Teams ponder trades after NFL Week 9 results and overreactions
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Following NFL Week 9, discussions around potential trades are intensifying among teams. The Cincinnati Bengals may be contemplating a push for success, while the New York Giants could pursue a running back to bolster their roster. As the trade deadline approaches, evaluations of the wide receiver market are also emerging. Sources highlight that teams are reacting strongly to recent performances, indicating that decision-making may accelerate in the coming days as teams look to improve their playoff chances.
- •Bengals consider pushing for playoff contention
- •Giants eye running back acquisitions
- •Wider discussions on the WR market
- •Trade deadline is nearing for NFL teams
- •Performance reviews prompt trade evaluations
- 12:57 AMESPN NFL — Debating NFL Week 9 overreactions -- and what they mean for the trade deadline
"Is it time for the Bengals to make a push? Should the Giants aggressively go after a RB? What about the WR market? Let's overreact to Sunday's games.
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