The NFL is almost halfway through the regular season, and Nate Tice and Charles McDonald check back in with their second 2026 mock of the fall. How did your team make out?

Through four games of the 2025 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys are just 1-2-1. It's been a frustrating start, especially given the performance of their offense. Dak Prescott has led them to 40 points twice, but the defense hasn't been able to stop anyone.

The first term is pretty much complete, and it's time to issue report cards to the NFL's 32 first-round freshmen as we say goodbye to September.

Mauigoa has good size and plays with a wide, balanced base. He is a strong and efficient mover who seldom gets out of whack with his hands or feet. Guard might be his best spot in the NFL, but he is a good enough athlete to have a chance to stay on the outside. Either way he should be an instant good starter at the next level.

The New York Jets enter the bye of their 2025 NFL schedule in Week 9. Right at the mid-point of the season, New York's playoff dreams are long gone. The 2025 NFL trade deadline is soon approaching on Nov. 4 as well.

"The Colts invested a second-round pick in Mitchell just last year, making this somewhat unlikely," wrote Holder. "But he has played only 20 combined offensive snaps in the four games since his goal-line fumble in Week 4. The Colts have intentionally limited his playing time and have numerous other options at the position."