Jets, Ravens … Eagles? Which team is the unhappiest after Week 5 of the campaign?

We have passed the 25% point of the National Football League campaign, which indicates we have a clear picture of the path of the majority of squads. So let’s examine the teams whose good vibes have evaporated after Week 5. Keep in mind these might not be the lowest-ranked franchises in the league (the Titans and Cleveland Browns, for example, are terrible but are generally playing as expected) as much as the ones who have been most disappointing.

Jets Remain at 0-5

The sole franchise without a victory in the league, the Jets epitomize football suffering. There have been devastating losses, starting with Chris Boswell nailing a clutch 60-yard kick for the Steelers in Week 1. And there have been blowouts like Sunday’s 37-22 defeat to the Cowboys, which was far more lopsided than the numbers imply. The Jets’ supposed strength, their D, became the first 0-5 team with zero takeaways in professional football annals. The Jets continue to shoot themselves in the foot with infractions, giveaways, weak O-line performance, ineffective short-yardage play and poor sideline leadership. Incredibly the Jets are deteriorating weekly. If that weren't sufficient this has been happening for a long time: their playoff drought of 14 years is the longest in the NFL. And with a poorly-regarded owner in the league, it could continue for years.

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

Baltimore Ravens (1-4)

Admittedly, it’s tempting to attribute Baltimore’s loss to Houston on Sunday to Lamar Jackson’s absence. But a 44-10 scoreline – the biggest home loss in franchise history – is embarrassing and even a player of Jackson's caliber can't overcome everything if his D, which to be fair has been blighted by injury, is godawful. Even worse, the Ravens defense hardly put up a fight against the Texans. It was a big day for Houston's QB, Nick Chubb, and the rest.

However, Jackson should be back in the coming weeks, they play in a relatively weak division and their upcoming slate is manageable, so there's still a chance. But given how sloppy the Ravens have performed regardless of Jackson, the hope-o-meter is nearly depleted.

Suffering Score: 6/10 - The AFC North remains up for grabs.

Bengals Fall to 2-3

This situation stems from one incident: Joe Burrow's catastrophic injury in Week 2. Three weeks without Burrow has resulted in three losses. It’s almost painful to watch two top pass-catchers, Ja’Marr Chase and the talented wideout, doing their thing with nothing to show for it. Chase grabbed a pair of big scores and over 100 yards on Sunday in a 37-24 beating to an elite squad, the Detroit. But Cincinnati’s offensive unit did the majority of their work once the game was out of reach. Simultaneously, Burrow’s backup, the substitute QB, while impressive in the last quarter against the Lions, has generally struggled. His three turnovers on Sunday sank the Bengals.

No franchise in football depends so much on the fitness of an individual like the Bengals do with Burrow. Positive followers will point to the fact that they will be a playoff team when Burrow is back the following campaign, if he can remain healthy. But merely a month into the current campaign, the schedule looks essentially finished for Cincinnati.

Despair Index: 6/10 – Cincinnati fans are left imagining alternate realities.

Raiders Drop to 1-4

Release Maxx Crosby, who remains a rare positive in a strange period of Raiders misery. Sunday’s 40-6 blowout loss to the Colts was further evidence of the poor combination of the quarterback and Pete Carroll in the Nevada. Smith has been a giveaway factory, topping the NFL this season with nine turnovers. His two picks in the latest contest produced Indianapolis touchdowns. Nobody knows what the alternative is, but the current approach – being fully committed to Smith – is a hard-to-watch situation.

Suffering Score: 7/10 – Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly must adjust quickly.

Surprise Entry! Philadelphia Eagles (4-1)

Indeed, they’re the reigning Super Bowl champions. And yes, they have only been defeated twice in 22 outings. But between the star receiver and the pass-catcher expressing dissatisfaction with their positions, followers' criticism about their sluggish offense and the city’s continued skepticism about head coach Nick Sirianni, you’d think the Eagles were 0-5. Yes, Sunday’s collapse was worrisome: the Eagles lost a significant margin to Denver in the final period thanks to multiple flags, an offense that faded horribly, and a D that was pummeled and outsmarted by the Broncos' coach. More surprising outcomes exist. Still, they were on the subject to questionable rulings and are sharing the best record in their conference. What happened to the joy?

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

Honorable mention: Arizona Cardinals (2-3)

The Cardinals are middle-of-the-road rather than terrible, but their humiliating 22-21 setback to the formerly victory-less Titans was poorly played. A turnover near the end zone from the ball carrier, who prematurely celebrated a long run early, followed by a fumbled Cardinals interception that ended in a opposing TD did Arizona in. You couldn't imagine this defeat if you attempted. Given that this, and their earlier setbacks, were on clutch field goals, there is little celebration in Glendale these days. “I'm at a loss for words,” the signal-caller said after the game. “I'm uncertain. I truly don't understand. That's a textbook example of losing. I can't explain. It was unbelievable.”

Misery rating: 3/10 – Is Kyler Murray still the future?

MVP of the week

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle. The ball carrier, filling in for the absent Hubbard, {could do with a little more confidence|