Cover 32: What every team should do at NFL trade deadline, plus game balls and gaffes from Week 9

Key Points:

• The 2026 NFL trade deadline is a major focus as teams decide whether to buy, sell, or hold players to improve their playoff chances or build for the future, with front offices making critical decisions before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.
• Key trade targets include Buffalo Bills seeking defensive help, Cincinnati Bengals potentially acquiring Jonathan Taylor to boost their running game, and Kansas City Chiefs aiming to add wide receiver talent, while struggling teams like Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers may look to move players for future assets.
• Several notable player performances in Week 9 include Ja'Marr Chase's dominant game for the Bengals, CeeDee Lamb's big receiving day for the Cowboys, Myles Garrett's impactful return for the Browns, and C.J. Stroud's five-touchdown game leading the Texans to a blowout win.
• Week 9 also featured significant gaffes such as CeeDee Lamb's fumble after a big gain, Washington Commanders' questionable late-game play-calling, and Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker missing two crucial field goals, highlighting ongoing challenges for some teams.
• The NFL continues its international presence with the Patriots vs. Lions game scheduled in Munich, Germany for Week 10, while several teams, including Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, and Tampa Bay, have a bye week.