Losses by Eagles, 49ers leave uncertainty at top

The 32 Things We Learned from Week 6 of the 2023 NFL Season

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The 49ers’ 17 points against the Browns were their fewest since a 13-0 win against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 27.
5. San Francisco has scored on the opening possession of all six of their games this season, a testament to their strong offense.
6. 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.
7. Philadelphia QB Jalen Hurts had a rough game, throwing a career-high three interceptions.
8. This was the Jets’ first win over the Eagles in their 13 matchups.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill has a league-best 814 receiving yards, a record through six games during the Super Bowl era.
13. Miami RB Raheem Mostert has the potential to be a dark horse for the league’s MVP award, with 11 touchdowns through six games.
14. The Miami Dolphins suffered the ignominy of punting on their opening drive for the first time this season.
15. The Carolina Panthers remain the only winless team in the NFL after their loss to the Dolphins.
16. The Kansas City Chiefs, reigning Super Bowl champions, boast a 5-1 record. Power rankings may place them at the top.
17. The AFC North has the distinction of having every team with at least three wins, making it a strong division.
18. The New England Patriots scored their first touchdown in 12 quarters, showing a minor sign of life offensively.
19. The Patriots are struggling this season, now with a 1-5 record for the first time under head coach Bill Belichick.
20. 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.
21. Raiders’ victory against the Patriots marked their 500th win in the regular season.
22. Indianapolis Colts haven’t won their annual trip to Jacksonville since 2014.
23. Gardner Minshew II, now with the Colts, turned the ball over four times against his former team, the Jaguars.
24. 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.
25. The Minnesota Vikings have a five-game winning streak against NFC North-rival Chicago Bears.
26. 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.
27. A blocked extra point prevented Ravens K Justin Tucker from achieving a new career high for points in one game.
28. Titans K Nick Folk tied Tucker’s record with his 70th consecutive field goal inside 40 yards.
29. It was Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas’ birthday on Sunday, and he celebrated by scoring his first NFL touchdown.

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