Another week of intrigue arrives in the NFL. Our writers break down the best storylines in Week 6.
Could a pair of teams — the and — be on the brink of a rebuild? How soon is too soon for fans to talk about 17-0? And how did the – game turn into a potential game of the week? The Athletic ’s writers Mike Sando, Kalyn Kahler and Jeff Howe discuss those topics and other points of interest in our latest roundtable previewing Week 6. The Patriots, who face the on Sunday, are 1-4, and the conversation around and Bill Belichick is growing louder.
Coach Dan Campbell rolled with the unexpected Week 1 victory against the in a manner that set the right tone. Kahler: The Bucs are 2-0 in the NFC North this season and will face the best team in that division in the Lions. I don’t think any of us expected anything out of Mayfield in Tampa, and his renaissance has been fun to watch. And the Lions have surprised me in the way they have dominated their last three games, albeit against lesser opponents.
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