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NFL.com’s The First Read condenses the post-free-agency chatter into 10 big questions—from Kyler Murray’s potential fit in Minnesota and Aaron Rodgers’ status with Pittsburgh, to A.J. Brown’s Philly future, Maxx Crosby’s market, the Chiefs’ defense, Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta, Houston’s O-line, the Chargers and Justin Herbert, Buffalo’s defensive overhaul, and Seattle’s losses ahead of the 2026 draft.
Sam Darnold steered Seattle to a lopsided win over San Francisco, while Denver’s coaching and defense surged in an overtime victory that ended Bo Nix’s season with a broken ankle. Rashid Shaheed and Kenneth Walker III supplied big plays for the Seahawks, and Payton’s Broncos forced five takeaways to seize control of the game. The weekend’s losers feature Bo Nix (season-ending injury), Josh Allen (four turnovers), the 49ers’ offense, Bills coach Sean McDermott, and Bills running back James Cook, as postseason momentum shifted after Saturday’s results.