The 2014 NFL season is at the halfway point, and while there are some who would surely like a do-over (we're looking at you, ), some teams are already contemplating playoff seeding rather than ceding the season.Below is a look at who stands where and Devon Key Jersey what is still to come:Separating from the rest The and . They get recognized together because when considering either of these teams, it is useful to use the other as a measuring stick. The nearly annual showdown between and , but let's be honest -- it feels like a warmup for the AFC Championship Game. When John Elway with New England, he was merely stating the obvious: The and are the cla s of the AFC, and a trip to the likely goes through them. Nothing has happened since to change that. The look to be , with a fast, physical defense complementing an offense that might have somehow gotten better by adding . Their signature win: of the in Week 7. The , after early stumbles (largely attributable to instability on the offensive line) that had people wondering if Brady was finished -- if, and this has to make you double over in laughter now, it was time to consider moving on to rookie backup -- have won four in a row. Since in Kansas City, Brady has completed 100 of 144 attempts for 1,268 yards, 14 touchdowns and zero interceptions, suggesting he is probably not washed up quite yet. Equally encouraging: , the offensive wrecking ball and Brady's most important weapon, is back to full health.Right now, the appear slightly -- slightly -- better. Their offense has been operating more smoothly for a tick longer; their defense has ; they have thus far played opponents of a higher caliber (Denver's only lo s was ). But of the ' , six are on the road, starting with . Remember that Denver looked virtually unbeatable heading into this matchup last season, too -- before forced to throw into the wind for New England. We always learn something from these top-tier matchups, but we probably already can gue s what will come out of Sunday's game: more anticipation for the postseason. The -- with an asterisk. Until Sunday night, the were solidly in this category, having instilled as much confidence as any other team. Then they were .Hence the asterisk. Green Bay's defense had already been a cause for concern, but when in New Orleans, it showed just how vulnerable the are. Provided the hamstring i sue doesn't linger after their Week 9 Orlando Brown Jr. Jersey bye, they should resume being dominant, particularly because at home -- and the three toughest offenses remaining on their schedule (, ) all must visit Lambeau Field. That should give Green Bay a significant edge in . But if Rodgers is compromised for any length of time, the plummet into the "anybody's gue s" category.Circling the drain Chicago's offense? Chicago's defense? might not have gone far enough when following . against the captured the ' dysfunction in its entirety. Quarterback had two turnovers (that's 12 for the season). The defense gave up five touchdown pa ses and had no interceptions of Brady. And the coaching staff failed to come up with a plan to contain Gronkowski, who had a game (nine catches for 149 yards and three scores) that suggested he had not even appeared in Chicago's scouting report. It's always a surprise to see a team struggle on defense, but Chicago simply doesn't have the personnel on that side. However, the plethora of talent on Joe Montana Jersey offense -- and coach 's reputation as an offensive guru and quarterback whisperer -- makes the meltdown of the pa sing game stunning. Chicago's last stand will come after the Week 9 bye, . The . They've lost seven in a row, and . Does it even matter? New York is five games behind the in the AFC East and 3.5 games out of third place, and Ryan is choosing between bad () and worse (). We knew this roster was seriously flawed during training camp, but the season has now become meaningle s before Halloween. The only real questions are these: What will the do with their quarterbacks in the future? And who will pay with their jobs? The coach? The general manager? How many players? Owner Woody Johnson has some painful decisions ahead. The entire NFC South is under .500. It's the only division that does not have a team with a winning record. Can we take away the NFC South's Dicaprio Bootle Jersey automatic playoff spot and give it to another division? on Sunday night, nobody in the division had won a game since Oct. 5.Something to believe inThe . This is the first in what is likely to be a series of mea culpas directed at Big D. The have intelligently drafted a superb offensive line, they've embraced the running game, they've finally taken the bull's-eye off , and they've performed a miracle on a defense that had all the makings of a historical disaster. Jerry Jones is smiling, and all is well in the NFL universe. Who knew the could be this ... well-functioning? The . The Cards are now 13-3 over their past 16 games -- a full season's worth of proof that this is no fluke, especially because they're winning despite dealing with significant injuries and being in the NFL's toughest division. The way they on Sunday tells you everything about how they win: via aggre sive defense, timely and precise pa sing from and a blo soming confidence that comes directly from their Kangol-wearing head coach, . Best of all: The and . The . It has taken improbable comebacks, timely delay-of-game penalties and a whole lot of personnel shuffling, but the are 6-2, having survived a first half played largely without the services of a healthy or a reliable kicker. The injuries are piling up -- in Sunday's in London -- but the now have to kick and they have a bye this week, which should give time to heal. The defense has been mostly superb, and the offense should improve as weapons return. Detroit has to go on the road to face its three toughest -- -- but if Rodgers' hamstring injury lingers and the falter, the are poised to seize the NFC North.Anybody's gue s The . The midlife crisis that seems to be engulfing the has them teetering on the edge of . This is still a staggeringly talented and young squad that should be situated for many postseason appearances to come. And who would have imagined we'd be having this conversation after , when (since-departed) seemed poised to add a frightening dimension to an already Deandre Baker Jersey powerful group, and coach was afraid to even test ? But if Seattle continues to play with the listle sne s that has marked its games -- over Carolina counts as good news under these circumstances -- the team will have plenty of time in January to contemplate . The NFL likes to call this parity, but we call it incomprehensible. How can the , have an offense so spotty that and then on a team that looked like a contender until Sunday afternoon? The inconsistency around the league underscores the relentle s dominance of teams like the , but in the meantime, good luck figuring out the long-term prospects of squads like the , , , , , , , and . It seems like we'll either see you in the playoffs -- or maybe when you fire your coach on Black Monday.Follow Judy Battista on Twitter .