What happened: Pro Football Focus evaluated individual player grades across the league at midseason, highlighting Evan Williams and Jaylen Warren among the top performers for their clubs. The evaluations measure player efficiency through the first half of the 2026 regular season.
Why it matters: Green Bay sits at 6-3 in seventh position in the NFC playoff race following a 45-27 win over New England, anchored by Williams' production in the secondary. The Pittsburgh Steelers hold a 6-2 record on a four-game winning streak as Warren drives the ground attack. In the NFC East, the New York Giants lead the division at 5-2-1 entering the second half of the year.
By the numbers: Williams has 76 tackles, one sack, and three interceptions through nine games in 2026. Warren has compiled 704 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 119 carries through eight games in 2026.
What to watch: Green Bay and Pittsburgh both look to protect their playoff seeding as second-half division races intensify.