Who Was the Worst Team in the NFL This Year?
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The answer may surprise you – it wasn’t the Cleveland Browns. In fact, there were a few teams that were worse than the Browns this season. Here’s a look at the worst teams in the NFL this year.
The Cleveland Browns
It’s hard to argue that any team was worse than the Cleveland Browns this year. They went 0-16, becoming the only team in NFL history to do so. They also fired their head coach after just one season. On top of all that, they were one of the most penalty-prone teams in the league. All in all, it was a pretty forgettable season for the Browns.
Their Record
The Cleveland Browns were the worst team in the NFL this year, finishing with a record of 1-15.
Their Stats
The Cleveland Browns were the worst team in the NFL this year. They finished with a record of 0-16. They were outscored by their opponents by an average of 12 points per game. They gave up an average of 28 points per game, and they scored an average of 16 points per game.
The San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers were the worst team in the NFL this year. They finished the season with a record of 2-14, which was the worst record in the league. They were also outscored by their opponents by a total of four hundred and sixty-one points, which was the worst point differential in the NFL.
Their Record
This year, the San Francisco 49ers had a record of 2-14, which was the worst in the NFL.
They started the season with a loss to the Carolina Panthers, and then proceeded to lose their next 11 games.
Their only wins came against the New York Giants in Week 10 and the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14.
In addition to having the worst record in the NFL, the 49ers also had the worst point differential, as they were outscored by an average of 13 points per game.
Their Stats
The San Francisco 49ers had a record of 2-14 this year, making them the worst team in the NFL. They averaged 16.2 points per game (ranked 31st in the NFL) and allowed 28.8 points per game (ranked 30th in the NFL). They had a point differential of -196 (ranked 32nd in the NFL). On offense, they were ranked 32nd in yards per play and 31st in turnover percentage. On defense, they were ranked 30th in yards per play and 31st in sacks.
The New York Jets
Their Record
The New York Jets had a very disappointing season this year, finishing with a record of 4-12. This was their worst record since 2014, when they also finished 4-12. They were tied for the second-worst record in the NFL this year, with only the Cleveland Browns having a worse record. The Jets were expected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL this year, but they still managed to exceed expectations by winning four games.
Their Stats
The Jets were undoubtedly the worst team in the NFL this year. They finished with a record of 4-12, and their offense was among the worst in the league. They averaged just 16.5 points per game, which was 29th in the NFL. They also ranked 29th in total yards, with an average of only 298.4 yards per game. Their defense wasn’t much better, as they ranked 25th in the league in points allowed, giving up an average of 24.6 points per game.
The Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals were the worst team in the NFL this year. They finished with a record of 3-13 and were outscored by their opponents by an average of 13 points per game. Their offense was ranked last in the league in points scored, and their defense was ranked near the bottom in points allowed. In addition, they had one of the worst turnovewr ratios in the league, and their special teams were a disaster. In short, there was very little to like about the Cardinals this year.
Their Record
In 2018, the Arizona Cardinals were the worst team in the NFL, finishing the season with a record of 3-13. They were particularly bad on offense, scoring just 20 points per game (second-worst in the league) and allowing 34 points per game (worst in the league). However, they did have some bright spots, including rookie running back David Johnson, who finished second in the NFL in rushing yards.
Their Stats
The Arizona Cardinals finished the season with a record of 3-13, making them the worst team in the NFL.
They averaged just 15.6 points per game, which was last in the league, and they gave up an average of 26.8 points per game, which was second-worst in the league.
Their -11 point differential was also the worst in the NFL.
The Cardinals were especially bad on offense, as they ranked dead last in the NFL in both yards per play and first downs per game.
They were also last in the league in rushing yards per game and yards per carry.