The Agony of Defeat: Week 9’s Most Painful Statistics
As we trudge through the midpoint of the NFL season, our fantasies of victory and glory are slowly dying, replaced by the harsh reality of defeat and disappointment. It’s a cruel fate, indeed.
Coaching Catastrophes
Matt Eberflus, the beleaguered coach of the Chicago Bears, has achieved a dubious distinction: a worse record on Sunday road games than Marty Mornhinweg, who went 0-16. The difference? Mornhinweg’s teams were forgettable, while Eberflus has a talented roster that seems to have given up on him.
Historic Collapses
The New Orleans Saints have become the 526th team to start 2-0, only to plummet to 2-7. This precipitous decline is reminiscent of the 1966 Houston Oilers, who also began the season strong before imploding. The Saints’ -60 point differential after Week 2 is a stark reminder of their struggles.
Quarterback Conundrums
Derek Carr has joined John Hadl as the only quarterbacks to lose the same head coach mid-season twice. Carr’s rookie season with the Raiders saw him contribute to Dennis Allen’s ousting, and now he’s done it again. Meanwhile, John Hadl achieved this feat with Sid Gillman, albeit with both instances involving Gillman’s resignation rather than firing.
First Quarter Futility
The Philadelphia Eagles finally scored in the first quarter of a game in Week 9, ending a drought that had lasted since Week 1. This dubious streak was last seen in the 1991 Green Bay Packers. While the Eagles celebrated their win over the Jaguars, concerns still linger about Nick Sirianni’s leadership.
Interception Infamy
Jameis Winston has reached a milestone of sorts, throwing his 100th career interception in just 98 games. He joins an elite group of quarterbacks, including Bob Waterfield and Frank Tripucka, who have achieved this feat in under 100 games.
The Struggle is Real
Finally, we’re left to ponder the difficulties faced by the New York Giants. Winning two Super Bowls seems like a cakewalk compared to Daniel Jones’ struggles to throw two touchdown passes at home. Giants fans must be wondering how much longer they’ll have to endure Jones’ inconsistent play.
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