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The NFL regular season is halfway over.

With Week 9 in the books, it’s time to hand out our team progress reports. Fear not, Titans and Dolphins — there’s no need to get this signed by a parent.

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With plenty of turnover in this season of parity, it’s a fun way to reset and look at which teams are meeting expectations and which ones aren’t. Let’s dive in.

1. Philadelphia Eagles (6-2)

Last week: 3

Sunday: Bye

Midseason grade: A-

It hasn’t always looked pretty, and drama continues to swirl, but it’s hard to be too nitpicky about a 6-2 start after winning the Super Bowl. Oh, and they loaded up before the trade deadline, acquiring Jets cornerback Michael Carter and Dolphins pass rusher Jaelan Phillips. Ho-hum, just another stacked roster in Philly.

Up next: at Packers, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET

2. Los Angeles Rams (6-2)

Last week: 5

Sunday: Beat Saints 34-10

Midseason grade: A

The Rams have survived a couple of Puka Nacua injuries, and Matthew Stafford is playing at an MVP level. Sean McVay has this team rolling once again, yet it’s not the offense that’s carrying the team. L.A. quietly ranks No. 1 in defensive expected points added per play.

Up next: at 49ers, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

Matthew Stafford threw 4 touchdowns against the blitz in Week 9 after throwing 5 in his last game. His 9 blitzed TDs are 3 more than any other player in a two-game span since 2016. Stafford has thrown 16 TDs and 0 INTs against the blitz this season.#NOvsLAR | #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/1ALiPe5Sas — Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) November 3, 2025

3. Buffalo Bills (6-2)

Last week: 10

Sunday: Beat Chiefs 28-21

Midseason grade: A-

Their consecutive losses in October feel like ancient history after throttling the Panthers and dispatching Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. The defense still needs to be better against the run, but the Bills are rounding into form as we head into the second half.

Up next: at Dolphins, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2)

Last week: 7

Sunday: Bye

Midseason grade: A-

The Bucs entered the season as a fun Super Bowl pick, and so far they’ve backed it up in a tough NFC.