NFL Trade Rumors
With Week 9 in the books, we’ve officially hit the halfway point in the 2025 NFL season. The playoff picture is starting to take shape, a few teams have already fired head coaches or general managers, and there’s a lot left to shake out over the next nine weeks.
With that, it’s time to deliver midseason grades for every NFL team. I’ve given each unit (offense, defense, and special teams) for each team a good old-fashioned letter grade. I also included each unit’s overall rank in PFF grade, for added context.
Each grade is independent of the others and I did grade in context. Teams with higher expectations were generally graded more harshly than those expected to need time. Let’s dive in:
Offense: C- (PFF Rank: T22)
Defense: B (PFF Rank: 17)
Special Teams: B- (PFF Rank: 17)
The Cardinals have lost five games this season by a combined 13 points. They’ve had some brutal luck in close games, but the offense hasn’t been consistent or productive with starting QB Kyler Murray in the game. The defense is young but improving — second-round CB Will Johnson looks like an absolute steal, and this is a dangerous pass rush. With more stable quarterback and offensive line play, this could be a playoff team even in the gauntlet that is the NFC West.
Offense: C- (PFF Rank: 14)
Defense: C+ (PFF Rank: 18)
Special Teams: C- (PFF Rank: 24)
With the caveat that second-year QB Michael Penix Jr. only started two games last season, his sophomore campaign hasn’t been a resounding success. The offense will look elite for stretches but struggles mightily game-to-game. Meanwhile, the Falcons have a young, inconsistent defense. But those young pieces are showing growth and promise, fueling hope that they can form a strong unit in future seasons.
Offense: B- (PFF Rank: T16)
Defense: F (PFF Rank: 25)
Special Teams: C- (PFF Rank: 26)
The Ravens have dealt with a ton of injuries this season, but even still, their defense has been an absolute disaster. While Baltimore’s offense has generally looked pretty good with QB Lamar Jackson under center, the defense has let them down. What was supposed to be a strong unit anchored by core veterans and bolstered by young talent has been one of the worst defenses in the league. If the Ravens want to get back to the playoffs, this unit needs to improve.
Offense: A (PFF Rank: 4)
Defense: C- (PFF Rank: 26)
Special Teams: B (PFF Rank: T14)
Buffalo’s offense has been excellent, with one of the best rushing attacks in the league and a quarterback in Josh Allen who is playing up to his reigning MVP title. Their defense, however, has been an issue. A mixture of injuries and weak spots on the roster has left this group volatile week to week, hampering the ceiling of this Bills team. Getting first-round CB Maxwell Hairston back from injury is a big...
