What happened: With offseason addition Michael Pittman Jr. sidelined by a foot injury, the 5-2 Pittsburgh Steelers are relying on rookie second-round pick Germie Bernard while evaluating wide receiver upgrades ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. New York Jets wideout Garrett Wilson, Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs, and Ladd McConkey have surfaced as potential deadline fits to give quarterback Aaron Rodgers another perimeter separator in his final NFL season.

Why it matters: Both the Jets and Colts sit at 2-5 after Week 7 losses, positioning both clubs as potential deadline sellers after Indianapolis already dealt two veterans following its general manager firing. New York holds Indianapolis' 2027 first-round pick and has seen rookie first-round receiver Omar Cooper Jr. emerge, factors that could make the recently extended Wilson available for draft capital as Pittsburgh contends for the AFC North title.

What to watch: Week 8 results will determine which struggling AFC clubs open further trade discussions ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.