceptions on Sunday cost the Bengals.
No organization in football depends so much on the well-being of one player like the Bengals do with Burrow. Positive followers will note the fact that they will be a playoff contender when Burrow returns the following campaign, if he can remain healthy. But only five weeks into the current campaign, the campaign looks practically done for Cincinnati.
Despair Index: 6/10 – Cincinnati fans are left imagining alternate realities.
Las Vegas Raiders: Stumbling at 1-4
Release Maxx Crosby, who continues to be one of the few good things in a weird new era of Raiders misery. Sunday’s 40-6 blowout loss to the Indianapolis was further evidence of the poor combination of Geno Smith and Pete Carroll in the Las Vegas. Smith has been a giveaway factory, ranking first this season with nine picks. His two interceptions in the latest contest produced Indianapolis touchdowns. We’re not sure what Plan B is, but the primary strategy – being fully committed to Smith – is a hard-to-watch situation.
Suffering Score: 7/10 – Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly must adjust quickly.
Wildcard alert! Philadelphia Eagles (4-1)
Indeed, they’re the current title holders. And yes, they have suffered merely two losses in 22 contests. But amid the star receiver and DeVonta Smith expressing dissatisfaction with their positions, fan complaints about their underperforming O and the Philadelphia's uncertainty about the head man, you’d think the Eagles were winless. Yes, Sunday’s collapse was concerning: the Eagles lost a significant margin to Denver in the final period thanks to multiple flags, an O that disappeared, and a D that was beaten and outthought by the Broncos' coach. Crazier things have happened. Nevertheless, they were on the end of some controversial calls and are sharing the best record in their league. Why the long faces?
Misery rating: 3/10 - The vibes may be off but the Eagles will reach the postseason again.
Honorable mention: Arizona Cardinals (2-3)
The Cardinals are mediocre rather than awful, but their shameful 22-21 loss to the formerly victory-less Titans was poorly played. A turnover near the end zone from Emari Demercado, who celebrated a 72-yard would be touchdown prematurely, followed by a botched interception that ended in a Tennessee score sank the Cardinals. You couldn't imagine this defeat if you tried. Considering this, and their previous two losses, were on game-winning field goals, there is little celebration in Arizona these days. “I'm at a loss for words,” the quarterback said after the game. “I'm uncertain. I'm completely baffled. That’s ‘How to Lose a Game 101.’ I can't explain. It was unbelievable.”
Suffering Score: 3/10 – Does Kyler Murray remain the franchise QB?
Player of the Week
Rico Dowdle, running back, Carolina Panthers. The ball carrier, substituting for the absent Hubbard, {could do with a little more confidence|
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