While season-long strength of schedule metrics can be useful as tiebreakers in drafts, it’s crucial to focus on early-season matchups to identify players poised for strong starts or those facing tough opponents. Key players with favorable early schedules include QBs C.J. Stroud and Trevor Lawrence, RBs Chuba Hubbard and James Conner, and WRs Ja’Marr Chase/Tee Higgins and D.J. Moore/Rome Odunze, along with TEs Hunter Henry and Kyle Pitts.
The New Orleans Saints will start second-round quarterback Tyler Shough in Week 9 against the Rams, replacing Spencer Rattler after an underwhelming 1-7 start. Shough, the 40th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, previously played at Oregon and Texas Tech, and has completed 17 of 23 passes for 12 yards and an interception in two games this season. Want More Context? 🔎
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Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers is attracting trade interest as the deadline approaches, although teams are uncertain about the Raiders' willingness to trade him. With a potential Day 2 draft pick required for a deal, and the recent addition of former Titans WR Tyler Lockett, some speculate the Raiders may be more open to moving Meyers, who has had a lackluster season with 29 receptions for 329 yards. Want More Context? 🔎
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The 49ers face criticism after their 26-15 loss to the Texans, leaving them with a 5-3 record and raising concerns about the need for trades to salvage the current season. Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed disappointment in the team's performance, highlighting injuries to key players and suggesting that while there's still hope for improvement, future prospects look brighter for 2026. Want More Context? 🔎
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