Should the Giants keep adding? Could the Bills go all-in? Would the Steelers stay conservative? Here's how 18 teams at or above .500 should approach the deadline.
ESPN evaluates trade deadline strategies for 18 NFL contenders holding a .500 or better record through Week 9. The analysis divides teams into activity tiers, proposing that four franchises stand down while 14 should explore trades. Potential trade targets are outlined with luxury and bargain options to address pressing roster needs before the Tuesday 4 p.m. ET deadline.
Key contenders examined include the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, and Minnesota Vikings. The analysis suggests the Bills and Lions target defensive upgrades such as Budda Baker or Khalil Mack, while the Rams and Vikings could look to bolster their offensive skill positions and interior blocking through targets like Brian Thomas Jr. and Jonathan Taylor.
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