New York Jets, Ravens … Eagles? What squad is feeling the worst after Week 5 of the NFL season?

We are beyond the quarter mark of the National Football League campaign, which suggests we have a clear picture of the path of most teams. So let’s celebrate the teams whose good vibes have evaporated after the fifth week. Keep in mind these aren’t necessarily the most terrible squads in the league (the Titans and Cleveland Browns, for example, are terrible but are mostly playing as expected) as much as the ones who have been biggest letdowns.

Jets Remain at 0-5

The sole franchise without a victory in the league, the Jets check all the misery boxes. There have been devastating losses, starting with Chris Boswell drilling a 60-yard winning field goal for the Steelers in Week 1. And there have been blowouts like Sunday’s 37-22 beating to the Cowboys, which was not nearly as close than the final score indicates. The Jets’ alleged strong point, their defensive unit, became the first 0-5 unit with no takeaways in NFL history. The Jets continue to make costly mistakes with infractions, mistakes, subpar blocking, failed fourth-down attempts and uninspired coaching. Somehow the Jets are getting worse by the week. If that weren't sufficient this has been going on for years: their playoff-less streak of 14 seasons is the most extended in football. And with a controversial franchise head in the league, it could continue for years.

Misery rating: 9/10 – How long is Aaron Glenn’s leash?

Baltimore Ravens: Struggling at 1-4

Admittedly, it’s simple to blame Baltimore’s loss to Houston on Sunday to Jackson not playing. But a 44-10 scoreline – the most lopsided home defeat in team history – is embarrassing and even a talent like Jackson can't overcome everything if his defensive unit, which to be fair has been plagued by health issues, is godawful. Even worse, the Ravens defense barely resisted against the Texans. It was a productive outing for CJ Stroud, Nick Chubb, and the rest.

Still, Jackson should be back in the coming weeks, they play in a relatively weak division and their upcoming slate is favorable, so there's still a chance. But based on how error-prone the Ravens have played with or without Jackson, the confidence level is running on fumes.

Misery rating: 6/10 - The Steelers probably won’t run away with the division.

Cincinnati Bengals: Slipping to 2-3

The issue here is one moment: Joe Burrow's catastrophic injury in Week 2. A trio of games without Burrow has led to multiple setbacks. It’s almost painful to watch a pair of elite wideouts, Cincinnati's WR1 and Tee Higgins, performing well with little to celebrate. Chase caught two major TDs and over 100 yards on Sunday in a 37-24 loss to an elite squad, the Detroit Lions. But Cincinnati’s offense did the bulk of the scoring once the result was beyond doubt. Meanwhile, Burrow’s backup, the backup passer, while promising in the last quarter against the Lions, has mostly been a disaster. His three interceptions on Sunday sank the Bengals.

No team in football relies so heavily on the well-being of one player like the Bengals do with Burrow. Positive followers will point to the fact that they will be a playoff team when Burrow returns next season, if he can stay fit. But only five weeks into this season, the season looks all but over for Cincinnati.

Misery rating: 6/10 – Once again, Bengals fans are left to wonder at what could have been.

Raiders Drop to 1-4

Free Maxx Crosby, who remains a rare positive in a weird new era of Raiders misery. Sunday’s 40-6 blowout loss to the Indianapolis was more proof of the poor combination of the quarterback and Pete Carroll in the desert. Smith has been a turnover machine, leading the league this season with nine picks. His two turnovers in the fifth game led to Indianapolis TDs. We’re not sure what the alternative is, but Plan A – being relying entirely on Smith – is a very painful watch.

Misery rating: 7/10 – OC Chip Kelly needs to change course ASAP.

Wildcard alert! Philadelphia Eagles (4-1)

Indeed, they’re the defending champions. And of course, they have lost just twice in 22 contests. But among AJ Brown and the other receiver being disgruntled with their roles, supporter grievances about their underperforming O and the city’s continued skepticism about coach Sirianni, you’d think the Eagles were winless. True, Sunday’s meltdown was alarming: the Eagles lost a 14-point lead to Denver in the fourth quarter thanks to multiple flags, an O that disappeared, and a defensive scheme that was beaten and outthought by the opposing strategist. Stranger events have occurred. However, they were on the end of some controversial calls and are tied for the top mark in their NFC. Where are the smiles?

Despair Index: 3/10 - Despite the mood, the Eagles are playoff-bound.

Also Noteworthy: Arizona Cardinals (2-3)

The Cardinals are average rather than miserable, but their humiliating 22-21 setback to the until-then winless Titans was poorly played. A turnover near the end zone from the ball carrier, who celebrated a 72-yard would be touchdown early, followed by a botched interception that led to a Titans touchdown cost Arizona the game. You couldn't imagine this loss if you tried. Since this, and their earlier setbacks, were on last-second kicks, there is little celebration in Cardinals territory these days. “I'm at a loss for words,” Kyler Murray said after the game. “I'm confused. I'm completely baffled. That's a textbook example of losing. I can't explain. It was crazy.”

Suffering Score: 3/10 – Does Kyler Murray remain the franchise QB?

MVP of the week

Carolina's Rico Dowdle, RB. The running back, substituting for the injured Chuba Hubbard, {could do with a little more confidence|