DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 20: Wilson brand footballs with the NFL logo are pictured during the game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Here is a look at each NFC team’s most disappointing player. These are players who needed to do more for their team, made little impact, fell short of expectations, or didn’t show up in key moments.
Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 26: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates a touchdown in first quarter in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 26, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Atlanta Falcons: Kirk Cousins
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 20: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers: Diontae Johnson
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: Diontae Johnson #5 of the Carolina Panthers on the field before a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Chicago Bears: Cole Kmet
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 27: Cole Kmet #85 of the Chicago Bears celebrates with Rome Odunze #15 after scoring a two point conversion against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game at Northwest Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Dallas Cowboys: Dak Prescott
ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 10: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Detroit Lions: Defensive Injuries
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 13: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions is tended to by medical staff after injuring his leg while recording a sack on Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter of a game at AT&T Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Green Bay Packers: MarShawn Lloyd
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – MAY 03: MarShawn Lloyd #32 of the Green Bay Packers walks to Ray Nitschke Field for rookie minicamp on May 03, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams: Blake Corum
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA – MAY 21: Running back Blake Corum #22 of the Los Angeles Rams participates in drills during OTAs on May 21, 2024 at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Minnesota Vikings: Playoff Sam Darnold
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
New Orleans Saints: Chris Olave
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 27: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints reacts during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
New York Giants: Daniel Jones
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 10: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants warms up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles: Jahan Dotson
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Jahan Dotson #83 of the Philadelphia Eagles signals for a first down in the third quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers: Christian McCaffrey
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 13: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Seattle Seahawks: D.K. Metcalf
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 31: DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Wild Card Round Rachaad White
TAMPA, FL – NOVEMBER 12: Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Raymond James Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Washington Commanders: Ben Sinnott
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 20: Ben Sinnott #82 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
