
It’s early, but in the NFL, it’s already getting late for some teams.
Entering the season, the Ravens were seen not only as a contender but a favorite, ready to finally house the franchise’s third Vince Lombardi Trophy and first in the Lamar Jackson era. Then, there were the Packers, a two-time seventh-seed that, after trading for Micah Parsons, was in the midst of redefining themselves.