NFL First Half Season Grades: AFC

I know the NFL season is 17 weeks long, so the middle of the season is half way through the eighth game, right? Here is how I had the teams rated in my preseason rankings along with their predicted records, and where they are now. The grade I am giving is not for the team, but for my predictions.   Pittsburgh Steelers , 13-3 / 5-2 The Steelers were my top seeded AFC Team. Other than the two losses in the closing minutes of their week two and three games, the Steelers have handled most teams they have played. Grade: A   New England Patriots , 12-4 / 5-2 The biggest question about the Patriots was, would Tom Brady come back as Tom Brady? Brady is playing most of the time like the Tom Brady of old, especially in the last few weeks. The question is now, can the defense continue to play at the level to win championship? Remains to be seen. Grade: A   Tennessee Titans , 10-6 / 1-6 For me to be correct, the Titans are going to have to run the table, which just isn't going ... (link)