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5 Most Overrated NFL Teams Heading Into Week 6

Patrick Kelleher

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#5 Las Vegas Raiders
This past Sunday was the first true stinker the Raiders put up this season, an uncompetitive 45-17 loss to the Patriots, which saw rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza make his NFL debut on the final drive in garbage time. For Vegas, their 3-0 start, followed by their close loss to the Chiefs, had slightly overrated them, with everybody believing they might be for real. How they respond this week will be a key sign.
#1 Philadelphia Eagles
It is full-on panic mode in Philadelphia. The offensive line has four backups outside of Jordan Mailata, while Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith are still recovering from injuries. Despite all of that, the Eagles had a golden opportunity to steal a game in London against a hot Jaguars team. Still, Nick Sirianni decided to kick the ball deep, essentially giving the Jaguars a free game-winning field goal. One of the Super Bowl favorites heading into the year, it's looking more like we might see a fire sale by the November 10 trade deadline.
#2 Dallas Cowboys
Last Thursday was a game the Cowboys had to have. At home, during a short week, against a winless team starting a rookie backup QB, there was no excuse. The Cowboys' defense allowed Jalon Daniels and Bucky Irving to march downfield several times en route to a 24-16 win for Tampa Bay. Dallas was a popular pick to take the NFC East this year. They have now brought in Mike Pettine to help Christian Parker run the defense. The old saying is "if you have two QBs, you don't have a QB." The same can apply to the defensive coordinator role.
#3 Los Angeles Rams
You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who had the Rams starting 2-3 through the first five weeks on their bingo card, but here we are. After Monday night's overtime thriller, LA must regroup and get back on track quickly. After being the heavy Super Bowl favorites coming into the year, it's clear they may have been a tad overrated. Sean McVay and company hope a returning Myles Garrett can shift their fortunes.
#4 New Orleans Saints
After the first two weeks, the Saints were 1-1, coming off an impressive victory over the Ravens, and many fans/media had them in the early driver's seat in the NFC South. Entering Week 6, they now sit at 1-4 following a 23-13 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings. They visit the pesky New York Giants this Sunday, which is no easy task.
#5 Las Vegas Raiders
This past Sunday was the first true stinker the Raiders put up this season, an uncompetitive 45-17 loss to the Patriots, which saw rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza make his NFL debut on the final drive in garbage time. For Vegas, their 3-0 start, followed by their close loss to the Chiefs, had slightly overrated them, with everybody believing they might be for real. How they respond this week will be a key sign.
#1 Philadelphia Eagles
It is full-on panic mode in Philadelphia. The offensive line has four backups outside of Jordan Mailata, while Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith are still recovering from injuries. Despite all of that, the Eagles had a golden opportunity to steal a game in London against a hot Jaguars team. Still, Nick Sirianni decided to kick the ball deep, essentially giving the Jaguars a free game-winning field goal. One of the Super Bowl favorites heading into the year, it's looking more like we might see a fire sale by the November 10 trade deadline.

5 Most Overrated NFL Teams Heading Into Week 6

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