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We have passed the 25% point of the NFL season, which suggests we have a clear picture of the trajectory of the majority of squads. So let’s celebrate the teams whose good vibes have evaporated after the fifth week. Note that these aren’t necessarily the worst teams in the league (the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns, for example, are poor but are generally playing as projected) as much as the ones who have been biggest letdowns.

New York Jets (0-5)

The only winless team in the league, the Jets fit every criteria for despair. There have been devastating losses, starting with Chris Boswell nailing a 60-yard winning field goal for the Steelers in the first game. And there have been blowouts like Sunday’s 37-22 beating to the Cowboys, which was far more lopsided than the numbers imply. The Jets’ supposed strength, their D, became the first 0-5 unit with no takeaways in professional football annals. The Jets continue to shoot themselves in the foot with flags, turnovers, poor offensive line play, lack of fourth-down execution and poor sideline leadership. Amazingly the Jets are getting worse by the week. If that didn't suffice this has been going on for years: their playoff-less streak of 14 years is the league's lengthiest. And with one of the worst owners in the league, it could persist indefinitely.

Suffering Score: 9/10 – Is Aaron Glenn's job safe?

Baltimore Ravens (1-4)

Admittedly, it’s easy to chalk up Baltimore’s loss to Houston on Sunday to Lamar Jackson being out. But 44-10 – the worst home loss in Ravens history – is humiliating and even a star like Jackson won't single-handedly change things if his D, which admittedly has been ravaged by injuries, is terrible. Compounding the issue, the Ravens defense offered little resistance against the Texans. It was a big day for the Texans' passer, Nick Chubb, and company.

Nevertheless, Jackson is expected back in the coming weeks, they play in a less competitive division and their upcoming slate is manageable, so there's still a chance. But given how sloppy the Ravens have played with or without Jackson, the confidence level is running on fumes.

Despair Index: 6/10 - The division is still within reach.

Cincinnati Bengals: Slipping to 2-3

This situation stems from a single play: Joe Burrow's catastrophic injury in Week 2. A trio of games without Burrow has caused multiple setbacks. It’s difficult to watch two of the league’s best receivers, Cincinnati's WR1 and the other starting receiver, doing their thing with no positive results. Chase hauled in two major TDs and 110 yards on Sunday in a 37-24 beating to one of the league’s best teams, the Detroit Lions. But Cincinnati’s offense did the bulk of the scoring once the outcome was decided. At the same time, Burrow’s stand-in, Jake Browning, while impressive in the fourth quarter against the Lions, has often been ineffective. His three turnovers on Sunday doomed the Bengals.

No organization in football hinges on the health of a single athlete like the Bengals do with Burrow. Hopeful supporters will note the fact that they will be a postseason threat when Burrow returns the following campaign, if he can remain healthy. But just five games into the present year, the campaign 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

Release Maxx Crosby, who remains one of the only bright spots in a strange period of Raiders misery. Sunday’s 40-6 demolition to the Indianapolis Colts was another demonstration of the poor combination of Geno Smith and the sideline leader in the Nevada. Smith has been a giveaway factory, ranking first this season with nine turnovers. His two picks in the latest contest led to Indianapolis touchdowns. Nobody knows what the alternative is, but Plan A – being all in on Smith – is a hard-to-watch situation.

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

Surprise Entry! Philadelphia Eagles (4-1)

Certainly, they’re the current title holders. And admittedly, they have only been defeated twice in 22 contests. But among AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith being disgruntled with their roles, followers' criticism about their slow-moving attack and the city’s continued skepticism about coach Sirianni, you’d think the Eagles were winless. Indeed, Sunday’s meltdown was alarming: the Eagles squandered a two-score advantage to Denver in the last quarter thanks to multiple flags, an offense that faded horribly, and a Vic Fangio defense that was dominated and outcoached by the Broncos' coach. Crazier things have happened. Nevertheless, they were on the receiving side of questionable rulings and are sharing the top mark in their NFC. Why the long faces?

Misery rating: 3/10 - The vibes may be off but the Eagles will reach the postseason again.

Also Noteworthy: Arizona Cardinals (2-3)

The Cardinals are mediocre rather than miserable, but their humiliating 22-21 setback to the previously winless Titans was badly executed. A fumble at the goal line from Emari Demercado, who prematurely celebrated a long run prematurely, followed by a botched interception that led to a Tennessee score cost Arizona the game. You couldn’t concoct this setback if you attempted. Since this, and their prior defeats, were on game-winning field goals, there isn't much happiness in Glendale these days. “I'm not sure how to process that,” the quarterback said after the game. “I'm uncertain. I really don’t even know. That’s ‘How to Lose a Game 101.’ I can't explain. It was insane.”

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

MVP of the week

Rico Dowdle, running back, Carolina Panthers. The ball carrier, filling in for the injured Chuba Hubbard, {could do with a little more confidence|