2026 NFL trade deadline: One realistic, one pipe dream trade scenario for every playoff contender

What does each contender need to put them over the top?

By JP Acosta · Packernet

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:00 AM

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CBS Sports analyst JP Acosta evaluates realistic and ambitious trade targets for NFL contenders ahead of the deadline.
The writer suggests the Buffalo Bills should target safeties Jessie Bates or Malik Hooker to boost their secondary.
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is identified as a major target for both the Broncos and Vikings.

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JP Acosta outlines realistic and ambitious trade scenarios for NFL playoff contenders ahead of the November 10 trade deadline. The proposed moves evaluate team deficiencies across contenders such as the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers.

Key scenarios suggested by Acosta include the Bills targeting safeties Jessie Bates or Malik Hooker, while the Broncos and Vikings could pursue running back Jonathan Taylor. The Chiefs are highlighted as candidates for wide receivers Garrett Wilson or Brian Thomas Jr., with wide receiver Josh Downs pitched as a potential addition for both the Steelers and 49ers.

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2026 NFL trade deadline: One realistic, one pipe dream trade scenario for every playoff contender

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