Their best offensive player was injured, their quarterback and MVP of the first half was injured, and their defense has regressed… badly.
Yet, two defensive players have been exceptional.
That's why, when Bleacher Report released their 2017 Top 100 NFL Players report those two players were found in the top 50 overall players.
Derrik Klassen: Chandler Jones is the rare top-notch pass-rusher who does not win with elite speed and explosion. Instead, Jones is a dominant force because he has long arms and overpowering strength. He can be the first to engage and wins battles early, which springs him toward the quarterback in a hurry.