Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has attended every fixture so far this season and averaged out his player ratings from the Teessiders’ league matches. Five reflects an underwhelming performance, six solid, and seven impressive. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see how each player has fared.
9. Jonny Howson - 6.1
(7 ratings) Missed four games through injury but has still been one of the side's most consistent performers, switching from right-back to midfield. 6.1 Photo: Getty Images
10. Adam Clayton - 5.3
(10 ratings) With Boro keen to get more players forward compared to last season, the holding midfield role has become a lot tougher. Clayton still looks like he's adapting to the change. 5.3 Photo: Frank Reid
11. Lewis Wing - 5.5
(8 ratings) Hasn't replicated the impressive performances he did last season but still offers something different from midfield. 5.5 Photo: Getty Images
12. George Saville - 4.7
(3 ratings) Hasn't taken his opportunities to impress when he has come into the side. 4.7 Photo: FRANK REID