MMQB Week 5: Jets, Steelers Trend Up While Patriots Dynasty Falters
Links to all of our coverage from NFL Sunday, including conversations with Robert Saleh, T.J. Watt, Demario Davis, Desmond Ridder, NFL execs on New England’s downfall and more.
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’
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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.
There’s Hope for the Jets, and Zach Wilson, and Aaron Rodgers
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Albert Breer speaks to Robert Saleh on how the Jets have stepped up this season.
T.J. Watt Credits Young Teammates Who Stepped Up in Rivalry Win Over Ravens
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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.
More From the MMQB Staff:
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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
Gilberto Manzano: NFL Week 5: Five Things We Learned
Matt Verderame: NFL Week 5 Recap: What We Learned About Every Team