Here's who Stripes picked as their biggest team surprises and dissapointments of the first half of the NFL season. Disagree? Sound off in the comments below.

Biggest surprises, teams

1 – New England Patriots: You knew they’d be good, but not mentioned among the all-time best. (or the colts, obviously)

2 – Detroit Lions: QB John Kitna’s preseason 10-win prediction doesn’t look ridiculous anymore.

3 – The AFC South: They could have three playoff teams by year’s end.

4 – New York Giants: After two bad losses, they’ve reeled off six straight wins.

5 – Cleveland Browns: Already at five wins after four all of last year.

Biggest disappointments, teams

1 – Chicago Bears: They went from the Super Bowl to battling for last place in the NFC North.

2 – St. Louis Rams: A preseason playoff pick. Will they win a game?

3 – Miami Dolphins: They might be worse than the Rams.

4 – New York Jets: Last year they were 10-6. This year they already have eight losses.

5 – Cincinnati Bengals: Their only win in the last two months came against the Jets.