MMQB Week 6: Jets, Browns Hand Out First Losses, While Texans, Bengals Level Out

Welcome to Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season here at The MMQB. Below are links to everything Albert Breer wrote over the weekend, plus more from our staff.

Zac Taylor on Joe Burrow’s Health, Thoughtfulness and the Bengals’ Defense

Joe Burrow’s teammates will do anything for him, the coach says.

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Albert Breer talks to Zac Taylor about why the Bengals are capable of lifting their QB up in the same way he has lifted the team over the past few years.

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Ten Takeaways: Jets’ and Browns’ Defenses Top Last Undefeated Teams

Two undefeated teams fell Sunday because of fast, aggressive, playmaking defenses.

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Albert Breer talks to C.J. Mosley, PJ Walker and more about how Cleveland and New York were able to take down the two unbeaten teams remaining.

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The Texans Have Found a New Identity With C.J. Stroud

Stroud is proving he can bounce back from mistakes, just like the very franchise he’s playing for.

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Albert Breer talks to C.J. Stroud about breaking his record-setting streak with no interceptions and how he’s learned to play at the NFL level. 

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PJ Walker Discusses Browns’ Win Over 49ers, Help From Deshaun Watson

Walker’s experience playing for several teams helped him step in ready to compete for the Browns.

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Albert Breer talks to PJ Walker about his debut start for the Browns and the resulting win over the 49ers.

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More From the MMQB Staff:

Whether or not Watson was on the field for this big of a win does matter, writes Conor Orr.

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Conor Orr: Browns Get Signature Win of Deshaun Watson Era … Without Watson

Conor Orr: The Jets Are Finally a Healthy Organization. Really.

Gilberto Manzano: Buffalo’s Offensive Issues Apparent in Uncomfortably Close Win Over Giants

Gilberto Manzano: Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Is the Front-Runner for 2023 MVP