Pity the poor New York followers. The Jets and Giants — who’re a mixed 8-16 — are among the many 5 most unwatchable NFL groups this season. Our rotten apples aren’t solely shedding groups, although. A group with a successful file has made the unwatchable reduce, too.
5) New York Jets (4-8)
Why unwatchable: New York’s offense stinks, averaging 14.3 factors — the third-lowest determine within the NFL. The one vibrant spot is the protection, which is permitting the ninth-fewest yards per recreation (312.7) within the league.
The Jets had Tremendous Bowl aspirations, however these disappeared when QB Aaron Rodgers suffered an Achilles harm on the fourth snap of his debut. If New York had strung sufficient wins collectively in Rodgers’ absence, he could have made an unprecedented comeback for a playoff push.
Most unwatchable participant | QB Zach Wilson: After Rodgers harm, the group turned to Wilson, who solely underscored the notion he’s a first-round bust. He threw for 1,944 yards, six touchdowns and 7 interceptions in 10 video games earlier than the Jets benched him in Week 12. He should be the very best quarterback on the roster, however that is extra of a discredit to the others than a credit score to him.
Final offseason, a former NFL scout mentioned Wilson regarded “overwhelmed.” He nonetheless does.
4) Carolina Panthers (1-11)
Why unwatchable: Few predicted the Panthers would battle for a division title this season, however Carolina hasn’t even come near reaching the already low expectations many had for it coming into the season. The Panthers have the third-worst offense in yards per recreation (267.3) and fourth worst in factors per recreation (15.9).
In the event that they end with the NFL’s worst file, the Panthers will not get the primary general decide within the 2024 NFL Draft — they traded their first-rounder to Chicago in a deal to maneuver as much as choose QB Bryce Younger with the primary general decide within the 2023 draft. So, except Carolina hits it huge in free company and the draft, this group could possibly be dangerous for awhile.
Most unwatchable participant | QB Bryce Younger: The No. 1 general decide in 2023 has underwhelmed, throwing for two,055 yards, 9 touchdowns and 9 interceptions (together with two pick-sixes to Colts standout Kenny Moore). It is too early to name him a bust, particularly because of the lack of weapons he has, however nice gamers elevate the extent of play of these round them. Younger hasn’t.
3) Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5)
Why unwatchable: The Steelers are the one group with a successful file on this record, however they’re successful ugly. After they fired extremely criticized offensive coordinator Matt Canada, who orchestrated a horrible offense, Pittsburgh confirmed extra offensively, placing up 421 yards in opposition to the Bengals. The offense, nevertheless, regarded dreadful once more in a loss to the Cardinals in Week 13. The Steelers are averaging the fifth-fewest factors per recreation (16) within the league.
The Steelers are so troublesome to observe at occasions that some Pittsburgh media are calling for a commerce of extensively revered head coach Mike Tomlin, whose group hasn’t gained a playoff recreation because the 2016 season.
