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The biggest disappointments from the 2024 NFL season
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The biggest disappointments from the 2024 NFL season

Not all NFL players have met expectations during the 2024 season. These 25 players have struggled this year.

 
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Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens

Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens
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Baltimore's offense continues to prosper, but Andrews has seen his production drop off for the second straight season. While he's been active in the Red Zone with seven touchdowns in 13 games, Andrews had less than 500 yards receiving.

 
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Kirk Cousins, QB, Falcons

Kirk Cousins, QB, Falcons
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Atlanta hoped Cousins would revive their offense after years of mediocrity, but he hasn't been the same since suffering an Achilles injury. Cousins led the team to a 6-6 record through 12 games, leading the league with 13 interceptions. The team could turn to Michael Penix Jr. in 2025 if they can't make a playoff run with Cousins under center.

 
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Evan Engram, TE, Jaguars

Evan Engram, TE, Jaguars
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Engram's first season seasons in Jacksonville were terrific, but the same can't be said for his third year. He has only 332 yards through Week 13 and has also missed time to injury.

 
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Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals
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The expectations were too lofty for Harrison as the son of a Hall of Famer, but his production has still been somewhat of a disappointment as Arizona's top pick. He's scored seven times in his first 12 games but averaged only 50.5 receiving yards per game.

 
5 of 25

Josh Hines-Allen, DE, Jaguars

Josh Hines-Allen, DE, Jaguars
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Coming off a career year with 17.5 sacks, Hines-Allen has seen his production fall, with only six sacks in 12 games. Granted, the Jaguars have more frequently played from behind this season, limiting Hines-Allen's sack opportunities, but his production has still suffered in a new defense.

 
6 of 25

Diontae Johnson, WR, Panthers/Ravens

Diontae Johnson, WR, Panthers/Ravens
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Johnson hoped to revive his career after joining the Panthers in the offseason, but his production has continued to decline. He struggled in Carolina and has been a non-factor since being traded to Baltimore, totaling 31 catches for 363 yards in 11 games played.

 
7 of 25

Daniel Jones, QB, Giants/Vikings

Daniel Jones, QB, Giants/Vikings
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Returning from a knee injury, Jones struggled again this season and was ultimately released by the Giants in his sixth season. He's joined the Vikings but will likely only find the field again in 2024 if Sam Darnold gets injured.

 
8 of 25

Matt Judon, OLB, Falcons

Matt Judon, OLB, Falcons
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It appears the Patriots were right to move on from Judon before this season. He played only four games last year due to injury and has been unproductive with his new team, recording 2.5 sacks in 12 games for the Falcons.

 
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Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs

Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs
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The microscope on Kelce has never been brighter due to his relationship with Taylor Swift and bustling media career, but his production continues to decline. He has 75 catches for 637 yards and only two touchdowns through 12 games.

 
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Sam LaPorta, TE, Lions

Sam LaPorta, TE, Lions
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LaPorta looked like a superstar as a rookie, but has slowed down this season. He has 36 catches for 445 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games for the upstart Lions.

 
11 of 25

Will Levis, QB, Titans

Will Levis, QB, Titans
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Levis has shown flashes in his sophomore season, but he hasn't played well enough for the Titans to stop their quarterback search this offseason. The former second-round pick is 2-7 as a starter, with nine interceptions, six fumbles, and 37 sacks taken.

 
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Khalil Mack, OLB, Chargers

Khalil Mack, OLB, Chargers
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It was difficult to expect a repeat of last year's 17-sack production for Mack, but his play this season has been well below his standard. He has only 4.5 sacks through 11 games in the Chargers new defense.

 
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Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs
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The Chiefs hoped a new receiver group would help Mahomes' stats rebound, but injuries have taken their toll on the team. Mahomes is having arguably his worst season, with 11 interceptions and less than 3,000 yards passing in 12 games. Kansas City continues to win despite his less-than-stellar numbers, and Mahomes does have six game-winning drives.

 
14 of 25

Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers

Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers
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McCaffrey's season has been similar to the disappointing 49ers, as he's likely finished for the year after playing only four games due to Achilles and knee injuries. He was productive when he played but failed to score a touchdown.

 
15 of 25

Foyesade Oluokun, LB, Jaguars

Foyesade Oluokun, LB, Jaguars
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Oluokun's tackle production has been at or near the top of the league over the last three seasons, but that hasn't held up in Jacksonville's new defense. He has only 63 tackles in eight games played.

 
16 of 25

Kyle Pitts, TE, Falcons

Kyle Pitts, TE, Falcons
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Many blamed Pitts' lack of production since his rookie season on former head coach Arthur Smith, but the poor output has carried over into a new regime. He has only 35 catches for 494 yards in 12 games.

 
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Joey Porter Jr., CB, Steelers

Joey Porter Jr., CB, Steelers
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Porter has been a liability for the Steelers defense in his second season. He's been heavily penalized and allowed a completion rate near 62%.

 
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Patrick Queen, LB, Steelers

Patrick Queen, LB, Steelers
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Queen is finding the transition away from Baltimore to be difficult this season. The former Pro Bowler has only 88 tackles in 12 games, and hasn't made many big plays for the Steelers.

 
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Aaron Rodgers, QB, Jets

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Jets
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The Jets were favored to win the AFC East just before the season began, but their year went south quickly while Rodgers has struggled. Back from an Achilles injury, he's completed only 62.5% of his passes with a 48.4 QBR en route to a 3-9 record.

 
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L'Jarius Sneed, CB, Titans

L'Jarius Sneed, CB, Titans
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The Titans paid up to trade for and sign Sneed in the offseason, but his first year in Tennessee has been a struggle. He's played only five games due to injury, and failed to make many big plays during that time.

 
21 of 25

Montez Sweat, DE, Bears

Montez Sweat, DE, Bears
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The Bears signed Sweat long-term after trading for him last season, but he's failed to maintain his initial production with Chicago. He has only 4.5 sacks and 17 pressures through 11 games.

 
22 of 25

Justin Tucker, PK, Ravens

Justin Tucker, PK, Ravens
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Tucker was the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history before this season, but that status has taken a hit this year. He's made only 19-of-27 field goals and also missed two extra points through 13 games.

 
23 of 25

Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins

Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins
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Miami's entire offense has stagnated this season in large part due to Tua Tagovailoa's injury, and that includes Waddle's production. He has only 45 catches for 601 yards through 12 games.

 
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Rachaad White, RB, Buccaneers

Rachaad White, RB, Buccaneers
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White looked like Tampa Bay's running back of the future after a strong rookie season, but that status looks murkier with the breakout rookie season of Bucky Irving. Through 11 games, White has only 142 touches for 722 yards, trailing Irving in both stats.

 
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Marcus Williams, S, Ravens

Marcus Williams, S, Ravens
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Baltimore's secondary has been more of a weakness this season, due in part to Williams' decline. He has only 33 tackles and two passes defensed through 11 games, and was benched heading into November.

Seth Trachtman

Seth Trachtman is a sportswriter, digital marketer, and fantasy sports expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s a two-time winner of the Tout Wars Fantasy Baseball Expert’s League, and his work has appeared in hundreds of fantasy baseball and fantasy football newsstand and online publications

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