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Some weeks are legendary.
Others are duds.
This was the latter.
But there was still lots to be learned.
Jaguars defeat Ravens 33-10
The Jaguars are really good and faced a team playing a 3rd string undrafted free agent rookie QB for the Ravens in a rainy game.
What do we take away from this game?
Literally nothing.
There’s no need for hot takes for a game like this.
Bengals defeat Falcons 34-17
Did I watch this game?
Let me answer that question with another question.
Did I know this game was even happening at 9:30 in the morning?
No. No I did not.
But hey good for the Bengals for winning.
Cowboys defeat Colts 27-23
This was almost a complete, total, unmitigated disaster for the Cowboys.
Just like last week was.
But this time, they got away with it in the end.
They can’t keep playing with fire like this, though.
Chiefs defeat Jets 35-12
Chiefs good.
Jets bad.
Let’s move on.
Lions defeat Dolphins 19-9
The Dolphins have everything in place for this rebuild.
They seem to have a smart GM, considering how good their draft class looks.
They seem to have a good coach, considering how hard they play for Jeff Hafley.
Get some skill guys to help out Willis (or see if he is the option moving forward), and you can turn this thing around pretty quickly.
Saints defeat Browns 23-22
This game was unwatchable.
And then, late in the 4th quarter and overtime, the offenses decided to wake up and made big play after big play and it came down to a failed two point conversion.
That makes me even more angry, to be honest.
Giants defeat Eagles 19-11
Because at least the Giants and Eagles had the decency to be boring all game long.
Being fun at the end means you had the capability to be fun the entire time but just weren’t.
Everybody thank the Giants and Eagles for boring us the entire time.
Ethical football.
*Rams defeat Commanders 20-13
The Rams won the game, but might have lost their best weapon due to a foolish end around play late in the game when a simple run play would have sufficed.
We’ll see how long Puka Nacua is out for, but that could have been a very, very costly play call.
Broncos defeat Panthers 26-21
The Broncos, once again, got away with it.
This time, thanks to a wacky interception that, while it was the correct call in the end, was reviewed after the next play already began, ruining the drive for the Panthers.
After that, the 4th quarter Broncos went to work.
I’m past the point of calling it luck or a fluke.
The Broncos seem to just have a gift at this.
It can’t be a fluke.
Texans defeat Chargers 44-22
This Chargers team might be the worst team of my lifetime.
Not in terms of talent, but in terms of expectations.
I’ve seen disappointing teams before, but I’ve never seen a team be 0-8 with this many expectations before.
It’s incredible.
Packers defeat Patriots 45-27
Jordan Love was absolutely incredible.
The Packers looked dead early this year, and now they look like legitimate title contenders.
As for the Pats, this was not a banner day for Drake Maye, to say the least.
Seahawks defeat Cardinals 17-3
Considering the amount of Seahawks injuries, and the general state of the Cardinals, this game was guaranteed to be ugly.
And ugly it was!
49ers defeat Raiders 38-17
The Raiders actually moved the ball pretty well against the Niners.
But you know what you can’t do?
Turn the ball over, which the Raiders did 5 times, twice in the red zone, and once as a pick six.
You won’t win games like that.
Bears defeat Buccaneers 27-24
Speaking of turnovers, we had 7 total in this game on Sunday Night Football.
5 from the Bears, and 2 from the Bucs.
But the Bucs offense couldn’t do anything with those turnovers, and left Colston Loveland alone at the end of the game to set up an easy Bears game winning kick.
A missed opportunity, to say the least.
Bills defeat Vikings 23-6
If the Vikings don’t trade for a quarterback this week, they are not a serious football team.
This team is 6-2 with a Super Bowl caliber defense, a clear cut elite wide receiver, and a smart offensive coach.
The only thing they’re missing is a quarterback.
And if they don’t get one this week, this season might go downhill quickly.
