The NFL season has seen a notable trend with a record-tying nine teams already losing at least six games in the first eight weeks. This occurrence has only happened once before in the 2000 season. The AFC East division has three struggling teams, with the New York Jets, New England Patriots, and Miami Dolphins all at 2-6 or worse, allowing the Buffalo Bills to lead the division at 6-2.
Other divisions facing similar challenges include the AFC South, with Jacksonville and Tennessee at the bottom, and the NFC South, with New Orleans and Carolina struggling. The New Orleans Saints, despite starting 2-0, have now lost six consecutive games, joining a select group of teams in NFL history.
In a surprising turn of events, the Detroit Lions managed to defeat the Tennessee Titans 52-14 with minimal offensive yardage. The Lions scored on special teams and capitalized on turnovers, showcasing a unique performance in NFL history.
Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons had a stellar performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, becoming only the fourth player to throw for at least 750 yards and eight touchdowns against one opponent in a season, joining elite company like Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and Y.A. Tittle.
The Indianapolis Colts made a significant decision to bench Anthony Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick from the 2023 draft, after a poor performance. Richardson's completion percentage this season is among the lowest in the last 20 years, despite his ability to deliver big plays downfield.
Furthermore, NFL teams are struggling with 2-point conversions this season, converting at a record-low rate of 31%. This drop in conversion rates has made going for 2 points a challenging decision for teams, with the rate significantly lower than in previous seasons.
