As the NFL progresses into Week 11, it becomes evident that a notable number of teams are struggling significantly. Eleven franchises are entering this week with either two or three victories, indicating a larger pool of underperforming teams compared to previous seasons. Among these teams, some have two wins but appear to be in worse situations than others. Specifically, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Giants find themselves in a troubling position, likely heading toward overhauls during the offseason.
The Jacksonville Jaguars, currently at 2-8, faced a challenging Week 10, losing to the New England Patriots with Mac Jones taking over quarterback duties in place of the injured Trevor Lawrence. While the Jaguars can point to injuries as a contributing factor to their performance, the overall trajectory of the team under head coach Doug Pederson raises questions about its future. Similarly, the New York Giants, also at 2-8, are dealing with their own struggles. Quarterback Daniel Jones delivered a disappointing performance in a loss to the Carolina Panthers, which occurred in Munich, fueling speculation about the future of head coach Brian Daboll as well.
In contrast to the Jaguars and Giants, other teams with two wins possess either potential for improvement or valid justifications for their struggles. Both Jacksonville and New York entered the 2024 season with moderate expectations but now find themselves in contention for the No. 1 overall draft pick. Looking ahead to Week 11, the Jaguars are set to face the formidable Detroit Lions, which does not bode well for their hopes. The Cowboys' situation is also precarious; with backup quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Trey Lance unable to spark their offense, Dallas's anticipated push for a high draft pick becomes more plausible as they prepare to take on the Houston Texans and Washington Commanders next. Unless there is a remarkable turnaround in quarterback performance, Dallas could find themselves in a deeply uncertain future.
