What is going on with the intelligence levels of these victim teammates?

I just got the game several days ago, I’m only about level 08 with Leland. By no means do I think I’m an expert victim or anything but what is going on with my teammates dying in like 20 seconds and just making horrible decisions/not progressing the game at all??? Without fail, 9/10 times, one of my teammates is dead to Leatherface within the first minute of the game. Then after that, everyone just gets picked off without doing anything beneficial for the time. I’m always the last one left standing with STILL the most score out of everyone. I don’t just hide in the basement and be scared or anything. With 100% honesty I can guarantee you that I actually take risks and try to open escape routes/constantly take fights and struggle duels with the family to buy time. I just can’t understand why the state of my victim teammates is so bad. This wouldn’t be quite as bad if it wasn’t for the fact that the killers are ALL level 10 & maxxed out. What gives?