NFL at Midseason: The Best Photos from the First Half

The first half of the 2017 NFL season has been anything but predictable, with rookies (Deshaun Watson, Kareem Hunt) stealing the spotlight, major players falling to injury (Watson, J.J. Watt, David Johnson, Aaron Rodgers) and a trade deadline to remember leading the news cycle.

Texans DE J.J. Watt waves a Texas state flag as he takes the field for Houston's first game of the NFL season against the Jacksonville Jaguars. After Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas, J.J. Watt raised almost $40 million dollars in relief funds.

Chiefs rookie Kareem Hunt leads the NFL in rushing yards, with 800 through Week 9 of the 2017 season.

Panthers QB Cam Newton tosses the ball downfield, intended for WR Devin Funchess.

Eagles' Patrick Robinson nearly intercepts this pass intended for Chargers WR Travis Benjamin.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker launches one against the Raiders.

Patriots QB Tom Brady against the Houston Texans in Week 3. New England won 36–33

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart flies over the 49ers defenders.

Ravens QB Joe Flacco against the Oakland Raiders.

Jets' Buster Skrine loses his helmet vs. Jaguars' Corey Grant at MetLife Stadium.

Currently-injured Packers QB Aaron Rodgers against the Dallas Cowboys.

RB Jay Ajayi, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles,get tackled by Chargers DE Joey Bosa.

Rams QB Jared Goff scrambles against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott dives into the end zone.

Broncos QB Trevor Siemian against the Buffalo Bills.

Eagles' Corey Clement leaps into the end zone for one of his three touchdowns against the Broncos.

Giants QB Eli Manning is tackled by Lions DE Cornelius Washington on Monday Night Football.

Redskins QB Kirk Cousins against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Minnesota Vikings take on the Cleveland Browns at Twickenham Stadium in London.

Rams RB Todd Gurley hurdles Redskins CB Kendall Fuller.

Broncos RB C.J. Anderson against the Oakland Raiders.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott against the Washington Redskins.

Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell against the Baltimore Ravens.