The NFL season always exposes who’s built for the long haul and who’s just pretending. That’s what Week 9 has done across the league — especially for three teams taking very different paths. The Cowboys and Falcons entered the year with high expectations, yet they continue finding new ways to disappoint their fanbases. Dallas’ inconsistency is becoming a yearly problem, and Atlanta’s offense still looks like it’s searching for an identity despite all that talent.
Then there’s Baltimore, a team dealing with major injuries but still fighting, still competing, and still proving they belong in the playoff picture. The Ravens aren’t perfect, but unlike the Cowboys and Falcons, they have a clear direction and the toughness to weather the storm.
With the season reaching its most critical stretch, patience is running out in some cities and still firmly intact in others. The teams who respond the right way now will decide how loud their fanbases are come December — cheering or demanding change.
NFL Reality Check: Panic in Dallas, Frustration in Atlanta, Patience in Baltimore
