Dallas is Done, the Rams Are Lurking, a Two-Win Stinker Logjam, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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Why did the NFL have such a weird week nine?
Week nine featured a lot of bad coaching, awful quarterback play, and no well-played games. The favorites won straight up, except for the New Orleans Saints, and there were many clusterfuck games with questionable decisions and poor execution.
Why are so many NFL teams struggling with a 2-6 or 2-7 record?
28% of the NFL is either 2-6 or 2-7, which is unusual but not unprecedented. Teams like New England, Miami, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Tennessee, Jacksonville, Carolina, New Orleans, and the New York Giants are all struggling, with only Miami possibly being sneaky good. The rest are terrible, and their poor performance is likely to continue.
Why is Dallas Cowboys' season considered a year from hell?
The Cowboys' season is a year from hell due to a lack of running backs, injuries, bad coaching, and poor quarterback play. Kellen Moore and Dan Quinn are thriving elsewhere, and Tony Pollard, who had soft 1,000 yards last year, is now second in the AFC in rushing. The team is also three wins behind most teams they need to catch, making their playoff chances slim.
Why did the Eagles-Jaguars game turn into a poorly coached, poorly played game?
The Eagles-Jaguars game was poorly coached and played, with Nick Sirianni trying to out-dumb Doug Pederson. The game featured multiple failed fourth-down attempts, over three on two-point conversions, and a 22-point lead blown by the Eagles. Trevor Lawrence was also terrible, making the game a comedy of errors.
Why is Tom Brady's performance as an announcer underwhelming?
Tom Brady's performance as an announcer is underwhelming because he seems over-prepared, hyper-tense, and not genuine. He doesn't provide the natural analysis and quarterback perspective that fans expect, and his overly excited demeanor feels forced. His lack of genuine insights and poor chemistry with his co-announcers make his commentary less engaging.
- 28% of the NFL is either 2-6 or 2-7.
- New England, Miami, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Tennessee, Jacksonville, Carolina, New Orleans, and the New York Giants are all struggling.
- Miami might be the only team with potential to improve.
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