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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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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 16: Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) ready for the ball snap during the first quarter of the game between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets on September 16, 2019, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 16: Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) ready for the ball snap during the first quarter of the game between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets on September 16, 2019, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

8. Atlanta Falcons (1-7)

Opponents: MIN, PHI, IND, TEN, HOU, ARI, LAR, SEA

ASoS: 31-23-1, .573%

Many people picked the Falcons to be Super Bowl contenders this year.  Instead, Atlanta may be looking to rebuild going into 2020.  With five of their next six games against the Saints twice, the Panthers twice, and then the 49ers, the Falcons are more likely to be looking at a top-three draft pick than a playoff spot.

7. New Orleans Saints (7-1)

Opponents: HOU, LAR, SEA, DAL, TB, JAX, CHI, ARI

ASoS: 31-21-1, .594%

The Saints have proven themselves to be one of the most talented and well coached teams in the league.  After losing their future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees for five week in a loss to the Rams, New Orleans rallied behind it’s incredible defense and backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater for five straight wins over mostly good teams.

In his first game back, Brees had his way over the Cardinals defense, passing for 373 yards and three touchdowns with a 79% completion rate.  The Saints could be the most complete team in the league, and they host the currently undefeated 49ers in week 14 for what could be the game of the year.

6. Kansas City Chiefs (5-3)

Opponents: JAX, OAK, BAL, DET, IND, HOU, DEN, GB

ASoS: 31-20-1, .605%

Kansas City is still one of the best teams in the AFC, even after losing three of their last four.  Reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes could be returning soon to face a relatively easy schedule outside of Minnesota and New England.  They’ll need to be close to perfect though if they want to compete with the Colts/Texans and Ravens for the second playoff bye behind New England.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-5)

Opponents: SF, CAR, NYG, LAR, NO, CAR, TEN

ASoS: 28-18, .609%

Not many people expected Bruce Arians’s first year as head coach of Tampa Bay to make them contenders, but we have seen some disappointing play and also flashes of what this team could be (as seen in their 55-40 week 4 win at the Rams).  Jameis Winston’s days as a Buccaneer are numbered, but how long does Arians stick with Winston this season?  Tough matchups against Seattle and New Orleans in the next three weeks could decide it.

4. Oakland Raiders (3-4)

Opponents: DEN, KC, MIN, IND, CHI, GB, HOU

ASoS: 29-18, .617%

Oakland started out 3-2 after impressive wins over the Colts and Bears before losing back-to-back games against the Packers and Texans.  The Raiders are only a game and a half back in the division and the wild card race, so playoffs aren’t entirely out of the picture in Jon Gruden’s second year back in Oakland.

3. New York Jets (1-6)

Opponents: BUF, CLE, NE, PHI, DAL, NE, JAX

ASoS: 29-17, .630%

Playing New England twice in the first seven weeks has inflated the ASoS a bit, but the Jets have been just awful in Adam Gase’s first year with the team, outside of an impressive 24-22 win against Dallas in Sam Darnold’s first game back after having mono.  With the Dolphins twice, the Giants, the Redskins, and the Bengals coming up, the Jets could put together some wins before the season ends.

2. Washington Redskins (1-7)

Opponents: PHI, DAL, CHI, NYG, NE, MIA, SF, MIN

ASoS: 33-19, .635%

Washington’s only win has come against the tanking Dolphins.  And even with the Jets and Giants coming up, it’s hard to see the Redskins winning anymore games.  With a new head coach coming in next year, a lot is going to change for this franchise.  It’s likely going to be a while before Washington is competitive again.

1. Cleveland Browns (2-5)

Opponents: TEN, NYJ, LAR, BAL, SF, SEA, NE

ASoS: 31-15, .674%

There was so much hype surrounding the Browns coming into the 2019 season.  And with how talented their roster is, the hype was easy to buy in to.  Many people were predicting Cleveland to make the playoffs this year, just two seasons removed from going 0-16.  With the hardest schedule so far this season, the Browns have fallen flat and not lived up to they hype, outside of a dominant 40-25 road win over the division rival Ravens.

The Browns have a much easier second half of 2019, so there’s still plenty of time for them to turn things around, but playoffs are probably unlikely.

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