Mid-Season NFL Report Card

Arizona (1-6) Grade F

Kevin Kolb has been a disappointment in the desert in a weak division. 

Atlanta (4-3) Grade C

Julio Jones was added to increase offensive explosion, however the offense has been inconsistent.

Baltimore (5-2) Grade B

A loss to the Titans and a near loss to the Arizona last week bring down their grade.

Buffalo (5-2) Grade A

A division lead that no one saw coming this season.  Ryan Fitzpatrick is playing well this season.

Chicago (4-3) Grade C

The offensive line can’t protect Jay Cutler.  The wide receivers drop way too many passes.

Cincinnati (5-2) Grade B

Marvin Lewis has done a miracle with Andy Dalton.  The Bengals defense has been great so far.

Cleveland (3-4) Grade C

Colt McCoy has managed the offense and the defense has kept the team in most games.

Dallas (3-4) Grade C

The can compete with the best the league, but game mismanagement and turnovers is the problem.

Denver (2-5) Grade D

Need to upgrade at quarterback, offensive line, defensive line etc…….

Detroit (6-2) Grade B-
The Lions have been impressive all season on both sides of the ball and have confidence, but lack experience.

Green Bay (6-0) Grade A+

The Pack has not missed a beat since the Super Bowl.

Houston (5-3) Grade B

The Texans has been great on offense.  The defense is playing better of late.

Indianapolis (0-8)   Grade F

What a difference a year makes no Payton Manning no wins.  The defense has many holes also.

Jacksonville (2-6)  Grade D
Despite the win over Baltimore, the quarterback position needs more seasoning.

Kansas City (4-3) Grade B

The Chiefs lost the first 3 games and have been rolling since.  The Chiefs are back in first place.

Miami (0-7) Grade F

The Dolphins have been competitive, but have been their own worst enemy.

Minnesota (2-6) Grade D
The switch to Christian Ponder was done two weeks too late.  The defense has been inconsistent.

New England (5-2) Grade B

Tom Brady is still a top tier quarterback.  The Patriots defense can’t stop elite teams. 

New Orleans (5-3) Grade C

The loss to the Rams was a major black eye.  Sweeping the Bucs would erase the Rams game.

New York Giants (5-2) Grade B

The loss to the Seahawks shows how inconsistent this team is.  Eli Manning has managed the game well.

New York Jets (4-3) Grade C

The defensive losses from last year’s, has hurt the defense this year.  The offense is hitting its stride.

Philadelphia (3-4) Grade C

The new additions are finally beginning to play as a unit.  Too many fumbles by the offense.

Pittsburgh (6-2) Grade B+

Big Ben has been great.  The Steelers have too many injuries to and turnovers to get a better grade.

Oakland (4-3) Grade B

Hue Jackson has his team believing they can return to the playoffs.  Carson Palmer has to learn quickly.

San Diego (4-3) Grade B-

The Chargers normally start slowly, this year they are in a mid-season swoon.

San Francisco (6-1) Grade A

Jim Harbaugh has his team believing in his scheme.  Alex Smith has changed the perception of his play.

Seattle (2-5) Grade D

Pete Carroll has not been able to  capitalize off of their playoff run from last year.

St. Louis (1-6) Grade D-

Sam Bradford has been a bright spot for this team.  Defense has to be able to compete for entire game.

Tampa Bay (4-3) Grade C

The Bucs may be a victim of their travel schedule.  The blowout loss to the San Fran still lingers.

Tennessee (4-3) Grade C

Signing Matt Hassellbeck was great.  Chris Johnson needs to return to his old form.

Washington (3-4) Grade C-

The Redskins gave the fans false hope early.  The offense has taken a turn for the worst of late.