The NFL just isn’t as good this year

Just after halftime of the Patriots-Chargers game, as fans watched a rain-soaked Justin Herbert protect the Chargers’ insurmountable two-field goal lead, just before Herbert flung a beautiful pass to first-round pick Quentin Johnston that was bobbled and dropped out of bounds, the NFL posted a poll question inside the live Sunday Ticket chat.

Which team had the better uniforms today?

While this was likely some computer-generated quest for engagement, it also felt prophetic in that moment.