What happened: Jacksonville has operated aggressively ahead of the NFL trade deadline, making multiple roster additions to bolster a 6-2 start. San Francisco enters the deadline at 7-1, evaluating whether to bolster their depth with moves of their own.
Why it matters: The Jaguars hold the AFC's third seed and have prioritized immediate upgrades to sustain their position in the playoff race. San Francisco controls the top seed in the NFC through eight games, facing decisions on whether to counter contender activity before the deadline passes.
By the numbers: San Francisco is 7-1 through eight games in 2026 and holds the NFC No. 1 seed. Jacksonville is 6-2 through eight games in 2026, holding the AFC No. 3 seed on a two-game winning streak.
What to watch: The NFL trade deadline closes Tuesday afternoon as teams finalize remaining roster transactions.