Derek Carr was a top 10 QB in 2023

So does that means that little should be said about our defense during the 7-9 seasons?
It’s the same argument you’re trying to make about Carr only playing the last 5 games well…you’re just using other statistics. 4-1 in last 5 games, 5-7 the rest of the season. Typically if a QB is playing well, the rest takes care of itself. I’m not saying it’s always the case, but over long stretches of time that’s the best indicator for good QB play.