Geno Smith got absolutely mauled for five sacks in Week 9, and the New York Jets still couldn’t score a touchdown in the second half of their brutal 35-12 loss to Kansas City. And get this: that wasn’t even the *worst* offensive performance we saw on Sunday. Seriously, while some QBs were lighting it up, the slate was absolutely loaded with offenses that just couldn’t get out of their own way, making us all wonder if they even wanted to score. We’re talking errant passes, no running game, just plain sluggish play all over the field.
Philadelphia’s Offense: More Like a Field Goal Kicking Contest
Okay, if you thought the Jets were rough, buckle up. The Philadelphia Eagles actually earned the title of *worst* offense this week, which is saying something. They rolled out Joe Milton III at quarterback, and yeah, it didn’t exactly spark an offensive explosion. Saquon Barkley somehow found the end zone early on, but that was it for touchdowns. The Eagles managed one more field goal late in the fourth quarter and that was the extent of their scoring. Barkley, usually a beast, was bottled up for a measly 22 yards on 13 carries. Milton did add 64 rushing yards himself, but when your quarterback is your most effective rusher and you’re still not scoring, you know things are rough.
The Jets, Giants, and Lions Stumble Through Week 9
The New York Jets landed at number two on this list of offensive ineptitude. They actually had chances in the first half against Kansas City but kept settling for field goals instead of punching it in. Then, the second half? Crickets. Zero points. They finished with only 229 total yards of offense, with Geno Smith throwing for 165 yards and getting absolutely hammered for five sacks. That 35-12 loss? Oof.
Right behind them, the New York Giants finally snagged a win in Philadelphia, but it was ugly, real ugly. J.J. McCarthy had to exit part of the game with a hip injury, and the only touchdown they could muster came from Jameis Winston connecting with Isaiah Likely in the third quarter. Devin Singletary was a major source of their struggles, running for just 31 yards on a staggering 21 carries. Get this: per NextGenStats, Singletary traveled 275 yards for those 31 rushing yards, giving him the second-worst rushing efficiency (8.86) among running backs with ten or more carries this season. Yikes.
Then you had the Detroit Lions. They somehow pulled off a 19-9 win over the Dolphins, but it wasn’t pretty. Jared Goff and that offense couldn’t find the end zone until the second half, and it was the *only* touchdown of the entire game for either team. Detroit put up a meager 270 yards total, with Goff throwing for only 174 yards and Jahmyr Gibbs averaging 3.7 yards per carry against a Miami defense that, while playing hard, hasn’t been known for being super effective this season.
Washington’s Rushing Woes
Rounding out the bottom five, the Commanders were held to just 13 points in their loss to the Rams. They were out-gained by only 30 yards, but just couldn’t finish drives against a tough Myles Garrett-led defense. Jayden Daniels had an okay day considering they were missing Terry McLaurin, and he had to rely on Van Jefferson and Chig Okonkwo alongside Stefon Diggs. But the real kicker? Their running game completely stalled, only managing 60 yards on 19 attempts. Austin Ekeler, who usually gets things done, was totally ineffective on his eight carries.
So, what does this all mean? These offenses have got some serious soul-searching to do. Whether it’s missing key players, struggling to convert opportunities, or just plain inefficient play, Week 9 showed that sometimes, even winning teams can look rough on offense. Let’s hope they figure it out, because nobody wants to watch more of this come Week 10.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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