Denver sits at 4-2 and faces a looming trade deadline, weighing a practical balance between upgrading needs and preserving draft capital. A PFF sweep lists seven potential targets (Andrews, Njoku, Davis, Myers, Brooks, Okonkwo, Adams) that could fit if the price is right, but Denver's immediate focus centers on shoring up the left-guard spot after Powers’ injury. Payton has signaled interest without urgency. Dre Greenlaw’s return status could tilt the scales, while Engram’s steady production keeps the offense potent even without a major overhaul.

With Greenlaw potentially back soon, Denver may remain a net buyer only if the value aligns and the price isn’t prohibitive. The Raiders-crossover remains unlikely, and a divisional trade would be a hurdle. The Broncos’ midseason assessment hinges on Greenlaw’s health and how well the line stabilizes with Peart and Powers out, as Engram and the pass game have already begun to click.

In the end, Denver’s biggest current hole—guard play—could drive a cautious approach: a modest upgrade rather than a blockbuster. The deadline, just under three weeks away, will reveal whether the roster is sharpened in time for a late-season push or kept intact to build with a full offseason under Payton.

Patriots deepen their defensive backfield with Richie Grant joining the practice squad ahead of Week 7 against the Titans. Grant, a 27-year-old safety with four NFL seasons of starting experience, brings tackling punch and rotational versatility to New England’s backend while the club also adds Marshall Lang, a big-bodied Northwestern tight end, to the practice squad. With one active roster slot open, the moves signal a measured tilt toward proven depth with upside, setting up a potential call-up pathway as the season unfolds.

Week 7 in Nashville centers on Vrabel's return to the city that helped shape his career, as Tennessee fires OC Brian Callahan and taps Mike McCoy interim head coach. Vrabel describes the coaching fraternity and reaching out to Callahan, while McCoy inherits an offense in flux. Tennessee hosts New England, a test that could reveal early signs of how the Titans adjust their play-calling and rhythm under new leadership, with fantasy implications across the board.