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Overall Grade
B
Can make a playoff push if the offense improves.
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Most Valuable
Defensive line
Led by Marcell Dareus, this is a dominant group.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bills3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
EJ Manuel
Former first-rounder was benched after four games.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bills1.jpg)
Overall Grade
BCan make a playoff push if the offense improves.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bills2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Defensive line
Led by Marcell Dareus, this is a dominant group.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bills3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
EJ Manuel
Former first-rounder was benched after four games.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/dolphins1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B
On a roll with three-game winning streak.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/dolphins2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Mike Wallace
Veteran wideout is on pace for double-digit TD catches.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/dolphins3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Knowshon Moreno
Had one big game. Then injuries took over.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/dolphins1.jpg)
Overall Grade
BOn a roll with three-game winning streak.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/dolphins2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Mike Wallace
Veteran wideout is on pace for double-digit TD catches.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/dolphins3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Knowshon Moreno
Had one big game. Then injuries took over.
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Overall Grade
A-
Atop the AFC at 7-2 entering bye week.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/patriots2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Rob Gronkowski
Regained Pro Bowl form during five-game winning streak.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/patriots3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Aaron Dobson
Former second-round pick has spent six games on inactive list.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/patriots1.jpg)
Overall Grade
A-Atop the AFC at 7-2 entering bye week.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/patriots2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Rob Gronkowski
Regained Pro Bowl form during five-game winning streak.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/patriots3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Aaron Dobson
Former second-round pick has spent six games on inactive list.
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Overall Grade
F
No one expected a title, but 1-8? Embarrassing.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/jets2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Muhammad Wilkerson
Versatile defensive end leads a solid pass rush.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/jets3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Geno Smith
Couldn't kick turnover habit and was benched.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/jets1.jpg)
Overall Grade
FNo one expected a title, but 1-8? Embarrassing.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/jets2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Muhammad Wilkerson
Versatile defensive end leads a solid pass rush.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/jets3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Geno Smith
Couldn't kick turnover habit and was benched.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/broncos1.jpg)
Overall Grade
A-
Super Bowl aspirations are still intact.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/broncos2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Peyton Manning
Record-setting QB delivering another epic season at age 38.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/broncos3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Offensive line
Potent offense has no star in the trenches.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/broncos1.jpg)
Overall Grade
A-Super Bowl aspirations are still intact.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/broncos2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Peyton Manning
Record-setting QB delivering another epic season at age 38.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/broncos3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Offensive line
Potent offense has no star in the trenches.
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Overall Grade
B+
In playoff race again, despite 0-2 start.
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Most Valuable
Justin Houston
Has an NFL-leading 12 sacks for stellar defense.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/chiefs3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Loss to Titans
Season-opening defeat could haunt Alex Smith and Chiefs.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/chiefs1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B+In playoff race again, despite 0-2 start.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/chiefs2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Justin Houston
Has an NFL-leading 12 sacks for stellar defense.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/chiefs3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Loss to Titans
Season-opening defeat could haunt Alex Smith and Chiefs.
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Overall Grade
F
NFL's only winless team eyes future -- again.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/raiders2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Derek Carr
Rookie has proven the NFL stage isn't too big for him.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/raiders3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
State of franchise
Team is 8-32 since GM Reggie McKenzie took over.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/raiders1.jpg)
Overall Grade
FNFL's only winless team eyes future -- again.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/raiders2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Derek Carr
Rookie has proven the NFL stage isn't too big for him.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/raiders3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
State of franchise
Team is 8-32 since GM Reggie McKenzie took over.
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Overall Grade
C
That five-game win streak is ancient history.
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Most Valuable
Philip Rivers
QB has had to carry the offense at times.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/chargers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Running game
Injury-depleted backfield among NFL's worst.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/chargers1.jpg)
Overall Grade
CThat five-game win streak is ancient history.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/chargers2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Philip Rivers
QB has had to carry the offense at times.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/chargers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Running game
Injury-depleted backfield among NFL's worst.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/ravens1.jpg)
Overall Grade
C+
Losses to AFC North rivals revealed deficiencies.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/ravens2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Gary Kubiak
Coordinator is big reason offense ranks in top 10.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/ravens3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Defensive secondary
Lapses have cost the Ravens at critical times.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/ravens1.jpg)
Overall Grade
C+Losses to AFC North rivals revealed deficiencies.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/ravens2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Gary Kubiak
Coordinator is big reason offense ranks in top 10.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/ravens3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Defensive secondary
Lapses have cost the Ravens at critical times.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bengals1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B
Bengals haven't allowed injuries to stop them.
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Most Valuable
Mohamed Sanu
Versatile wideout filled in superbly for A.J. Green.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bengals3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Andre Smith
Penalties have defined the lineman's play of late.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bengals1.jpg)
Overall Grade
BBengals haven't allowed injuries to stop them.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bengals2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Mohamed Sanu
Versatile wideout filled in superbly for A.J. Green.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bengals3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Andre Smith
Penalties have defined the lineman's play of late.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/browns1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B
Impressive turnaround for long-suffering team.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/browns2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Andrew Hawkins
Team's top receiver in Josh Gordon's absence.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/browns3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Alex Mack's injury
Pro Bowl center broke his left leg in Week 6 game.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/browns1.jpg)
Overall Grade
BImpressive turnaround for long-suffering team.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/browns2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Andrew Hawkins
Team's top receiver in Josh Gordon's absence.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/browns3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Alex Mack's injury
Pro Bowl center broke his left leg in Week 6 game.
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Overall Grade
B+
Back among AFC elite, with ton of momentum.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/steelers2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Antonio Brown
NFL's leading receiver has been dynamic.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/steelers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Cortez Allen
High-priced corner has been demoted twice.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/steelers.jpg)
Overall Grade
B+Back among AFC elite, with ton of momentum.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/steelers2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Antonio Brown
NFL's leading receiver has been dynamic.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/steelers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Cortez Allen
High-priced corner has been demoted twice.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/texans1.jpg)
Overall Grade
C
Team capable of more than mediocre record.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/texans2.jpg)
Most Valuable
J.J. Watt
He's held and double-teamed, and yet he still dominates.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/texans3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Tight ends
C.J. Fiedorowicz & Co. rarely get a look in this offense.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/texans1.jpg)
Overall Grade
CTeam capable of more than mediocre record.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/texans2.jpg)
Most Valuable
J.J. Watt
He's held and double-teamed, and yet he still dominates.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/texans3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Tight ends
C.J. Fiedorowicz & Co. rarely get a look in this offense.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/colts1.jpg)
Overall Grade
A-
Colts winning games they're expected to win.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/colts2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Andrew Luck
Leads league in passing yards and TD passes.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/colts3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
LaRon Landry
Poor in coverage. Was suspended four games.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/colts1.jpg)
Overall Grade
A-Colts winning games they're expected to win.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/colts2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Andrew Luck
Leads league in passing yards and TD passes.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/colts3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
LaRon Landry
Poor in coverage. Was suspended four games.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/jaguars1.jpg)
Overall Grade
D
Close calls don't obscure awful 1-8 record.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/jaguars2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Blake Bortles
Rookie QB gives hope to a struggling offense.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/jaguars3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Toby Gerhart
Banged-up veteran no longer featured back.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/jaguars1.jpg)
Overall Grade
DClose calls don't obscure awful 1-8 record.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/jaguars2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Blake Bortles
Rookie QB gives hope to struggling offense.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/jaguars3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Toby Gerhart
Banged-up veteran no longer featured back.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/titans1.jpg)
Overall Grade
D
Already looking toward future more than present.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/titans2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Delanie Walker
Veteran tight end is rare bright spot for Titans.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/titans3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Offensive line
Newcomer Michael Oher hasn't done much to help.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/titans1.jpg)
Overall Grade
DAlready looking toward future more than present.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/titans2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Delanie Walker
Veteran tight end is rare bright spot for Titans.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/titans3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Offensive line
Newcomer Michael Oher hasn't done much to help.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cowboys1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B+
Exceeding expectations despite recent skid.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cowboys2.jpg)
Most Valuable
DeMarco Murray
He's running away with the rushing title.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cowboys3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Morris Claiborne
Time running out on former first-rounder.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cowboys1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B+Exceeding expectations despite recent skid.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cowboys2.jpg)
Most Valuable
DeMarco Murray
He's running away with the rushing title.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cowboys3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Morris Claiborne
Time running out on former first-rounder.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/giants1.jpg)
Overall Grade
C-
Good enough to win -- when opposition is weak.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/giants2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Eli Manning
Settled into new offense and is steadying force.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/giants3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Victor Cruz's injury
Season ended for franchise mainstay in Week 6.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/giants1.jpg)
Overall Grade
C-Good enough to win -- when opposition is weak.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/giants2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Eli Manning
Settled into new offense and is steadying force.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/giants3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Victor Cruz's injury
Season ended for franchise mainstay in Week 6.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/eagles1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B
Eagles can make a run if offense picks up.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/eagles2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Darren Sproles
Veteran can break open a game with one play.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/eagles3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Injuries to line
Offensive line hasn't been intact; Jason Kelce missed four weeks.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/eagles1.jpg)
Overall Grade
BEagles can make a run if offense picks up.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/eagles2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Darren Sproles
Veteran can break open a game with one play.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/eagles3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Injuries to line
Offensive line hasn't been intact; Jason Kelce missed four weeks.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/redskins1.jpg)
Overall Grade
D+
There's no consistency from this 3-6 team.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/redskins2.jpg)
Most Valuable
DeSean Jackson
Averages league-best 21.8 yards per catch.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/redskins3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Running game
Big gains tough to come by for Alfred Morris.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/redskins1.jpg)
Overall Grade
D+There's no consistency from this 3-6 team.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/redskins2.jpg)
Most Valuable
DeSean Jackson
Averages league-best 21.8 yards per catch.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/redskins3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Running game
Big gains tough to come by for Alfred Morris.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cardinals1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B+
Defense is terrific. Work to be done on offense.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cardinals2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Todd Bowles
Coordinator has defense thriving despite injuries.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cardinals3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Michael Floyd
Fourth on team in catches after breakout 2013.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cardinals1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B+Defense is terrific. Work to be done on offense.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cardinals2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Todd Bowles
Coordinator has defense thriving despite injuries.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/cardinals3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Michael Floyd
Fourth on team in catches after breakout 2013.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/49ers1.jpg)
Overall Grade
C-
Niners aren't meeting high expectations.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/49ers2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Justin Smith
Provides leadership and disrupts offenses.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/49ers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Offensive line
Unit plagued by injuries and ineffectiveness.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/49ers1.jpg)
Overall Grade
C-Niners aren't meeting high expectations.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/49ers2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Justin Smith
Provides leadership and disrupts offenses.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/49ers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Offensive line
Unit plagued by injuries and ineffectiveness.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/seahawks1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B-
They have rarely looked like the team that won Super Bowl.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/seahawks2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Russell Wilson
That 5-3 mark would be worse if not for Wilson.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/seahawks3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Russell Okung
Getting healthy is key for the left tackle.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/seahawks1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B-They have rarely looked like the team that won Super Bowl.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/seahawks2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Russell Wilson
That 5-3 mark would be worse if not for Wilson.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/seahawks3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Russell Okung
Getting healthy is key for the left tackle.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/rams1.jpg)
Overall Grade
D+
They look like the 2013 Rams. And the '12 Rams.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/rams2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Austin Davis
Has done enough to keep Rams in many games.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/rams3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
The defense
Alec Ogletree & Co. need to show progress.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/rams1.jpg)
Overall Grade
D+They look like the 2013 Rams. And the '12 Rams.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/rams2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Austin Davis
Has done enough to keep Rams in many games.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/rams3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
The defense
Alec Ogletree & Co. need to show progress.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bears1.jpg)
Overall Grade
D
They're losing with talented, highly paid players.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bears2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Willie Young
Free-agent pickup is putting up big numbers.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bears3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Jay Cutler
QB continues to make game-changing mistakes.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bears1.jpg)
Overall Grade
DThey're losing with talented, highly paid players.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bears2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Willie Young
Free-agent pickup is putting up big numbers.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/bears3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Jay Cutler
QB continues to make game-changing mistakes.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/lions1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B+
Lions contending despite average offense.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/lions2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Defensive line
Led by Ndamukong Suh, this group is the heart of NFL's top defense.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/lions3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Kickers
Alex Henery missed three field goals in one loss.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/lions1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B+Lions contending despite average offense.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/lions2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Defensive line
Led by Ndamukong Suh, this group is the heart of NFL's top defense.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/lions3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Kickers
Alex Henery missed three field goals in one loss.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/packers1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B
Team recovered nicely from slow start.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/packers2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Aaron Rodgers
QB's command of the offense might be at an all-time high.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/packers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Run defense
Losing B.J. Raji to injury set the stage for current struggles.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/packers1.jpg)
Overall Grade
BTeam recovered nicely from slow start.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/packers2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Aaron Rodgers
QB's command of the offense might be at an all-time high.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/packers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Run defense
Losing B.J. Raji to injury set the stage for current struggles.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/vikings1.jpg)
Overall Grade
C+
Overcame adversity on way to 4-5 start.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/vikings2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Harrison Smith
Blossomed into one of NFL's best safeties.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/vikings3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Matt Kalil
Left tackle has given up 10 sacks.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/vikings1.jpg)
Overall Grade
C+Overcame adversity on way to 4-5 start.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/vikings2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Harrison Smith
Blossomed into one of NFL's best safeties.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/vikings3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Matt Kalil
Left tackle has given up 10 sacks.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/falcons1.jpg)
Overall Grade
F
Injuries are no excuse for five-game skid.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/falcons2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Antone Smith
Big-play TDs infuse energy into dismal season.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/falcons3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Pass rush
Atlanta has league-low seven sacks, including none from Kroy Biermann.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/falcons1.jpg)
Overall Grade
FInjuries are no excuse for five-game skid.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/falcons2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Antone Smith
Big-play TDs infuse energy into dismal season.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/falcons3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
Pass rush
League-low seven sacks, including none from Kroy Biermann.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/panthers1.jpg)
Overall Grade
D+
Reigning division champs inconsistent in all phases.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/panthers2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Greg Olsen
Veteran tight end has been the most dependable Panther.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/panthers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
The defense
Group is in steep decline without Greg Hardy.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/panthers1.jpg)
Overall Grade
D+Reigning division champs inconsistent in all phases.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/panthers2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Greg Olsen
Veteran tight end has been the most dependable Panther.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/panthers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
The defense
Group is in steep decline without Greg Hardy.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/saints1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B-
Starting to peak after two huge wins.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/saints2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Running backs
Mark Ingram leads rushing attack that ranks seventh in yards per game.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/saints3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
The defense
Signing and losing Jairus Byrd didn't help.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/saints1.jpg)
Overall Grade
B-Starting to peak after two huge wins.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/saints2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Running backs
Mark Ingram leads rushing attack that's seventh in yards per game.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/saints3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
The defense
Signing and then losing Jairus Byrd didn't help.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/Buccaneers1.jpg)
Overall Grade
F
The Lovie Smith era is off to a 1-7 start.
![](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/Buccaneers2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Gerald McCoy
Disruptive force in middle of defensive line.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/Buccaneers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
The defense
Pass-rusher Michael Johnson hasn't been a factor.
![img19](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/Buccaneers1.jpg)
Overall Grade
FThe Lovie Smith era is off to a 1-7 start.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/Buccaneers2.jpg)
Most Valuable
Gerald McCoy
Disruptive force in middle of defensive line.
![img12](http://espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20141105_nflmidseason/img/Buccaneers3.jpg)
Most Disappointing
The defense
Pass-rusher Michael Johnson hasn't been a factor.