The 2025-2026 NFL season is half way through and so far it has delivered a lot of excitement, unpredictable situations, and plenty of nail biters. Injuries and trades have reshaped teams which has created a lot of drama this season.
At the beginning of the season, analysts were locked in with several of the division leaders. The Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Houston Texans were predicted to lead their divisions. While a lot of these are great predictions, the last eight weeks have already been full of surprises and remind fans why the NFL is so competitive and unpredictable.
The 2025 NFL season has been full of stunning performances, record-breaking moments, and devastating injuries that have begun to reshape the balance of every team. Through the first eight weeks, it has become clear that health, not just talent, will determine which teams emerge as true contenders.
From superstar losses to struggling offensive lines, injuries are leaving a mark on the standings and testing the depth of every roster. Key players such as Joe Burrow, Fred Warner, Marlon Humphrey, James Connor, Jayden Reed, Malik Nabers, JJ McCarthy and many more players are currently injured. No team has been spared of injuries.
The Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals were both expected to clinch the playoffs, but their teams have been getting blown out every week, which affects their playoff hopes. The Ravens record is currently 2-6 while the Bengals record is 3-5.
Many of the preseason predictions about teams’ records have been spot on, but there are many teams with good records that no one expected. Some of the unexpected teams with good records are the Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The one that stands out the most are the New England Patriots, who haven’t won over four games for two years. This season they have already reached over four wins, and the season is just heating up.
