The NFL season tends to mirror the draft process, which often takes on a life of its own after much work has been done and common knowledge has been established. There are inevitably “latecomers” on both counts, but there are also die-hard teams and players who have always intended to be the best team, but for whatever reason, discount or reduce them for the sake of the sport. I am telling myself.
Teams in particular inevitably go through troughs during the long season, and they tend to punish themselves for not playing their best football in November and December.
It’s important to keep that in mind, as we’re seeing the Bills torch their opponents to the brim as they’ve done over the first two weeks of the season. What happened Monday night and the Thursday before that, when at one point Josh Allen had a handful of bad games that left him wondering if Buffalo had what it took? Let’s remember
Without devastating injuries, that version of the bill is going nowhere.
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Last Week: Victory vs. Tennessee, 41-7 (Monday)
Next week: Miami
It’s scary how the Bills have a good NFL team and a really good opponent coordinator at their disposal completely.The win over the Titans was another exclamation mark. The challenge now is to evolve in case someone finally finds a way to stop you.
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Last Week: Victory vs. Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday 27-24
Next week: Indianapolis
Justin Herbert’s 8 QB hits and 6 pass breakups against a very good quarterback, plus Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s balance of gaining 9.3 yards per carry on the ground and 11 yards per pass target. Performed a successful running attack. A balanced chief isn’t sexy, but it’s sustainable.
Last Week: Beat New Orleans, 20-10
Next Week: vs. Green Bay
Tom Brady is the tide that lifts all boats, but an opposing QB success rate of 35.4% at dropback also helps.
Last Week: Victory vs. Chicago, 27-10
Next week: Tampa Bay
How terrifying is the multi-talented AJ Dillon/Aaron Jones backfield? Also, Key Walker seems to be the missing piece this defense needs to save itself from another heartbreak in January.
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Last Week: Victory vs. Atlanta, 31–27
Next week: Arizona
The Rams employ one of the least efficient offenses in the NFL, going one-for-one despite having the lowest dropback percentage. In short, this doesn’t hold. Sean McVay has found his way into Sean McVay and will be discussing his brain evolution in November.
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Last Week: Won in Baltimore, 42–38
Next week: Buffalo vs.
why hell not? Currently, there is no team in the NFL that he enjoys as much as the Dolphins. No defensive coordinator can fully appreciate Mike McDaniel.
Last Week: Loss in Kansas City, Thursday 27-24
Next Week: vs. Jacksonville
The defense got off to a quick start, but does anyone have the feeling that we haven’t seen anything near the ceiling for Justin Herbert? Let’s see what happens if playcalling sees him in the middle.
Last week: loss vs. Miami, 42–38
Next week: in New England
At this point, we’re not hating on Lamar Jackson’s MVP predictions. And Rashod Bateman looks a lot more dangerous after his catch than I remember. Despite losing to the bright red Dolphins, this is a team I don’t want to see next on the schedule.
Last Week: Minnesota vs. Win, 24-7
Next week: Washington
It was always thought that the limits of this roster would be empty if Jalen Hurts hadn’t peaked a year ago. Well, Monday night’s Vikings stomping leads us to believe the Eagles are likely to be in football in late January of this year.
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Last Week: Victory vs. Seattle, 27-7
Next week: Denver
The return of Jimmy Garoppolo also means he’s more stable, but less bullish, for this roster. Without Trey Lance, we’ll never know what happens next in Kyle Shanahan’s own personal evolution. But we’ll see enough 49ers teams that everyone hates to play for.
Last Week: Lost vs. New England, 17–14,
Next Week: Cleveland (Thursday)
This week we moved up a little bit as a kind of legacy award. It’s incredible what Mike Tomlin is doing week after week with this roster. Without TJ Watt, it was a stunning Nelson Agholor touchdown that took the Steelers away from going 2–0. No matter what, they will still be a weekly factor.
Last Week: Victory vs. Washington, 36–27
Next week: Minnesota
The NFL’s best-kept secret, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, is no longer a secret. Great play by Jared Goff. Dandru Swift is always in open space. Lions are real.
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Last Week: Loss in Dallas, 20–17
Next week: New York Jets
Call me a blind optimist (or a guy who’s scared to criticize the Bengals after picking them to win four games in 2021), but the Bengals are some- thing between coaches and QBs. It’s a good meeting, and I don’t think you can do this right.
Last Week: Lost vs. Tampa Bay, 20-10
Next week: Carolina
At this point, the saint’s defense is an organization. Also, unfortunately, Jameis Winston sometimes leaves this planet during a football game, risking a bunch of dangerous passes.
Last Week: Loss in Philadelphia, 24-7
Next Week: vs. Detroit
Kirk Cousins & Co. were stunned by the Eagles’ sudden blitz-happy defense and impressive coverage performance against Justin Jefferson. Was this normal for rookie coach Kevin O’Connell or was it a good learning experience?
Last Week: Won in Pittsburgh, 17–14,
Next Week: vs. Baltimore
The Patriots aren’t doing particularly well right now, they’re still in the thick of it. Could Mac Jones master the mundane to make this attack more efficient?
Last Week: Victory vs. Carolina, 19–16, 21–20
Next Week: vs. Dallas (Monday)
Brian Daboll helped shed the old skin while bringing this franchise to life. There may still be tough times ahead, but when the game comes against the Cowboys and Bears without Dak Prescott, can they start with his 4-0?
Last Week: Win in Las Vegas, 29-23
Next Week: vs. Los Angeles Rams
The Cardinals won’t get a chance to circle the track and field with Gus’ defense every week until Kyler Murray is available to play. At some point, their struggles under the surface become real.
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Last Week: Loss vs. Arizona, 29–23
Next week: Tennessee
Two spirited, albeit conservative, performances by Las Vegas. Will Josh McDaniels unleash Derek Carr and Davante Adams?
Last Week: Victory vs. Houston, 16-9
Next Week: vs. San Francisco
Coach Nathaniel Hackett said he met with the coaching staff twice this week to streamline communication efforts on the field. increase. If they can tighten up the process, the system shines.
Last Week: Victory vs. Cincinnati, 20–17
Next Week: New York Giants (Monday)
Kudos to Mike McCarthy for surprising a comeback Bengals team by ripping the Cooper Rush (relatively speaking) on Sunday. Micah Parsons should dominate the Defensive Player of the Year debate.
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Last Week: Loss vs. New York Jets, 31-30
Next Week: vs. Pittsburgh (Thursday)
An outright defense and special teams collapse in the closing stages of Sunday’s game gives us a Joe Flacco highlight we didn’t know we needed. The Browns narrowly beat the disastrous Panthers and lost to the Jets, who are still finding their way. What kind of team will Deshawn Watson end up taking over?
Last Week: Loss in Buffalo, 41-7 (Monday)
Next week: Auckland vs.
A loss to the Bills on Monday forced the Titans to return to the drawing board. There is no run game, so Ryan Tannehill looks like a human.
Last Week: Win in Cleveland, 31-30
Next Week: vs. Cincinnati
At least it shows that the Jets aren’t lying around anymore. Half strong against Ravens. A stunning comeback against the Browns. The Jets will be a contender once this 2022 draft class matures.
Last Week: Lost to Los Angeles Rams, 31–27
Next week: Seattle
Arthur Smith has made this team play hard, giving the ball to either Kyle Pitts or Drake London in two weeks. He doesn’t care about your fantasy his team, but he does get creative and makes young stars stand out.
Last Week: Victory vs. Indianapolis, 24-0
NEXT WEEK: LA CHARGERS
Trevor Lawrence finally looks comfortable, but it turns out he has more eyes on a talented young defense full of playmakers. , hit three passes against the Colts on Sunday to earn his first pick of his career.
Last week: Detroit loss, 36–27
Next Week: vs. Philadelphia
It’s been another half-hearted year for the Commanders, but Carson Wentz finishes the season as a top-10 quarterback, and if he agrees to some kind of affordable extension at the end of the season, we’ll consider this franchise’s win as a fan. do you
Last Week: Loss in Jacksonville, 24-0
Next Week: vs. Kansas City
The Colts now look adrift. As I wrote on Sunday, it’s time to start looking critically at the processes we all thought were successful.
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Last Week: Loss in Denver, 16-9
Next week: Chicago
The Texans aren’t going to win many games this year, but they will be very close to winning a good number of games against better opponents this year. Operates with a superior success rate of -10.
Last Week: Loss in Green Bay, 27-10
Next Week: vs. Houston
Justin Fields continues to hit the tough ceiling created by this roster, but he looks good in his second year.
Last Week: Loss in San Francisco, 27-7
Next week: Atlanta game
As podcast co-host Gary Gramling said in his review this Sunday, the Seahawks won the Super Bowl. Check again to confirm.
Last week: New York Giants loss, 19-16
Next Week: vs. New Orleans
With the Browns and Giants losing out on the ledger so far, we’ll see if Matt Rule can rouse a few fights off this roster before the coaching hot seat becomes unbearable.
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