Bleacher Report NFL · Sep 20, 2018
NFL Teams Exceeding Expectations Already This Season
Athletes are continuously told, "It's not how you start; it's how you finish." While true, a great start can completely change expectations and build confidence—which can lead to a great finish.
A strong start is always preferable to trying to close the gap when a season is on the line. But expectations can be a funny thing.
Narratives are built during the preseason only to change through the course of the regular season due to on-field performances.
Some projections are easy. Others aren't. Teams found in the gray areas sometimes emerge from the fog and surprise. These are the organizations without much hype that outperform every projection.