What’s Trending in the NFL: Truths we knew before the season that have manifested themselves
As a football enthusiast, you won’t hear me complain about the increased excitement and unpredictability of the NFL. However, I do appreciate the clarity of knowing where we are in the season, especially after the 16-game regular season. With the new format, it's more challenging to track the season's progress.
After four games, we knew a quarter of the season was complete, and the days between Week 8 and Week 9 marked the midway point. Now, the season indicators are more subtle. We've already passed the first quarter, and for teams with early bye weeks, the second quarter is underway. For those with late bye weeks, the midway mark is just a few weeks away.
Despite the challenges, we can start forming conclusions. A few weeks ago, we assessed our mistakes and admitted to being wrong about certain aspects of the season. Today, we'll explore the opposite end of the spectrum. There were some pre-season predictions we were confident about, and they've largely come true, albeit with more intensity than expected.
Here are some truths we knew before the season began:
Russell Wilson won’t last long as New York Giants’ starter: The Giants traded for Wilson, and the clock started ticking when they selected Jaxson Dart in the first round. Wilson's lack of confidence as the starter after a Week 1 loss to the Washington Commanders further confirmed this. First-round quarterbacks rarely sit on the bench for long, and the Giants' head coach is under pressure. Dart was always the intended replacement, and his role is becoming more apparent.
Dallas Cowboys’ defense will be bad: Wilson's early-season performance highlighted the Cowboys' defense struggles. They couldn't score a touchdown in Week 1 and had just one in Week 3, with Wilson's performance leading to his bench placement. The
