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Through two weeks of the 2024 NFL season, nine different teams have failed to secure their first victory. That’s about 28% of the entire league. Historically, an 0-2 start does not bode well for the long run, as only 11.5% of teams with that record have gone on to make the playoffs since 1990. But there’s plenty of football left to play in 2024, so which of this year’s winless clubs has the best chance of a turnaround?
Here’s how we’d rank all the 0-2 teams, from most concerning to most promising:
It’d be one thing if Bryce Young and Co. looked as if they were making strides. Instead, Dave Canales’ group has been outscored 73-13, and even that doesn’t do justice to their hapless offense. Mercifully, Young has since been benched for Andy Dalton. Can the veteran squeeze something out of their setup?
Sean Payton had us buying Bo Nix’s NFL readiness in the preseason, but it’s fair to wonder: Was he ready to endure Nix’s rookie lumps at this rate? The Oregon product hasn’t exactly protected the ball despite an expectation of conservative offense to start his career. Their AFC West chances already look shot.
Daniel Jones found Malik Nabers for some key plays on Sunday, and a tough defense held the rival Washington Commanders to literally seven field goals. Yet Brian Daboll’s squad still found a way to lose. If it’s not one thing, it’s another in East Rutherford, and everyone seems as if they’re on pins and needles.
Anthony Richardson is a walking highlight reel, but his superhero build and talent still comes with unpredictable accuracy through the air. It’s legitimately boom or bust with him airing it out. Worse yet: Their defense is by far the NFL’s worst against the run to start the year, and DeForest Buckner is banged up.
Lost in the understandable uproar over Will Levis’ curious decision-making is proper credit for the times he makes something out of nothing. Still, considering the…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-09-17 14:47:22
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