NFL Week 13: Trends, DVOA Analysis, and Fields' Benching

The Bengals' defensive woes are highlighted by allowing the most points and yards per game in the league. Their struggles are consistent across all levels, despite not having a particularly difficult schedule. The Giants' inability to stop the run is costing them dearly, with opponents consistently breaking off long runs. The Patriots' overperformance is likely due to an easy schedule and good fortune in close games, while the Bears' similarly inflated record is undermined by poor underlying metrics and a negative point differential. Fields' benching reflects the Jets' dissatisfaction with their passing game, leaving his future with the team uncertain. These trends suggest potential regression for some teams and difficult decisions ahead for others.

Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA) is a football statistic that measures a team's efficiency by comparing success on every single play to a league average, based on situation and opponent.

The Patriots have benefited from a remarkably easy schedule and have won several close games, leading to a record that doesn't align with their overall performance metrics.

Fields' future with the Jets is uncertain. The team may look to reset their quarterback position, leaving Fields' role as a backup or potential trade candidate in question.

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