Judging largest overreactions for NFL Week 6 video games

Being 0-6 is not any enjoyable, so it is no shock that Jets coach Aaron Glenn wasn't in one of the best temper at his postgame information convention Sunday in London.

Requested whether or not Justin Fields would stay his beginning quarterback subsequent week towards Carolina, Glenn stated, “What sort of query is that?” After watching Fields look completely misplaced towards the Broncos, I'd say it is a good one.

However is it an overreaction? Oh, I am so glad you requested. Let's sort out that and some different potential overreactions to NFL Week 6 video games, sizing up which of them are authentic and which of them are irrational. (And we may even hit just a few fantasy soccer matters on the backside.)

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Jets ought to bench Fields?
Maye is the highest 2024 QB?
Cowboys want a commerce on D?
Jags' 4-1 begin wasn't for actual?
Wholesome Bucs could be unstoppable?
5 fantasy-related overreactions

The Jets must bench Justin Fields

Fields was 9-for-17 for 45 passing yards towards the Broncos, and since he took 9 sacks for a complete of 55 misplaced yards, the Jets completed the sport with minus-10 web passing yards. This occurred in 2025 … when the ahead move has been authorized for over a century. Fields did not do a lot together with his legs, both, dashing seven instances for 31 yards. General, the group had 82 complete yards of offense and went 2-for-15 on third down.

And it was a disgrace as a result of the Jets' protection really stood up on this one. New York had an opportunity to win if it may have generated any offense in any respect. Because of a third-quarter security, it led this sport 11-10 till the Broncos kicked a go-ahead subject objective with 5:06 left. The Jets obtained the ball again twice after that, however these two possessions generated minus-6 yards on 9 performs. Fields was pressured on 14 of his 29 dropbacks, which clearly makes it tough. However he was utterly misplaced when going through stress, finishing only one move for minus-1 yard and taking these 9 sacks.

Denver's protection is without doubt one of the greatest within the league, certain. However this is not the primary time this season that Fields has appeared very unhealthy. He was a multitude earlier than rubbish time in Week 5 towards a Cowboys protection that has been torched this season by the likes of Russell Wilson, Caleb Williams and Bryce Younger. Fields had an 0.9 QBR in Week 2 towards the Payments earlier than leaving due to a concussion. Fields and the Jets' offense simply do not appear to be they're on the verge of any sort of answer.

Verdict: OVERREACTION

Hear me out: What is the level of switching to Tyrod Taylor? The Jets are 0-6. Their season is not going wherever. They're in all probability going to start out buying and selling away guys within the subsequent couple of weeks forward of the commerce deadline. They gave Fields a $40 million contract final offseason and deliberate to judge him this complete season to resolve whether or not he might be the long run on the place. There is no motive to maneuver off that plan except the Jets now assume that is completely irretrievable.

And Fields has performed a few excellent video games this season — towards Pittsburgh in Week 1 (among the best video games of his profession) and towards Miami in Week 4. The Jets have loads of points on offense, and Fields is perhaps probably the most obvious of all of them. However as ugly because it seems to be — and as affordable because the query is, Aaron Glenn — the remainder of this season for the Jets needs to be about analysis. And Fields might be crucial analysis they should make.

Drake Maye will turn into one of the best QB from the 2024 draft class

There was no letdown by any means for Maye and the Patriots after final Sunday night time's large victory in Buffalo. They went right down to New Orleans and beat a surprisingly sport Saints group 25-19. Maye threw three landing passes within the first half, all of which traveled no less than 20 yards within the air. On the time, no less than, that tied the Giants' Russell Wilson (yeah, Week 2 towards the Cowboys) for probably the most such landing passes by any participant in a sport this season.

The Patriots are 4-2. The final time they began 4-2 with out Tom Brady as their quarterback was 1999. They've received three video games in a row for the primary time since 2022 and are firmly within the AFC East division race due to that Week 5 victory. And the Patriots definitely aren't coddling their second-year quarterback in any respect to do it.

Verdict: NOT AN OVERREACTION

Sure, Washington's Jayden Daniels is the clear chief proper now and would possibly all the time be the reply to this query. Chicago's Caleb Williams has the expertise to overhaul each of those guys. However to assume Maye may turn into one of the best of the bunch isn't farfetched in any respect.

This is not a scaled-down, dink-and-dunk offense in New England. In reality, it seems offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is making main alterations to the sport plan week to week based mostly on the opponent — the best way he used to when Brady was there. You do not try this if you do not have large religion in your quarterback's skill to deal with it. Maye is taking part in at the next degree than lots of people understand, utilizing his arm and his legs to beat groups with totally different receivers and a working again corps that has completed loads of fumbling. He is already a star.

The Cowboys must commerce for defensive assist this week

Per week after beating the Jets in New Jersey, the Cowboys could not preserve Bryce Younger and the Panthers off the scoreboard in Carolina. Dallas misplaced 30-27 when the Panthers kicked a tiebreaking subject objective with no time left on the clock. Dallas allowed 410 yards of offense, 216 of which have been dashing yards and 239 of which got here from former Cowboys working again Rico Dowdle. Dowdle has been subbing in for injured Panthers starter Chuba Hubbard the previous couple of weeks and certainly loved tearing via the group that allow him stroll in free company.

That is the fourth sport this season through which a Cowboys opponent scored no less than 30 factors, and Dallas gave up 24 and 22 within the different two contests. The 184 factors the Cowboys have allowed are the third most via the primary six video games in franchise historical past.

Verdict: NOT AN OVERREACTION

As soon as upon a time, the Cowboys have been struggling on offense and traded a first-round decide for receiver Amari Cooper forward of the commerce deadline. That transfer labored out nice. I am undecided what the equal transfer is on protection this season, but when it is on the market, the Cowboys want to search out it — and quick.

The offense is elite, even with out prime wideout CeeDee Lamb and with the O-line all banged up. Dak Prescott has 11 complete touchdowns in his previous three video games, and the Cowboys are 1-2 in these matchups. That's the first time a quarterback has had that many touchdowns and a dropping report over a three-game span since no less than 1950. That speaks to a extremely huge downside on the opposite facet of the ball.

Dallas has an additional first-round decide on account of the Micah Parsons commerce and will see what sort of Parsons alternative they could have the ability to get for it.

The Jaguars' 4-1 begin was only a mirage

Jacksonville couldn't construct on the momentum from its thrilling Monday night time victory over the Chiefs, falling 20-12 at house to the Seahawks on Sunday. Trevor Lawrence and an offense that is clearly a piece in progress in its first 12 months beneath coach Liam Coen appeared sleepy towards a Seattle protection that was lacking three starters in its secondary.

The Jaguars' protection was OK — it held the Seahawks to 1-for-12 on third down, making Seattle the primary group this season to win regardless of changing fewer than two third downs. However for the primary time this season, the Jags did not get a takeaway. And with out that a part of the sport, they weren't capable of preserve Seattle off the scoreboard in the important thing moments. Jacksonville is now 4-2 and feeling a bit extra disillusioned headed into subsequent week's sport in London towards the Rams.

Verdict: OVERREACTION

Nope, not shopping for it. There will probably be higher days for the Jacksonville offense, which was completed in by some penalties. Lawrence was capable of make magic a few instances on third and fourth right down to preserve drives alive. The offense, which was taking part in Sunday with out beginning heart Robert Hainsey and beginning tight finish Brenton Unusual, will proceed to enhance. And the protection has proven that it may be relied on to carry issues down within the meantime.

The Jaguars are group that misplaced to a different good group Sunday. That occurs. It doesn't suggest their season is headed for the drain.

If the Buccaneers get wholesome, they're one of the best group within the NFL

Actually, that is getting ridiculous. Already with out injured star extensive receivers Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula) and beginning working again Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder), the Bucs misplaced rookie star Emeka Egbuka to a hamstring damage throughout Sunday's sport towards the 49ers.

Baker Mayfield could not care much less.

He is simply out right here throwing lengthy landing passes to random dudes named Johnson. These Bucs have been taking part in with out beginning proper guard Cody Mauch (out for the 12 months), beginning proper sort out Luke Goedeke (at the moment on injured reserve) and beginning defensive sort out Calijah Kancey (out for the 12 months). Huge receiver Jalen McMillan, who got here on sturdy as a rookie on the finish of final season, hasn't performed but this season. Godwin has performed one sport. And the Bucs did not have left sort out Tristan Wirfs to start out the season and moved their heart on the market to interchange him.

That isn't even an entire listing of their accidents. However regardless of all of that, they took out the 49ers 30-19 and improved to 5-1 for the season.

Verdict: NOT AN OVERREACTION

The 49ers definitely aren't going to really feel sorry for the Bucs, not with the damage points they're coping with proper now. However you must be impressed with the truth that Tampa Bay retains discovering methods to win. Mayfield is the clear MVP of the league via Week 6. Not all the injured guys are coming again, however many are, and if the Bucs can get to one thing resembling full power, they'll be very powerful to deal with.

This four-time defending division champion is set to go additional within the playoffs than it has throughout that span. Successful these video games early with all that is going unsuitable units the Buccaneers up for a excessive playoff seed and will put them on a path towards that objective.

Fast-hitter fantasy overreactions

• Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a top-five fantasy receiver. NOT AN OVERREACTION. Seattle-Jacksonville was a sport through which virtually no one appeared good on offense. The Seahawks have been taking part in a extra conservative sport plan than standard due to the Jaguars' takeaway proficiency. Nonetheless, Smith-Njigba had eight catches for 162 yards and a spectacular 61-yard landing catch. It is his fourth 100-yard sport this season, and outdoors of Puka Nacua, it is arduous to discover a extra dependable high-end contributor at receiver.

• Cam Skattebo is an RB1. NOT AN OVERREACTION. He is not getting three touchdowns each week, however you may't argue with the workload, particularly on a brief week. Tyrone Tracy Jr. being again and wholesome did not reduce into Skattebo's manufacturing in any respect. Maintain firing him up so long as he stays wholesome. Vibes are excessive with the Giants proper now.

• Kendrick Bourne is a beginning WR in fantasy. OVERREACTION. Yeah, he has had precisely 142 receiving yards in every of his previous two video games, and he did it on half as many catches this week. However as soon as receiver Ricky Pearsall and QB Brock Purdy are wholesome, Bourne slides again down the depth chart. He is had enjoyable catching a bunch of passes from his outdated New England pal Mac Jones these previous couple of weeks, however he is there for depth and will fade again into the shadows as soon as the Niners are again to full power.

• You missed your probability to get Ladd McConkey at worth. NOT AN OVERREACTION. Seven catches for 100 yards Sunday, his second sport in a row with a landing catch. Quentin Johnston missed this sport due to a hamstring damage, which helped, however do not be shocked if this retains up even as soon as Johnston is again. Justin Herbert obtained hit seven extra instances Sunday, and the Chargers' sort out accidents are inflicting move safety issues. With much less time to throw, McConkey will probably be an much more trusted outlet for Herbert shifting ahead.

• George Pickens is one of the best Cowboys receiver for fantasy. OVERREACTION. Pickens is superior and has caught no less than one landing in each sport. And in that Dallas offense, he'll be a fantasy starter even as soon as CeeDee Lamb is again from damage. However we all know what Lamb is for fantasy, and Pickens' goal share will drop as soon as Lamb is again. And Pickens' 17-touchdown tempo is not sustainable. His worth would possibly really be a possibility to promote excessive — simply be certain it is actually excessive.