Midterm report card grades for all 32 NFL teams
The NFL season has reached its midpoint. A good time to look at the good, bad and ugly for the first half of '26.
The 2026 NFL season is halfway through, and it's time to assess the performance of all 32 teams. The Los Angeles Chargers, who started the season strong with 11 wins in 2025, are now winless with a 0-8 record. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, the play-by-play announcers, must provide more tension for this struggling team.
The Arizona Cardinals have won two games at SoFi Stadium and another at Dallas, but they are in a tough division and facing challenges to improve. They are currently graded with a C-. The Atlanta Falcons are last in the NFC South, showing moments of improvement but slipping back into the abyss. With a 1-4 home record, their grade is D.
The Baltimore Ravens, once at 4-1, are now 4-5 after losing multiple quarterbacks. Jacoby Brissett has stepped in as the new starter, and the defense is under scrutiny under first-year coach Jesse Minter. Their grade is D+. The Buffalo Bills have a promising offensive and solid defensive record, with a grade of A. The Carolina Panthers, currently at 3-5, are in a playoff-contending position in the NFC South. Their grade is D-.
The Chicago Bears, with a record of 4-3, have a chance to win games even with turnovers. Caleb Williams is expected to improve, and their grade is A-. The Cincinnati Bengals, at 6-2, have a strong defense and could be contenders. Their grade is A. The Cleveland Browns have a mixed record of 5-4, with excitement after a win, but another losing stretch is possible. Their grade is B-.
The Dallas Cowboys have a 4-5 record, with great offensive potential but inconsistent defensive performance. Their grade is C-. The Denver Broncos, after criticism of their offensive issues, are 7-2 and leading the AFC West, despite not outscoring opponents by much. Their grade is B.
The Detroit Lions, often plagued by poor defense, have a surprising 6-2 record. Their grade is B. The Green Bay Packers, last in their division, have improved after a slow start and could be playoff contenders. Their grade is B. The Houston Texans, after defeating the winless Chargers, have a grade of D. The Indianapolis Colts, with a 2-7 record, have seen top players traded and may face changes before the trade deadline. Their grade is F.
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