2026 NFL midseason: Our MVP, top rookies, best coach, surprises, disappointments and more
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 NFL season is halfway complete, prompting a midseason review of standout players, coaches, and storylines after nine weeks of play.
- Yahoo Sports NFL and fantasy analysts predict the MVP race is primarily between two quarterbacks, while Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards remain more open.
- Rookie awards are expected to be competitive, featuring a first-round and second-round wide receiver on offense and two top-five draft picks on defense.
- Analysts also shared their biggest surprises and disappointments of the season so far, with all disappointments focused on a single team.
- These midseason award predictions are tentative and may change by the end of the regular season in December.
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