Team of the half-year: Eagles
They have the NFL's best record (7-1), its longest win streak (six) and have matched last year's win total. Last year, the Eagles went 2-4 in division games and 5-7 against the NFC. This year, they're 3-0 and 6-0, respectively.
Coach of the year: Sean McVay, Rams
In a copycat league, every downtrodden team will now scour the country looking for 31-year-old offensive geniuses. Actually, this pup was only 30 when he got hired. At 5-2, L.A. already has surpassed last year's win total by one. But that's not all. A year ago, the Rams were last in the league in scoring (14.0) and 30th in points differential (minus-10.6). This year, they're second in scoring (30.3) and first in points differential (plus-10.6).
Biggest disappointment: Giants
Not even close. The bluster that went into the preseason Super Bowl hype after last year's 11-win season further weakens the low value of preseason prognostications. No way Ben McAdoo survives this dysfunction.
Assistant Coach of the Year: Todd Wash, Jaguars
The Jaguars (4-3) have surpassed last year's win total by one. They're one of the more inconsistent teams in the league, but they're winning, which is highly unusual considering they've lost 11 or more games in each of the past six years. Head coach Doug Marrone, who had his interim tag removed before the season, is an offensive guy. So it's Wash, the 49-year-old second-year defensive coordinator, who is behind the "Sacksonville" unit that's leading the league in fewest points allowed (15.7) and sacks per pass play.
