Bye Week Check-Ins: Week 7

Lance Warren examines four NFL teams entering their Week 7 bye with contrasting fortunes: the Buffalo Bills, Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Los Angeles Chargers. The 5-1 Bills lead the AFC East with an elite offense under head coach Joe Brady, while the 4-2 Jaguars lead the AFC South behind Trevor Lawrence. Both franchises look well-positioned for playoff runs despite defensive secondary concerns.

Conversely, the Commanders and Chargers face difficult campaigns. Washington sits at 1-4-1 amid season-ending injuries to key starters like Terry McLaurin. Meanwhile, the Chargers remain winless at 0-6, struggling with offensive line issues that have seen quarterback Justin Herbert heavily pressured and sacked. Warren suggests both struggling franchises face major questions regarding their coaching futures.