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Breaking down each NFL team’s schedule thus far

By Ryan Brown

FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 27: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks to pass in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 27: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks to pass in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 03: Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) busts through a hole at the line of scrimmage during an NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks on October 3, 2019, at Century Link Field in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 03: Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) busts through a hole at the line of scrimmage during an NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks on October 3, 2019, at Century Link Field in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

24. Indianapolis Colts (5-2)

Opponents: LAC, TEN, ATL, OAK, KC, HOU, DEN

ASoS: 21-27, .438%

The Colts are 5-2 without Andrew Luck and have racked up two impressive wins at Kansas City and against Houston.  Their schedule moving forward is pretty forgiving, with only the Texans, Saints, and Panthers above .500 in their final nine games.  Jacoby Brissett may not have the talent of Andrew Luck, but he has earned his starting spot so far this season.

23. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-4)

Opponents: KC, HOU, TEN, DEN, CAR, NO, CIN, NYJ

ASoS: 24-30, .444%

Rookie quarterback Garner Minshew II has been impressive in his first eight games in relief of the injured Nick Foles.  His only bad game this season came against a stout Saints defense.  That was the first time (and only time) since week one that Minshew has thrown and interception, and his only game without a touchdown pass.  The Jaguars face their three divisional opponents in their next three games, with a relatively weak schedule after until they face the Colts again in Week 17.

22. Arizona Cardinals (3-4-1)

Opponents: DET, BAL, CAR, SEA, CIN, ATL, NYG, NO

ASoS: 24-29-1, .454%

The rookie head coach and quarterback duo in Arizona hasn’t set the league on fire with their offensive attack as was speculated by many, but they have been impressive.  Unfortunately, the rest of the team has struggled and the Cardinals are currently at the bottom of probably the best division in the NFL.  The future is bright for Arizona though.

21. Philadelphia Eagles (4-4)

Opponents: WAS, ATL, DET, GB, NYJ, MIN, DAL, BUF

ASoS: 23-27-1, .461%

At 4-4, the Eagles are only a half a game behind Dallas for the division lead.  Philadelphia has a slightly easier schedule for the rest of the season than Dallas, possibly setting up a week 16 showdown for the division title.

20. Seattle Seahawks (6-2)

Opponents: CIN, PIT, NO, ARI, LAR, CLE, BAL, ATL

ASoS: 24-28-1, .462%

Russell Wilson is the MVP favorite through Week 8.  He’s been nearly perfect, throwing 17 touchdowns to only one interception with a 68.4 completion percentage.  The Seahawks have played three games against teams with winning records so far this season, losing two and winning the other by only one point.  They have one of the toughest schedules to finish the season and could possibly be going on the road in the playoffs finishing the season somewhere around 12-4.

19. Chicago Bears (3-4)

Opponents: GB, DEN, WAS, MIN, OAK, NO, LAC

ASoS: 25-27, .481%

What happened to the Bears? Mitchell Trubisky has not been great outside of the win against Washington and the defense has not lived up to expectations, including allowing 36 points to a Saints team without Drew Brees or Alvin Kamara.  Chicago has lost three straight after starting 3-1 and with a tough schedule coming up, things could get heated quickly.  How long do Trubisky and head coach Matt Nagy last in Chicago if things don’t turn around quick?

18. Miami Dolphins (0-7)

Opponents: BAL, NE, DAL, LAC, WAS, BUF, PIT

ASoS: 22-23, .489%

The Dolphins are tanking an everyone knows it.  They keep trading away top talent to collect more draft picks.  And after how they lost against Washington, it’s obvious they’ll do anything they can to stay in front of the race to the first overall pick.  But if Miami becomes a contender in the next few years, they could rewrite how teams rebuild.

17. Los Angeles Rams (5-3)

Opponents: CAR, NO, CLE, TB, SEA, SF, ATL, CIN

ASoS: 26-26, .500%

Not counting games played against them, the Rams’ 2019 opponents are an even .500.  At 5-3, Los Angeles is sitting in 3rd place in the NFC West.  Their schedule gets tough in the last six weeks and they’ll need to be nearly perfect to even fight for a wild card spot in the stacked NFC playoff race.

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