What happened: Green Bay improved to 6-3 and Detroit moved to 6-2 following Week 9 victories, cementing postseason positioning in the NFC. Indianapolis dropped to 2-7 after a fifth straight defeat, positioning the franchise as a seller ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline amid interest from the New York Giants. Baltimore fell to 4-5 with a fourth consecutive loss, while wide receiver Tank Dell returned to game action following his October injured reserve stint.
Why it matters: Detroit currently holds the NFC's No. 6 seed and Green Bay occupies the No. 7 seed entering the final hours before the roster deadline. Indianapolis faces immediate decisions on expiring contracts after falling five games under .500. Baltimore's four-game slide dropped the team to tenth in the AFC standings, increasing urgency around the roster.
By the numbers: Detroit holds a four-game winning streak at 6-2, while Green Bay has won two straight to sit at 6-3. Baltimore (4-5) and Indianapolis (2-7) have dropped four and five consecutive games, respectively. Dell has recorded one reception for 43 yards in 2026.
What to watch: The NFL trade deadline closes Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET as teams finalize roster adjustments for the second half of the season.