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Analysis: Which NFL teams are best in which quarters

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Getting out of the gate quickly on offense has been a major weapon for Tampa Bay, Arizona, Indianapolis, and, perhaps surprisingly, both Carolina and Philadelphia. It's the Bills who are most dominant. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. The Vikings do have the best passer rating with Kirk Cousins at 135.0. Of course, the Vikings tend to fall apart after that. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh reacts during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Who comes out of the locker room at halftime and gets things done, and who, well, needs another wake-up call. As for showing up late, the Jets have cornered that market with 14 points, a 39.2 passer rating, a whopping minus-66.6 differential in that category, and no turnovers forced while losing the ball five times. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) FILE - Houston Texans head coach David Culley leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 31-5. In the third quarter, the Texans 1-8) are the opponent everyone would want, with a point differential of minus-54, scoring an almost-invisible 14. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, center, reacts after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Bills are the most dominant at getting out of the gate quickly on offense. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) Buffalo Bills' Tre'Davious White, right, intercepts a pass intended for New York Jets' Elijah Moore during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Who comes out of the locker room at halftime and gets things done, and who, well, needs another wake-up call. As for showing up late, the Jets have cornered that market with 14 points, a 39.2 passer rating, a whopping minus-66.6 differential in that category, and no turnovers forced while losing the ball five times. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) FILE - Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram II (2) holds his hands and the ball on his head after a penalty near the goal line during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. In the third quarter, the Texans (1-8) are the opponent everyone would want, with a point differential of minus-54, scoring an almost-invisible 14. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File) Buffalo Bills' A.J. Epenesa (57) and Efa Obada (93) look down at New York Jets quarterback Mike White, bottom, after a sack during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Who comes out of the locker room at halftime and gets things done, and who, well, needs another wake-up call. As for showing up late, the Jets have cornered that market with 14 points, a 39.2 passer rating, a whopping minus-66.6 differential in that category, and no turnovers forced while losing the ball five times. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Analysis: Which NFL teams are best in which quarters