Arizona Cardinals
Arizona is currently 4-4 and playing better than I expected of them. I'll give the Cardinals a C+.
Arizona is currently 4-4 and playing better than I expected of them. I'll give the Cardinals a C+.
Boy, has Atlanta been a disappointment this season. 2-5 for a talented team like this is downright unacceptable. They are barely passing at this point with a D-.
The defending Super Bowl champions are below .500 at the midseason point. Apparently, all the changes they made in the offseason is affecting them a lot more than they thought. They still have enough talent to turn it around though, so I'll attempt to keep their hopes up and give them a C-.
No one expected Buffalo to contend this season and being 3-5 at this point proves everyone right. However, they're doing better than I thought with E.J. Manuel playing quarterback. They get a C-.
Just as the picture suggests, Cam Newton may very well be turning into Superman for Carolina. Being 4-3 and still having a shot at the playoffs is huge for the Panthers. I'll currently give them a B.
Chicago started out hot and was tied for division lead at one point, but with the injury to Jay Cutler, their future may not be too bright. Right now though, they get a B-.
Cincinnati has grabbed the AFC North by the throat and likely will not let it go. They have certainly warranted themselves an A.
After starting the season at 3-2, they have lost three straight and now sit at 3-5. If they can ever get consistent play out of a quarterback, they could possibly turn their season around and end on a winning note. As of now, a C- fits them.
What is there to say about "America's Team" that hasn't already been said? Once again, they're playing .500 ball and as a Cowboys fan, I find it sickening to watch their circus sometimes. Tony Romo has been outstanding this season, but their defense has been terrible. At this point, they are extremely average and a C is the best they'll get right now.
Peyton Manning has Denver playing amazing football right now. Outside of their only loss to Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts, the Broncos have been unbeatable. They almost get an A+, but I think an A is sufficient.
Reggie Bush being signed by Detroit has turned the Lions back into a playoff-caliber team. They're currently neck-and-neck with the Green Bay Packers. Only time will tell if they'll keep it up, but right now a B+ is outstanding for them.
Green Bay started the year in rougher shape than usual. Now it's a different story and they're back on top in the NFC North. Their consistency throughout the years makes me think they won't give up first place anytime soon. They are definitely worthy of an A-.
The Texans are a talented team but due to quarterback struggles, they have dropped the last five games after starting out 2-0. If they don't turn it around, they'll get a lower grade than this D come the end of the year.
Andrew Luck's play continues to make me speechless. Who would have thought that he would get the Colts to the playoffs as a rookie or make them even better in his second season? Luck and the Colts absolutely deserve this A.
There isn't much to say about the Jaguars. They're plain awful and getting this F is the best thing to happen to them so far this season.
The Chiefs have went from 2-14 to being the last undefeated team in the NFL at 8-0. They have played good football both offensively and defensively, and have beaten the teams they're supposed to. They are the only team worthy of an A+.
It seems like an eternity ago when they were starting the season off 3-0. If Miami gets back to their winning ways, they can raise this grade. As of now, a C- is what I'm giving them.
Adrian Peterson hasn't even been able to get the Vikings to play good football. The only thing keeping them from getting an F is their one victory. Instead, they get a D-.
Tom Brady has the Patriots at 6-2 and in first place of the AFC East. Plus, he's done it with the lack of a supporting cast. Giving New England an A seems like the right thing to do.
Drew Brees and the Saints are once again playing out-of-this-world football. Their only loss came against the New England Patriots, so that certainly doesn't hurt their resume. They fully deserve this A.
After starting out 0-6, Eli Manning and the Giants have won their last two games to move to 2-6 on the season. They're going to have to win a whole lot more to get a grade that's higher than this D.
4-4 is a great record for the Jets at this point. Everyone thought Rex Ryan was sure to be fired after this season, but the play of his rookie quarterback Geno Smith has not only likely saved his job, but the Jets are in playoff contention at the moment. A C+ sounds about right.
Oakland is the worst team in their division, but Terrelle Pryor has helped make the Raiders appear better than they truly are. This grade can drop or go up depending on how they finish the season, but right now they're just another average team with this C.
New coach. New offense. Below .500 record. Only one game out of first place in their division. With all the injuries to the quarterback position for the Eagles, I'd think they would be completely out of it. However, with how terrible the NFC East is, Philadelphia is still in striking distance. Right now, they deserve this C-, but it could very well end up improving if they end up winning this terrible division.
What a huge disappointment Pittsburgh has been this season. It's hard to imagine giving a the Steelers a D, but that's just what I feel they deserve.
If it wasn't for Philip Rivers, the Chargers wouldn't be above .500. Rivers' play is a big part of this B- grade.
San Francisco started the season with a huge win over the Green Bay Packers. After that, they didn't really look good, but they have turned it around big time. Their season thus far has earned them this A-.
Seattle has been just as good as expected. Solid play all the way around leads to this A.
Sam Bradford was having a quality season for the Rams until he tore his ACL. I expect the Rams to go downhill from this point, but right now I'll still give them a C-.
Tampa Bay released their starting quarterback Josh Freeman. Some of the players on the team hate head coach Greg Schiano. Oh, and they're winless. Yeah, this F sums up their season.
Jake Locker isn't a standout quarterback and Chris Johnson isn't in his CJ2K form. This all leads to the Titans being a below average football team and they get a C- grade.
After all the offseason talk about Robert Griffin III and his comeback, Washington hasn't been very good at all. If RGIII gets it going, he can turn their season right around. As of now, they don't deserve a higher grade than this D.
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