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3 Most Surprising NFL Records Through Week 8
It’s the unofficial midway point of the NFL season…well, sort of.
With 17 regular season games now on the slate, eight games played is now more of an approximate line of demarcation.
Even still, we have had a two-month sample size of games to digest and analyze.
Certain things have gone according to plan, like the Buffalo Bills proving that they are once again the class of the AFC East.
Derrick Henry (before his foot injury) predictably was running circles around the league from the backfield.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain a force to be reckoned with and have an excellent chance to defend their Super Bowl crown.
On the other side of the coin, we’ve had some pretty eye-opening surprises.
We’ll take a closer look at the teams with the most astonishing win-loss records at this point in the year.
1. Miami Dolphins
After the Dolphins barely missed out on postseason play in 2020, they were expected to be squarely in the mix for an AFC wild card berth in 2021.
Head coach Brian Flores was viewed as one of the premier leader of men in the league, and Tua Tagovailoa’s supporting cast was bolstered by the drafting of Jaylen Waddle and signing of Will Fuller.
Yet, here we are in early November, and they sit at 1-7 in the cellar of the AFC East.
They could be 0-8 if not for an untimely fumble by New England Patriots running back Damien Harris in Week 1.
DeVante Parker and Fuller have missed significant time this season, but it was hard to fathom that they would be 1-7 after the first eight games.
2. Las Vegas Raiders
Heading into the 2021 season, a 5-2 record after seven contests probably wouldn’t have been too hard to buy into for the Raiders.
They spent a lot of resources on improving their defense, and they had some impressive weapons on offense around quarterback Derek Carr.
However, the amount of adversity the team has had to go through in the middle of the season has been immense, which makes their win-loss tally a bit surprising.
Former head coach Jon Gruden was embroiled in controversy after the team’s home loss to the Chicago Bears.
Owner Mark Davis had spent years trying to lure Gruden away from the Monday Night Football booth to return to coach Las Vegas and gave him a ten-year contract, but his demise was swift.
He ended up resigning before the Raiders played the division-rival Broncos on the road.
Interim head coach Rich Bisaccia has kept the ship afloat, and they deserve credit for persevering.
With the Henry Ruggs news of the last couple days, the team’s resolve will once again be tested.
See you all next week
pic.twitter.com/Fs1ghj6T79
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) October 31, 2021
3. Kansas City Chiefs
With a generational team like the Chiefs, and an infrastructure featuring some legendary talent, it’s hard to believe that they are currently at .500 with a 4-4 record.
A team led by Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, and Travis Kelce should vie for the conference’s overall top seed perennially assuming health.
It isn’t like the three pillars of the Chiefs offense have missed time due to injury, so their lack of effectiveness has been a bit perplexing.
Kansas City has fallen to the Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, and Tennessee Titans—all of whom might make the playoffs this season.
But for a dynamic team like the Chiefs, this type of futility is very surprising.
They might be getting a little bored of the regular season knowing their true tests will come in the playoffs, but they’ll need to start playing better to establish momentum heading in.
“Our guys battled. They didn’t give up on each other.”
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 2, 2021
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Philip Rivers’ last year in the NFL did not indicate any signs of slowing down.
In his 17th year in the league, the Alabama native finished with 4,169 passing yards and 24 touchdowns for the Indianapolis Colts.
He helped Indianapolis enter the playoffs with an 11-5 record but lost to the Buffalo Bills in their Wild Card showdown.
Aside from producing Pro Bowl-worthy numbers, Rivers started 252 consecutive games, a streak that ranks second behind Brett Favre.
The 2013 NFL Comeback Player of the Year is currently coaching high school football at St. Michael Catholic in Fairhope, Alabama.
Philip Rivers was pumped after winning his first game as head coach for St. Michael High School
(via @BenThomasPreps)pic.twitter.com/eTqNoNXBGd
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 27, 2021
But with the way he played in 2020, he’s not closing the door to a potential return to the pros.
He still has the arm strength and the football wisdom to continue his playing career.
Therefore, teams in immediate need of quarterback help must reach out to the nine-time Pro Bowler.
However, recent developments show that these teams would need someone like Rivers the most.
2. Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos’ limited talent at quarterback came back to haunt them.
They won their first three games because they fought against teams with lesser talent.
That’s why their offense was sufficient, and their defense looked elite.
The last four times the Cowboys have beaten the Broncos has been in a season they won the Super Bowl (1995, 1992, twice in 1977).
— Bobby Belt (@BobbyBeltTX) November 5, 2021
Unfortunately, they came crashing down once they started to play against tougher competition.
From a 3-0 start, the Broncos fell to the bottom of the AFC West with a 4-4 record.
Teddy Bridgewater does rarely make mistakes on the field.
I hate to say it but.. Josh Johnson looks better out there than Teddy Bridgewater has been looking
— E. (@1DopeCPA) November 5, 2021
However, he’s not as talented as Patrick Mahomes, Derek Carr, or Justin Herbert.
Therefore, upgrading their quarterback will come in handy, and Rivers could be the man for the job.
He would maximize Denver’s talented receiving corps of Tim Patrick, Jerry Jeudy, and Courtland Sutton.
.@JerryJeudy’s route-running is on another level.
(via @thecheckdown)@Broncos | #BroncosCountry
: #WASvsDEN — Tomorrow 4:25pm ET on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) October 30, 2021
It would be nice to see him against the Chargers as well.
It’s in their best interest to sign Rivers to a two-year deal because the talent depth at quarterback for the 2022 NFL Draft is looking shallow.
Therefore, the Broncos get an insurance year from the future Hall of Famer if they don’t draft a play-caller.
1. New Orleans Saints
Rivers publicly declared that he would consider returning for New Orleans if they reached out.
There’s no fault in him choosing the Saints because they have a well-rounded team.
They don’t rack up eye-popping passing yards, but they win through intelligent situational football and Alvin Kamara’s presence.
Perhaps the Saints’ running back is the reason Rivers wanted another shot at playing quarterback.
Philip Rivers tells me he hasn’t heard from the Saints but would listen.
— Sam Farmer (@LATimesfarmer) November 2, 2021
The versatile player can control the game in many ways, and the veteran would love to facilitate his dominance.
This season, New Orleans’ offensive line is also one of the best, making Rivers feel protected when he’s inside the pocket.
The offense need not put up a ton of points because their defense with Cameron Jordan, Demario Davis, and Marshon Lattimore has been lights out.
Tom Brady: *drops back to pass*
Saints Defense: pic.twitter.com/9bSIJKucrn
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) October 31, 2021
It doesn’t mean, though, that Rivers won’t do some heavy lifting if he ended up joining head coach Sean Payton.
However, the 2004 first-round draft choice could help stretch the field to create more problems for opposing defenses.
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In Week 5’s edition of TNF, Aaron Donald became the Rams all-time franchise Sacks leader as they came out on top in a divisional affair with the Seattle Seahawks. The perennial All-Pro and 3x DPOY reached 88.5 sacks on Thursday, surpassing St. Louis Rams legend Leonard Little in the official sacks era (since 1982). Donald has long been considered a top player in the NFL, and this is just another milestone in what will end up being a surefire first-ballot Hall of Fame career.
Most career SK in #Rams history since officially tracked in 1982:
1. Aaron Donald (88.5)^
2. Leonard Little (87.5)
3. Kevin Greene (72.5)
T4. Kevin Carter, Robert Quinn (62.5)
6. Chris Long (54.5)
pic.twitter.com/4oHQ5j6NXr— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 8, 2021
INTERESTING FACTS
- Most career SK in Rams history: 1. AD (88.5), 2. Leonard Little (87.5), 3. Kevin Greene (72.5), T4. Kevin Carter, Rob Quinn (62.5)
- Seattle is on pace to allow the most YDS on defense (450.8/GP) in NFL history, just like they were through 5 weeks in 2020
- QB Russell Wilson was a perfect 9-0 in his 9 TNF games before facing the LA Rams
- Wilson had a .776 career win percentage in prime-time games in his NFL career, the highest mark by a starting QB since 1950
MAIN TAKEAWAY
3 REASONS WHY AARON DONALD IS BETTER THAN ANY NFL DEFENSIVE TACKLE EVER
COLORS KEY | FULL RAMS OUTLOOK
1. LEVERAGE
Because Aaron Donald is shorter than the average DT and almost every O-Lineman, he has the leverage advantage on almost every snap where he can get under the blocker’s pads and execute the popular football phrase “low man wins”. Something he executes better than anybody who’s ever played the game.
2. STRENGTH
Aaron Donald is far from the average 6’0” male and thus, using his near-superhero strength, he is able to bully his way through offensive lineman, taking the most direct route to the quarterback as he continuously bullrushes weaker Offensive Lineman that have no chance to stop the brute strength the 3x DPOY possesses.
3. QUICKNESS
Even with his incredible strength and power, Donald is also one of the quickest defensive lineman in recent memory. He uses a combination of speed finesse and power moves to easily evade blockers, go from one gap to another in the blink of an eye, and wiggle past opposing blockers with ease.
BEST HIGHLIGHTS
Double punt on TNF of course
So this happened.
: #LARvsSEA on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
: NFL App pic.twitter.com/laRZFYhBJP
— NFL (@NFL) October 8, 2021
Donald is a Rams legend
Most career SK in #Rams history since officially tracked in 1982:
1. Aaron Donald (88.5)^
2. Leonard Little (87.5)
3. Kevin Greene (72.5)
T4. Kevin Carter, Robert Quinn (62.5)
6. Chris Long (54.5)
pic.twitter.com/4oHQ5j6NXr— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 8, 2021
Big play D-Jax is back
Big play for @DeSeanJackson10 & the @RamsNFL! #RamsHouse
— NFL (@NFL) October 8, 2021
Diggs snagged the INT
Control with two feet in. @qdiggs6 comes down with a huge red zone INT! #Seahawks
— NFL (@NFL) October 8, 2021
Geno stepped in for Russ
This is Geno Smith’s FIRST TD pass in 1,404 days
(Via @NFL)
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) October 8, 2021
Game-sealing INT for LAR
PICKED. #RamsHouse
— NFL (@NFL) October 8, 2021
Russ is a primetime king
Russ is 9-1 on TNF and 29-8-1 in Prime Time during his career
— NFL (@NFL) October 7, 2021
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