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Record: 5-4 (first in NFC West)
Best Fantasy Performer: QB Kyler Murray, 153.68 points
Most Valuable Player: Murray
Key game of the second half: December 1 at Vikings
Arizona is showing some real signs of life recently after getting off to a rough start, winning three straight games and taking control of the NFC West. Kyler Murray has been playing effective, efficient football and the skill group is really starting to come together. The defense remains a concern, but if they can continue to play like a top-10 offense for the rest of the season, they will have a chance to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021. One of the Cardinals’ key wins this season came in San Francisco.
Record: 4-4 (second in NFC West)
Best Fantasy Performer: RB Kyren Williams, 139.80 points
Most Valuable Player: QB Matthew Stafford
Key game of the second half: Nov. 24 vs. Eagles
Sean McVay once again shows his prowess as a head coach and organizer, leading a team that has been fighting through injuries and youth toward playoff contention. The Rams’ young defensive players have shown good improvement and Matthew Stafford has been notable for them. They may be too thin to make the playoffs this season, but this is a good foundation for what the next version of the Rams will look like.
Record: 4-4 (third in NFC West)
Best Fantasy Performer: QB Brock Purdy, 152.04 points
Most Valuable Player: LB Fred Warner
Key game of the second half: December 1st in Bills
The 49ers have had a mix of disappointments this season. Injuries on offense and inconsistencies on defense have caused the 49ers to play like an average team, which is disappointing after a Super Bowl appearance. They still have the infrastructure to make the playoffs, but their ceiling once they do is murky.
Record: 4-5 (fourth in NFC West)
Best Fantasy Performer: Quarterback Geno Smith, 161.70 points
Most Valuable Player: Blacksmith
Key game of the second half: January 5 at Rams
Seattle’s defense hasn’t gotten the boost it was looking for during Year 1 with Mike Macdonald calling the shots, but the Seahawks have been able to get enough out of their offense to have a shot at making the playoffs, again. Geno Smith and the rest of the Seahawks offense are performing admirably through some very poor offensive line play. This entire team still has wild card status. They are still another offseason away from returning to the realm of championship contention.
