12 Early NFL Winners and Losers - Who's Soaring, Who's Sinking After Six Weeks?

The source provides an extensive mid-season analysis of the 2025 NFL season, focusing on the dramatic shift in league narratives after the first six weeks. This overview article identifies key teams, players, and coaches who are either exceeding expectations ("Winners") or falling short ("Losers") of their pre-season projections. Among the winners are the surprisingly dominant Detroit Lions and breakout quarterback Baker Mayfield, while the struggling New York Jets and the injury-plagued Baltimore Ravens are highlighted as major disappointments. Ultimately, the text illustrates a league characterized by unpredictable parity and significant upheaval, suggesting that early success or failure could still reverse course before the playoffs.