5 NFL superstars who've had poor starts to the 2022 season ft. Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos v Los Angeles Chargers
Denver Broncos v Los Angeles Chargers

#3 - Matthew Stafford

Carolina Panthers v Los Angeles Rams
Carolina Panthers v Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matt Stafford has struggled so far during the 2022 NFL season, despite leading LA to a Super Bowl victory last year.

Stafford has passed for just six touchdowns against eight interceptions. His eight picks rank second in the NFL, behind only Matt Ryan.

Stafford is missing Robert Woods and Odell Beckham Jr., both of whom were lost during the 2022 offseason. He's also struggled to make a connection with newly acquired receiver Allen Robinson, heavily relying on Cooper Kupp and Tyler Higbee.

The Rams' offensive line has also regressed, partly due to injuries and partly due to Andrew Whitworth's retirement. Stafford will be desperate to return to form following the Rams' week seven bye.

#2 - Jonathan Taylor

Kansas City Chiefs v Indianapolis Colts
Kansas City Chiefs v Indianapolis Colts

Despite missing some time due to injury in 2022, Jonathan Taylor has still been a massive disappointment.

Viewed by many as the best running back in football after an excellent 2021 campaign where he topped 1,800 rushing yards, Taylor has under 400 through seven weeks this year.

Dealing with an ankle injury and coping with offensive struggles with the Colts, Taylor has primarily been held in check and only has one touchdown to his name, which came back in Week 1.

Taylor has since returned from injury and will be looking to return to his best, but he may struggle as Matt Ryan has already been benched in favor of the unproven Sam Ehlinger.

#1 - Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers v Washington Commanders
Green Bay Packers v Washington Commanders

Despite winning the NFL MVP award in the last two seasons, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has struggled thus far in 2022.

After seven games, Rodgers has passed for 11 touchdowns against three interceptions, but Green Bay currently sit a disappointing 3-4, way off the Vikings, who are 5-1 in the NFC North.

Rodgers hasn't looked himself this year, which could be due to the Packers losing superstar wide receiver Davante Adams in the 2022 off-season. Green Bay lost their key offensive weapon and haven't replaced him, but Rodgers needs to do more to elevate the receivers he does have at his disposal.

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