NFL Week 3 aftershocks: Is the reign of 'King' Derrick Henry over?

Against the Cardinals and Broncos — both considered bottom-tier teams — Howell led late-game drives to cap come-from-behind wins. The magic ran out against the Bills, a Super Bowl contender with a far more talented roster than Washington's Week 1 and 2 opponents.

Only 23, Howell should get better, but the jury is still out on whether he's the long-term answer at the position.  

The 2021 QB draft class is an all-time disappointment

With Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields and Mac Jones selected in the first round, the 2021 NFL Draft class was touted as one of the deepest of the past decade. Two years later, however, the group seems on its way to all-time bust status.

Lawrence, the first taken off the board, hasn't lived up to expectations this season, leading the Jaguars to a 1-2 start and posting a lousy 41.6 QBR. In relief of Aaron Rodgers, who's out for the season, the Jets' Wilson has yet to throw for 200 yards or more in 2023. He has tossed four interceptions and only two TD passes. Fields is a disaster for the 0-3 Bears, who boosted the offense around the third-year QB with key additions in the offseason. 

New England's Jones, meanwhile, is putting together the best season of the five, but he is considered a game manager, not a difference-maker. 

As for Trey Lance, whom the 49ers selected with the third overall pick, San Francisco dealt him before the season to Dallas, where he is a backup. The 49ers have admitted they made a mistake in drafting him.

Jonathan Gannon was the perfect hire

Critics bashed the Cardinals for hiring Gannon, the last HC hired in the offseason cycle. Doubts about his leadership ability were fueled after the 40-year-old's awkward interactions with his players began circulating on X. 

After Arizona's shocking 28-16 victory over the Cowboys in Week 3, the haters are eating their words. 

Despite being labeled as a tanking team, Arizona (1-2) has held a lead in every game. Gannon deserves much of the credit for fielding a competitive team.