Midseason NFL Shake-Up: Who's Hot and Who's Not?

Top Contenders

Philadelphia Eagles

• Record: 6-2
• Key Points: Fresh off a Super Bowl win, adding new players to their roster. Can they maintain their momentum?

Los Angeles Rams

• Record: 6-2
• Key Points: Defense ranks number one in the league. Matthew Stafford playing like an MVP.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Record: 6-2
• Key Points: Solid defense, Baker Mayfield playing well. Need to improve their running game.

Teams on the Rise

Buffalo Bills

• Record: 5-3
• Key Points: Back on track after a rough October. Defense still needs work.

Indianapolis Colts

• Record: 5-3
• Key Points: Improved Super Bowl chances more than any other team. Rough game against the Steelers but expected to bounce back.

Seattle Seahawks

• Record: 5-3
• Key Points: Sam Darnold leading the league in several key stats.

Teams to Watch

Denver Broncos

• Record: 4-4
• Key Points: Solid defense, but offense is a question mark. Bo Nix struggling, but other bright spots.

New England Patriots

• Record: 5-3
• Key Points: Shocking everyone after two bad seasons. Now favorites to make the playoffs.

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Record: 5-3
• Key Points: Aaron Rodgers leading the way. Big win against the Colts, forcing six turnovers.

Teams Struggling

Kansas City Chiefs

• Record: 5-3
• Key Points: Tough loss to the Bills. Stats still indicate a strong team.

Green Bay Packers

• Record: 4-4
• Key Points: Dealing with injuries and a tough loss to the Panthers.

San Francisco 49ers

• Record: 4-4
• Key Points: Mac Jones playing solid football.

Other Notable Teams

• Los Angeles Chargers: Big win against the Titans but dealing with injuries.
• Jacksonville Jaguars: Improving but still not in the top half of the league.
• Carolina Panthers: On a roll with a big win against the Packers.
• Chicago Bears: Big win against the Bengals but defense is a concern.
• Minnesota Vikings: Tough start but turning things around.
• Baltimore Ravens: Getting healthy and still in playoff contention.
• Arizona Cardinals: Snapped their losing streak with a win against the Cowboys.
• Houston Texans: Great defense but can't seem to get to .500.
• Dallas Cowboys: Wasting a good offense with a bad defense.
• Atlanta Falcons: Frustrating everyone with their talent but can't seem to win.
• Cincinnati Bengals: Struggling, especially on defense.
• Washington Commanders: Tough loss and serious injury to Jayden Daniels.
• Las Vegas Raiders: Struggling despite high expectations.
• New York Giants: In a familiar spot at 2-7.
• Cleveland Browns: Struggling with a bad offense and bad defense.
• Miami Dolphins: In a tough spot, firing their general manager.
• New York Jets: Struggling but some bright spots.
• New Orleans Saints: Struggling, but expectations were low.
• Tennessee Titans: Brutal season, Cam Ward getting sacked a lot.