The NFL midseason report: Every team from every angle, plus keys to the second half

Nine weeks of the 2026 NFL season have passed. Some teams are riding high, while others are grasping for wins.

Much of what we believed we knew when it all began in September has been validated -- but lots of surprises, blockbuster trades and injuries have changed the course of our early-season predictions.

AFC South-leading Jacksonville went all-in on the defensive side with a trio of trades before the deadline this week, while John Harbaugh has the NFC East-leading New York Giants believing they hired the right man. No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza has yet to take the reins in Las Vegas but will this week after another big trade; there's not a single rookie who has stood out enough so…