The 32 Things We Learned from Week 6 of the 2023 NFL Season
- Both the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers suffered stunning upsets, leaving no undefeated teams in the 2023 season. The wide-open field adds excitement to the season.
- Despite their loss to the Cleveland Browns, the depleted San Francisco 49ers still have a chance to be considered the NFL’s top squad. Power rankings will reveal more on Tuesday morning.
- San Francisco QB Brock Purdy played poorly in his first regular-season loss, throwing for 125 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. His previous loss came in the 2022 NFC title game due to an injured throwing elbow.
- The 49ers’ 17 points against the Browns were their fewest since a 13-0 win against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 27.
- San Francisco has scored on the opening possession of all six of their games this season, a testament to their strong offense.
- The Philadelphia Eagles’ loss to the Jets felt fluky considering their turnovers against a defense missing All-Pro CB Sauce Gardner. Power rankings will reveal where they stand.
- Philadelphia QB Jalen Hurts had a rough game, throwing a career-high three interceptions.
- This was the Jets’ first win over the Eagles in their 13 matchups.
- The Detroit Lions have the best record to start a season since 2011, boasting a 5-1 record after a convincing win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- It’s hard to ignore the Miami Dolphins’ offense, which may be one of the best in league history. Power rankings will determine where they stand.
- Miami finished with 424 yards against the Carolina Panthers, nearly reaching the league-best average of 8 more yards to join the 2000 St. Louis Rams.
- Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill has a league-best 814 receiving yards, a record through six games during the Super Bowl era.
- Miami RB Raheem Mostert has the potential to be a dark horse for the league’s MVP award, with 11 touchdowns through six games.
- The Miami Dolphins suffered the ignominy of punting on their opening drive for the first time this season.
- The Carolina Panthers remain the only winless team in the NFL after their loss to the Dolphins.
- The Kansas City Chiefs, reigning Super Bowl champions, boast a 5-1 record. Power rankings may place them at the top.
- The AFC North has the distinction of having every team with at least three wins, making it a strong division.
- The New England Patriots scored their first touchdown in 12 quarters, showing a minor sign of life offensively.
- The Patriots are struggling this season, now with a 1-5 record for the first time under head coach Bill Belichick.
- Former Patriots players had a hand in the team’s demise, including QBs Jimmy Garoppolo and Brian Hoyer and WR Jakobi Meyers, who scored the Raiders’ only TD.
- Raiders’ victory against the Patriots marked their 500th win in the regular season.
- Indianapolis Colts haven’t won their annual trip to Jacksonville since 2014.
- Gardner Minshew II, now with the Colts, turned the ball over four times against his former team, the Jaguars.
- The Houston Texans’ QB C.J. Stroud continues to impress as a candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year, despite throwing his first NFL interception.
- The Minnesota Vikings have a five-game winning streak against NFC North-rival Chicago Bears.
- Bears rookie QB2 Tyson Bagent had a rough start in his first drive, getting strip-sacked and allowing the Vikings to score a decisive touchdown.
- A blocked extra point prevented Ravens K Justin Tucker from achieving a new career high for points in one game.
- Titans K Nick Folk tied Tucker’s record with his 70th consecutive field goal inside 40 yards.
- It was Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas’ birthday on Sunday, and he celebrated by scoring his first NFL touchdown.
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