Top 10 Most Surprising NFL Teams Week 9 (2019)

Well, that was an interesting week.

All of the home teams were able to take care of business this week, at least in the US. As we enter the second half of the season, here are some teams that got off to a surprising start.

The Top Ten

Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens did the rest of the league a favor by bringing the New England Patriots' undefeated season to an end. The main reason? Lamar Jackson. He sliced through the Patriots' defense, making them look silly.
The Ravens also locked down the Patriots' offense just enough for them to win. This was a statement win for Baltimore, who have all but asserted themselves as a top team in the AFC.
Los Angeles Chargers

After a sluggish start, the Chargers picked up an impressive win over Green Bay. On top of that, Melvin Gordon was a key factor. LA dominated Green Bay in this one, as Aaron Rodgers had his worst game of the season.
New England Patriots

Much to the amusement of the rest of the league, the Patriots are no longer undefeated. The Patriots' defense, once thought of as the top defense in the league, was flat-out exposed by Lamar Jackson.
On top of that, the Ravens' defense was able to contain the Patriots' offense. That's what happens when you play a real team.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs gave Seattle quite a scare. Jameis Winston had a solid day, and they were up 21-7. Unfortunately, they couldn't hold on for a win in this one.
They definitely put the NFL world on notice.
Seattle Seahawks

Seattle, what was that? You let the Bucs hang around way too long. Thankfully, you won in OT. Russell Wilson might have just bolstered his MVP case.
However, it's still shocking to see them not only taken to OT but also trailing early, 21-7.
Miami Dolphins

YOU'VE WON A GAME! That alone should be worthy of a spot on this list, but then you realize it was against the Jets. You won, but at what cost?
Tua is a great prize that requires dedication to the tank. You may have just buttfumbled your own tank. Now the Bengals have one-upped you guys.
Green Bay Packers

After looking pretty unstoppable through the first eight weeks, the Packers did that: laid a dud in LA. Rodgers had his worst game of the year, as LA was able to contain Green Bay for a stunning win.
Arizona Cardinals

Yeah, they may have lost, but damn, Kenyan Drake had himself quite the debut for Arizona. Kyler Murray is doing well, as the Cardinals made this game a lot closer than it deserved to be.
New York Jets

The Jets lost to the Miami Dolphins. Yes, this is an accurate statement. Sam Darnold was meh, and Miami was determined to win, letting the Jets win a tank bowl.
Are you sure Adam Gase was the best hire? I don't think so. Congratulations on buttfumbling your season away.
Jacksonville Jaguars

Jags, what was that? You got absolutely destroyed by the Texans. Gardner Minshew was absolutely awful. By that, I mean he had his worst game as a starter and might have given Foles his starting job back.
It was fun while it lasted, boys.