MMQB Week 5: Jets, Steelers Trend Up While Patriots Dynasty Falters

Links to all of our coverage from NFL Sunday, including conversations with Robert Saleh, T.J. Watt, Demario Davis, Desmond Ridder, NFL execs on New England’s downfall and more.

Welcome to Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season here at The MMQB. Below are links to everything Albert Breer wrote over the weekend, plus more from our staff.

Ten Takeaways: Rival Executives Say Patriots ‘Quite Simply Have No Talent’

Week 5 takeaways lead with an autopsy on the Patriots' dynasty :: Michael Dwyer/AP

Albert Breer talks to rival executives about why the Patriots have fallen so far, plus Saints nickelback Demario Davis, Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder and Jaguars OC Press Taylor.

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There’s Hope for the Jets, and Zach Wilson, and Aaron Rodgers

With all the talent playing for Robert Saleh, New York shouldn’t be shocked to see success :: Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports

Albert Breer speaks to Robert Saleh on how the Jets have stepped up this season.

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T.J. Watt Credits Young Teammates Who Stepped Up in Rivalry Win Over Ravens

The Steelers came through in a hard-fought, low-scoring battle :: Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports

Albert Breer talks to T.J. Watt about Mike Tomlin’s message to the Steelers during Ravens week, and the young players who contributed.

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More From the MMQB Staff:

Let’s not forget about the preseason comments from Denver’s coach, writes Conor Orr / Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Conor Orr: Sean Payton Failed Yet Another Test, in Loss to Hackett’s Jets

Conor Orr: I, Conor Orr, Admit I Was Wrong About the Patriots

Gilberto Manzano: Cowboys’ Loss to 49ers Was the Sort of Defeat That Sticks With a Team

Gilberto Manzano: Fact or Fiction: Patriots Will Lose Double-Digit Games in 2023

Gilberto Manzano: NFL Week 5: Five Things We Learned

Matt Verderame: NFL Week 5 Recap: What We Learned About Every Team