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What a wild week the NFL provided for Week 2. There were 10 games that were decided by one score (eight points or less) – including four that featured the game-winning score in the final minute of regulation or in overtime. Four teams have begun the season 2-0 after missing the playoffs the season prior, showcasing the parity of the league.
Thanks to an unpredictable Week 2, there are plenty of overreactions to go around. Which overreactions after the Sunday afternoon games deserve an overreaction. Which overreactions are actually reality?
Zac Taylor won’t last the season as Bengals head coach
Overreaction or reality: Reality
Another 0-2 start for the Bengals, which has become the norm under Taylor. The Bengals have lost seven straight games in Weeks 1 and 2, yet have somehow overcome the slow starts and finished with winning records in each of the last two seasons. Taylor and the Bengals have been playing with fire, and eventually they are going to get burned.
If Cincinnati misses the playoffs this season, will Taylor survive? After going to the AFC Championship game in 2021 and 2022, missing the playoffs in consecutive years would be a massive setback for the franchise. Burrow had a relatively healthy camp and is healthy enough to have an impact on games. The mistakes the Bengals make are too costly to survive in a loaded AFC North and a tough AFC.
Taylor may not be around much longer if the Bengals can’t turn things around this year.
Rams will finish last in NFC West
Overreaction or reality: Reality
Didn’t have this on the bingo card for the NFL season. After two weeks, the Rams are the worst team in the division — and completely banged up to boot. Puka Nacua is out multiple weeks and Cooper Kupp was seen in a walking boot after the blowout loss to the Cardinals.
In addition to Matthew Stafford’s top two playmakers being out, the Rams have Steve Avila and Joe Noteboom…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-09-16 02:38:49
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