MMQB Week 5: Jets, Steelers Trend Up While Patriots Dynasty Falters

Welcome to Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season here at The MMQB. Below are links to everything Albert Breer wrote over the weekend, plus more from our staff.

Ten Takeaways: Rival Executives Say Patriots ‘Quite Simply Have No Talent’

Week 5 takeaways lead with an autopsy on the Patriots' dynasty.

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Albert Breer talks to rival executives about why the Patriots have fallen so far, plus Saints nickelback Demario Davis, Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder and Jaguars OC Press Taylor.

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There’s Hope for the Jets, and Zach Wilson, and Aaron Rodgers

With all the talent playing for Robert Saleh, New York shouldn’t be shocked to see success.

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Albert Breer speaks to Robert Saleh on how the Jets have stepped up this season.

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T.J. Watt Credits Young Teammates Who Stepped Up in Rivalry Win Over Ravens

The Steelers came through in a hard-fought, low-scoring battle.

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Albert Breer talks to T.J. Watt about Mike Tomlin’s message to the Steelers during Ravens week, and the young players who contributed.

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More From the MMQB Staff:

Let’s not forget about the preseason comments from Denver’s coach, writes Conor Orr.

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Conor Orr: Sean Payton Failed Yet Another Test, in Loss to Hackett’s Jets

Conor Orr: I, Conor Orr, Admit I Was Wrong About the Patriots

Gilberto Manzano: Cowboys’ Loss to 49ers Was the Sort of Defeat That Sticks With a Team

Gilberto Manzano: Fact or Fiction: Patriots Will Lose Double-Digit Games in 2023