Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY

At 3-5, the Chicago Bears’ postseason ambitions are fading fast and could soon be extinguished unless Mitchell Trubisky turns things around.

Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears made a second-half push but couldn’t climb all the way out of their early hole against the Eagles.

At 2-5, the Browns have fallen far short of the outsized expectations they carried this offseason. Their shortcomings fall on coach Freddie Kitchens.

The Patriots’ defense showed signs of growth at the end of last season, but the unit has taken a substantial leap this season.

The Los Angeles Rams’ trade for Jalen Ramsey smacks of desperation following the first three-game losing streak under Sean McVay.

As another round of CBA negotiations approaches, DeMaurice Smith educates players on potential deal and the need to prepare for lockout.

The Chiefs have dropped two consecutive games, and Kansas City needs a more balanced game plan than asking Patrick Mahomes for more magic.

After a six-year run that featured a 35-49-1 record and one playoff appearance, the Redskins fired coach Jay Gruden. They are 0-5 this season.

Kirk Cousins was the target of his own teammates’ scorn after a rough start to the year, but the Vikings QB had a bounceback performance.

Russell Wilson’s wizardry helped the Seahawks beat their division rivals, the Rams, and improve to 4-1 this season. Wilson threw for four TDs.