Detroit sits among NFL sack leaders (14) and a 10.6% sack rate early in 2025, even with Marcus Davenport on IR. A proposed third‑round swap for Carl Granderson would deepen the edge rotation and free Hutchinson for more one‑on‑one pressure. Campbell’s post‑win game balls highlighted Hutchinson, the D‑line, and D.J. Reed, while Gibbs, St. Brown, LaPorta and Raymond supplied the offense. Next up: Cincinnati.

San Francisco pursues a bold upgrade for its edge after Nick Bosa's season-ending ACL tear, eyeing Carl Granderson from New Orleans for a pair of mid-round picks in 2026. The move aims to stabilize the edge and keep the defense from collapsing as the pass rush struggles to pressure without Bosa.

The proposed deal would send SF's third- and fourth-round picks in 2026 in exchange for Granderson, a 30-year-old who has 32 sacks since 2019 and can rush from multiple spots. San Francisco must weigh future cap ramifications against a real shot at a deep playoff run this season and into 2026.

In Week 4, the San Francisco 49ers’ Trent Williams faces a stern test from Jacksonville’s Josh Hines-Allen, a rising force who has sparked pressure in recent seasons. Williams has climbed back into the top tier after a rough start, while Hines-Allen’s 25.5 sacks over two seasons signals a surge in disruption. The clash could tilt the game’s outcome and reveal Williams’ remaining peak ability.

Beyond this duel, the piece notes the broader edge-war around San Francisco—Nick Bosa’s career benchmark versus Williams’ current form, and the varied styles of Granderson and Sweat as contrasting accelerants. The Week 4 matchup will illuminate Williams’ current ceiling and whether Jacksonville’s plan can erase his dominance or expose a potential decline.

Chase Young is inching back from a calf issue as the Saints push to stabilize a new-look defense. Re-signed on a three-year, $51 million deal, he posted 5.5 sacks and 31 tackles in 2024 and formed a disruptive trio with Bresee and Granderson. With Young sidelined for three games and Radunz out, New Orleans remains hopeful he can suit up this weekend, but the team will balance tempo and health as Moore weighs rushing him back.