Let’s take a fast take a look at attention-grabbing tidbits from across the NFL:
Arizona Cardinals: After beating the Bears and Jets by a mixed rating of 60-15 just some weeks in the past, the Playing cards have dropped three straight to fall to 6-7. May their playoff hopes be slipping away?
Atlanta Falcons: Ought to Michael Penix be warming up within the Atlanta bullpen? Kirk Cousins hasn’t throw a landing in a month whereas tossing eight interceptions.
Baltimore Ravens: Rookie deal with Roger Rosengarten is settling in properly as a professional. The sack he allowed final week towards the Eagles is the one one he has surrendered in his final 203 cross block reps based on PFF.
Buffalo Payments: Josh Allen continues to be probably the greatest underdog tales in NFL historical past. From a participant many seen as a certain bust resulting from accuracy points in faculty, he accounted for six TD’s (3 passing, 3 dashing) this week. One other MVP kind of season for Allen.
Carolina Panthers: Has Adam Thielen dipped his toe within the fountain of youth? After failing to achieve even 60 yards in a recreation this season, the vet receiver had 102 this week and 99 the week earlier than.
Chicago Bears: Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has misplaced a complete of 377 yards on 56 sacks. The document is 489 by Randall Cunningham again in 1986.
Cincinnati Bengals: Regardless of being probably the greatest quarterbacks within the NFL, Joe Burrow’s profession document is simply 4 video games over .500 at 34-30.
Cleveland Browns: Since dealing Amari Cooper to the Payments, former New York Jets receiver Elijah Moore has seen an uptick in targets and manufacturing, however his consistency varies wildly. Previous to the deal he had eclipsed 40 receiving yards simply as soon as all season. Since then he’s had video games of 66, 85 and 111 yards. Nevertheless, they’ve been blended in with video games of simply 21, 28 and 34 yards.
Dallas Cowboys: One silver lining to an in any other case disastrous season in Dallas? The Cowboys could have discovered a stable working again in Rico Dowdle who has averaged 4.8 yards per rush on 152 carries.
Denver Broncos: Since being held to only ten factors of their 10-9 win over the Jets, the Broncos have put up 28 or extra factors six occasions. Three of these have are available in every of the previous three weeks.
Detroit Lions: May Detroit be dropping defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to the Jets this low season? On the most recent episode of his flight deck podcast, Wealthy Cimini of ESPN New York mentioned Glenn instructed him two seasons in the past that the Jets could be his “dream job”.
Inexperienced Bay Packers: Rookie offensive deal with Rasheed Walker, a seventh-round draft selection (250th total) out of Penn State, has been an absolute steal for the Packers. He has allowed simply two sacks on 434 cross block reps this season.
Houston Texans: Sophomore QB CJ Stroud has seen a dip in manufacturing this season which ought to come as little shock. Having misplaced a number of key receivers for prolonged durations of time, his efficiency has nonetheless managed to finish 63.3% of his passes to go together with 15 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.
Indianapolis Colts: Having gone 2-4 over the previous six video games, the Colts have an opportunity to complete sturdy. Three of their closing 4 video games are towards among the worst groups within the league within the Titans, Giants and Jaguars.
Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jags will face off in a pivotal contest this week towards the Jets as each groups sit at 3-10. The winner of this recreation will drop a number of spots within the draft.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: They only win. Doesn’t matter who, what, when, the place or why. They only discover a approach.
Las Vegas Raiders: It appears opposing defenses have lastly discovered a approach to decelerate rookie tight finish Brock Bowers; simply drive all the Raiders QB’s to go on injured reserve. That Bowers could hit 1,000 yards enjoying with Gardner Minshew, Aiden O’ Connell and Desmond Ridder beneath middle is miraculous.
Los Angeles Chargers: It appears as if second-year linebacker Daiyan Henley is the actual deal. The previous Washington State linebacker has already racked up 122 tackles and is among the many NFL’s finest cowl linebackers.
Los Angeles Rams: Credit score the Rams for locating a approach to get the job performed in horrible situations this week towards the 49ers. Even an unsightly 12-6 win counts within the standings.
Miami Dolphins: The response from Dolphins followers after including Odell Beckham this offseason felt a little bit bit off. It appeared some believed he was the Beckham of six or seven years in the past. In actuality, did nothing for Miami and was let go this week.
Minnesota Vikings: Sam Darnold simply retains on keepin’ on. With 4 video games left, Darnold already hit profession highs in landing passes (28) and yards (3,299). Minnesota can’t let him hit free company, can they?
New England Patriots: The Pats don’t have lots of expertise, however they’ve a younger stud QB in Drake Maye, which suggests they’re quite a bit nearer to being contenders than they had been just some months in the past.
New Orleans Saints: With Derek Carr injured, second yr QB Jake Haener will get his first profession begin this week. We liked his recreation at Fresno State so it’ll be attention-grabbing to see how he does in his first actual motion.
New York Giants: This group’s quarterback scenario is so dangerous that going the remainder of the way in which with out an offensive landing wouldn’t be a shock.
New York Jets: With cornerbacks DJ Reed and Brandin Echols harm this week, would possibly we see rookie Qwan’tez Stiggers get his first NFL begin? We’re additionally hoping to see latest addition Jaylin Simpson who performed each security and nook for Auburn earlier than being drafted by the Colts this season.
Philadelphia Eagles: This group is a juggernaut proper now. Former Jets offensive lineman Mekhi Becton has been a key piece in paving the way in which for Saquon Barkley who has a really actual shot at profitable the MVP this season. With 4 video games remaining on the season, Barkley has a shot on the 2,000 yard mark as he sits at 1,623 right this moment.
Pittsburgh Steelers: What an unimaginable story Russell Wilson has develop into. Just some years in the past, Nate Hackett had the world satisfied that Wilson’s profession over. Beneath Hackett, Wilson threw simply 16 touchdowns to 11 interceptions with a profession low 60.5% completion share. Since working with NFL degree coaches from that time onward, Wilson has 38 TD passes to 11 picks with a soar in completion share to 65%.
San Francisco 49ers: Whereas the web appears to be buzzing with the potential of the 49ers shifting on from Kyle Shanahan, it simply appears such an impossibly dumb transfer would happen.
Seattle Seahawks: Whereas DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett noticed most of Seattle’s targets early on this season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has emerged in latest weeks because the group’s high receiver. In truth, Smith-Njigba is fifth within the NFL in receiving yards over the previous six weeks (5 video games) with 523 yards and 4 touchdowns. These numbers make JSN considered one of simply three receivers who’ve averaged over 100 yards per recreation throughout that stretch. The others being Ja’Marr Chase and Jerry Jeudy.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Baker Mayfield will get tons of credit score for a way properly the Buccaneers offense has been enjoying, however have you ever seen the depth of their backfield? Bucky Irving and Rachaad White get the majority of the carries and are averaging 5.4 and 4.2 yards per carry respectively. Third string again Sean Tucker has 33 carries for 236 yards and checks in at 7.2 yards per rush.
Tennessee Titans: Dropping a 10-6 choice to the Jacksonville Jaguars this previous Sunday is a low level this season for the Titans. Tied with the Jets at 3-10, Gang Inexperienced followers will probably be pulling for Tennessee to discover a approach to pull out a win between now and week 18.
Washington Commanders: Add Dan Quinn to the checklist of coaches who received a second shot and appears to have realized some classes after being fired from his final gig. The retread coach has the Commanders sitting at 8-5.
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Glenn was Born within the Bronx, New York and has adopted the Jets religiously regardless of being stationed in a number of completely different nations and time zones around the globe. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed inexperienced with the remainder of us by way of the highs and lows.
