What happened: Mark Tyler outlined two trade targets for Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline: Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson and wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. Tyler projects a high second-round selection could pry the 30-year-old Nelson from the 2-4 Colts in the final season of his four-year, $80 million extension. He also proposes buying low on the 24-year-old Thomas to give quarterback Jayden Daniels a 6-foot-3, 210-pound perimeter target.

Why it matters: At 1-4-1 following a 23-17 loss on Oct. 19, the 15th-seeded Commanders sit last in the NFC East but remain two games out of first place. Washington's offensive line has drawn scrutiny since the preseason, and placing Laremy Tunsil on injured reserve Monday with a triceps injury compounded a unit that already benched center Nick Allegretti and struggled with Chris Paul at left guard. Pairing Nelson with right guard Sam Cosmi would upgrade protection for Daniels while offsetting slow returns from recent draft picks Ben Sinnott, Mike Sainristil, and Trey Amos.

What to watch: Indianapolis is expected to take one to two weeks to set its deadline direction ahead of Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET despite strong trade interest in Nelson. Washington enters a manageable eight-game stretch needing immediate protection upgrades to contend in the NFC East.