Monday, September 21, 2015

NFL WINLESS TEAMS THUS FAR

Though we are only two games into the 2015 NFL Season, not a single one of the 32 franchises are content with having a loss on their record. Certainly even the teams with a 2-0 record know how quickly that could vanish and those teams with 0-2 records understand that the season could fade fast if precaution is not applied. This week teams will review some game film to see what strategic methods need to be enforced and better executed. Though some bizarre circumstances allowed certain teams to remain undefeated (hence the Thursday night game between Kansas City and Denver), undoubtedly a win is a win and a loss is a loss. Speaking of losses, let's discuss some teams who surprisingly have yet to get a win in 2015.


(Sept. 19, 2015 - Source: Christian Petersen/Getty Images North America)

The 12th man has yet to make his debut in 2015. The Seattle Seahawks have yet to play a home game at Century Link Field and also have yet to get a victory. They haven't played completely terrible but their inability to get HB Marshawn Lynch rolling in the running game has forced Seattle's defense to spend far too much time out on the field. In Sunday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers, Seattle lost the time of possession battle 33:18 to 26:42. Lynch had an unimpressive 41 yards on 15 carries and the Seahawks surrendered 92 yards on 6 penalties. SS Kam Chancellor must possibly be filled with a sorta haughtiness as he continues to hold out of play until the franchise re-establishes his contract to something more lucrative. Next week the Seahawks will be up against the Chicago Bears and will likely get things back on track to register their first win of the season.


(Sept. 20, 2015 - Source: Rich Schultz/Getty Images North America)

Chip Kelly expertise off-season acquisitions and Eagles roster renovation has produced him zero wins thus far. Even with their division rival Dallas Cowboys missing WR Dez Bryant and QB Tony Romo (who got injured in the second half) yesterday afternoon, the Eagles still produced only one touchdown and their second loss of the season. HB DeMarco Murray's rushing statistics are thus far showing just how unwarranted a franchise tag was for him. On 21 attempts Murray has produced 11 yards in 2015. In the city of brotherly love, the Eagles may need to find answers to their mediocrity and soon. They'll face the New York Jets on the road this weekend.


(Sept. 19, 2015 - Source: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images North America)

The Baltimore Ravens have not been 0-2 since 2007 before head coach John harbaugh arrived. How they allowed the Oakland Raiders to produce 37 points and 350 passing yards must make Ravens fans worldwide cringe. Their Defense was unable to stop the Oakland passing game yesterday while in week 1 they simply produced not a single offensive touchdown. Whether offensive coordinator Marc Trestman has brought an non-winning spirit into the Bal So Hard headquarters is up for question indeed but in a NFC North division the Ravens will need to turn it on and fast. Joe Flacco's 384 yard passing performance was still not enough to get Baltimore its first win of the season. They'll host the Cincinnati Bengals next week at home in a crucial Week 3.